Project Update {One Year Later} - Isle of Palms New Construction


Sometimes people ask me when they should get started with the design of either their new construction or renovation project if they're already working with an Architect.  Granted, there are many very talented architects and designers out there that bring a lot of input to the table, but in reality - if you truly want to create the kitchen (or in this case, the entire home) of your dreams, it's best to start EARLY.  It has been almost exactly one year since my last blog update on this project when I introduced the conceptual design of the kitchen.  Today those concepts are becoming reality and even though the project is not complete, I thought I'd give you a sneak preview of the progress of the installation.  This has been a REALLY fun project and every day something is changing and coming to life.  For many it's the most stressful period of the project because any errors made during the design phase always show up now - but for me, it's ALWAYS the most exciting part of the project because we can now see, touch, and feel what we've been looking at on paper for so long.  So without further ado, the photos.... 



Congrats Jamie McPherson - 2010 Southern Living Idea House

Photo by Tria Giovan for Southern Living

Our friend and former Atlanta colleague, Jamie Elliot McPherson of Hearth and Home Interiors, recently completed the interior design for the 2010 Georgia Idea House for Southern Living Magazine.  Although we haven't had the opportunity to tour the home, the images & videos on Southern Living's website are breathtaking.  

Since opening Hearth and Home Interiors, Jamie has truly flourished as not only an award winning Kitchen & Bath designer, but as a whole house Interior Designer as well.  He has been published numerous times and was named one of Atlanta's Top Talents Under 40 by Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles.  

Congratulations Jamie!  This is a WELL deserved honor!

Right Time, Right Place...Joel Parker Preview @ Scoop Studios

Artist Joel Parker
Yesterday, during a detour through our beautiful city, I found myself on Broad St. and decided to stop by and visit the lovely Saramel Evans, co-owner of SCOOP Studios at 57 1/2 Broad.  As luck would have it, my visit proved to be perfect timing to meet the artist featured in the upcoming solo exhibit "Rite of Passage", Joel Parker (BA in Art History, Studio Art & Historic Preservation from the College of Charleston / MFA in Painting from Washington University).

But hold on, there's more...I got to PREVIEW some of the pieces to be included in the exhibit.  Now I have to say - one of the reasons that I love SCOOP so much is due to their always adventurous CONTEMPORARY exhibits that certainly push well past the boundaries of the sometimes typical Charleston art scene (although I have to say that I've been impressed lately) - but this show is sure to take that juxtaposition to a whole new level.  Why, you ask?  Well, Parker has called upon his extensive knowledge of art history to create pieces that vary between competing stylized forces of romanticism, rationalism and realism - combines art historical poses with scenes of "college parties" - and portrays each subject in the nude.  

Have your attention now?  Why don't you click here and hop on over to the SCOOP website to read a full description of the upcoming exhibit.  And in case you miss it on their site, I will say it here as well...this exhibit is strongly recommended for ages 18 & older due to nude content.  

Rite of Passage | Solo Cups by Joel Parker
Reception:  Friday August 6, 2010, 5-8pm