Learn about this signature house plan in Habersham, South Carolina.

Ashleigh & James’ Classic Lowcountry wedding covered two Southern states, South Carolina and Georgia, started with a traditional ceremony in Downtown Savannah followed by a romantic tented reception at Red Bluff Plantation, just outside of Bluffton.

Here are the best things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina, from dining and nature activities to historic monuments and breathtaking ruins!

Here are the best things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina, from dining and nature activities to historic monuments and breathtaking ruins!

A couple of months ago I designed and planned a styled shoot in Charleston South Carolina at Boone Hall Plantation, and it passed even my wildest expectations! I don’t think I have ever designed something that felt more like me, and it had to be one of my top five favorite moments from this year. B

Fall in love with the history and charm of Beaufort. There are countless things to do in Beaufort, SC whether you're here for a day or a week.

Here are the best things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina, from dining and nature activities to historic monuments and breathtaking ruins!

Here are the best things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina, from dining and nature activities to historic monuments and breathtaking ruins!

EXPLORE 14 MAY 2009 best position 224 Gated entrance of historic home. As evening falls, the gas lights flicker on. Historic District Charleston, South Carolina

Uncover the treasures of South Carolina Lowcountry, a region brimming with rich culture, mouthwatering cuisine, and stunning natural landscapes.

Here are the best things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina, from dining and nature activities to historic monuments and breathtaking ruins!

Here are the best things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina, from dining and nature activities to historic monuments and breathtaking ruins!

Beaufort, South Carolina, has a deep history and stunning architecture, but she's fine staying out of the limelight. Here are the best ways to spend your time in this South Carolina town.

I didn't visit Drayton Hall the one and only time I was in Charleston. I must go and see this wonderful place. The 360° online tour is wonderful -- take it here. It really makes you feel as if you are there. first image

Here are the best things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina, from dining and nature activities to historic monuments and breathtaking ruins!

