Paige Hutzler and her husband Rob have lived in Charleston since 2003, but Paige has been working in the Mount Pleasant area since she opened AR Workshop in June of 2017. In November 2020, she and her family became residents of the area when they moved to Hamlin Plantation, which they love for the close knit community feel and being close to the beach. Additionally, they enjoy the beautiful trails and views of the Sound when walking the neighborhood, and Paige is loving being a newbie in the tennis scene in this active community. Paige and her business have appreciated the support of this amazing community over the years, especially during the pandemic, when they pivoted to offering DIY to-go kits and virtual workshops in combination with their super fun in-person workshops.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Rob is the managing partner of Kingswood Homes, a custom home builder. He builds homes in many Lowcountry areas, including Kiawah Island, Seabrook, IOP, and Sullivans Island. Our kids are Mary Grace, 21, Jr at Georgia Southern University; Briggs, 14, Oceanside; and Miller, 12, Laing Middle. We also have two pups, Hazel and Boone.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am the owner of a Boutique DIY Workshop & Event Space. I love hosting fundraisers & meeting new people.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Home Team BBQ, Hall’s Chophouse, and LaPizzera
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
New Zealand– I just have always wanted to visit.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
So cheesy, but Footloose. My current fave TV show is Ted Lasso.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be kind; you never know what someone is going through.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Stand-up paddle boarding without falling. I’m not the most coordinated.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Bruno Mars or Beastie Boys, depending on my mood
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love how welcoming Mt P is! Everyone seems so open to meeting new friends.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully working less and traveling more as active empty-nesters
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was an exchange student in Germany as a teen, and it is one of my favorite places to visit. My maternal grandfather was a Jewish Holocaust survivor from Berlin who escaped to the US at 16. He changed his name to try to forget the past, and we only learned his story after his passing in 1998.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Budapest
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
April and Xmas
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Kiawah Island
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband & kids
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The Ocean
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
The beach, comfort, and lots of noise
