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Features 16 Low Key Lakeside Luxury Lake Toxaway retreat blends stellar view,

elegant style and budget-friendly ideas

46 Little By Little Long neglected cottage gets a new life

95 South Carolina’s Second Coast Lakes enhance Upstate living

107 Formal, Comfortable and Downright Enjoyable

Southern Living home plans brought to life on Lake Bowen by Tom and Kathy Humar

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33 Ideas In Bloom Pots of Summer Color

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Notes from HomeSo many of the same elements that he so eloquently touches upon can be found within. For example: “beautiful season” is yours for the taking if you follow the advice given in our Ideas in Bloom article; “dreamy and magical” perfectly sums up the delightful visit to the Hunt’s home, one of our three featured homes; “the freshness of childhood” is evoked in our Trends feature on backyard play structures.

Picking out a single word, “landscape,” leads me to ask you not to miss the gorgeous landscape views from our two other homes. And we couldn’t stop there so we have included a feature article about the many lakes that help to make our area of the country such a special place. I think you’ll learn some interesting things about these lakes that you may not have known.

And what would “summer” be without a wedding? We’ll introduce you to a couple that chose to welcome guests to the family home on their special day.

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A heartfelt thank-you goes to Jean and Julian Hunt, Tom and Kathy Humar, and Bill Bates and Barry McElreath for being so incredibly hospitable about welcoming us into their remarkable and uniquely decorated homes.

I hope that you will enjoy all of the wonderful elements in this issue and that you have a restful and peaceful summer.

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EntEring JEan and Julian Hunt’s comfortably ElEgant lakE toxaway HomE, you’d nEvEr guEss tHat somE of tHEir favoritE dEcorating tricks involvE consignmEnt sHops, garagE salEs, Hot gluE guns and duct tapE.

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you may see a sophisticated dinner party beneath the gleaming chandelier, or a group of friends taking in the scenic vista from the flower-strewn veranda, but you’re just as likely to see teenagers watching sports in the den, college students grilling hamburgers on

the dock and rowdy the cat holding court from a reupholstered cast-off sofa.“i just like comfort,” Jean says. “and i like old. old can be scottish, English, garage sale, junk store or consignment shop.” she never looks for pieces or accents to go in a

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Lake Toxaway reTreaT

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PREVIOUS SPREAD: The Hunt home welcomes with a stone exterior, curved windows, a wrought-iron gate and French doors. A stone path winds its way to the lake, where family and friends congregate for sunning, swimming or skiing.

AbOVE: The Hunts live on the back deck, and have even been known to put on their down jackets and dine outdoors while watching the snow fall on the lake.

certain room, but enjoys browsing and picking up the items that catch her eye. “If you buy what you really love, it will work with what you have,” she says, and her lakeside home offers plentiful proof.

The Hunts, Greenville natives who met while students at Greenville High, first discovered Lake Toxaway during an anniversary trip to the Greystone Inn, a popular lakeside destination near Cashiers, N.C.

“We kept going back to the inn, and then we just fell in love with the lake,” says Jean. When Julian found the French-influenced home, with its lovely views and expansive deck, he knew it was the perfect place to indulge their love of the outdoors.

It also offered plenty of space – enough to accommodate their two children and six grandchildren, plus friends. The home deftly handles the crowds thanks to three bedrooms on the upper level, two more below, and the “bunk room,” which remains sought-after quarters among the grandchildren, now in their teens and twenties.

But the most-used space is the rear deck, which spans the entire home and includes seating areas, dining spaces and a colorful container garden. This second-story perch is flanked by a variety of trees, including river birch, Kwanzan cherry and flowering crabapple, and the effect “is something like being in a treehouse,” Jean says. “I wanted to feel like I was in the trees.”

“We live on the porch,” agrees Julian. “We have breakfast, lunch and dinner on the porch. We only eat inside if it’s snowing, and then sometimes we still eat out there.”

The covered areas allow al fresco dining in inclement weather, and the ceiling fans

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Dramatic vistas like this make it easy to see why the Hunts fell in love with the expansive deck, and why they have outfitted it with several dining and seating areas.


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cool things down when the heat rises – rarely needed since the elevation of the area, at 3,100 feet, means summertime temperatures are typically 12 degrees cooler than in Greenville.

The main exterior dining area seats eight, and is filled with plants to give the feeling of a solarium. Other furnishings include comfortable couches and chairs with Sunbrella fabric and a glass-topped table often used for breakfast. “It’s especially pretty in the morning, because the geese fly in and the fog rolls across the lake,” Jean says.

Inside, each room is filled with items the couple loves, from local shops as well as from their travels. Jean has a large collection of accessories leftover from her days operating a space called Treasures in a downtown antiques mall, where she and a friend showcased pieces gleaned from favorite haunts.

A prime example is the graceful carousel horse that greets guests in the entryway. Found during a trip to England, the Hunts appreciated its intricate carving and aged appearance, and have a similar one in their Greenville home.

Though Jean loves gardening and grows peonies, geraniums, hydrangeas and lilies at the lake, she didn’t want to spend her vacation time arranging flowers. Instead, she gathered sticks from the nearby woods, peeled moss from rocks, and put it

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A curved bank of windows maximizes the stunning surroundings, while a roomy island with seating offers ample workspace and encourages conversation. The intricate molding, paneled appliances and Oriental rugs add elegance.

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The stars in the den are the

massive stone fireplace and

soaring beamed vaulted ceiling.

The painting over the mantel

was selected by Julian Hunt,

who appreciates antique

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all together in bronze urns to create a welcoming display in the entryway. Other favorite pieces here include a hanging tapestry and a bishop’s chair that was once used in a church.

The entry area is flanked by the two guest rooms, and leads to the bar area and Julian’s office. Nearby are the two living areas, both dominated by stone fireplaces and

soaring vaulted ceilings with dramatic beams.

While the living room includes comfy couches and chairs, it is also home to the dining room table. “We moved it in here two years ago for a party,” Jean says. “We liked it so much it still lives here.” It’s perfect on cold days when outdoor dining is impossible, allowing lovely views and the warmth of the roaring fire. � 24 � 23

LEFT: The living room offers comfortable seating and is also home to the dining room table. Shuttered French doors offer quick access to the back deck.

BELOW: In the den, the Hunts display a large tapestry as well as a carved wood deer head – a cruelty-free nod to mountain style.

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RIGHT, TOP: Rowdy, the cat, who wandered into the Hunts lives and never

left, continued to pose for the photographer even after his shoot was complete.

RIGHT, BOTTOM: An arrangement that is indicative of the Hunts’ style: an eclectic,

personal collection of antiques and accessories picked up over the years.

Jean never plans ahead, but buys what she loves and finds a place for it later.

An antique telescope, also picked up in England, is more for decoration than for gazing, though “everybody who comes in has to take a look at the mountains and lake,” Julian says. Shuttered French doors – one of three sets across the back of the home – offer quick access to the deck.

