Three years ago The Glam Pad had the privilege of featuring Julia Amory, Founder and CEO of India Amory, as she was launching her lifestyle and home goods brand. Julia developed the concept for her company in 2016 while searching for printed fabric to use for the tables at her wedding in Southampton, and she left a career in financial services to pursue her dream. Today she has nearly 60,000 ... continue reading...
Barry Dixon’s Edwardian Manor for Sale
I am such a huge fan of interior designer Barry Dixon, so when a reader sent me a link to his home in the Virginia countryside, Elway Hall, for sale, I couldn't wait to share! On his website, the description of Elway Hall reads as follows, "Childhood, the experts say, is what shapes our taste as adults, and Barry readily admits this holds true for him. Raised in a gracious Southern manor and ... continue reading...
In the English Countryside with Max Rollitt
Based in Hampshire, England, Max Rollitt is an antique dealer, an interior designer, and a furniture maker. His work combines classical elegance and sophistication with rich texture, bold and unusual colour combinations, and comfort. He has regularly appeared in the House & Garden and Country Life Top 100 Interior Designers. Today we are touring two beautiful homes from his portfolio and ... continue reading...
Norman Askins in Highlands, North Carolina
Today we are touring two beautiful homes by the renowned architect Norman Askins, located in the mountains of Highlands, North Carolina. The first is a newly constructed English-inspired home Norman designed along with interior designer Carole Weaks. The second is a 1940s charmer that happens to be his very own cottage, as featured in Southern Living... It was in a state of disrepair when Norman ... continue reading...
Danielle Rollins’ Atlanta Home for Sale
This fall, decorator, fashion designer, and entertaining guru Danielle Rollins will release her second book, A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS: GRACIOUS LIVING AND STYLISH ENTERTAINING, published by Rizzoli. Danielle's new book welcomes readers into her world and shows them how to create their signature style at home in rooms tailor-made for gatherings, get-togethers, cocktail hours, dinner parties, intimate ... continue reading...
In the Garden with Bettie Bearden Pardee
During these crazy COVID days, I have found much joy in the lovely gardens I find online. One of the prettiest private gardens in the United States belongs to my dear friend, Bettie Bearden Pardee of Private Newport. Before starting her blog and writing two acclaimed books on her adopted home town - Living Newport: Houses, People, Style and Private Newport: At Home and in the Garden - Bettie led ... continue reading...
Four Hundred Years at Holker Hall
It is uncommon for an English country house to have never been bought or sold in 400 years, but Holker Hall has passed down through three families by inheritance since 1610. The estate is surrounded by exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into parkland. The home is quintessentially English... pretty, comfortable, unpretentious, and full of family pictures, books, faded ... continue reading...
Victoria Hagan designs an 18th Century Martha’s Vineyard Home
The July issue of Architectural Digest features a shingle style home on Martha's Vineyard, built in the 1700s and designed by Victoria Hagan... I can never resist such charming historic preservation! The homeowners, who are based in New York, fell in love with its simplicity and its prime beachfront location in Edgartown. Longtime clients of Victoria's, the couple commissioned her - along with ... continue reading...
Holly Holden’s Pearls of Palm Beach
Celebrated interior designer, Emmy-nominated television personality, tastemaker, and my dear friend Holly Holden just announced the release of her second book, Holly Holden's Pearls of Palm Beach. It gives a privileged peek into eight timeless and tailored Palm Beach homes that capture the essence of gracious, old-world living. Holly guides us through each home, room-by-room, highlighting what ... continue reading...