Peoples

Heather

Who: Heather Key Tiller

What: Filigree, a jewelry boutique

Where: 47 John Street, Charleston, South Carolina

Website: www.filigreecharleston.com

Photos and story by Chloe

 

 

 

Stephen

Who: Stephen Wain

What: Wain Green Wood

Where: Charleston, South Carolina

Website: www.waingreenwood.com or e-mail him at waingreenwood@gmail.com

Stephen Wain started creating wooden pieces around three years ago using palette material to make simple benches. Over the last year, his love of heart pine and creative talent have led him to where he is now: building beautiful, functional custom pieces for eager customers. Wain Green Wood operates out of a moderate sized warehouse type space on the outskirts of downtown and is full of Stephen’s hand made projects.  He uses 100% old Charleston building materials, so each piece comes with a little bit of history behind it. Stephen likes that you can see the old tool marks, carvings and other markings made by craftsmen from hundreds of years ago. “We like to highlight that, to show the craftsmanship – both old and new.” It is a space he hopes will rally other carpenters to join him, as he feels some have the ingenuity and creativity, but rarely have an outlet for it.

Stephen’s price points are incredibly reasonable and he can even break it down for your budget. You are simply paying for his hours and hard work, but will most likely spend about half of what people in bigger cities would charge you. “There’s no magic to it, just time. And if you’re not gonna put the time into it, you can’t ask people for their money. It wouldn’t be honest.” Well Stephen, I couldn’t agree with you  more.

“This is deeper for me, the history is here. The Preservation Society started here and was basically made to protect heart pine.  Heart of the South-this heart pine.  There’s just something majestic about it.”

A woman came to Stephen wanting to keep her child’s crib with the family, so he broke it apart and turned it into this small child’s bed.

Hercules guarding two early benches

A lady found Stephen on craigslist, showed him these old columns and said, “Do something with that”. So they started talking and sketching things out, and decided on this table.  Stephen added the copper inlay to match another piece of her existing furniture.

Photos and story by Kate

 

Anna Kate & Savannah

What: A New Guide to Charleston

Who: Anna Kate and Savannah

Where: Charleston, South Carolina

Website: surceepress.tumblr.com

This isn’t your average guidebook. Anna Kate and Savannah, two recent graduates from the College of Charleston, have teamed up to create a small low country publishing company that focuses on limited edition handmade art and literature books.  Their largest most recent publication is their A New Guide to Charleston – full of images, poems, and recipes from locals that allow visitors and residents alike to enjoy all of what Charleston has to offer. Other guidebooks may be tourist focused, but this unique book lets readers in to the artistic, young and vibrant side of the city that might otherwise be missed. More projects are yet to come from this creative duo, but be sure to pick up this limited edition guidebook while you still can!

Photos by Melinda Scharstein

Lady Baltimore recipe by Sugar Bakeshop

Photos by Brooke Branch

Folly Beach recipe by Amanda Downey

The creators, Anna Kate and Savannah

The new guide retails for $60 and is available online and at Heirloom Book Co. located at 123 King Street. Be sure to check out their website for more of their handmade journals, bookmarks, totes and other paper goods as well as their Facebook page.

Photos by Kate

Micah

Name: Micah Laine

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Current City: Charleston, SC

Occupation: Make Up Artiste

Email: micahdoesmakeup@gmail.com

Micah

See some of her lovely work:

Emily

Name: Emily Jean Papuga

Age: 25

Hometown: Warrenton, Virginia

Occupation: Fashion Designer

Current Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Website: Find me on Facebook! “Suite ThirtyThree”

When did you first start designing clothing?

I definitely had an interest at an early age.  Growing up, my mom would let me use her sewing machine. I found it really fun to create pieces on my own.

Do you remember the first piece you ever designed? Could you describe it?

Haha, yes my Junior year prom dress. It was a coral colored floor length gown with a high halter neckline and a low back.  I still have the sketches but my sewing wasn’t quite up to par. Sadly, it didn’t make it past conception.

How would you say living in Charleston, South Carolina influences the pieces you create?

I’ve always loved the beach and knew one day I would live near the ocean.  I’m inspired by the effortless style of living in a coastal city; the ability to show your personality without compromising comfort.

Are there any rituals you have while designing and/or creating? Any specific songs you listen to, or things you do for luck?

My studio gets amazing light in late afternoon I like to work in that atmosphere because it’s both motivating and tranquil at the same time.

Who would you say has (or has had) the most influence on your work?

My friends and clients.  I will design pieces for a collection and if necessary, adjust them to better fit a specific person.  In doing so, new styles are born and silhouettes are created.

Use five adjectives that describe your “muse”:

1) Rewarding

2) Stimulating

3) Valuable

4) Limitless

5) Evolving

Use five adjectives to describe yourself!

1) Ambitious

2) Pursuing

3) Social

4) Happy

5) Thankful

What spring/summer trend are you most looking forward to wearing this year?

Easygoing silhouettes and separates that are able to offer a multitude of looks depending on how they are styled

What are three items to invest in for the spring/summer season?

1) Great bathing suit that is flattering and also wont fall off in the surf

2) A “go-to” dress that can go from beach to chic

3) Quality sandals that will go with everything

What is on the walls of your bedroom?

I keep it pretty simple. I have four large windows with custom drapes and accented by an oversized painting above my fireplace.

What do you hope for?

I hope to become a recognized designer in the Charleston fashion community by involving the Suite 33 collections in upcoming fashion shows and local events.  I’m currently working on a swimsuit and cover up collection called Suite 33 Shore Line 2011 and planning a debut fashion show in May.

Photos by Robyn Leigh Photography

Designs by Emily Papuga

Model is Hanna Mazyck

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