A Sapphire Valley Wedding

A Sapphire Valley Wedding

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“The best part of the entire week was spending the time with our family,” Maggie said. “It was really the most precious family time in a place that is so special to all of us.” August 20, 2022 • With the bride and groom both living in New York City, the couple relied...
Rawhide Revival

Rawhide Revival

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The thought of making work that’s easily consumed and quickly forgotten — what’s the point? I want my work to be cohesive, to age and improve like old leather. ~ Tift Merritt, country folk musician and songwriter TIMELESS MATERIAL When I was a boy, my dad thought that...
The Trusted Furrier

The Trusted Furrier

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Cammie Jones Contributor Gently swinging in the breeze along Ellis Street is a dark green shingle sign and on it is the image of a guard. It reads “Richards Furriers — We Guard Your Garments.” A red brick sidewalk leads to the front door of a hidden gem in downtown...
A Focused Path

A Focused Path

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The Vision for Augusta’s Riverwalk By Don Rhodes Every year, thousands of visitors and residents walk along the Savannah River from Sixth to 13th streets. Newcomers refer to the area as the “Riverwalk,” but older residents remember the original name, “Oglethorpe...
In A Class of Their Own

In A Class of Their Own

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By Don Rhodes Although Augustans may have heard talk about the Washington Initiative, it has nothing to do with Washington Road or George Washington who visited Augusta in 1791 as the first president of the United States. The Washington Initiative is an ongoing effort...
Complementary Designs

Complementary Designs

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By Danielle Wong Moores For locals in the know, the name Nandina is synonymous with the interior design studio boutiques located in downtown Aiken, Atlanta and Greenville. But co-owner and interior designer, Susan Victor, along with Sue Shannon, recalls that “we...