Archive | August, 2008

Congratulations, Adrienne & Wells

29. August 2008

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Our very own Lowndes Grove Sales Manager Adrienne Boyle got engaged this past weekend in true Charleston style, in front of the pineapple fountain! We here at PP thought for sure this might have happened earlier in the year when they took a trip to Costa Rica (um, yes, we think about these things), or [...]

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Notes from the kitchen

28. August 2008

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Late this afternoon, over in the PP catering kitchen, Staff Accountant/Local Restaurant Co-Owner Elena and I had the opportunity to sample some of the new Fish menu. For those of you who were fans of the dim sum, never fear, it’s back and it is insanely delicious. In fact, dim sum will now be a [...]

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Today’s Post Brought To You By The Letter…

27. August 2008

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That “O” is for my ohmygawd. I thought the final push to get Lowndes Grove finished was something to behold? Apparently, I had to wait to witness the re-birthing of Fish to truly understand. Y’all, it’s very well-organized madness here. Architects, PP maintenance staff, contractors, painters, boatmakers/woodworkers, managers, chefs and everyone in between have put [...]

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Byebye, old gal.

26. August 2008

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Being in the preservation and hospitality business is a constant blend of old and new. Case in point. Today at Lowndes Grove, we said goodbye to a dear, dying tree. Lowndes Grove, by virtue of its name, has an incredible assortment of historic, beautiful trees. Upon purchasing Lowndes Grove a little more than a year [...]

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Buffed, Polished & Refined…and now about that Jag…

22. August 2008

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Picture it: Lowndes Grove, just before sunrise. General Manager Ashley Gunnin, photographer Nils Schlebusch, his assistant Todd and me, all waiting for one, fabulous arrival. The front gate opens, and we watch as the hunter green Jag-You-Are rolls confidently toward the Main House. The car stops and out steps the enigmatic Mitchell Crosby of JMC [...]

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The Happiest Hour of All

21. August 2008

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Fish General Manager Jodie Battles passed along some fantastic photos from her time in New York with the folks at Craft. This one especially caught my eye. According to Jodie, this is “possibly the best summer cocktail ever.” It’s called “Coming Up Roses,” and it’s served at The Modern. Stoli raspberry, rose petals, rose [...]

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Thoughts from ’round the hospitality campfire

21. August 2008

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One of the gems Fish General Manager Jodie Battles picked up during her time with the Craft folks in New York was their concept of “enlightened hospitality.” First of all, for a word nerd like me, what a fantastic phrase. I’m already in! What’s funny about this whole concept is its simplicity. The premise? First, [...]

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Easements, Architecture, Piazzas

20. August 2008

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One of the more interesting things about owning historic properties is the steps that must be taken to protect it, not just during the time when “you” are the owner, but in perpetuity. Got a good lesson in easements and architecture yesterday during a walking tour of Lowndes Grove with architect Glenn Keyes, Historic Charleston [...]

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On Newsstands Now!

18. August 2008

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Isn’t it just the best to come home and find a surprise waiting? Specifically, I’m talking about the latest edition of Charleston Weddings, in which Lowndes Grove has a starring role, sitting ever so beautifully on my desk. You simply must check it out. And, Style Editor Ayoka Lucas has posted some fun behind-the-scenes shots [...]

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NOT on the moo shu menu

14. August 2008

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But he sure was tasty. This former China Lake, Maine native was reported to be both lovely and delicious, especially served with drawn butter. Thanks to my partner in crime Courtney Jo, who provided this photo, ate this lobster and today, celebrated her one year anniversary with the PP team. Thanks lady, I would [...]

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