Jessica Stefani Bangs and Christopher Lee Daniel tie the knot in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Who hasn't fallen under the spell of the Southern Antebellum home? This elegant style is actually named for a time period, not a design. The word Antebellum comes from the Latin "before war" and this architecture is named for the thirty to forty years before the American civil war from 1820 to 1860. The actual architecture falls into Greek Revival, Classical Revival, or Federal with grand, symmetrical, and boxy homes with center entrances in the front and rear, balconies, and columns or pillars.The style is an eclectic mix of French, Spanish, African, Native American, West Indian, Creole, tropical, romantic, rustic, classical..... the list goes on. Antebellum architecture was most heavily influenced by the Neoclassical style that had been gaining popularity in contemporary Europe. Neoclassicism aimed to replicate the style of the ancient Greeks and Romans and, as such, featured classical-style columns that surrounded the main structure. It's important to remember that the Antebellum style was developed to create the impression that the Old South was as cultured and dignified as the Old World, and co-opting European building trends was an integral part of this attempt. Plantations can be found throughout the South, including Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. oakalleyplantation.com The very picture of southern hospitality, The Plantation House welcomes visitors with soaring columned porches and galleries that may extend across the front or wrap around all four sides of the home. www.afanews.com When initially stepping through the front door, a visitor would already have been struck by the glittering crystal chandeliers suspended from soaring ceilings, the towering, massive doors, and the exquisitely detailed frieze molding flowing throughout every space. monmouthplantation.com The inviting, carefree, and unpretentious charm of an old plantation home is a setting that is highly sought after by many decorators. fineartamerica.com Large or small the Southern home always exudes charm! pinterest.com Windows were large and well appointed. Green velvet window treatments are reminiscent of Scarlet O'Hara's "curtain dress" from Gone With The Wind. Nottoway The soaring canopy bed was draped in rich imported fabric which had been carefully coordinated with the expensive carpet, curtains and furniture. Mosquito netting, another sign of prosperity, hung nightly from the canopy, while the bed’s extra height from the floor allowed storage space for a small bed underneath. ysvoice.tumblr.com The facade of the homes of the Antebellum era are representative of the lifestyle of the Deep South during those years. The front porch extends the length of the facade and in some homes along the sides, source unknown The interior of the Antebellum era home included grand entrances with high ceilings and broad staircases. Ballrooms and music rooms were common to plantation homes, as were libraries and formal dining rooms Madewood Plantation Foyers with beautiful Corinthian columns and elegant archways welcomed guests. source unknown The pukah, coming to Natchez by way of the West Indies, is a large fan, often of wood, hanging over the dining room table of the Antebellum home for shooing away insects and for cooling purposes. www.tripadvisor.com shirleyroggeninteriordesign.com www.markgibsonphoto.com tumblr.com Globed chandeliers were very stylish in the Antebellum home. www.decorativeartstrust.org From a Federalist influence in Virginia to French flair in Louisiana, the decor of the Southern Plantation House is very diverse. pinterest.com monmouthplantation.com In these rooms a planter could display his wealth with European furnishings and imported artwork. pinterest.com Coming in from the front porch, a wide entrance hall might lead into a dining room, a parlor, a library, and one or more sitting rooms. google.com google.com Stained glass was often times used in the Antebellum home. Southern Plantation-style homes exude charm and grace. Key features might include columns and wide porches. The Nathaniel Russell Home Oak Alley Plantation Stratford Hall source unknown gardengirl-lintys.blogspot.com source unknown Though replete in luxury, many central halls were designed to provide cross ventilation and shade from the heat of summer. dunleith.com The ever present marble topped dresser. betterdecoratingbible.com Furnish the living room with antiques or mid-nineteenth century reproduction pieces if possible. Or choose a small sofa, settee and love seat with velvet,damask, or floral upholstery trimmed in dark wood. The porch was a place that encouraged socializing in the 1800s, so create conversation areas with the addition of chairs, tables and small sofas. Sturdivant Hall Persian rugs were very much a part of the interior decor as well as the globed chandelier and columns. gardengirl-lintys.blogspot.com pinterest.com Italian marble mantle pieces adorn each fireplace and beautiful plasterworkk exquisitely detailed plaster frieze moldings,abounds in these old houses. betterdecoratingbible.com On the upper floors, bedrooms for family members and guests were maintained with the most comfortable and luxurious decor available. Choose four posters or beds with a heavy oak headboard and foot board. Headboards can also feature ornate wood carvings. Large armoires in the bedrooms will provide extra storage in Antebellum homes that have no closets. betterdecoratingbible.com Stanton Hall Immense floor-to-ceiling windows were often used as a door to access the balcony. From here, the family was able to enjoy a spectacular view of the Mississippi River and its bustling activity, as well as the many acres of lush grounds in front of the mansion. chairsandbuildings.com Large parlours usually had soaring 15½-foot ceilings, 11-foot doors The rooms featured exquisitely detailed frieze work and elaborately embellished archways. facebook.com Elegantly designed ceiling medallions enhance the chandeliers hung throughout the house. Aiken-Rhett home Windows are large and handsomely proportioned, just as the doors are gracefully crafted. Inside, the rooms are generous in size Nottoway As the father of seven daughters, Randolph was reported to have instructed that he wanted the room to be pure white in order to highlight the beauty of his ladies. Nottoway’s most stunning and famous room, this radiant all-white ballroom was the site of countless Randolph events, including their daughters’ debuts to society, five of their weddings, and countless parties and events. tobifairley.com Large floral arrangements and lots of silver!! Carnton Plantation Ahhh, these rocking chairs remind that the South is a bit more relaxed. zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/09/lars-bolander-interiors-comfortable.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer

American Vernacular together with Melissa Lenox Design have designed this stunning Lowcountry coastal home in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Here are the best things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina, from dining and nature activities to historic monuments and breathtaking ruins!

Here are the best things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina, from dining and nature activities to historic monuments and breathtaking ruins!

The South is peppered with charming small towns. From once-thriving spa meccas to sleepy Smoky Mountain villages, there's something for every taste.

If you happen to stay near or drive through this charmingly historic Southern town, here are a few of our favorite things to do in Beaufort with our kids.

Here are the best things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina, from dining and nature activities to historic monuments and breathtaking ruins!

Grab your walking shoes and ditch the car. Plan a girls' trip to one of the South's many walkable towns.

