Archive for December, 2009
Design Tip-Furniture Finishes
Q: Do furniture finishes have to match? For example, I have a dark, almost mahogany coffee table, and a much lighter wood dining table.
A: No, there’s no need to worry about variations in finishes. You don’t want the space to look like a furniture showroom, do you? The different finishes add interest to a [...]
Furniture markdowns at ESD
ESD – Ahead of the Curve…
These prayer mat baskets from our Fall collection were featured in the January/February 2010 ELLE DECOR. Aren’t they fabulous? We have more coming in early next year in bright colors for Spring. These fun baskets are made from recycled prayer mats and natural fibers in Senegal. These baskets are fair trade and benefit the artisans in [...]
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Design Tip-area rugs
Q: What portion of the room should an area rug cover?
A: What you don’t want is an area rug that comes right under the legs of all the furniture and then stops. Go bigger, as this will make the room itself appear larger. Pay attention to air vents and thoroughfares when you measure for a [...]
Look Hue’s done it again
We are so excited because we finally received Kelly Wearstler’s new book Hue. It’s absolutely amazing. It seems like everything she touches turns to gold. We have always admired her daring use of color and we’re glad to see it all in one place.
Click here to read Kelly’s recent interview in ELLE DECOR.
Happy Holidays from ESD!
Baby it’s cold outside
Trips outside can be delightful with this brown felt log basket. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Santa has a sense of humor
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? Check out these hysterical breath sprays.
Shopping with Friends
The 6th annual Shopping with Friends kicks off Friday night at Saks Fifth Avenue. The fun continues on Saturday starting with a pre-shopping brunch at The Charleston Place Hotel. Show your support by shopping at over 100 caring Red Ribbon Retailers who will donate 10% of every dollar you spend to Lowcountry AIDS Services. We [...]