The den offers more comfortable seating comprised of garage sale finds. “I feel like if you have one nice piece you love in each room, then buy comfortable pieces to go around it,” says Jean. The den also hosts one of two deer heads, a common sight in lakeside homes. However, Jean prefers hers in carved wood, for both its attractive patina and because she’s an animal-lover. “I could not think of having those eyes looking at me,” she says.

The kitchen offers practicality mixed with beauty, including Corian countertops, a tile backsplash, heavy molding and a vast island with seating. “That’s where all the kids sit and laugh and dip their fingers in whatever you are fixing,” Jean says. Julian calls Jean an accomplished cook, while she praises his skill at the grill. “When Julian grills, all I have to do is make a salad,” says the fan of casual entertaining.

Through two arched doorways in the den is the master suite, home to a dressing table and an antique folding screen. The linens are from a favorite designer, Ralph Lauren, while the lamps are her own creation. “I saw a designer that had fringe on all his lamps,” she says. “I got a hot glue gun and some fringe and glued it on

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ABOVE: The Oriental rug that anchors the entryway was purchased when an acquaintance held a sale to clear out her storage facility. Jean bought it and later discovered it was the perfect fit here.

LEFT: The eye-catching horse, originally made for a carousel, was one of three purchased on a trip to England. Another graces their Greenville home, while the third, which included the brass pole, was sold.

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thinking my lamps just might look as good as his.”

Friends marvel at her ability to take a shabby-looking piece, update it, and then incorporate it into her home. Julian recently discouraged a purchase of chairs that he thought were simply hopeless, but Jean was determined to find a place for them. Weeks later, after she had them recovered, he commented on the fine new chairs she had purchased – only to find out they were the very same ones. “Jean’s got a great eye for things,” he says admiringly.

She’s even been known to duct-tape fabric on her chairs, wrapping the cushion “like wrapping a package,” she says, and taping the fabric together underneath. When she wants a new look, she can remove the tape and start over. “I don’t know if it’s smart,” Jean says. “But it’s cheap!”

TOP: The antique folding screen behind the dressing table was made from an old tapestry, while the sofa is a reupholstered garage sale find.

BOTTOM: Downstairs is usually the grandchildren’s domain, and features a roomy den with fireplace, bar with refrigerator and ice maker, three bedrooms and access to the lower-level porch.

After 54 years of marriage, the Hunts know that living beautifully isn’t about how much they spend. It’s about focusing on the things they treasure: nature’s beauty, good friends, and most of all, family.

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all one has to do is take a drive through any neighborhood to view the myriad arrangements of plant materials and the containers to display them.

some display the old favorites and others follow the newer trend of using tropical houseplants such as banana trees, ginger lilies, palms and dracaenas.

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All three agree with these essentials when planting a container:

• Have “a thriller, a filler and a spiller.” A thriller is a tall or unusual eye-catching plant. A filler is a rapid growing and multiplying plant. A spiller trails over the edge of the container.

• Aim for a good mixture of color and greenery.

• Select plants that are culturally adaptable to the area where the container will be placed. Consider the available light source.

• Be sure the pot has adequate drainage. It must have a hole in the bottom.

• Good soil is essential. As one of Ann’s horticultural professors was fond of saying, “Make a $10 hole for a $2 plant.”

• Feed the plants with a good quality, slow-release product (Osmocote is excellent) when first planted and then add a liquid fertilizer every second or third watering.

• Save the tags off your plants for future reference in case you need to replace one during the season. Also take photos of your favorite pot combinations to help you duplicate them next year.

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Tip from Ann:Have a “5 minute rule” for placing plants in container. It’s not necessary to dwell longer than that on which plant looks best in which area of the pot.

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Step 3Divide the Scaevola and place around the Holly. Do the same with the Ivy (use larger pots of Ivy as it is slow growing and you want a good drape from the start).

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wine and dining

Fried Goat Cheese & Grilled Peach with Peach ChutneyServes 4

Fried Goat cheese:

6 oz. fresh goat cheese

2 eggs

2 cups water

2 cups flour

4 cups Japanese panko breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon pepper

oil for deep frying

Heat the oil to 350 degrees. Beat the eggs and water together in a mixing bowl and set to the side for an egg wash. In separate bowl combine flour, salt and pepper; also set aside. Put the panko in a third bowl. Divide the goat cheese into 4 equal portions then form into balls. Dredge the balls first in flour, then egg wash and finally coat with panko. Fry the balls in hot oil until golden brown, remove and place on a paper towel to drain, then season with salt.

Grilled peach:

2 barely ripe peaches

oil

Cut the peaches in half and remove the stone. Brush fruit with oil and place on grill just until marked.

peach chutney:

6 very ripe peaches

1 cup sugar

1 medium-sized red onion

1 fresh Jalapeno

3 tablespoons oil

3 tablespoons red wine

vinegar

2 large sprigs of basil

Peel peaches, remove stones and cut into large dice. Cut the red onion into a small dice as well as the jalapeno, making sure to remove the seeds. You may want to wear latex gloves while working with the jalapeno, and always make sure to wash your hands and cutting surface after touching the cut jalapeno. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then sweat the onion and jalapeno together until soft. Add the peaches, sugar and vinegar; stir to incorporate. Add a little water if there is not enough liquid to keep the peaches from sticking to the pan. Cook over medium heat until bubbly like a jam. Chiffonade (cut into thin strips) the basil leaves and add to the chutney at the very end. Remove from pan and let cool to room temperature.

At American Grocery Restaurant there are never too many cooks in the kitchen as Chef/Owners Joe Clarke, David Sundeen, and Susan Dumeyer collaborate with their Partner/Sommelier Darlene Clarke to bring in fresh seasonal/artisan ingredients. After meeting in Los Angeles and working in restaurants together, they combined to open American Grocery Restaurant in Greenville’s Historic West End. They provide guests with a uniquely Refined American Cuisine based solely on the freshness of products using “America” as their “Grocery,” hence the name of the restaurant.

For more on AmericAn Grocery restAurAnt, visit www.upstAteFoodie.com.

Our Favorite Summer Recipe

Suggested wine: 2006 Greenhough Riesling from Nelson, New Zealand

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see what’s new at upstatefoodie.comNew restaurants. New photos. New recipes. New events. New reviews. What are you hungry for? Sunday brunch? �ai? Outdoor dining? Type. Search. Find. E-mail a restaurant to a friend and invite them to meet you! Read reviews of local restaurants and add your own. Sign up to receive a monthly electronic newsletter with information on new restaurants, events and foodie news. Ideas and comments are welcome. Bon Appetit!

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US HigHway 276 barrelS tHroUgH travelerS reSt and tHe Small commUnitieS of Slater and marietta.

