Fall 2024

Photo: Kelli Uldall Mechele Neeley-Scholis was inspired by her grandmother’s love of gardening to open 4eTTer (rive 0ivinK in 'arQel [ith FenGhes and Tlanted ¾o[ers in the GoYrt]ard. B eautiful ¾o[ers planted Fy the o[ner FecO - on from the path[ay outside 4epper (rive 0iving, the charming home goods shop in 'armel. 8he effect is an inviting sensory e\perience that soothes [ith the calming colors of the carefully chosen products, delightful natural scents and the peacefulness of a store filled [ith living things. “8he heart of 4epper (rive 0iving is aFout indoor and outdoor living,” says o[ner 1echele 2eeley-7cholis. “2othing is perfect, Fut every - thing [orOs together and feels easy and comfort - aFle. ;e [ant people to enNoy rela\ing at home and having company [ith Nust the right finishing touches that Fring Noy and comfort to their life.” 2amed for the street her grandparents lived on, the store is a triFute to 2eeley-7cholis’ childhood memories of her grandmother. “7he gardened, cooOed from scratch and Felieved in looOing Feautiful and entertaining at home,” she says. “,er garden [as full of ¾o[ - ers, fruits and vegetaFles that [e all enNoyed. 4epper (rive is nothing Fut great memories from all the ama^ing families that made our community [onderful.” 2o[, 2eeley-7cholis shares gardening tips [ith her customers, sells elegant tools, natural candles, linens, clothing and other special finds from around the [orld. “;e love timeless Feauty and slo[ shop - ping,” she says. “=ou can picO up, touch and smell everything in here.” Pepper Drive Living is in the Vandervort Court on San Carlos Street between Ocean Avenue and 7th in Carmel. For more information, call 831/238-7280. % +arden-Inspired 0ifestyle &looms at 4epper (r ive 0iving & = & R ) 8 8 ;I 0 &9R SHORT '987 BUSINESS 82 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 4