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From Steep Slope to Serene Sanctuary: A Modern Lake Keowee Home

2 weeks ago | athomeupstate.com | Brendan Blowers

Deer tracks dimple a little beach at the edge of Lake Keowee. A fox returned last night, drawn from its den by a pesky muskrat that has been gnawing the lines tied to a 23-foot Tritoon boat. A meandering blue heron and circling hawk are nearby residents. This is Keowee Key, where Dave and Bev Douglas moved from Arizona a few years ago to site their permanent home. “We wanted to relocate and just fell in love with the area,” Bev says.
What to Drink: Sulfite-Free Wines

Mar 13, 2025 | athomeupstate.com | Pete Martin

The wine world is full of buzzwords. Look at the wine bottles in your favorite store, and you’ll likely see more than a few on the labels: biodynamic, sustainable, organic, no added sulfites. Ah, yes, sulfites. Sulfites have been blamed for years—perhaps unfairly—for headaches and other health issues. The perception, however, may not match the reality. First, all wines contain sulfites to some degree, since they occur naturally. The reason winemakers add sulfites is to better preserve their wines.
Benvolo copper lights in New Orleans

Mar 12, 2025 | athomeupstate.com | Stephanie Burnette

Bevolo is the first word in bespoke lighting in the New Orleans French QuarterThere may be no better place in the South than New Orleans’s French Quarter in springtime. And if you happen to be working on a home project, plan a visit to the studio of Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, where America’s most-desired copper lighting is still made meticulously by hand.
Business is Blooming at Twigs

Mar 11, 2025 | athomeupstate.com | Leigh Savage

Twigs celebrates 35 years of fresh florals, silk stems, and home decorAshley Casselman-Johnston came on board as general manager of Twigs in 2021 and then bought the business in 2022. “The previous owner approached me and said she felt like I was meant to be the next mother of Twigs,” Casselman-Johnston says.
Real Estate Investor Willie Coleman Focuses on Future with West End Home

Mar 7, 2025 | athomeupstate.com | Leigh Savage

Real estate investor Willie Coleman approaches each project with a guiding principle: “Put perfection first, and the profit will follow.” With his first new-construction home, The Ware House in Greenville’s West End, the 23-year-old also wanted to focus on the future. “Greenville’s very progressive; it’s got a lot of influences,” he says.
Five Great Wine Pairings

Jan 21, 2025 | athomeupstate.com | Pete Martin

The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better time than right now to figure out what wines you’re going to serve with your holiday dinners. Even if you’re a knowledgeable wine drinker, it can be tough to find wines that pair well with the rich foods often served during the holidays. And what about your guests? Let’s face it: Not everyone appreciates super-bold reds or esoteric whites.
Rewind: Top 2024 atHome Stories

Dec 19, 2024 | athomeupstate.com | Chris Lee

Here are the top five 2024 atHome stories by pageviews in 2024. Coastal Gem: Ocean Springs, MSOn a road trip to New Orleans, Stephanie Burnett decided to check it out and came away thinking Ocean Springs is one of the undiscovered gems to visit in 2024. She loved the charming, friendly, and picturesque small Mississippi town. If you like the vibe of Florida’s 30A—Rosemary, Grayton, Seaside—then add Ocean Springs to your list. What’s fun is a reimagined downtown district, much like Greenville.
Favorite Family Recipes

Dec 12, 2024 | athomeupstate.com | Leigh Savage

Holiday tables are typically laden with mouthwatering items, from glazed ham and buttery potatoes to old-fashioned pies. But somehow, a few recipes make it to legendary status. They tend to be the ones family members make together, or the ones that remind us of a special person. They’re often scrawled on an old recipe card, marked with spatters and drips and fingerprints.
Tradefolio: Top tips for home bars

Dec 11, 2024 | athomeupstate.com | Leigh Savage

We asked Upstate interiors experts to share their favorite design tips for creating home bars, and they came through with a wealth of creative ideas and stylish tweaks. Whether small or spacious, classic or over-the-top, a home bar is always the place to have some fun. Home Bars Designer SurveyIncorporating original art into your bar area is a great way to make the space more personal and interesting.
Clarksville, Tennessee is Weekend Ready

Dec 10, 2024 | athomeupstate.com | Stephanie Burnette

From modern art to historic architecture, Clarksville, Tennessee, oozes with small-town charmA new direct flight to Nashville from GSP means lesser-known parts of Tennessee are just a quick hop away. Straddling the Tennessee-Kentucky line just 45 minutes from Nashville, Clarksville is a river town that traces its roots back to 1785. The Cumberland River feels ever present as it winds past the city and converges with the Red River.