Little by Littlewritten By LyDiA DiSHMAn ◆ pHotoS By pAtriCK CoX

beyond them, suburban northern greenville county gives way to blue hills. a battered-but-still-bold sign points out the f-mart, the country store serving as a last commercial landmark on the way to Jones gap and beyond.

after a sharp right, the road hugs a

hillside that rises from the bank of the

middle Saluda river. its entanglement

of trees and laurel shrubs, barely touched

by development, looks much as it has for

the last several centuries when native

americans of the Ucetie tribe settled in its

clefts and clearings. � 49 �

Bill Bates and Barry Mcelreath design a Fantastic Folly at river Falls

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above aND LeFT: Meticulously laid flagstones create the meandering paths, steps and architectural elements of the property. (Inset) Twisting vines and bent branches form the railing of a portico on the side of the cottage.

opposiTe: Towering hardwoods frame the cottage and its idyllic surroundings.

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So it is not much of a surprise to come upon a thoroughly charming cottage flanked by twin pigeonniers perched by the side of the river, hearkening back to another era. A closer look reveals exquisite masonry, planters filled with appealing combinations of greenery and, in the backyard, an inviting split-board platform over the water.

The cottage has been artfully redesigned by Bill Bates and his business partner Barry McElreath, owners of McElreath-Bates Design and co-owners in a partnership of Antiques on Augusta in Greenville.

“We were going for Harry Potter,” says Bill. “Not literally, just a nod you know.” The eye hardly knows where to rest in a long, front room that is chock-a-block with art, objects and curiosities ranging from a full suit of armor standing sentinel on one side to a nearly life-sized stone winged angel at the other.

left: Faux finished to appear like marble, the sculpted angel with wings outstretched is the stunning focal point of the main room.

above: Twin cabinets filled with curios and antique volumes flank the doorway to the sleeping chambers.

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In between, a Dutch oil portrait, an outsized marble and bronze urn from France resting on its own carved hooves, a Tudor bench, and a cabinet containing all manner of shells, books and artifacts.

Two doorways lead from the front room to the rest of the house. Bill pulls back a curtain partition to reveal what used to be the dining room, now re-fashioned into four sleeping compartments. Each is hung with individual curtains, which he explains was the way it was done in British boarding schools before the 19th century.

right: The decor in the full bath is just as eclectic as in the rest of the

cabin with its stone trough sink whose back is formed by a carved

stone tablet.

below: Crossed spears and a shield adorn the wall of one of the

sleeping chambers.

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top, left: An antique book press mixes with other pieces both antique and modern.

left: The velvet interior of a cabinet cradles a collection of naturalist’s delights.

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The other door leads to a kitchen that features the bow of a Dutch ship surrounding the stove and a squat round chopping block that looks (and actually is) part of a tree trunk set atop cast iron legs with a shelf beneath crafted to appear like a spider’s web.

The bathroom is another study in eclectic design, with its split bark shower door decorated with wrought iron Xs that is a recurring theme throughout.

“I come from a family of hoarders and collectors, it just comes naturally. You just take it a little at a time,” says Bill while Barry adds, “So many people can’t see the finish because they want everything done at once.”

Originally built in the 1890s, the cottage

served as both primary residence and vacation home for several families including that of Mark Messier, an artist and craftsman credited by Bill and Barry for all the meticulous stonework and cabinetry. Barry says when they acquired the cabin, it hadn’t been updated since the 1940s and had no running water or electricity: “We ripped out a partition and beadboard; it was nothing but a shell.”

In addition to other re-finishing work, Mark spent a large part of one summer lying on a scaffold on his back to install the twig wattle fencing that fills the spaces between the ceiling beams.

Mark also constructed one pigeonnier to hide the well, and then made the other to match. Likewise, he created the stone

Above And

opposite: One hardly notices the modern stove surrounded as it is by wood from a sailing vessel, shiny copper pots, and so many other eye-catching antiques.

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chimney that stands off the backside of the property. Because they follow the motto “Perfection in imperfection,” Bill says, “I wanted it to look like it was a ruin from an original house,” as he points out how one side appears to be crumbling.

That carefully rendered decay, along with furnishings Barry describes as “all broke up,” lead both Bill and Barry to call the place “a folly.”

Follies were most often found on the grounds of English and French estates, reaching the height of popularity during the 18th and early 19th centuries, when Romanticism influenced landscape design. They often depicted Classical ruins or medieval towers, and served no other purpose than to be a flight of its owner’s fancy.

Knowing this, the latest addition – a stone spire topped with a bird in the front of the property – seems downright appropriate. They are having a bronze plaque with the French words for “Little by little a bird builds its nest” made to fit on the front.

“That’s how it all came together. And that is what we call this place: ‘Peu a Peu.’ ”

The Middle Saluda runs right past the back deck providing a soundtrack for al fresco dining.

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LEFT: Home is where the hearth is – outdoors, by the river. The chimney crafted to look like a ruin from a previous era provides warmth and charm to this outdoor room.

BELOW: Authentic reproductions of 17th century dress hand made by “Threads in Time” arranged on the viewing platform offer another glimpse into the past.

LEFT: A bird’s eye view of the back deck from a platform suspended over the river.

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Simply unique

When Leigh Anne CubbAge and Ryan Langley were beginning to plan for their wedding one of the details was very easy to decide. The bride’s family home was the perfect location for the reception.

An extensive back yard, an ample patio, a beautiful fountain already in place, a swimming pool which could easily be turned into a dance floor, and a pool house, seemed like the perfect elements for the fun evening that they had in mind for their family and friends. Add in a quiet, accessible neighborhood with ample parking available and they looked no further.

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Backyard Fun135 Mall Connector Rd. Greenville 963-9536

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RemembeR the fun you used to have in youR own back yaRd?

for some it was a clubhouse

constructed with old wood left

over from your father’s latest

project. or maybe the box from

the new refrigerator served as

anything your imagination

wanted it to be. swing sets were

always welcomed … in my

childhood they were made of

metal. or a length of rope was

tied to a tree branch and several

knots in the rope served as a seat.

and lots of hours were spent in a

sandbox. or an old washtub that

served as an acceptable substitute

for a swimming pool.

well, times have changed and so

have the ways that children today

spend time in their backyards.

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Columns purchased from Old House Salvage (a resource for many of the items used in construction).

highlights

A love of Charleston architecture was the inspiration behind the design for this stunning playhouse. Dr. Carl Burton is building this miniature charmer for his daughter, Carly. When completed, the inside will have a working kitchen and a loft bedroom.

Three antique English stained glass windows.

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Hurricane bolts crafted of solid maple and painted black.

Charleston-style garden complete with a decorative brick wall constructed by Al Adams.

Salvaged balustrade that Dr. Burton reworked to fit the space.

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highlightsYellow cedar frames with non-toxic, splinter-free enamel coating

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The Sanders family has three very lucky little girls. Can you ever imagine them growing bored with the many elements available on this multi-unit structure? The structure, manufactured by ChildLife Company, has been custom designed for them by Upstate Playsets.

Two treehouses with Sunbrella fabric shade tents.

Two climbing walls.

A tire swing, three bucket swings and an adult swing.

A playhouse complete with picnic table.

