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Rooted in Tradition, Designed for Today

Kelley Appliance Blends Family Legacy with Modern Furnishings to Serve Aiken with Style and Heart Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Gayle Bryan Stepping into Kelley Appliance and Home Store in Aiken feels like entering a warm, welcoming home designed with thoughtful attention and genuine care. Founded as a branch of a third-generation, family-owned business, Kelley Appliance first opened its doors in Martinez, Georgia, back in 1962. In 2018, Seth Duncan, alongside his partners Zach and...

Life + Culture

Lisa Anne Tindal

Soulful Brush Strokes from Aiken’s Quiet Corners Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy The very best interviews aren’t really interviews at all but a kinder, quieter communion of hearts. That truth revealed itself to me a few weeks ago over breakfast at La Parisienne, seated across from Aiken artist Lisa Anne Tindal. Our table carried two steaming chai lattes and two decadent strawberry-cream cheese croissants, the sweetness a gentle accompaniment to a conversation that...

Health + Wellness

Family First

The Heartbeat of Aiken’s Beloved Family Pharmacy Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy Walk into Family Pharmacy, and you’re immediately greeted with something you don’t find everywhere: a warm smile, a familiar face and maybe even a wagging tail. Locally owned and deeply rooted in Aiken, this pharmacy is more than a place to pick up prescriptions; it’s a place where patients become family. Owned by Aiken natives Brandi and Stuart Johnson, Family Pharmacy is a true labor of...

Home + Design

A Timeless Touch: The Journey of Lambertson Truex

From New York Runways to Hitchcock Woods, Designer John Truex Brings Timeless Elegance and Quiet Luxury to Aiken’s Style Scene. Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Rebecca Judy For luxury handbag designer John Truex, creativity began with a gift—a single leather hide given to him by a friend while studying at the University of Cincinnati. That hide became his first handcrafted bag and marked the beginning of a journey spanning nearly four decades in the fashion industry. Truex’s...