Our Fall 2025 Reading List
When the air turns crisp and evenings grow long, there’s nothing better than curling up with a book that feels like a friend. This collection brings together timeless classics and fresh new works from local Lowcountry voices — a blend of mysteries, memories, and Southern charm. Each one invites you to slow down, turn the […]
Beyond The Frame
Arun Drummond’s Expanding Vision By Pamela Jouan, Images by Bianka Lamb Before Arun Drummond became a multi-disciplinary, mixed-media artist and advocate for cultural preservation, he was a framer — literally. His journey began in 2004 behind the counter at Gallery Chuma in Charleston, carefully helping others select the right finishes and materials to preserve their […]
Opening Doors
Behind the scenes of Summerville’s Historic Homes & Gardens Tour By Caley Smith, Images by Bianka Lamb It started with a simple meeting over coffee. Before long, Jennifer Johnson, secretary of the board of directors for the Summerville Museum and Research Center, and AZALEA Magazine publisher, Jenna Lachenman, were imagining a way to open the […]
Art On The Square
Breathing Creative Life Back Into Downtown Summerville By Caley Smith, Photos Courtesy of Subject When Art on the Square Gallery reopened in its new location on Hutchinson Square this past July, the energy on the street was electric. Artists mingled with art lovers, longtime collectors greeted newcomers, and the buzz of conversation flowed as freely […]
The Class of ’75
Despite our advanced age, I hope that we’re still Jenkins Warriors inside. By Susan Frampton I remember vividly when my parents were headed to their 50th High School reunion. In my mind, I imagined a bunch of really old people drinking Metamucil-spiked cocktails and spinning their wheelchairs around on the dance floor. My parents didn’t […]
If Walls Could Talk
The Koger-Murray-Carroll House preserves the intertwined stories of war, family, and endurance in Dorchester County. By Phyllis Hughes, Images by Jenna Lachenman In the late 1600s—long before Dorchester County was created—settlers pushed inland from the Carolina coast. They were drawn to land that would later become the county’s western edge, a place of pine forests, […]
Celebrating Lowcountry Maker: Chef Nico Romo of Laura and Kersey House
In Summerville, Chef Nico Romo isn’t just opening restaurants—he’s building legacy. By Pamela Jouan, Photographed by Andrew Cebulka With Laura and Kersey House, Romo brings more than French culinary pedigree to the table; he brings intention, hospitality, and a deep sense of place. “My goal with both properties in Summerville is to continue to see […]
Celebrating Lowcountry Maker: Chef Jonathan DuPriest of La Chev 208
Chef Jonathan Dupriest’s story is a hometown story told through food. By Pamela Jouan, Photographed by Cristi Marshall Chef Jonathan DuPriest isn’t just cooking in Summerville—he embodies it. As the chef/owner of La Chev 208, now housed in a beautifully restored 100-year-old home in historic downtown, DuPriest’s culinary journey is a true hometown story, flavored […]
Celebrating Lowcountry Maker: Chef Charles Talucci of Talucci’s Bakery
Chef Charles Talucci’s bakery is the alchemy of baking with passion. By, Pamela Jouan, Photographs by AZALEA Magazine, Courtesy of Subject By mid-day, Chef Charles Talucci had already hand-rolled five dozen croissants. Anyone who knows him understands his passion for baking, especially dough. “It’s like falling in love,” he says, describing the rush he gets […]
Celebrating Lowcountry Maker: Chef Jeremy Holst of Bexley
A native son of the Lowcountry, Jeremy Holst’s journey is rooted in the resilience, community, and the flavors that shaped his upbringing and the passion he brings to his own acclaimed Summerville, SC restaurant, Bexley. By Pamela Jouan, Photographed by AZALEA Magazine From his first shift washing dishes at Sully’s (now Home Team BBQ) on […]