The Current

In our line of work, we are fortunate to meet some truly amazing people, many of whom we also get to photograph in the places they live and work. And the inspiration doesn’t stop with faces—every time we travel, whether it’s to visit a new location or return to a beloved favorite destination, we capture it.

While last year we explored a sense of place by traveling to all corners of the globe, this year we’re celebrating our world more immediately here in Charleston. And the journey has been no less imbued with fresh and untapped discoveries—in fact, proximity has sharpened our view of the city where we live and work. Across artistic styles, complementary cultures, changing landscapes and the creative thought that flows from growth and progress, Volume 3 of The Current pays tribute to what it means to be at home, and how the power of discovery can transport us into the familiar unknown in the process.

Tucked along a scenic stretch of Blue Ridge beauty near Cashiers, North Carolina, Tink’s Cottage is proof that a country house is as much about a state of mind as it is a defined destination. Country life, after all, is about freedom, retreating on one’s own terms to create room for exploration and expression inside rooms that maximize well-being.  

We’ve long admired the multi-hyphenate style maven and all-around tastemaker, Paloma Contreras, for her polished aesthetic and clever take on all aspects of interiors. And now, more than ever, have enjoyed listening along to her free-flowing conversations with some of the country’s most discerning designers in her new podcast, The Style Files. 

Every Spring, the Historic Charleston Foundation hosts the Charleston Antiques Show, a four-day event showcasing 17th to mid–century modern English, European, and American period furnishings, decorative arts & fine art, architectural elements, garden furniture, vintage jewelry, silver and more.