By Lacelliese King As of January of last year, I must confess that I was not intimately familiar with Mario Buatta's work, much less aware of the magnitude of the Prince of Chintz's royal following. Nor did I have any inkling that what was soon to become one of the most fêted design events of the decade would also essentially be a last hurrah for 2020—and beyond. It was only when I learned that a ... continue reading...
Gil Schafer Restores a Historic Nashville Home
Built in 1915 by Charles Platt, architect of the American Renaissance movement, "Boxwood" is known as one of the most prominent houses in the Belle Meade neighborhood of Nashville. When the owners enlisted architect Gil Schafer for a refresh, they embarked upon a journey that took four years to complete. The original house had been substantially altered in the 1950s and required painstaking ... continue reading...
Valentine’s Day Gifts and Tablescape Inspiration
Cue those candy hearts! Love 'em or leave 'em, Valentine's Day is almost here, and we are playing cupid when it comes to finding gifts that (we hope!) you will love. Here is our gift guide at first blush — but check back for more fun finds for everyone on your list. And for festive tablescape inspiration, keep scrolling to see the most exquisite Valentine's tablescape in the most beautiful ... continue reading...
Style Profile: Erin Donahue Tice
Erin Donahue Tice is an accomplished artist who lives in Austin, Texas in a beautiful 1940s home designed by Kristen Nix. Known for clean lines and timeless interiors, Kristen worked with Erin and her husband to completely renovate and transform the home which hadn't been updated since the 1990s. Erin's traditional style is accentuated with bold color throughout, providing the perfect backdrop for ... continue reading...
A Romantic English Country Home by Joy Moyler
Located just 40 minutes from Central London by car, this 17th-century English country estate has a storied past. Once owned by Alfred Dunhill, founder of the eponymous tobacco empire, it was sold decades later to music producer Robert Stigwood, manager of Cream and the Bee Gees. The current owner, Angelo Moratti, inherited the 43 acre estate from his father who purchased it in the 1970s as a ... continue reading...
Josh Pickering Refreshes an Empty Nest in Highland Park
When a Dallas couple found themselves with an empty nest, they decided it was time for a complete renovation to their Highland Park home. “We’d done some cosmetic remodeling, but it was time to make a complete change for it to be worth the effort,” the wife told Luxe Interiors + Design. Residential designer Daniel Heath helped reconfigure the layout to optimize wasted space. Working with builder ... continue reading...
Bradley Agather Dishes Her One Rule to Successful Entertaining
Lacelliese here! When it comes to style and design, one thing of which I do grow slightly weary (and of which I am guilty, absolument!) is redundancy. Have I mentioned being tired of seeing the same thing over and over again? ;) But in a social media sea of same-ness, there is one face that always stands out in the scroll: Bradley Agather Means of lifestyle website Luella & June. Bradley ... continue reading...
The Glam Pad’s Anti-Trends for 2021
In January 2018, The Glam Pad launched a month-long series focusing on "anti-trends" for the year. "With the advent of Instagram, today’s trends seem to churn and burn at a lightning fast pace, leaving you with a house that is out of style almost as quickly as you can get it decorated. This sets in motion a very expensive cycle for the consumer that can be avoided simply by following timeless, ... continue reading...
A Fresh Look Inside Patricia Altschul’s Charleston Home
Patricia Altschul's historic Charleston home, decorated by the late Mario Buatta, is an all-time favorite here at The Glam Pad, so when new pictures become available, I just cannot wait to share. Recently Chairish featured a wonderful interview with Pat along with a home tour, and the pictures are just divine! Patricia tells Chairish... “I jokingly say I spent more time with Mario than I did with ... continue reading...
