Philip Simmons is a Lowcountry legend – especially in the architecture community here in Charleston.  His work can be seen all over from The Smithsonian to China, but the mark he left on Charleston is simply unforgettable. He was born on June 8, 1912 on Daniel Island and moved to Charleston at the age of 8 to attend school (modern day’s Buist Academy).  He lived with his mother on Vernon Street (which was the center of all things craftsmen) and began gravitating toward the art of metalworking while walking to and from school everyday.  He gained his most valuable education from Peter Simmons (a local blacksmith, no relation) with whom he…

The month of September has many different meanings.  Maybe it’s your birthday month (if it is, you’re lucky to have sapphire as your birthstone).  Maybe you’re excited about the Fall season being right around the corner (I am currently sipping on a pumpkin spice latte while writing this).   For me, and most Southerners, September means FOOTBALL SEASON!  Yes sir, the sweet season of football is upon us so it’s time to get your jerseys out and put those tailgate recipes you’ve been Pinteresting all off season to good use because its time for family, friends, and FOOTBALL! Todd and I love football so much that he built a brick…