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The granddaddy of backyard play structures belongs to the Edwards family. The idea originated in 1999 when an architect friend of the family suggested the massive oak tree located behind the home would be a perfect spot for a tree house. What followed was two years of construction on weekends … and the result has provided the three sons with hours of entertainment.

The family dog, Cocoa, surely wishes he could climb a ladder. ❦

Three tiers (one that wraps around the oak tree).

Swinging bridge.

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Pulley system with basket for hoisting food and drinks.

Curved slide.

Cargo net.

Trap doors.

A clubhouse complete with electricity for lights and a fan.

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wine and dining

Key Lime PieYield: 1 12-inch pie

FILLING:

4 (14-oZ) cans of sweetened condensed milk

2 limes, Zested and juiced

8 egg yolks

1⁄2 cuP key lime juice

CRUST:

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1 1⁄2 sticks of butter

Melt the butter and mix well with cracker crumbs. Pack crumbs evenly on the bottom of a 12-inch pie tin. Blend filling ingredients well in an appropriate sized mixing bowl. Add filling to crust and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove and cool completely. When completely cold, slice and serve with fresh whipped cream and fresh berries.

Rob McCarthy moved from Rochester, N.Y., to the Upstate, where he worked in the restaurant business during his high school years. He traveled in Europe and Southeast Asia to explore different cuisines. Stints at The 858, The Palms and Latitude prepared him to become executive chef at Soby’s New South Cuisine in Greenville. After six years, he realized a lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. McCarthy’s opened in downtown Anderson in April 2007, featuring southern cuisine with a contemporary twist. Sadly, though, in June, McCarthy’s served its last supper. McCarthy called the closing “an extremely difficult decision,” but thanked those who had encouraged him, who dined with him, who wished him well. “We are going to miss all of the new friends we have made in the past year,” he said.

My Favorite Summer Recipe

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Amanda Bennett, Art Consultant:Amanda Bennett has been surrounded by art since age 11. That’s how old she was when her parents opened the doors of Bennetts’ Frame and Art Gallery in Greenville. As an art consultant, Amanda helps clients choose and integrate art into commercial and residential spaces. Amanda’s extensive experience is combined with an artful eye, creating an amazing talent for matching artwork to a space.

Art Broker:Much of the artwork found at Bennetts’ Frame and Art Gallery can’t be

found anywhere else in Greenville. Through meeting artists in places like China, South Africa and Italy, Amanda has brought unique, one-of-a-kind

pieces to her Greenville gallery that fit any budget and style.

Custom Framer:After decades in the framing business, Amanda can buy picture frame molding at incredible prices. Because she gets a great price- customers get a great price, too. Her 4,000 square foot warehouse holds a huge selection of framing materials. She and her staff are ready to guide customers easily through the framing process so they get exactly what they want.

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Amanda BennettAmanda Bennett has been surrounded by art since age 11. That’s how old she was when her parents opened the doors of Bennetts’ Frame and Art Gallery in Greenville. As an art consultant, Amanda helps clients choose and integrate art into commercial and residential spaces. Amanda’s extensive experience is combined with an artful eye, creating an amazing talent for matching artwork to a space.

Custom Framer:After decades in the framing business, Amanda can buy picture frame molding at incredible prices. Because she gets a great price- customers get a great price, too. Her 4,000 square foot warehouse holds a huge selection of framing materials. She and her staff are ready to guide customers easily through the framing process so they get exactly what they want.

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If change provIdes InspIratIon for art, the past 18

months have provIded a wealth

of materIal for marrIed artIsts

Tim and KaTy Cassell.

with a new city, new studio, new job, new house and, oh yes, a new baby, the couple is forging a new balancing act that is equal parts exciting, invigorating and challenging.

“It can be hard to balance,” says Katy, sitting with tim on a couch in the art Bomb, where they have a studio. daughter anna, 17 months, is sleeping happily in her stroller, oblivious to hubbub going on around her. “how do you get your career the way you want it, how do you exercise, how do you balance it as a parent? how do you find time for everything?”

she knows there is no single answer to these age-old questions, but tim and Katy, married eight years, are working to find their own path. since moving to greenville last summer, they’ve settled into their home, tim has set up his studio at art Bomb, Katy has hit her stride in her job as a teacher at the fine arts center, and they’ve already grown to love their new hometown.

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Black-Eyed Susans in Blue Vase

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“I think we could wind up here for a long while,” says Tim, who especially enjoys the growing arts community and the nearby mountains.

Tim, originally from Michigan, and Katie, an Ohio native, met while students at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Like most successful collaborations, they found their yin-and-yang personalities and varying styles of art made them the perfect match, and they married in 1999.

Katy, friendly and chatty, says her ideas spring from all aspects of her life, expressing human interests and passions. Tim is more reserved, and takes a more cerebral and mathematical approach to his art. While they work with similar materials, particularly copper, and they sometimes tackle similar subject matter, the result always shows quite divergent approaches.

The pair points out a classic example of their differing styles. He once created a torus, a

mathematical figure that is circular with a hole in the middle. While he made his math-based sculptures, she decided to create sculptures with a more humorous take on a similar shape – doughnuts, complete with enamel glazes and sprinkles.

“I put them in a doughnut box and sold the whole dozen,” she says with a laugh.

After graduation, Tim worked at a wholesale jewelry manufacturing company in Ohio before starting his own business, Trillium Craftworks, in 2000. Named for the state of Ohio’s wildflower, Trillium also signifies the number three, for Tim, Katy and another friend, who eventually dropped out of the business. Tim now thinks of Trillium as the company’s three key offerings – enamel (Katy’s specialty), metals (Tim’s) and jewelry, which Tim still makes occasionally, though he is now focusing on copper and concrete pieces.

Meanwhile Katy, who had taught enameling to high school students during her college years,

decided to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree at Kent State and become a college professor. She completed her degree and was an adjunct professor at Kent State and the Cleveland Institute of Art when she had a fortuitous meeting at an enameling conference in 2005.

She met Greg Flint, a Greenville artist who teaches at the Fine Arts Center and has a studio at The Art Bomb. “I was looking for jobs, since doing the adjunct thing means you are overworked and underpaid,” Katy says. Flint also had an MFA and extolled the virtues of his job and his city. “It was refreshing to hear someone liking their job and liking where they live,” she says.

When a position teaching enameling and metals at the Fine Arts Center opened, he encouraged her to apply, and one visit sold her on the school and the city. After teaching college kids, she wasn’t sure about making the transition to high school students, but the talented artists at the Fine Arts Center, as

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well as the two-hour classes, new facilities and excellent staff, quickly had her on board.

So Katy and Tim decided to make the move to Greenville, which would allow her to work on her own enameling projects while teaching. Tim, meanwhile, knew he could operate from any location, since he runs his own business and travels to art shows and galleries to sell his work. Flint directed the Cassells to The Art Bomb, which they found to be a perfect fit. Several other artists there are parents, so it’s the ideal spot for Anna to run around surrounded by friendly dogs, toys and a roomy backyard.

