Interior designer and vintage car collector with a passion for living well. I have always enjoyed classic design and architecture and am blessed to live what I love. I moved here 30 years ago from our family home in York, SC and enjoy and love everything that Charleston has to offer and am so proud and grateful that I am able to share it.

My interior design business of 33 years has allowed me to work with clients from around the globe. When they relocate to Charleston, they honor me by allowing me to direct them towards the flavors and characteristics so unique to this city and it's treasures that make my life here so magical.
I hope when you arrive at my home you will allow me to share some of my insider tips and secrets so your experience in our town is the very best it can be. But truly, life is very simple in Charleston: you go out the door and just walk into it!

A close friend, talented architect, and neighbor on the compound, located this original 1803 home in 1995 for me. He made the critique that "...a beautiful motorcar deserves the scale and elegance that this house offers"; and it does. Also, the high ceilings fit my 6 foot 4 frame and my design concepts!

When the house was located, it had been closed up for 44 years. Extensive cypress wood, solid cypress columns and the raised trim design made for a great find. The unique mahogany spiral stairwell is a 3 story corkscrew style-one of just two in the city of Charleston.
Another impressive feature of this home is that it is totally original. Mantles, trims, stairwell, fireplaces etc..and all have been restored and made completely functional again adding, of course, modern plumbing and HVAC. It's elegant, formal style gives one a true feel of a special time and lifestyle in Charleston and has been featured in many design, architecture magazines and television shows.

Though the kitchen is fully appointed (Wedgewood China and chrystal) you're literally just steps away from some of the finest dining so why spend your time cooking? As you may have heard, Charleston is a culinary hot spot and all of our fine or fun dining is a walk or a short Uber or pedi-cab away. This is also a walkable city so you will want to spend some of your time here in comfortable shoes wandering our beautiful historic streets and alleys, learning our history, browsing our unlimited art galleries or shopping on King Street (which is just a few blocks away). Walking along the battery you just can't help feeling the history that this town is steeped in and so proud of. History is everywhere including in this 1803 home that survived war, earthquakes, hurricanes and fires.

If you seek a feeling of being at home, of being a part of history with very few luxuries spared, this is the place for you. Here you'll find rare Chinese rugs, an 18th Century Irish sideboard, a French chandelier, Wedgwood china, linen napkins, Italian silk window treatments and inspiring original art. There is a fully stocked bar of "adult beverages", wine in the cooler along with champagne and nibbles in the fridge. No, this is not your average vacation rental.
And just as important is the location: #1 rated, Halls Chop House is a short walk along with countless other fabulous, world class restaurants. (reservations are encouraged) Many conveniences are just steps away from my door including an old world barber shop, full service florist, laundry, yoga and massage studios and a variety of trendy coffee houses and the ever popular Sugar Bakery.
Walking is always a preferred option for me but Uber is very popular here since parking can be hard to find around town. If you want to take your time or perhaps enjoy a little tour, another option is the pedi-cabs that are prevalent around town. If it's comfort, elegance and location you want along with getting the real feel for Charleston, this is the perfect choice.