At Home in the Upstate

03/11/2024

Subtle decor tweaks, such as displaying books with fall-focused topics and richly hued covers or placing beautiful matchbooks on a coffee table, are a great way to embrace the upcoming change in seasons. Here are some other fall decorating tips from designer Sandra Cannon.

Designer Sandra Cannon believes making subtle yet chic changes will create beautiful spaces that speak to the season.

30/10/2024

What do Cancer Survivors Park, Clemson University, Wofford College, and Converse University have in common? They each have grand architectural features designed by The Heirloom Companies.

The Moseley family takes pride in quality custom work, from huge installations to small accents.

29/10/2024

Rugs add so much to a room: style, comfort, warmth, and personality. We asked Upstate interior design experts to weigh in on the rules they follow and bend when selecting rugs for clients.

We asked Upstate interior design experts to weigh in on the rules they follow and bend when selecting rugs with clients.

23/10/2024

Looking to update the exterior lighting options in your home? Graham Kimak of Graham Kimak Landscape Designs, LLC, reveals some of the most common lighting trends in the Upstate.

When the sun goes down, outdoor lighting brightens exterior spaces, magnifying a home’s beauty while keeping occupants safe.

22/10/2024

Mount Pleasant's Pitt Street offers a similar shopping vibe to Charleston's King Street. See what inspiration the Old Village Historic District of Mount Pleasant offers shoppers and designers.
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20/10/2024

These historic baskets are perfect for decor or as utilitarian vessels.

Incorporate baskets, whether antique, vintage, or new, as a part of your decor and display them for their intricate beauty.

18/10/2024

What started as another home intended to sell for Bluestone Construction, LLC's Kevin Reed became a property he couldn't part with. See how, with the help of Anthemion Architecture, LLC, he created repeatable themes throughout the Augusta Road home.

Bluestone Construction owner Kevin Reed found a home he intended to build to sell but fell in love with the Augusta Road location.

16/10/2024

Ballard Designs has inspired whimsical interior design through its catalog for over 40 years. See how the timeless design aesthetics are finding new life through the brand's brick-and-mortar store in Greenville’s historic Army-Navy building.
Ballard Designs

Ballard Designs in the old Army Navy Store building is fully equipped to customize almost any item to a homeowner’s vision.

15/10/2024

Josh Begley of Indaco Greenville shows making pizza at home is easy as pie, no matter how you slice it.
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11/10/2024

It may not be the first thing you notice when you walk into a room, but without it, the design just doesn’t work. It’s the mantel. See why Brees Mantels in Greenville is a go-to company for more than 400 builders nationwide looking for something beyond the generic.

We checked in with Jackson Griffeth, owner of Brees Mantels, to find out what goes into creating a practical focal point for art.

09/10/2024

Standing in front of a vacant lot featuring ratty mill houses and too many police reports, Tom Atkinson saw potential for a new home. See how Trey Cole helped bring his vision to life with an Arts and Crafts style home.

Tom Atkinson hired Craftsman home specialist Trey Cole to build a Hope Street haven

25/09/2024

While there is no lack of good pizzerias around Greenville, you don’t need to leave home to satisfy your craving. Josh Begley, executive chef at Indaco Greenville, shows you how to make a pizzeria-quality pie with a little time and the right equipment.

From selecting the right equipment to crafting a perfect sauce, Josh Begley of Indaco gives a lowdown on homemade pizza.

25/09/2024

Camping can be the perfect escape when you are looking to reconnect with nature – fishing, exploring, and cooking over an open flame. But camping daydreams often come with an uncomfortable dose of reality. See how WYLDSTAY, a “streamlined camping experience,” offers a way for people to connect to the outdoors in comfort.

WYLDStay, a “streamlined camping experience,” offers a way for people to connect to the outdoors in comfort.

24/09/2024

The nine-foot-tall multicolored steel UNITY sign in Unity Park and the decorative steel, aluminum, and plaster archway that frames Brown Street are some projects crafted by The Heirloom Companies. See where else they've left there mark in the Upstate.
Cancer Survivors Park Clemson University Wofford College Converse University

The Moseley family takes pride in quality custom work, from huge installations to small accents.

22/09/2024

The right mantel can bring a room together. Jackson Griffeth, owner of Brees Mantels, discusses the fireplace accents designed for all seasons.

We checked in with Jackson Griffeth, owner of Brees Mantels, to find out what goes into creating a practical focal point for art.

20/09/2024

As summer’s sweltering heat gives way to the subtle chill of fall, ciders, which are predominantly made from apples, are popular alternatives to beer. See how local cidery, Distinct Cider Room in The Village of West Greenville, is riding the wave of cider popularity by producing in-house and sourcing locally.

Ciders are great alternative to beer. Here are some recommendations on where to find cider locally and some goto cocktails.

18/09/2024

Tom Atkinson sees things not as they are, but as they could be. Standing in front of a vacant lot in downtown Greenville twelve years ago, Atkinson saw potential for a new life. See how Trey Cole Design & O'Leary-Cole Construction, Cole Properties Development helped create Atkinson's Hope Street haven.
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17/09/2024

Finding art for your home doesn’t need to be intimidating. See how art curator Jill Alper helps clients find original art that tells their stories.

From selecting the original piece to framing, Jill Alper shows how curating can transform a house into a home.

11/09/2024

Kenna Narducci of Warehouse at Vaughn's shares some practical tips to keep in mind when preparing cocktails for many guests in various locations.

Kenna Narducci of Vaughn's Food Hall in Simpsonville reveals a killer summer punch that takes inspiration from the classic Mai Tai.

10/09/2024

Through countless projects and business success, Carey Taylor continues to prioritize family time. See how C Taylor Interiors, Inc has found the balance over the course of 25 years.

Carey Taylor's approach to interior design at C. Taylor Interiors has made an impact in the Upstate over the last 25 years.

08/09/2024

Inspired by natural history museums and the Dutch still life movement of painting forest floors, sottobosco, Bess Whittington’s work often depicts the full circle of life in elegant metaphors. Crack open a window into Whittington’s ‘cabinets of curiosities’ ⬇

Bess Whittington combines painting and cut paper, found objects, woodworking, miniatures, and printmaking to create her sculptures.

06/09/2024

Make the most of the Georgia foothills with an action-packed couples trip to Barnsley Resort.

Tucked between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Barnsley Resort is a noteworthy retreat, and the setting is stunning.

04/09/2024

Kenna Narducci of Warehouse at Vaughn's in Simpsonville reveals a killer cocktail that takes inspiration from the classic Mai Tai.

Kenna Narducci of Vaughn's Food Hall in Simpsonville reveals a killer summer punch that takes inspiration from the classic Mai Tai.

29/08/2024

The owners’ wish to create a home that functions as a family getaway and a suitable venue for hosting clients and corporate events came true with the help of Sexton Griffith Custom Builders and In Site Designs.
https://athomeupstate.com/sexton-griffith-homebuilders-lake-keowee-home/