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 […]
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 […]
Splurge
by Caley Smith, photographed by AZALEA Magazine New Vintage Market Adds Character and Charm to Downtown Summerville A new storefront in downtown Summerville is giving locals a fresh reason to shop small. Splurge, an upscale vintage market, opened its doors earlier this year and has quickly become a hub for curated home décor, unique finds, […]
Dinks, Drinks & Bites
by Caley Smith The Pickle Bar Serves Up a Smash Hit in Nexton If you’ve recently heard a pop-pop-pop sound echoing through the streets of Nexton, chances are you’ve stumbled upon the heartbeat of the nation’s fastest-growing sport: pickleball. And here in Summerville’s booming Nexton community, there’s one place where the love for the game […]
A Place and Its People
by Leslie M. Koller Telling a story steeped in history, a new book on Summerville’s Tea Farm garnered its inspiration from a beautiful plot of land, a doctor, a library, a horticultural historian, and a group of lifelong residents. Nestled in the heart of Summerville is a plot of land so rich with history that a […]
Pickers Paradise
Pickers Hullabaloo is a vintage revolution born from friendship and funk. By Caley Smith, Photography by Mack Mars and Elizabeth Fay It all started with a campfire and a conversation. When Katie Roberts and Theresa Dulken first met, it wasn’t at a bu conference or networking event—it was at a bar, followed by a campfire […]
Past Forward
A NEW VINTAGE SHOP HAS HIT DOWNTOWN SUMMERVILLE AND IT IS A TREASURE TROVE OF TIMELESS STYLE In an age where fast fashion dominates, there is a growing movement around clothes that tell a story. Vintage pieces that have stood the test of time beautifully and carry with them the character and nostalgia of decades […]
Family Fare
The rich traditions of Italian baking and fine specialty coffee have found a home in the heart of downtown Summerville, where Talucci’s Bakery inspires the community through its passion for family, food, and service. It’s 6:45 a.m. on a Thursday in downtown Summerville. The streets are still dark, with most of the town not yet […]
In Season
A Q&A with Jessica Walton of Coastal Produce Market, Summerville SC With the arrival of summer, the produce stand beckons and entices with juicy tomatoes and peaches, ripe melons, seasonal squash and well, you might as well pick up some boiled peanuts while you’re there. For over 30 years, family owned Coastal Produce Market has […]