This & That

Coastal Long-Term Rental Company, LLC is excited to announce that this year marks their fifth year of operation in Bluffton and their tenth year on Hilton Head Island. Andria Hudson, their long-standing office manager, will retire as of April 30. Property manager Christie Hunt has been promoted to the position of office manager, and Jacqueline Moeller is stepping up as full-time property manager.

Home furnishings and interior design firm Bespoke Abode is opening its doors to Lowcountry clients at 14 Promenade St. in downtown Bluffton this spring. Founded by Martha’s Vineyard interior design principal and design director Liz Stiving-Nichols, the flagship Bespoke Abode boutique opened in Vineyard Haven, Mass. in 2011.

Stiving-Nichols is known for designing interiors that are visually cohesive with the views beyond. Her award-winning designs strike a balance of a well-curated interior deserving of attention, while also creating an effortless extension of the architecture and natural surroundings.

Bespoke Abode features high-end home décor, accessories, lighting, floor coverings, and custom window treatments inspired by coastal lifestyles.

As designer and operations manager, Ellen Dier has the honor of bringing the finest artisans and products together to reflect the Vineyard aesthetic. Dier hails from St. Andrews, Scotland, has worked for several retailers worldwide, and is a graduate of University of St. Andrews with a Master of Arts in English Literature. In 2019, she began her career with Bespoke Abode as retail manager and design assistant to Stiving-Nichols. Dier was integral to the design team behind the lauded Burnt Church Distillery, before making the Lowcountry her home in fall 2022.