Last summer we featured the work of Atlanta-based designer Lauren E. Lowe, founder of Lauren Elaine Interiors, for a Style Profile Q&A. We are huge fans of her classic, Grandmillennial style and were delighted to see her new home featured earlier this year in House Beautiful! Today, Lauren is sharing some extra, previously unpublished pictures with The Glam Pad! One of the first things ... continue reading...
Custom Monograms: The Ultimate in Personal Branding
Reese Witherspoon has famously said, "My sheets are monogrammed, so is my silverware and pretty much everything else I own. My rule is, if it's not moving -- monogram it!" From their ancient beginnings to modern times, monograms have played an integral role throughout history. As early as 350BC, many of the early Greek and Roman coins were marked with the ruler's monogram as a form of ... continue reading...
TGP Tidbits: Bunny Beds, Books, Berolzheimer, and more
By Natalie Aldridge Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry this week. It is not every day an icon of design shares their insider approach but thanks to Schumacher, industry legend Bunny Williams has revealed her tips, tricks, and favorites on bed making. An often-overlooked art, Bunny shows how to arrange a perfectly coiffed bed all ... continue reading...
Style Profile: Sara Johnson Interiors
It's hard to believe it has been almost three years since my family and I moved back to Dallas after an eight-year stopover in Florida. There are so many incredible interior designers in Big D, and it has been so much fun getting to know them and exploring their portfolios. Today, The Glam Pad is delighted to welcome Sara Johnson, founder of Sara Johnson Interiors, for a Style Profile Q&A. ... continue reading...
The Art of Cursive and How to Improve
By Natalie Aldridge In the first installment of our series on letter-writing, I made quite the confession. I do not know how to write in cursive. Much to the shock and horror of those my elder, I was never taught. A misfortune of modern schooling, cursive is no longer a taught subject and is even looked upon as passe. I suppose it was once imagined children of my generation would never need to ... continue reading...
Announcing The Glam Pad’s “TGP Tidbits”
By Natalie Aldridge Welcome to The Glam Pad’s first edition of TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and musings relevant to the design industry each week... Sarah Flint and Gracie have collaborated to create a match made in heaven.... the Sarah Flint x Gracie collection of shoes showcasing exquisite Chinoiserie patterns from Gracie. There are four styles and two colors available: ... continue reading...
LA FÊTE DU MUGUET 2022
Yesterday was Lily of the Valley Day (La Fête du Muguet). This is a holiday in France celebrated by giving Lily of the Valley bouquets to friends and loved ones to wish them happiness and good luck in celebration of the arrival of spring. The story goes back to 1560 when a knight named Louis Girard gave King Charles IX a bouquet of Lily of the Valley for luck and prosperity for the coming year. ... continue reading...
Letter Writing and The Changing Face of Stamp Collecting
Hello, my name is Andrea, and I'm a stampoholic. In fact, my recent obsession is partly what drove The Glam Pad's motivation for this six-week letter writing series (you can get caught up here, here, and here)! It started with a beautiful note I received in the mail from Bethany Berk, founder of Marchioness Home & Garden. On the envelope were six beautifully curated vintage stamps. Then I ... continue reading...
Pretty Kennels: The Ultimate in Pet Glamour
Last month, my family and I welcomed a precious French Bulldog, Riley, into our home. It has been a while since we've had a puppy, and I had forgotten how much work it can be. I also forgot what a challenge it is to find pretty furnishings and accessories for pets! Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some highlights from my search to bring a touch of elegance into our home to suit our new ... continue reading...
