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Tabletop Event with Tara Guerard and Muffie Faith
Whether you’re putting together an intimate Thanksgiving dinner for family or a festive holiday soiree for fifty, you’ll enjoy discovering inspired tablescapes from Tara Guérard and ESD owner Muffie Faith. Join these tastemakers on Wednesday, November 2nd from 5-8 pm for live styling, libations, a book signing and a special discount courtesy of ESD.
The Doctor Is In
Earlier this week we mentioned the Charleston Library Society’s “Great Expectations” event. It was last night and it was breathtaking. Each table represented a literary classic. We chose Doctor Zhivago. ’ Glitter, wealth, and fur – yet cold and empty and hollow. Poets can be physicians and still be lost. Educated and wealthy is no [...]
Tie One On
Holiday parties are around the corner. I love taking wine but, in the past, I’ve had trouble finding a cute tag to tie on the bottle. Thanks to Tara Guerard and her letterpress studio, Lettered Olive, I now have one. The surcie tags come 6 to a tin and have the most chic designs. You [...]
Great Expectations
The Charleston Library Society asked us to be a part of their Great Expectations event this Thursday. ESD and others will design a table setting inspired by literary classics. This wonderful event benefits Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Center. Tickets are still available. Come for wine and hors d’ oeuvres and see the beautiful creations!
Pull Up a Seat
We were thrilled when Garden&Gun asked if they could use one of our tables for their October/November food issue. All of the scrumptious side dishes were photographed on our vintage farm table. We love to find pieces like this with a story. A New England family ate breakfast at this folding table every morning for years. [...]
Snuggle Up
These 100% cotton throws are the perfect fix for cold evenings. We love the fun textures, patterns, and colors. An added bonus is that they are made in the USA.
Picks of the Week
Take Me Away to Paradise
I just returned from one of the most relaxing weekends. Friends and I traveled to Vieques Island, located off the southeast coast of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. W Hotels Worldwide has unveiled W Retreat & Spa – the brand’s first retreat within North America. Patricia Urquiola’s design style is unbelievable. I wanted to put everything in [...]
Thanks Glitter Guide!
Thank you Glitter Guide for using our bar for inspiration in “Build the Perfect Bar Stand.” We had so much fun putting the shoot together. Click here to see the full feature “Elements of a Southern Piazza” in Southern Living.
The Wise Old Owl
What a great way to say ”owl” be watching over you. Iron owl paperweight available at ESD
