30 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen Charleston Women at Home and installed by artist Christina Watka). The botanicals draping the walls throughout the home are hand-pressed by artist and plantswoman Anne Blackwell Thompson of Blackwell Botanicals. Elebash added that Fritz Porter’s Sarah Hamlin, who has an amazing eye for detail, was instrumental when it came to contributing accessories that came from her own home. Having achieved her vision, Elebash pointed to the collaborative efforts these outstanding female artisans contributed. “The design is only as good as your team,” she said, “especially with the intensity it took to turn this project around in such a short period of time.” She also noted that the work could not have been completed successfully without senior designer Natalie Wicher, who Elebash said, was “an integral part of executing and keeping the project on track.” Additionally, “Nicole Hendrick, who manages the idea house for Southern Living was an invaluable resource and support system, especially when I started feeling overwhelmed. We’ve developed a wonderful friendship.” For the content side of Southern Living’s idea houses, Evans spends months planning the photo shoots and laying out the story, while also ensuring the presentation is a good experience for readers, meeting their expectations when it comes time to announce the location. The highlight of the project, he said, is “walking in to see the finished product because the photos just don’t do it justice. Plus, I enjoy the problem-solving aspect and seeing how the amazing group of people on this talented team act under pressure.” Throughout the earliest phases of conceptualizing the design for the Idea House, to building its foundation and walls, to strategically straightening the last throw pillow on a built-in window seat, these diamonds under pressure have supported each other by teaming up to create an absolute miracle out of vision, passion, commitment and hard work in a jaw-dropping 11 months’ time. “I’m so glad I took on this challenge,” Elebash said. “The breeze is so worth the hard work,” Schoettelkotte agreed. The idea house, located at 3008 Eventide Drive on Johns Island, is open to the public through December 22, Thursday through Sunday. Thursday, Friday and Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays are from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit tickettailor.com/events/ dillardjonesbuilders/1231029. MORA ES P A V E R S We’re a Hardscape business, locally owned in Charleston, SC. Installing Fire Pits, Patios, Building Outdoor Kitchens & more! (843) 614-0209 CALL TODAY For a Complimentary On-Site Consultation! /moralespaverschs @morales_pavers
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