Every January, design magazines love to talk about trends for the upcoming year, but The Glam Pad prefers to discuss classics that withstand the test of time. Today, guest contributor Laura Stockett Roberts, founder of the blog Portrait of the South and fellow lover of all things timeless and traditional, will be highlighting one of my favorite design elements... treillage. Welcome, ... continue reading...
At Home with Rachel Parcell
Social media has been buzzing with the new home reveal of lifestyle blogger Rachel Parcell. Rachel launched her blog, Pink Peonies, in 2010 as a journal to document her wedding... She now has over a million followers on Instagram and her own fashion line! Located near Salt Lake City, Utah, Rachel's home is a magical fantasyland surrounded by sensational snow-capped mountain views. It is classic ... continue reading...
The Timeless Interiors of Linda Knight Carr
Over the weekend I discovered the work of designer Linda Knight Carr, founder of Knight Carr & Company in Greensboro, North Carolina, and I immediately fell in love with her classic timeless style! Linda describes her profession as "Interior Direction" and says, “My point of view is to create environments for my clients that speak of fresh, yet luxurious style. I strive to provide ultimate ... continue reading...
A 1930s Georgian in Virginia Gets a Refresh
After a few years of living in their 1938 Georgian in Richmond, Virginia, a young family of five decided it was time for change. They wanted to make the grand home more family friendly with modern amenities, yet maintain respect for its history and architectural structure. Interior designer Janie Molster and architect John Voight were commissioned to mastermind a solution. Most of the original ... continue reading...
Classic Interiors by Alessandra Branca
Alessandra Branca believes living well involves comfort, elegance, and a touch of whimsey... Her interiors are also designed to withstand the test of time. Today we will visit a beautiful Chicago apartment she decorated, featured by Veranda in 2014, along with some portfolio highlights (including a timeless bedroom she designed over 20 years ago!) Alessandra is also the author of New Classic ... continue reading...
Sister Parish’s Maine Retreat
Sister Parish was the grande dame of American twentieth-century decorators, and it is delightful to see her family lovingly continue her legacy. While best known for decorating the White House for Jackie Kennedy, Sister originated the American Country look... and this look is alive and well in Sister's former summer home in Maine, now owned by her daughter, Apple Bartlett. The home is located on ... continue reading...
Myka Meier’s Modern Etiquette Made Easy
Named “The Queen of Etiquette” by The Daily Mail, “America’s Queen of Good Manners” by The Times and "The Marie-Kondo of Etiquette" by The Evening Standard, Myka Meier - founder of Beaumont Etiquette and The Plaza Finishing Program - is about to release her debut book, Modern Etiquette Made Easy. Already a number one best seller in its pre-order phase, the book is available January 21, 2020 and ... continue reading...
Inside the Manhattan Apartments of Bunny Williams and John Rosselli
Bunny Williams and John Rosselli and are no doubt one of the greatest power couples in the design world, and it was a delight to see their New York City apartments featured in the December 2019 issue of House Beautiful and the January 2020 issue of Architectural Digest. John, a legendary antiquarian and shopkeeper, keeps the most elegant "man cave" just a short walk from the couple's Upper East ... continue reading...
Sotheby’s Announces Mario Buatta Sale
The catalogue for The Mario Buatta: Prince of Interiors sale at Sotheby's is online as of late last week! The sale includes furniture, fine art, and decorative objects from the legendary designer's personal collection. Nearly 1,000 lots were curated from Mario’s Upper East Side apartment, his Connecticut house, and several storage units. The collection includes: English and Chinese Export ... continue reading...
