The Event Planner Behind Charleston’s Wentworth on Living Beautifully (In Ways That May Surprise You!)

About this episode

Blake Sams discusses event planning and living beautifully with host Anne Kokoskie.

Today's guest is Blake Sams founder of Gregory Blake Sams Events an award-winning event planning firm known for its flawless execution located in Charleston and New York City. Blake's creative talents extend beyond events into interior design, and most recently his signature taste and style can be found in his Charleston shop, Wentworth . His work has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Veranda, Vogue, and Elle Decor. Together we explore what it means to live beautifully: The most important consideration when planning an event. Ways to create your own entertaining capsule. Rethinking how you select elements for your home. Blake’s favorite pieces from his shop, Wentworth. For Blake, it all comes down to something simple. The people you surround yourself with are the most meaningful detail of any gathering, and for us, that's exactly why this episode is such a delight. Connect with Blake gregoryblakesamsevents .com and @ gregoryblakesamsevents Shop Wentworth: shopwentworth.com and @ wentworthbygbs Connect with Anne: @ classicandcuriouslife , classicandcurious.com and on Substack: Curiosities by Anne Kokoskie

People in this episode

Host: Anne Kokoskie

Guest: Blake Sams

Topics covered

• event planning
• interior design
• living beautifully
• entertaining
• home selection
• personal connections

Keywords

• event planning
• interior design
• Charleston
• Wentworth
• entertaining
• home decor
• Blake Sams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gregory Blake Sams Events, Harper's Bazaar, Veranda, Vogue, Elle Decor, Wentworth

Places: Charleston, New York City

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