Charleston, SC. 60 Montagu Street. Photo taken before August 2010. Montagu Street entrance, view from the NE corner of the intersection of Montagu and Gadsden streets. Photo, provided by the Charleston MLS or the HCF was published as part of a feature article that appeared in Luxist magazine on or about 26 August 2010. Web links: www.luxist.com/2010/08/26/of-restoration-and-renovation-t... www.luxist.com/2010/08/26/of-restoration-and-renovation-t. Text from article that appeared in the 26 August 2010 edition of Luxist magazine: Title: Of Restoration And Renovation: The Gaillard-Bennett Home, ca.1800, Charleston, SC, Estate of the Day--- by Susan Kime (RSS feed) Aug 26th 2010 One of the most historic homes in Charleston, South Carolina is the Gaillard-Bennett House on 60 Montagu Street. It was built in 1800 by Theodore Gaillard, a successful trades person. It is in the heart of downtown Charleston's historic district, and is the end product of a massive four year, multi-million dollar restoration. It is for sale for $13M, the second highest real estate listing ever recorded for Charleston Peninsula. It is a 10,000 square foot home, with five bedrooms, 5 baths and 2 half-baths. It also has a 3000 square foot kitchen house, a 2000 square foot carriage house, as well as a pool house, pool, tack house, and and multiple garages. Set on one and one quarter acres, surrounded by a stuccoed privacy wall, it is one of Charleston's most elaborately embellished Federal mansions. The main house is a two and one half stories, with a front porch and two side decorative porches, each with a pagoda roof. The pool and gazebo overlook the home's garden: one of the largest in the city. The main house has approximately 10,000 square feet. The Historic Charleston Foundation holds the Preservation Easement. This restoration was coordinated by the preservation contractor, Richard ( Moby) Marks, of Richard Marks Restorations, Inc. He has worked on over 50 restoration projects in the Charleston area, and is a trustee of the Historic Charleston Foundation. The restorations were designed by the architect Glenn Keyes. In a recent interview, he said that the Gaillard-Bennett house was one of the great Federal homes in Charleston, and attributes much of this greatness to the carved and composition ornament mantels, unrivalled in the area. Both Keyes and Marks worked with a team of restoration specialists and designers, including David Hueske, a master plasterer, educated in art conservation and restoration; Monty Hinson, restoration craftsman, and Sheila Wertimer, landscape architect. The team worked from historic photographs and old sketches to restore the main dwelling, buildings and grounds. Mr. Hueske commented: One of the most remarkable characteristics of 60 Montagu Street is the Adamesque decorative plasterwork. The number of individual pieces alone is impressive: about 7000 elements in each room, including ceiling medallions, and decorative images over mantels. The intricacy of his work ( see related photos) alone accounts for two of the four years it took him [David Hueske] to complete these elements in the home. This home, as of August 2010, was listed and was referred to Luxist by Lane and Smythe Realtors, Charleston. Image and text posted 15 December 2011 Revised: 18 December 2011 Copyrights reserved: Charleston MLS; Luxist-Stylist magazine; HCF or Historic Charleston Foundation

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St. Philip St., Charleston, S.C. Can it be Monday already? The best weekends slip away too fast and this was a perfect one. Everyone was out enjoying the sunshine. Marion Square was filled with students laying on the grass enjoying the nice weather. I finally got inside the renovated Dock St. theater to see Blue on Sunday afternoon (thanks Debby!) and then ended the weekend with good friends at the best table in the house at McCrady's. My friend Andre' recently retired as General Manager so it was like old home week and we were treated like royalty. Royalty at McCrady's gets treated pretty well! Yum. This evening's photo is a Before & After scene on St. Philip St. For a long time there was a facade barely propped up. Now, suddenly there is a whole new house there.

Discover pet-friendly Beaufort, SC and take a virtual tour of our favorite pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, dog-friendly beaches, & more

Our favorite Georgia getaways have got it all, so grab your girlfriends and get ready to have some fun shopping, site seeing, eating, and relaxing.

A couple of months ago I designed and planned a styled shoot in Charleston South Carolina at Boone Hall Plantation, and it passed even my wildest expectations! I don’t think I have ever designed something that felt more like me, and it had to be one of my top five favorite moments from this year. B