ARCHIVES

Vol. IV, No. 4, Holiday

December 6, 2012

Cover Story On the cover: One offering from Hay Hill Garden Center’s cornucopia of outdoor, patio, and porch solutions The Get Away Nearby Aiken presents Gilded age diversions with Southern charm Features A Retro-Southern Garden Center Gets Repurposed for the Long Haul Fred Gantt of Hay Hill Services looks to the future of his family, […]


Vol. IV, No. 3, 2012

September 25, 2012

Cover Story On the cover:  The Oyster Bar serves some of Columbia’s best steamed fare with a complement of award-winning Mother Shucker’s Cocktail Sauce Two Men and a Plan Decades of building experience culminate in a customer-first endeavor The Get Away Enjoy the largest street festival in the Southeast at Asheville’s Bele Chere Features Lexington’s […]


Vol. IV, No. 2, 2012

May 22, 2012

Cover Story On the cover: Steve and Sally Garris share the delight of their whole house renovation at an expanded cottage on Forest Lake. Honors Matt Hudson selected for the 2012 20 Under 40 honor The Get Away Enjoy a visit to Greenville in late spring:  experience Artisphere and much more. Features A Cottage Grows […]


Quarter 1, 2012

March 2, 2012

Cover Story Mary Middleton takes advantage of the abundance of light in the breakfast area of her newly renovated kitchen by hanging some of her collection of art objects in the surrounding windows. Cover Photography by John Wrightenberry Honors William Thrift Award The Getaway Charleston Whether you go for a day, or stay for a […]


Fall 2011

September 4, 2011

Cover Story On the cover: In our article Snapshots of In-Town Living, Nicki Carrea has chosen an upper floor condominium which she has beautifully decorated to suit her taste and needs. This detail shows an unusual silver vase tucked into a wall niche. The Getaway Whitewater’s Soul Take a day trip to nearby Charlotte and […]


Summer 2011

July 8, 2011

Cover Story On the cover: Kindall and William Otis graciously allowed us to feature the renovation of their master bathroom, but our photographer also captured some of the beautiful décor seen throughout the house.  Pictured is the dining room. Features Cityscape makes Fertile Ground Robbie and Eric McClam are providing a wonderful benefit to their […]


Spring 2011

March 9, 2011

Cover Story On the cover, a hand made and hand painted ceramic Tozai Home Temple Jar with Lid in a traditional koi design.  Courtesy of The Blossom Shop. Cover Photography by John Wrightenberry Features Here to Help: Master Gardeners Dig Dishing the Dirt How a special group of local residents share their love of gardening. […]


Winter 2010

November 18, 2010

Cover Story The Living Wreath Rebekah Cline guides us through designing and assembling a living wreath. Cover Photography by John Wrightenberry Features Lake Murray:  Harnessing Power The Lorick House provides visitors to the Lake Murray area with a welcome that has an historic flair. The Other Side of the Windows Use your outdoor living area […]


Fall 2010

September 13, 2010

Cover Story The Path to Dianne’s Owner Dianne Light and chef Billy Prato have combined their talents to provide Columbia with one of its best-loved places to dine. In this issue they are sharing traditional autumn recipes that have an Italian twist. | Zia (Aunt) Filamina’s Panzanella recipe | Veal Milanese with Marscapone and Fennel […]


Summer 2010

June 10, 2010

How do you design a kitchen for an historic home that is filled with an eclectic blend of art and unusual antique furniture? You find a unique artist to help with the design.