Elizabeth Demos

lowcountry style chef showdown

admin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:00:22 +0000

My latest feature in Southern Living.

photography by Squire Fox – prop styling Elizabeth Demos – food styling Marian Cooper Cairnes

The copy reads: Three chefs. Five key ingredients. One killer location. What it doesn’t say is: 2 hair stylists, 2 make up people, 2 prop stylists, 2 food stylists, 3 editors, 1 photographer, 1 photo tech, 20+ extras, 20 lanterns, 25 platters, 20+ utensils, 20+ pots and pans, 12 directors chairs, 1 farm table, 1 pine bench, 15+ glass compotes, 4+ peach baskets, 30+ glasses, 30+ plates, 12 napkins, 10+ dish towels, 30+ votives and one GIANT Uhaul (I’m sure I’m forgetting something but you get the picture). Crazy right? No one would really believe what goes on behind the scenes so I thought I would show you the pretty pictures from the 10 page spread and then one of my own during set up. It actually looks tidy but the chaos hadn’t really started.

southern living COVER STORY!!!

admin — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 22:09:57 +0000

My first national cover!! I’m a little excited, can you tell, for a couple of reasons. First of all I loved this house, I scouted it for another big homes magazine and they passed on it. I wasn’t going to give up because I knew it was special so I sent it to one of my favorite editors at Southern Living and they scooped it up immediately. I can’t help but wonder what the other magazine thought when they saw it on the cover. Anyway, you win some you loose some. I was also tickled to know that Southern Living doesn’t place many homes on their covers instead they often opt for food of the sweet variety (can you blame them?).

read the article here: Southern Living 7 Ways to Make a New (Old) House

photos: Lucas Allen, Styling: Elizabeth Demos, Author: Elizabeth Beeler

shane + pamela

admin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:17:18 +0000

Getting married in a railroad station! Congratulations Shane & Pamela. Thanks to Jade & Matthew for capturing such great images of my work.

catching up-southern living pre-fab coastal cottage

admin — Tue, 31 May 2011 00:40:32 +0000

I’ve neglected the blog for some time now. Mostly because I’ve been super busy but really great stuff has been happening so I thought I should get you caught up. I styled this feature for Southern Living last summer and it appeared in the May issue of Southern Living (click here to read the article). It was an amazing house for so many reasons. I loved meeting the home owners, spending time getting to know all about their businesses (she is an interior designer and he is an architect, a winning combo if you ask me). I have more to come but I will try to pace it out over a few days. I don’t want to seem like a binge blogger (nothing for ages and then loads of posts).

photos by Laurey Glenn | styling by me | written by Jennifer Kopf

featured on weddings unveiled blog today!

admin — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:39:04 +0000

check it out here

monica + adam

admin — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:42:18 +0000

I had the pleasure of helping make some magic happen for the sweetest couple last week. They were eloping and if you know anything about me, you know that I wanted it to be the most special moment for the two of them. Details, details, details. No courthouse with ugly carpet and fluorescent lights for this adorable duo. You really can’t beat our beautiful oak trees in Savannah or the city as a back drop for pictures (even if it rained).

Fab photographyby Jade and Matthew, cake by Kerry O’Connor dressed with ribbons from my old shop @home, dress by Designs by Malyse Designs hair and makeup by Catie Starr, ceremony conducted by Ruby McGrory, GIANT letters made by my amazing carpenter hubby. Bouquet, boutonniere and flower arrangements, Bellini’s, heart shaped fans, heart shaped rice krispie treats, to go picnic basket, ribbon streamers, GIANT balloons, crazy amount of vintage paper straws and vintage wares all by me. Yes I’m crazy but look at these people, wouldn’t you do the same, SOOOO cute!

beholden

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:50:35 +0000

These are the images from the Beholden photo shoot for Anthropologie. I had the pleasure of working with Charlie Welch and Aaron Carmanis and the renowned photographer Koto Bolofo. I love my job! Such talented people!

recent work

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:59:57 +0000

I have had the pleasure of knowing Karen Langsten and Coleen Smith, the two business women behind the new Savannah company Savannah Plush ,for some time. They hired me on as a development and business consultant for their venture and I was happy to be a part of it. I refered them to friends and fellow business people that could help get things rolling and boy oh boy did they. Special thanks to Low Country Press for the beautiful graphic design, Paragon for their web design and programing support and to George Gill of Blue Door Photography for his beautiful photography. Most of all, thank you Karen and Coleen for trusting me with the art direction and photo styling for your new brand. I can’t wait to see where this all takes us!

featured on style me pretty

admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:28:35 +0000

2011 is off to a great start, I awoke to find the alert in my inbox that Shane & Michelle’s wedding was on Style Me Pretty!

click here to read all about it, enjoy

weddings unveiled blog feature

admin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:36:02 +0000

flattered and excited to have Scottee and Jim’s wedding featured on weddings unveiled blog!

Real Wedding ~ Scottee and Jim

Scottee and Jim chose Savannah, GA for their intimate Southern soiree filled with beautiful vintage details and designed in rich color palette by event designer Elizabeth Demos. Photographer Donna Von Bruening of DVB Photographers was on hand to capture the day. Scottee looked gorgeous in her chic Carolina Herrera gown with fitted bodice and bubbled tier skirt tied with black and ivory striped ribbon. She wore her hair up with braids pulling her dark locks away from her face and adding a pretty pair of crystal beaded earrings, while Jim kept it simple in a classic fitted black suit and tie with vintage inspired boutonniere made of pheasant, black and Bordeaux colored feathers. Situated in the English-inspired parterre garden of the historic Owen-Thomas House close family and friends gathered for the intimate ceremony. Arrangements of white and yellow blooms decorated the space and set on the table where a quaint little seating area with iron benches was nestled in the gardens. Scottee and Jim exchanged vows flanked by two trees and in front of the small reflecting fountain situated in the center of the gardens.

After a few celebratory drinks of Kentucky bourbon served out of vintage silver rimmed glassware the celebration continued at The Olde Pink House for the dinner reception. Savannah’s only 18th century mansion provided the perfect venue for the couple’s decadent reception of elegant Southern cuisine. The rich event palette and vintage details of the reception worked seamlessly with the already preexisting decor of The Old Pink House. Guest tables were situated around the room and set by the fireplace where tall gold fluted vases held heart shaped wreaths made from small white blooms and vines. A variety of rich purple linens dressed the tables accented with gold chivari chairs. Scottee and Jim’s table featured a beautiful lilac embroidered and eyelet base linen set with a deep aubergine velvet overlay trimmed in gold embroidery and tassels. Florist Harvey Designs created stunning centerpieces of mixed white and purple blooms ranging from a light wisteria hue to dark indigo all set in vintage gold vessels on antique mirror trays. Aged mercury votives adorned the tabletops adding a warm glow to the intimate dinner reception. Don’t miss a single detail of Scottee and Jim’s historic Savannah wedding, including the couple’s unique display of old family photos. To see more of Scottee and Jim’s Georgia wedding, visit the DVB Photographers blog!

Credits:
Photography: DVB Photographers. Wedding Coordinator: Wed Accompli. Gown: Carolina Herrera. Florist: Harvey Designs. Event Designer: Elizabeth Demos. Ceremony Venue: Owen-Thomas House. Officiant: Rev. Steve Schulte. Reception Venue: The Olde Pink House. Music New Arts Ensemble.