When they aren’t creating, teaching or parenting, the Cassells love to go on family hikes, exploring Table Rock and especially Paris Mountain. “We go there at least a couple of times a week,” says Tim, who runs, hikes, swims and bikes, and has competed in triathlons.

Katy says hiking, with Anna often riding in a backpack, is ideal for the balancing act, combining exercise, the peace and quiet of nature, and time with family -- something they value more than ever as they have gone from two to three.

They agree that most of the time, being married artists is beneficial, allowing them to share ideas, insights and studio equipment. People also enjoy stopping by their adjoining booths at art shows, comparing their work and asking about the lives of married artists. In the past, that attention often led to brisk sales on both sides of the booth.

But that dynamic took a sudden turn when Anna came along. They thought a new baby would only add to the family dynamic at the shows, perhaps even boosting sales as people stopped to admire her bright eyes and winning smile.

They quickly found that having Anna at the art shows did cause more browsers to stop, but they focused on one thing: Anna.

“We learned a valuable lesson,” laughs Katy. “Children are very distracting.”

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about 11 years ago, when he was a

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with symmetrical shapes that reflect his

love for how mathematics relates to art.

he enjoys the principles of math and engineering so much that he traveled to a nearby

college to take math classes, since they weren’t offered at art school.

he was considering how to show his sculptures when he hit on an idea. “the combination of mathematics and beauty reminded me of the combination of science and religion in the megalithic stone circles of great britain,” tim says, which led him to create monumental concrete pedestals for display.

he soon realized that he enjoyed working with both copper and concrete, and he wanted to find a way to create not a sculpture on a pedestal, but a design that

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incorporated both materials into one integral piece. Shortly afterward, the hammered copper garden basins and birdbaths were born.

This is the process Tim uses, which typically takes at least three days:

1. It all starts with a copper sheet and an idea. Tim usually plans his designs in advance, and occasionally sketches them

if he is trying a new technique. But after more than a decade of experimentation, he often doesn’t have to sketch, since he knows which processes yield which results.

2. Tim uses a divider – similar to a compass but with two scribing ends – to create his desired shape (a), and then uses a handheld scroll saw to cut it out (b). Tim

has fashioned a special table just for this purpose, with a circular cut-out section that accommodates his scroll saw. He came up with this innovation since the copper he uses is too thick to cut with handheld shears and too large to feed into a band saw.

3. The next step is annealing, or heating the copper to a dull red. “That softens the metal, and reconfigures the molecular

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structure of it,” says Tim. To do this, he places the copper piece on a bowl of pumice surrounded by fire bricks, and heats the piece with an acetylene torch.

4. Once the metal is heated, it becomes pliable, and it stays that way even after it cools. “Unlike steel or iron, which needs the heat to make the metal soft, once this is annealed it is relatively soft and can be worked with even after it cools,” Tim says.

5. Next, he uses a heavy hammer to pound the copper piece, holding it over depressions formed in a wood stump (a). This stretches the metal and causes it to harden. “As you move the metal, it gets stiff and the metal grains get twisted up on itself,” says Tim. He then repeats the annealing process to return it to its “relaxed” or pliable state (b). It typically takes two rounds of annealing and hammering before he achieves his desired bowl shape.

6. Tim then uses a lightweight polished hammer and a polished steel stake to planish the piece. This process, which he typically does over the entire piece, refines the surface, gives it its final shape, and provides a dimpled texture. This also work-hardens the piece so it finishes in a hardened state.

7. The copper is dipped in a solution of liver of sulphur, which oxidizes the surface and gives it a deep brown color. He then adds a layer of wax. Part of the appeal of working on a piece that is often kept outside is that it will continue to change as it responds to the elements. “The patina I put on is only temporary,” Tim says, “because once it is outside, it will react to the elements and take on a natural green patina.”

8. He creates brass connectors that serve as connection points between the hammered copper basin and the concrete pedestal. He turns the connectors on a lathe, and

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then threads them to the concrete pedestal and solders them in place.

9. For the concrete pedestal, which Tim says is just as pivotal to the design as the copper basin, he constructs a mold out of plywood and two-by-fours.

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she often does test pieces to see how different colors and textures will work together, but sometimes, things happen in the kiln that you can’t predict. “through experience, i’ve learned to use that to my advantage,” she says.

1. Katy starts with a copper plate or sheet, which she cuts with shears.

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2. Then she begins her design, which she typically plans in advance. For this series, she focuses on the human body. “I had made Islamic tiles that were sort of political,” Katy says. “But once I had Anna, I was more interested in interiors instead of outside of my life. I had this whole new level of appreciation for the body.”

This led her to images of rivers, which remind her of veins and arteries, so she creates a curvilinear design on the copper. She paints the design with glass powder ground very fine and mixed with water, creating liquid enamel that is similar to a ceramic glaze.

3. She then uses a sieve to sift an even layer of enamel, a white powder, onto the piece (a). On this design, she uses a brush to “mush” the powder around to achieve a pattern (b).

4. Now the copper hits the kiln, where the enamel is fused in place at about 1,500 degrees.

5. Oxidation leaves dark sections on the piece, showcasing the design she created before firing. She then scrubs the piece with an abrasive scrubber to scratch away some of the oxidation, revealing more of the bright copper color.

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6. After rinsing and drying, Katy sifts on transparent colors, including a blue and a yellow-green. For this piece, she allows the colors to blend together instead of adding the enamel colors in a specific shape. She uses a paintbrush to remove the new enamel layer from her original river/artery design.

7. She fires the piece again, and decides it needs more contrast, so she adds an opaque pink to expand the palette. She then uses a scribe with a pointed end to add a circular pattern over the newest layer of oxidation.

8. After the layering of colors and patterns is complete, she typically mounts the copper sheet to wood for hanging, though it can be displayed in a variety of ways.

The process for one piece takes between two and three hours, though Katy often completes an entire series together so she can fire them at once.

Her work is on display and for sale at www.copperkate.etsy.com.

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there are a dozen or more smaller lakes, from bowen in spartanburg county to cunningham in greer to broadway in anderson. these waterways cover nearly 300,000 acres, roughly the same size as rocky mountain national park in colorado.

each has its own charm, from the virtually undeveloped russell to the waterfall-rich Jocassee to the golf courses along keowee. hundreds of miles of shoreline with million-dollar vacation homes, more modest primary dwellings and, yes, even a trailer or two.

here’s a look at the lakes that make up south carolina’s second coast:

Lake Jocassee Location: Oconee/Pickens Counties

Built: 1973

Managed By: Duke Energy

Acres: 7,565

Shoreline: 75

Access: Devil’s Fork State Park 161 Holcombe Cir., Salem 29676 944-2639

lake Jocassee sits amid the majestic 33,000-acre Jocassee gorges, a protected wilderness known as the blue ridge escarpment. In places, the elevation drops 2,000 feet in a matter of a mile or two.

