Stylin' In the
French Quarter
from one of the producers asking if I’d be willing to talk about a topic on Dr. Oz.” Initially, Eddie thought he was being considered among several doctors to do the segment. “I said ‘Thank you for the opportunity’ and the producer was like ‘No, we want to know dates you can come to film in New York.’ It was truly an opportunity I didn’t see coming.” And less than a month later, Eddie was New York bound to film at ABC Studios. When asked about his friend’s and family’s reaction, Eddie remembers, “One of complete disbelief. Not only was it their response, it was also mine.”
Charleston House Hunting
Believe it or not, when Eddie first moved to Charleston, because he knew very little about areas to possibly live, he focused his house hunt on the location of the Ralph Lauren store. After working for them for many years he knew all
(left) Eddie poses in his dining room next to this original art piece by John Duckworth, a local Charleston artist. This space also features a stunning concrete table and a fireplace flanked by builtins. (above) The dining room is a gathering place for Eddie and Ryan’s friends and family. Various seating around the large table adds depth to the space and the neutral, yet bold, palette perfectly marries modernity with history.
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