Have you ever wondered why so many of our Lowcountry porches have blueceilings? The color is called haint blue. Haint blue is a collection of pale shades ofblue-green.                                 Haint is an alternative spelling of haunt used by the Gullah Culture to refer toghost and boo hags.

Ornamental wrought iron gates can be found at the most prestigious homes in downtown Charleston.These gates guard the entrance to magnificent homes, driveways and secret gardens. There are so many different fabulous styles from simple geometric shapes to intricate detailed designs. The gates were pa

The Charleston Harbor is extremely busy these days with historical container volumes. Each day an average of 5 vessels enters the Charleston Harbor, carrying cargo worth more than $200 million. South Carolina ports report from January through June 2021, 1,335,093 ships have entered the port. Marine

Views, views, and more views! We are very fortunate to have so many amazing, breathtaking views in the Charleston area. One of my personal favorites is The Authur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.           The Ravenel Bridge is the cable-stayed bridge over the Cooper River connecting downtown Charleston to Mt.

We have so many amazing views in the Charleston Area. One of my personal favorites is Charleston Harbor. The Charleston Harbor is an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. This inlet is formed by the joining of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Charlestonians have an old saying “The Charleston Harbor is where th