Hickory Estate
110 Hickory Street | Built 1840 | Current Owners: Wayne and Annmarie Locklear Built in 1840 and identified as Classic Revival in style, Hickory Estate predates the Civil War and reflects an earlier chapter of Summerville’s architectural ambition. Its expansive wraparound porch, restored original balusters, and floating foyer staircase convey both formality and Southern ease. […]
Col. J. H. Averill House
102 Hickory Street | Built ca. 1880 | Current Owners: Matthew and Michelle Tyler On Hickory Street, beneath intricate Victorian fretwork, the Col. J. H. Averill House stands with quiet assurance. Built around 1880 in the Queen Anne and Eastlake styles, its clapboard façade and broad porch reflect the confidence of a growing railroad town. […]
The New Southern Social: Inside Charleston’s Mahjong Movement
Charleston Mahjong is having a moment — and Holy Mahj has become one of the city’s most joyful modern rituals, proving that the best things still happen around a table. What began as a preschool friendship in 2017 between two mothers slowly evolved into something much larger. In November 2022, they took a Mahjong lesson […]
Spring’s Sweetest Revival: Lowcountry Strawberry Pretzel Icebox Pie
This strawberry pretzel icebox pie is a beloved Southern classic, gently refined for the season. Toasted pecans deepen the salty pretzel crust while fresh lemon zest lifts the cream cheese filling, bringing balance and brightness to this chilled spring dessert. Strawberry Pretzel Icebox Pie Ingredients For the Toasted Pecan Pretzel Crust For the Cream Cheese […]
Living Fully At Home: An Afternoon with Gray Benko and Chelcie Eastman
An afternoon with Gray Benko and Chelcie Eastman of Anything But Gray on Magnolia Network — on color, character and the courage to live fully at home By Jenna Lachenman | More from Azalea Magazine, Photography by Dynes Media The afternoon light in Gray Benko’s living room does not rush. It lingers. Gray and her […]
Between Light and Memory: Artist Anna Ladyzhenskaya
Tucked away in Summerville’s creative scene is an artist whose journey to Lowcountry living began halfway across the world—with a stamp collection. By Caley Smith, Photography by Bianka Lamb Anna Ladyzhenskaya, a native of Moldova, discovered her love for art in an unexpected way. “Growing up in the Soviet Union, my dad introduced me to […]
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 […]