With offices in Palm Beach and Nassau, designer Amanda Lindroth has mastered tropical chic style. I have written about her numerous times over the years, and I was delighted to receive an advance copy of her delightful new book Island Hopping, described by Veranda as "A portrait of modern-day life in the tropics that rivals the enchantment of Slim Aaron's photographs of glamorous island life in ... continue reading...
Dior and His Decorators: When Fashion and Interior Design Collide
I have always been intrigued by the integrated relationship of fashion and interior design, and with the history and psychology behind them both. So naturally, I was delighted to read Dior and His Decorators: Victor Grandpierre, Georges Geffroy, and the New Look which examines how fashion icon Christian Dior and his trusted decorators transformed Postwar France... and the world. In 1947 ... continue reading...
50 Ways to Decorate with Dog Art
I have always admired Patricia Altschul's vast collection of dog art, and as part of her exclusive guest series for The Glam Pad, she was asked how one could begin their own collection. Patricia buys much of her art at auction, and she also recommends The William Secord Gallery in New York City which specializes in the sale of the fine nineteenth and twentieth century dog and animal paintings. I ... continue reading...
A Dramatic Manhattan Transformation by Alexa Hampton
Last week after featuring the spectacular transformation of designer Lee Robinson's historic Kentucky home, I received a few requests for more before and after posts. Everyone loves a good before and after, so today let's take a look at a seven-room apartment at the Pierre hotel on Fifth Avenue rejuvenated by the illustrious Alexa Hampton. It had not been touched for nearly half a century and was ... continue reading...
A Classic London Townhouse by Veere Grenney
Yesterday I shared a sneak peek of designer Veere Grenney's new book Veere Grenney: A Point of View, so when I saw this beautiful London townhouse featured in the October 2018 issue of Architectural Digest, I just had to share. Located in central London, the home belongs to Nina Flohr who until 2016 served as the creative director of VistaJet, a private plane company founded by her father in ... continue reading...
Veere Grenney: A Point of View
One of my favorite things about blogging is having the opportunity to review the latest design books each season. I have a bit of an obsession with books, and I am constantly adding to my collection (you can shop my bookshelf here). There are so many incredible new book releases this fall, and I look forward to sharing some of my favorites. Today we will start with Veere Grenney: A Point of View ... continue reading...
Farm From Home with Amanda Brooks
Have you ever dreamed of bidding adieu to the daily grind and moving to the countryside? That is exactly what Amanda Brooks did in 2012 when she and her family left Manhattan for Fairgreen Farm, a 17th century Cotswolds farm that has been in her husband's family for generations. Amanda, a former socialite and fashion director for Barneys New York, began chronicling her idyllic new life on ... continue reading...
Designer Lee Robinson’s Old Kentucky Home
When it comes to classic, timeless interior design, no one does it better than Lee W. Robinson, founder of the Lee W. Robinson Company. While his portfolio also includes contemporary interiors, Lee's signature style exemplifies Southern tradition and English pedigree. Based in Louisville, Kentucky with an office in Palm Beach, Florida, Lee is now also available via e-design (details here). This ... continue reading...
How to Live an Elegant Life: Patricia Altschul Shares her Secrets
Luzanne Otte is back today for the final installment of our six-part series on Patricia Altschul! Thanks to Luzanne's exclusive glimpse into Patricia's elegant and glamorous world, I am completely charmed and inspired by the grande dame of Southern Charm. For so many of us, Patricia has become a role model as she invites us into her well-mannered world of gracious living. As society's manners and ... continue reading...