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We are so excited to be welcoming Eddie Ross in celebration of his new book, Modern Mix and the Southern C Summit. I loved meeting Eddie at last year’s Summit, so we’re thrilled to have him joining us back in Charleston.  Below, Eddie fills us in on his return to Charleston and new projects he is working on and we’re sharing a few sneak peeks into the book.

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You and Jaithan are renovating a beautiful house, will you be sourcing any furniture or art while you’re in Charleston?

Yes! Finding great stuff when I’m on the road is the fun part; getting it home is another story. Years back, I bought a one-way ticket for a brass and Lucite bar cart from Miami to New York—we both needed a stiff drink after that one. 

How does entertaining in Charleston differ (if at all) from New York and Connecticut, where you grew up?

I’m a southerner at heart, blending gorgeous, old things on a table with clean-lined shapes for a modern mix. 

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You’ve were a featured speaker at The Southern C Summit last year, what are your thoughts on the event? What are you most looking forward to? 

The Summit is the perfect place to reconnect with friends, find new ones and get inspired. Plus, it’s always great fun visiting Charleston. It’s one of my favorite cities!

Any special places you discovered on your last trip? 

Shopping the Terrace Oaks Antiques Mall, I found a gorgeous pair of chintz curtain panels in a big, bright floral that I had my dry cleaner’s seamstress turn into a tablecloth. I can’t wait to go back!

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For more updates and to watch the progress of Eddie and Jaithan’s home project, be sure to follow him on Instagram!  And, we’d love to see you at our office in Charleston for Eddie’s book signing. xo!

4.07.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Mar 17, 2016

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Congratulations to Kate McDonald Bridal on the debut of her new collection.  A cocktail hour kicked off the show which was hosted by the William Aiken House.

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Gates were welcoming with draping and pretty little oyster shell wreaths- love the nod to Charleston and the fact that Katherine has kept her design operation local from the beginning.

Pergola

What a lovely runway!

Lounge on lawn

Guests could enjoy pre show conversations in the lawn lounge…

jewel tones

Jewel tones reigned over the LulaKate bridesmaids collection.

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pastel bridal

Pastel palettes are still popular… The Kate McDonald bridesmaids and bridal collections were both full of ethereal lines and lightweight fabrics.

Stripe dress

Of course, the famous Lula Kate stripe made an updated appearance with a halter top.

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Another trend that was represented was the two piece dress.

blue thulle skirt

This was our favorite piece of the collection, the blue tulle overlay… one of our recent brides wore a Kate McDonald dress with a tulle skirt overlay she wore for the ceremony and then removed for the reception.

3.17.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Mar 07, 2016

Circa 1886

Charleston was busy and bustling this weekend with the annual Wine and Food Festival. We were honored to work with The Scout Guide on an intimate luncheon where we shared some of our entertaining tips and enjoyed a delicious menu by Circa 1886 Restaurant. Thank to you all who came!

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The private room at Circa 1886 recently underwent an updating and it’s lovely!  I can see it being one of our new favorite spots for bridal luncheons, and their food is always outstanding.

Circa 1886 and Tara Guerard luncheon

We stacked colorful Scout guides and held them up with bookends-  something you could easily replicate by gathering pieces found around the house! You could use vintage books or a mixture of china pieces, etc.

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Centerpieces were gold urns full of local camelias- a quick and easy centerpiece that you can put together with any flowering shrubs you may have in your yard- azaleas, gardenias, hydrangeas, etc. or you can even use clusters of greenery.  I used an Oasis floral brick to hold the blooms in place and keep them lush.

Lettered Olive Menu card

Lettered Olive printed our lovely gold foil menu cards with a patterned velvet backer.

Favors

Guests took home our Lettered Olive letterpressed surcie tags (you can get yours here)

rose

We are having brides requesting Rose on their bars regularly now, which I love. It’s so easy to drink and pretty for weddings too. AIX provided delicious rose for the luncheon…

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Eric Kurver, the actual Vintner, joined us all the way from Provence… Can’t wait to visit the vineyard over there someday!

Circa 1886 also served up a speciality cocktail from our other sponsor, Tanqueray,  and we’re sharing the recipe!

 “Oughta Not”

1oz Tanqueray 10

1/4 oz Cointreau

1/4 oz Domaine Canton

1/4 oz lemon juice

1/4 oz plum flavored drinking vinegar

1 0z Champagne or Sparkling wine

Shake all ingredients; strain into a chilled glass or pour over ice; top with your Champagne or Sparkling wine

3.07.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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