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A lot on James Island appeared the ideal place to drop anchor. “The property has a killer view across a marsh to Charleston Harbor and the downtown skyline beyond,” designer Alaina Michelle Ralph says. “We started the layout with that in mind.” She and architect Myles Trudell set about crafting for their clients a new home that nestles into its unassuming neighbor­hood as it throws open its doors to maritime enchantment....

Apartment Move-Out Cleaning Checklist When cleaning an apartment, always work from the top (ceiling fan, windows, walls) to the bottom (floors, baseboards, carpet). This allows dust and dirt to fall to the ground as you clean, so you don’t have to sweep or vacuum multiple times throughout. 1. Clear Cobwebs from Ceiling You might have abandoned this step throughout your entire lease, but remember to clean the ceiling before moving out....

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water

1 ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon milk

½ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon orange liqueur or orange juice

2 ounce chocolate- or vanilla-flavored candy coating

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder* ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla *Tip: Look for meringue powder in the cake decorating aisle of hobby and craft stores. **Tip: To use Royal Icing as a glaze, stir in additional warm water, about 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until icing reaches a thin spreading consistency.

¼ cup sugar ¼ cup water