It gets its name from native america and means place of the lost one. Jocassee’s shoreline is enhanced by four major waterfalls and a number of smaller ones.

It was built as part of the duke energy oconee nuclear station project, which supplies a quarter of the power for the utility’s customers in the carolinas.

surrounded by the sumter national Forest, the lake is mostly undeveloped. perhaps a hundred or so houses dot the shoreline. wildlife abounds and fishermen troll for trout and smallmouth bass.

Jocassee has huge depths, up to 326 feet, that make it a premier scuba diving destination. to the left of the dam, divers leave mardi gras beads and trinkets in a treasure chest inside a sunken boat.

nearby are pots full of cement that hold about 40 plastic flamingos. there’s a basketball goal and bowling ball for shooting hoops. on the opposite side of the lake, where dive students practice, there’s a sign underwater that says, “clemson underwater basket weaving meets here.”

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Lake keOWee Location: Oconee/Pickens Counties

Built: 1973

Managed By: Duke Energy

Acres: 18,500

Shoreline: 300

Access: Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area 108 Residence Dr., Sunset 29685 868-2605

The northernmost point of Lake Keowee laps at the Jocassee dam. The two lakes work together to cool the Oconee Nuclear Station.

Keowee is known for its clear waters and mountains at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The name means “place of the mulberries” in the language of the Lower Cherokee Nation. The tribe designated the site, now underwater, as their capital. Many thousands of new residents have bought and built around Lake Keowee’s 300-mile shoreline. The local population has grown to four times the number since the lake was formed in the early 1970s.

The first gated community on the lake – Keowee Key – was built in the early 1970s. There have been more than 100 built since. In all, there are perhaps 10,000 lots on or near the lake with about 2,000 houses built so far, including million-dollar homes.

Some of the Upstate’s best golf courses are located on or near Lake Keowee, including the Tom Fazio designed Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards and the Jack Nicklaus designed Reserve at Lake Keowee.

Keowee has depths to 155 feet, with an average of 54 feet. The lake has two marinas, four parks, about a dozen boat ramps, and one bait-and-tackle store.

To ensure the health of the lake, Duke Energy put into place a new Shoreline Management Plan in September 2006 to

create a more natural shoreline that would benefit wildlife and protect against erosion. Private piers and marinas are restricted.

Duke’s residential development subsidiary, Crescent Communities, limits building on the lots and requires homeowners to plant 50 feet of natural vegetation on the shoreline.

HaRTWeLL Lake Location: Anderson/Pickens Counties

Built: 1962

Managed By: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Acres: 56,000

Shoreline: 962

Access: Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area 19138-A Highway 11 South, Fairplay 29643 972-352

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Hartwell Lake is so big, there are places a boater can feel like he’s flying across the ocean, no shoreline in sight.

The lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the Flood Control Act of 1950. The Hartwell Dam and Lake Project was completed in 1962. The lake is located on the Savannah River and on the South Carolina/Georgia border. Interstate 85 crosses the lake near Anderson and Fair Play.

Hartwell is owned and managed by the Corps. They maintain nine campgrounds, most of which have boat launches. Five marinas and four state parks, with boat ramps, line the lake’s shores.

Lake Hartwell is the third most popular Corps project in the country. It is South Carolina’s fourth most popular lake and one of the nation’s top three recreation lakes, hosting 10 million visitors annually.

On South Carolina’s side of Hartwell are Sadlers Creek State Park near Anderson and Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area near Fair Play. Three of the lake’s marinas are in South Carolina, including Big Water Marina

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And the marina was the launch site for the 2008 Bassmaster Classic, a three-day fishing tournament that brings thousands of visitors to Lake Hartwell. It is bass fishing’s most prestigious event.

The best snorkeling in Hartwell is off Sand Island. The most interesting scuba diving spot is Twin Bridges because of speculation that all sorts of stuff is thrown into the water. Fishermen also hang out at the bridges, hoping for the catch of the day. The southern part of the lake, from Twin Bridges to Hartwell Dam, is half the lake’s total acreage and it is bridge-free for 15 miles. It’s called the “Big Water.”

Lake RUSSeLL (RICHaRD B.) Location: Anderson/Abbeville Counties

Built: 1984

Managed By: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Acres: 26,650

Shoreline: 540

Access: Calhoun Falls State Park, 46 Maintenance Shop Rd., Calhoun Falls 29628

One of Lake Russell’s claims to fame is the public land surrounding it is almost the same size as the water itself.

It is the most recent in the chain of lakes built in South Carolina by the Army Corps of Engineers to control flooding and produce power. Russell connects with Lake Thurmond to the south and Hartwell to the north. Thurmond, originally called Clark’s Hill, was the first of the corps’ lakes in the state and was finished in 1954.

Covering 71,000 acres with 1,200 miles of shoreline, Lake Thurmond is one of the south’s largest inland bodies of water. The lake has more than 100 islands, fishing that includes catfish and largemouth bass, and a commercial marina. It has the only full-service resort in the South Carolina State Park Service. Hickory Knob State Resort Park has tennis courts, skeet shooting and archery, 18 holes of lakeside championship golf, a swimming pool, full-service restaurant and meeting facilities, and more than 70 lodge rooms.

Lake Russell essentially passes water from Hartwell through to Thurmond. Since Russell Dam was designed after the other two lakes had satisfied the conservation storage needs on the Savannah River, it was designed to operate efficiently by minimizing the drawdown of the lake.

These three large lakes form a scenic chain of water on the border between South Carolina and Georgia. There are more than 12 public access points on the South Carolina side. Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area is located on S.C. 81 and it has a marina on site. Russell is known for its bluegill fishing.

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Built: 1940

Managed Duke Energy

Acres: 11,650

Shoreline: 212

Access: Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area, 302 State Park Rd., Ninety Six 29666 543-3535

Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area, one of 17 parks in South Carolina built by the Civilian Conservation Corps under President Roosevelt’s New Deal Program, is located near the southern tip of Lake Greenwood. The program provided employment during the Great Depression and addressed national needs for conservation and recreation.

Greenwood County also applied for a dam and power plant on the Saluda River to generate inexpensive electricity for residents. In 1940, the lake reached capacity. It offers an adequate water supply for residents.

Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area has picnic shelters, a boathouse, and a lakeside terrace. The lake is annually stocked with more than 280,000 striped bass. In the fall, the park hosts the South Carolina Half-Iron Man Competition, a popular endurance contest.

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Broadway lake is a 300-acre lake on Broadway Creek in Anderson County between U.S. 76 and S.C. 28. Public access is provided by a public boat ramp.

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lake Conestee, a 145-acre lake, was purchased by the Conestee Foundation, a conservation organization instrumental in the revitalization of the Reedy River properties and the surrounding community just downstream from the City of Greenville. The foundation stepped out in faith and secured a mortgage to buy Henderson Farm, 112 acres of pasture and forests beside the lake, to preserve the vision of a nature park.

