Where Coastal Living Meets Curated Design

From our home base in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, we create interiors that feel as beautiful as they are livable. Our work is rooted in coastal charm, layered with comfort and personality to make every space feel distinctly yours. Through our design studio, lifestyle store, and online shop, Susan Teachey and her team brings decades of coastal and vacation-rental design expertise to help transform any home into a relaxed, refined retreat. 

Interior design services

Susan Teachey Design

Susan Teachey is a designer, store owner, and mother who understands that creating a home means juggling real life. That authenticity informs every project she touches. "Coastal life teaches me to slow down," Susan reflects. "The tides, the waves, the colors of sunrise and sunset remind me that design should feel balanced and restorative. That's the heartbeat behind every project."
Specializing in full design and decor of coastal homes throughout South Carolina, Susan knows which fabrics stand up to salt air, how to layer light for gatherings, and when to push past the safe choice into something more alive.
Her approach is thorough but never overwhelming. From first consultation to final installation, she guides each decision with care, protecting your budget while pulling together every detail so the result feels calm, complete, and distinctly yours. 

Design Services

Lifestyle & Decor Store

Curated Pawleys

Curated Pawleys is a coastal lifestyle boutique in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, offering thoughtfully curated home décor, mahjong accessories, unique gifts, entertaining essentials, and seasonal finds. Conveniently located across from The Fresh Market, Curated Pawleys has quickly become a favorite destination for locals and visitors seeking distinctive coastal style and one-of-a-kind treasures.

More than a boutique, Curated Pawleys is a gathering place for the community. We host mahjong events, private shopping experiences, seasonal celebrations, culinary events, and special gatherings designed to bring people together in beautiful and meaningful ways.

Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, styling your home, joining a mahjong game, or looking for unique experiences in Pawleys Island, Curated Pawleys offers inspiration, connection, and a welcoming coastal atmosphere.

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  • "Curated Pawleys made my remodel experience joyful and fun. For years my husband and I have always said we didn’t have the time nor patience to remodel, but Susan changed our stance.
    Susan did such a great job planning exactly the right look and feel. Her advice and choices resulted in a cost effective and within budget remodel which I couldn’t have achieved on my own.

    The results exceeded my expectations. Best money I’ve spent in 2026. I won’t remodel without you now."



    — Cynthia | North Carolina

  • "I highly recommend Susan to anyone in need of design services. I contacted Susan at the recommendation of a local vendor and she responded to my message within minutes. With just a day to make a significant exterior paint decision, Susan asked thoughtful questions to gather the information she needed to help point us in the right direction. All of this done either via text or phone call and never seeing our home other than the photos I sent. She is AMAZING, and her design/gift store in Pawleys Island is a must see when in town. Would give 10 stars if I could!"



    — Cassie | South Carolina

  • "Susan was phenomenal! I wanted to create an office space that felt open, light and flowed easily. Aside from how I wanted this space to feel, I didn't have concrete ideas on a desk space or lighting. After communicating my "vision", Susan sent me multiple options to consider for lighting and a desk within the same day. The desk and lighting are exactly what I had envisioned and I am so thrilled with my new space. Susan made it so easy and took the "chore" of looking for pieces off my hands. I am so grateful!!"

    — Catherine | Oregon

  • Susan is a fantastic designer! I needed to repaint my house and I had no idea what color to paint so I called Susan. She transformed my house with the most beautiful color. It changes color throughout the day with the sunlight which we love. Susan purchased leather rocker/recliners and a beautiful bright rug for my living area. It’s our favorite room! I’m so thankful for Susan, she listened to our needs and used the furniture we already had. She did an amazing job! Thank you!"

    - Charlene | South Carolina

  • "Working with Susan Teachey was a fabulous experience! I tend to shy away from major changes, because I have difficulty visualizing the results. Susan walked me through the process and even did a mark up of possible new colors on our home. She replied promptly to all of my emails and messages and gave me additional choices when I was able to verbalize what I didn’t like. Working with an indecisive client must be exasperating for a designer, but Susan was incredibly patient and helped me find just the right colors."

    — Barbara | North Carolina

  • "Susan helped make our our long anticipated beach house a reality! Thanks to the hard work and her beautiful eye for details and color. Every inch of our 4,500 square foot home has her creative touch. She worked with closely with contractors, installers, furniture companies and us. Susan’s end result is magical. We love it all- from the custom cabinetry designs, window treatments, to the lighting. Guests have loved coming to our beach home over the years because of the personalized touches and how at home they feel."

    Meredith | South Carolina

  • "Susan was a lifesaver for me! As a new business owner, I had a lot on my plate! I had one painting that I had chosen for the whole office. All I did was show it to Susan and soon she had a concept and plans. I was able to implement her designs little by little as our budget allowed. She made this process easy! I highly recommend her!! Dr. Natalie Lindell"

    Natalie | Alabama

  • "I can’t thank Susan enough. I spent countless hours, worked with dozens of paint swathes and spent hundreds of dollars in paint and labor, unsuccessfully searching for color combinations. Susan met me at my home with multiple color samples and within a half an hour had the perfect combination of paints."

    Steve | Alabama

  • "I cannot say enough about the fabulous job Susan Teachey did at our second home in Litchfield. We live in NC and her communication was perfect. She handled all the small details and logistics as well as providing photos of choices and of the work as it progressed. Highly recommend and will work with her again!"

    Kelly | North Carolina

  • "I have enjoyed seeing your talent in action and am so pleased that I feel like I've gotten to know an interesting, creative new friend. I wish you all the best as you expand your touch around Calhoun and surrounding environments."

    Erin | Alabama

  • "Susan was such a perfect find for me! She is so great to work with. She listened to me. She gave me ideas consistent with my vision but also enriched it! She worked with my budget and never pressured me to exceed it. And when it came time to work with contractors, she was ready with clear plans, measurements and the inevitable adjustments that have to be made when reality meets a vision. I’m so pleased with how my home improvements turned out! I highly recommend working with Susan."



    Nanette | Alabama

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These partnerships reflect our commitment to design excellence and our dedication to the homes and businesses we serve throughout the Carolina coast and beyond.