Mother of All Raceways
Stretching out in the Spring sunshine, “The Lady in Black” marks Mother’s Day by reminding NASCAR fans just how tough a mother can be. Stretching out in the spring sunshine, “The Lady in Black” marks Mother’s Day by reminding NASCAR fans just how tough a mother can be. For many, Mother’s Day is represented by […]
Eyes on the Prize
Eye Strike FishingTM owners, Ralph Phillips and Davis Fladd, upending the jighead fishing lure industry There are few products that, with a little tweaking and ingenuity, revolutionize their prospective markets. Products like the Post-It Note, the Walkman, and the Band-Aid. Believe it or not, here in Summerville, two friends have developed such a product—one that […]
Puppy Love
Photographer Justin Parsons takes thoughtful, timeless dog portraits that resonate unconditional love and the substance of man’s best friend. Visual storytellers, photographs capture moments in time. They arouse emotions, evoke memories, inspire, anger, and elicit Amens. From the mundane to the spectacular, photojournalists use images to historically solidify decisive moments. Artists employ the medium of […]
Placed Remembered: The Canvases of Impressionist West Fraser
The canvases of impressionist West Fraser are a tribute to the places he remembers and those we should never forget. Though it might require one to be “of a certain age” to recall the melody, one need not be able to carry a tune to recognize the sentiment in the words of In My Life, […]
Out of the Norm
Normal” must be one of the most underrated words in the English language. The term is defined as regular, mundane, or dull, yet we use it to answer casual questions like “How was work?” or “How was your check-up?” Then we move on. But what happens when our auto-reply no longer fits? When the job […]
Field of Dreams
Cathy and Craig Green have created an oasis for makers, growers, friends, and families. We have all encountered a resonating place, the one that lingers after leaving. The characters and setting speak to us with nostalgia or originality. Maybe both. This voice, this unique identity, is hard to define. Words do not suffice. Attempting to […]
Organizing A Dream
If you were told that it’s time to follow your dreams, where would you start? Nikki Boyd’s dream began with a lamp made from teacups. A lifelong creative, Nikki caught inspiration one day to make the unique lighting element, and filmed herself doing the craft project at home while she did a DIY tutorial. At […]
Listening for the Melody
Like a composer turning a melody into a great symphony, professional designer and artist Michelle Woolley Sauter creates timeless, balanced, and thoughtful harmony. The rhythmic clatter of the train’s twice-a-day runs and the peal of church bells has become the soundtrack of designer and artist Michelle Woolley Sauter’s life. In the historic Coburn Hutchinson House […]
Sanctuary
In bequeathing his beloved South Carolina land to Nemours Wildlife Foundation, Eugene duPont III created a permanent home for wildlife management, research and education. Imagine that you are born in 1914 to a prominent family. You become a Dartmouth College graduate, and one of the nation’s largest companies bears your last name. You make your […]
Natural Beauty
Inspired by the wonders of nature, Liz Floyd uses her own distinctive style to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. Most of us can remember our first find. It may have been a sand dollar, turtle shell, antler, heart-shaped rock, or even bones. Though we may not have realized it, our eyes sought the extraordinary amidst the ordinary […]
