Design
A Night with Tara & Muffie…
Last night’s live styling event with Tara Guerard and Muffie Faith was so much fun! We want to thank Tara and her team for a wonderful night. For those of you who missed it here are a few pics to inspire your next dinner party. ESD would like to thank all of you for stopping by to [...]
Full of Grace….
Grace Bonney, author of Design Sponge at Home, was in Charleston last night for the signing of her new book. It was great meeting her in person and we love reading her blog.You can find great ideas for entertaining, party planning, and do it yourself projects. Here is a couple of sneak peak pictures that [...]
Love Where You Live
Muffie (along with other Charleston experts)and Ellen from Charleston Home recently collaborated on the feature Love Where You Live. Everyone needs a little help from time to time. Muffie offers some simple, common sense ideas to help you “budget your way to wow.” Pick up the latest copy of Charleston Home to hear from Muffie [...]
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 [...]
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!
The Perfect Shade of White
Finding the perfect white paint can be tricky so here are a few of our favorites! Mayonnaise 2152-70, Benjamin Moore Pointing 2003, Farrow & Ball Antique White MSW-8, Martin Senour Paints China White, Benjamin Moore
Pumpkin Inspiration…
The natural beauty of pumpkins is a great addition to your party this fall. The subtle hues mixed with organic textures such as berries, twigs, and leaves can create interesting and elegant designs for any fall party. A sophisticated look without the orange and black of Halloween.
Vin-tage…
Old-fashioned, representing the past… Vintage finds are current, fresh, and modern in today’s design world. There is something special about a vintage find. It makes you stop and ponder over where the object has been, who owned it, its story, and why they loved it as much as you do? This hand painted vintage chevron pattern is seen [...]
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 [...]