Since then, the foundation has acquired additional land. Dr. Jeffery Beacham, executive director for Conestee Foundation, compares the project to Central Park (about 800 acres) in New York City. Conestee Park may end up being 600 acres or more, including trails, some of which are open, and an environmental education center. Four miles of the Reedy River run through the park.

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Lake Blalock, a 1,050-acre lake, has the largest known population of the endangered plant dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora). When the lake was closed from September 2004 to July 2006 to raise its level, plants were moved from the area that would be filled with water and replanted elsewhere on the property.

Lake Blalock has about 44 miles of shoreline and was constructed in 1983 on the Pacolet River. Blalock is managed by Spartanburg Water Works and supplies water for the area.

Lake Blalock Park Fishing Pier is off of County Road 190 that is off U.S. Highway 221, north of Spartanburg. A public park is located at 1925 Sandy Ford Road in Chesnee. There are access fees for boats and also horsepower restrictions, 30 horsepower on boats and 40 on pontoons. Watercraft has to be off the lake by midnight. For more information, contact Eddie Dearybury, Reservoir Manager, at 864-578-5442.

Lake Bowen (William C.) is a 1,600-acre man-made lake with approximately 42 miles of shoreline. Bowen was formed from the Pacelot River. It is in Spartanburg County, near Interstate 26 and S.C. Highway 9 in Inman, and is operated by and supplies water to Spartanburg Water Works. Lake Bowen is visible from I-26. Public access is through a public boat ramp and fishing pier on County Road 37 near I-26, north of Inman. The lake has horsepower restrictions and a season launch fee. For more information, contact the lake warden’s office at 864-592-2240.

Lake Cooley is a 330-acre lake about a mile south of Inman. It is owned by the Startex Jackson Wellford Duncan (SJWD) Water District. Lake Cooley, along with Lake Lyman and North Tyger Reservoir, is a source of water for the district’s customers. Lake Cooley Park, off S.C. Highway 292, north of Wellford, has bank fishing access.

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Lake Cunningham has about eight miles of shoreline around its 256 acres. Built in 1956, it is managed by Greer Commission of Public Works and is its primary water supply. The commission is a certified Wildlife and Industry Together Site (WAITS). WAITS helps corporate landowners and their employees take into consideration wildlife habitats. Lake Cunningham Recreation Facility is located on County Road 135, just off S.C. Highway 101. It has a partially

covered wooden pier, boat ramps, and paved access sidewalks and parking area. Swimming and jet skis are not allowed.

Lake Lyman is close to Lyman and Greer, located on the Middle Tyger River near S.C. Highway 357. The 500-acre lake is owned by SJWD Water District and is one of their water supplies. Lake Lyman Park Pier is off County Road 904, just off of S.C. Highway 357, northeast of Lyman.

Lake Robinson (John A.) was built in 1981 as the backup water supply to Lake Cunningham. It is operated by Greer Commission of Public Works. Located in Greer on the South Tyger River and near S.C. Highway 92, it is an 802-acre man-made lake with 18 miles of shoreline. It has public access by a public boat ramp and fishing pier. There are picnic tables and grills, a club house with a deck and restroom facilities, and the J. Verne Smith Recreational Area. For more information, call Chuck Barnes, the lake’s warden, at 864-895-3645.

OTHERSSaluda Lake, 331 acres of lake near Greenville and Easley, is in the middle of a grassroots project that began with the Saluda Lake Restoration Committee, including a couple of lake residents. Saluda is being restored before the sedimentary buildup affects its resources. Easley’s water treatment system depends on the lake as its primary water source.

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Duke Power constructed it in 1905 to create hydroelectric power. Duke Power sold the lake to North Brook Energy, LLC and North Brook sells power back to Duke. The lake’s shores are lined with homes and private docks.

Lake Isaqueena is a 30-acre lake that spills over into a creek that runs into the Keowee River. Russell Smith describes it in his book, “Lake Hartwell, The Great Lake of the South,” as a “magical cove that surprises you with a waterfall.” The falls is actually a 25 foot tall and 150 foot wide overflow from Lake Isaqueena.

Lake Rabon is a 540-acre lake operated by the Laurens County Water Commission. The lake is near S.C. Highway 252 in Laurens, northeast of Greenwood. Public access is through a boat ramp and fishing pier.

Lake Secession, owned by the City of Abbeville, is a 1,460-acre man-made lake used primarily for community power production. It is in Abbeville and Anderson Counties. The lake is formed from the Rocky River and several creeks above the headwaters of Lake Russell. Public access is through a public boat ramp at Barton’s Landing on S.C. Highway 184 near Antreville. For more information, call 864-446-2685.

Lake Toxaway is minutes from Highlands, Cashiers and Brevard and an easy drive from Asheville, Atlanta and Greenville. The Greystone Inn, a four-diamond golf and spa resort, overlooks the lake. Toxaway covers 640 acres, has a 14-mile shoreline and is the largest private lake in North Carolina. There is swimming, boating, skiing, sailing and fishing. Access is private and available to Lake Toxaway Estate property owners only.

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We give a whole new meaning to family room.Get back to nature while living minutes from downtown.

At River Reserve, you’ll discover a community with a decidedly different point of view.Located on 200 pristine acres, the private-gated neighborhood is a haven of peace and serenity.It’s the ideal place to reconnect with your family and recharge your soul. Plus, River Reservefeatures the most beautiful amenities nature has to offer so you may never want to leave, butwhen you do, the best of the Upstate is within close proximity. Located less than 10 minutesfrom downtown Greenville, 5 minutes from Greenville Memorial and 15 minutes fromAnderson, River Reserve is close to perfect!

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In Hollingsworth Park, weekends practically plan themselves. Our historic town design will entice you to stroll along lushly landscaped walkways to the local coffee shop. Kick back and relax in your private garden with friends or head to the central park and enjoy playtime with the kids. At Hollingsworth Park, neighbors can enjoy all the things that make weekends memorable, every day of the week.

Relaxation resides here.

Start planning your life at hollingsworthpark.com or call 864-329-8383. Homes priced from the mid $400s to over $1 million.

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Formal, Comfortable and

Downright Enjoyablewritten By S. Kim HenSon ◆ pHotoS By t.J. Getz


above: Visitors to the Humar home receive a cheery welcome from the numerous rose bushes surrounding the front entry. One of the few houses not featuring a brick façade, the home sports a black tin roof, plank shingles and real stone on the steps and front porch.

right: Looking toward the back of the house from the dock illustrates the need for the tram to help reach the water’s edge. Kathy says that the search continues to find just the right plants to soften the rocky slope and prevent erosion of the hillside. The electric tram takes riders from the Humars’ backyard, down what would have been 120 steps, to their dock. The four-passenger compartment stays upright instead of tilting like most tram rides. The ride takes one minute.

