Archive for February, 2010
Design Tip-Artwork vs. Furniture
Q: What is the correct size proportion for artwork vs. the furniture it’s over (i.e. a painting above a chair)?
A: Ideally, you want the art to be about two-thirds the size of the furniture it’s above, keeping in mind the artwork size can be collective, as in a collection rather than just one piece. [...]
ESD to participate in Novel. Chapter Two
During the month of March ESD will be a part of Novel. Chapter Two, a temporary fashion and art collaborative on King Street with Library: Archives of Fashion, Balboa and Jane Pope Jewelry and marysia SWIM.
We are so excited to join all of these talented ladies. Novel. will open March 1st – 31st and will [...]
Thank you Southern Living!
The talented work of Muffie Faith was featured in the March 2010 issue of Southern Living. “Muffie invited us to join her on the piazza of John and Meredith Dunnan’s circa-1810 home just off the Battery, giving us the peek at the essential elements that make a porch undeniably Charleston.” Click here to read the [...]
New Arrivals!
Design Tip-High Ceilings
Q: In rooms with high ceilings, how do I deal with all that wall space?
A: Paint the ceiling. Whatever color you have on the walls, change it a hue by adding white to the paint, and then use the new color to paint the ceiling. This brings the ceiling down and makes the space seem [...]
ESD gives back
The purchase of this bottle will help to provide safe drinking water to children around the world. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the charity, water.org.
Tap Water bottle is perfect for home, office, restaurant and hotel use. It is both stylish and environmentally friendly, made of glass and with food safe colors.
Design Tip-Decorating a Rental Home
Q: For those of us who rent houses, any suggestions on inexpensive ways to spruce up or personalize a house? I’m looking for ideas that are not permanent, but still make the place feel like home.
A: Invest in something you love, but that you can take with you when you leave your rental. Art is [...]
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Be Mine
Think outside the heart-shaped box. Check out some of our favorites for this Valentine’s Day.
For the chef
For her
For the music lover
For the home
For the traveler
Be on the lookout…
Be sure to pick up the March 2010 issue of Southern Living Magazine. Muffie’s design of a southern porch will featured. She will also be in a special issue of Southern Accents on The Best Southern Rooms.