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INTRO page: The Humars’ back deck overlooks Lake Bowen and has a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. Lake Bowen, a 1,600-acre man-made lake, was constructed in 1962 by Spartanburg Water System and named after former Chief Commissioner William C. Bowen. The lake’s primary function is to ensure adequate water supply. Recreation is also a benefit. About two miles before Exit 10, traveling east on I-26, drivers cross over Lake Bowen.

lefT: Kathy Humar’s inviting smile welcomes us to her Lake Bowen home.

During their 26-year marriage, the Humars have owned seven homes. They bought three from builders and built two -- including this one – according to Southern Living plans. Kathy kicked around ideas with their builder Jeff Hardee, owner of Hardee Homes, and they adjusted the plans, deciding to push back a wall, vault two ceilings, turn a bedroom into a laundry room and half bath, and add built-ins and arched doorways like the ones she saw in Savannah.

Kathy did her own interior decorating for the four-bedroom, seven-bath home. She looked through magazines, visited open houses, and noticed details in restaurants, getting ideas from everywhere. Helping friends decorate for as long as she can remember, she turned her talent into a business, Creative Palate. She uses her home as the model. Kathy’s style is formal -- concealing the television over the stone fireplace behind white panels, for example -- yet comfortable. Practicality includes a “you can’t hurt this” rough-hewn table in the breakfast

OverLOOKing LaKe BOwen frOm THe BaCK DeCK Of Her HOme in inman, Kathy humar LaugHS aBOuT frienDS TaKing BeTS On HOw LOng SHe anD Her HuSBanD, tom, wiLL Be aT THiS aDDreSS.

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nook and Brazilian hardwood floors that are many times harder than oak and come from renewable, fast-growing trees.

“A house can look nice and you can still feel at home in it,” she says.

Being at home is what her husband likes best. He enjoys spending time with family and also settling down to watch movies and sports on the big screen in the downstairs media

room. An anesthesiologist at the Ambulatory Surgery Center

of Spartanburg, Tom winds down on the deck after work,

having a drink while watching the boats sail by or concocting

a tasty meal on the grill.

Since both enjoy the outdoors, the outside design and

landscaping are as meticulously finished as the inside. Wayne

Nicholson, their landscaper, completed most of the yard at

The French doors in the living room open to the deck that overlooks Lake Bowen. Most rooms in the house have a lake view, including the laundry room.

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above: Gleaming Brazilian hardwood floors and a deep archway lead guests through the entry, past the dining room and Tom’s home office, and on to the scenic views of Lake Bowen.

top, RIGHt: Kathy’s love of toile is more than evident in this delightful powder room.

RIGHt: The blue and white china, most of it given to Kathy by her mom, became the impetus for the main floor’s interior decor. The ceilings are variations of periwinkle, Kathy’s favorite color, and the walls are chocolate to light brown.

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LEFt: Tom’s father was in an Austrian concentration camp during World War II. His dad’s bunkmate painted the Madonna and child in oils on a burlap sack and gave it to him when they were both released. Tom found the painting in his mother’s storage shed. Kathy had it cleaned and framed as a gift to him.

bELow: After the Humars stopped by a Charleston coffee shop, where the copper walls caught Tom’s eye, he wanted to incorporate the idea into his study. Instead of copper walls, his study has a copper ceiling with a copper fan hanging from its center. High-grade, smooth-finish plywood was hand rubbed and stained to resemble mahogany for the walls.

one time, putting down sod and planting trees and bushes. He added color with 36 red and pink rose bushes in the front yard and hydrangeas in the back. Kathy sees new and different ideas from time to time and calls for his expertise. He finally told her, “Stop reading those books. There are only so many things you can put in your yard.”

Hardee talked Kathy into real stone for the front porch and the lower back patio. They used Hardie plank shingles for the siding and Brazilian hardwood on the deck. The black metal roof prolonged the building process by two months because of questions about neighborhood building codes. Worth the wait, it’s the finishing touch to a cottage-style design that looks right at home by the lake. � 115 �

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The kitchen island and countertops are made from cherry. The three lights that hang over the island were imported from England and purchased from Pockerknocker’s Reproduction Lighting in Mauldin. Beside the kitchen table and overlooking the lake is one of the two window seats on the main floor.

Kathy enjoys the views around Lake Bowen and has binoculars on window seats and on beds near the prairie-style windows to make sure she gets a close-up look. Tom was afraid the sheep she spotted on the hillside was going to eat their newly planted flowers; instead, the animal ended up in the driveway and was picked up by Animal Control. George/Georgiana is a gopher Kathy decided to name after several sightings. And following a storm, Kathy saw a piece of Styrofoam drifting in the lake that had broken off someone’s floating dock. “A heron was sitting on the front and three geese were riding behind him. They looked like a captain and his crew,” she says.

Finding land that has it all -- wildlife, views, good neighbors and a price worth paying -- began 10 years ago. Tom and Kathy were riding around Woodfin Ridge before it was developed. They called about the lot they now own but thought it was over-priced. Seven years later, they decided to check out the neighborhood and found the same piece of property still for sale because no one had resolved the problem of lake access from the steep backyard. When they called this time, the price was the same and it was a deal. They made an offer the next day.

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Their 22-year-old son, Adam, and 21-year-old daughter, Ali, have been fine about moving every three or four years, as long as the family stayed in the Spartanburg area. Kathy said this move, in September 2005, was the hardest in the beginning since the kids’ friends were in Spartanburg. But once their friends made the 20-minute drive to Inman, the Humars’ house was occupied with teens regularly. Downstairs could get pretty noisy when they played pool and games in the recreation room. The fun moved outdoors, to boats and jet skis, after Kathy and Tom’s scuba-diving friend went under water near their dock and cut away four stumps that were in the way of launching their boat.

“It’s all been great fun. I can’t imagine finding any place I’d rather live. This one would be hard to let go,” Kathy says.

RIGHT: The oval spider-web window near the ceiling of the master bedroom was an anniversary gift from Tom. Kathy remembers being fascinated as a child by a similar window in a neighbor’s house and making up stories about what was going on behind it. People trapped up there who needed to be rescued was just one imagining.

BELOW: The master bath with its freestanding tub, crystal chandelier, marble floors and delicate curtains, is an inviting respite from a hectic day.

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Open communication is paramount to successfully building a custom home and it’s a top priority for our team.That’s why

we implemented new interactive technology called the Builder Home Trend System.As a First Choice custom home client,

you’ll have real-time,online 24/7 access to scheduling information, homebuyer selections, documents, photos, and much more,

which adds up to a better building experience for you.

If you’re considering a custom home, then make your first call First

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Open communication is paramount to successfully building a custom home and it’s a top priority for our team.That’s why

we implemented new interactive technology called the Builder Home Trend System. As a First Choice custom home client,

you’ll have real-time,online 24/7 access to scheduling information, homebuyer selections, documents, photos, and much more,

which adds up to a better building experience for you.

If you’re considering a custom home, then make your first call First

Choice at 864.505.2252 or visit www.1stchoicecustomhomes.com.

We feature premium products from Andersen windows and doors.

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