Today we are delighted to welcome a delightful addition to The Glam Pad team... Natalie Aldridge, our newest Contributing Editor! A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Natalie spends her days as Junior Interior Designer and Project Manager for Sarah Magness Design. At night, she freelances for publications such as Guest of a Guest and creates works of art for both personal pleasure and ... continue reading...
Favorite Shops: KC Needlepoint
Needlepoint is such a fun and relaxing hobby, and it has provided a wonderful outlet for many during Covid. It has been fascinating to watch the industry transform over the last five years and then skyrocket during the pandemic. However, the known health benefits of needlework are not new. Studies have shown that it reduces stress, depression, and blood pressure, and I was fascinated to learn ... continue reading...
35 Charming Attic Bedrooms
There is something incredibly charming and cozy about the slanted ceilings, eaves, dormer windows, and quirky angles in attic bedrooms and rooms often found in older homes. A wonderful way to embrace the asymmetry and maximize the space is by enveloping the room with wallpaper or upholstered fabric. The all-over pattern creates a cocoon-like oasis that will have you wanting to snuggle up with a ... continue reading...
A Quintessential English Country Cottage Available for Rent
My family and I have been longing for a holiday, and the English countryside is at the top of our list. As soon as travel becomes more accessible, we plan to stay at Gracie's Cottage in Devon. Owned and decorated by Elizabeth Hay, an interior designer who trained at Colefax & Fowler and worked with Veere Grenney before relocating to Singapore. Immaculately restored and bursting with ... continue reading...
Madcap Cottage’s 10 Tips for Mixing Prints and Patterns
In anticipation of the Madcap Cottage (@madcapcottage) gents launching their brand-new, printed-in-America collection of fabrics and wallpapers this Labor Day weekend, we asked the designing duo for their tips on how to mix prints and patterns. All fabrics and wallpapers are available at madcapcottage.com, and all images are from their elegant portfolio infused with whimsy and charm.... just like ... continue reading...
A Classically Elegant New Orleans Home
Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Ida. We went through Irma in 2017 while living in Florida, and it was a harrowing experience. It's tough during these dark days to think about pretty homes, however I have always found comfort in beauty, and this historic New Orleans home has always brought a smile to my face. Originally featured in 2016, I thought today we might take ... continue reading...
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Childhood Homes for Sale
I was a huge fan of Gwyneth Paltrow's movies back in the 1990s - Emma, Great Expectations, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Shakespeare in Love, Sliding Doors, A Perfect Murder, The Royal Tenenbaums. She was like a modern-day Grace Kelly. In fact, A Perfect Murder was a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 Dial M for Murder starring Kelly, one of Hitchcock's favorite "icy blondes." Two of Paltrow's ... continue reading...
Emily Eerdmans Channels Mario Buatta in her NYC Apartment
If I were going to hire an interior designer, the first person I would call is Emily Eerdmans. Not only is Emily an esteemed writer, design historian, and gallery owner, but she was also one of Mario Buatta's dearest friends and protégée. Emily is the author of Mario Buatta : Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration, and upon the legendary designer's passing, she was hired by his estate to ... continue reading...
A Dreamy Texas Farm House by Cathy Kincaid
Located just over an hour away from Dallas, Athens is a beautiful East Texas town and a popular city getaway. When repeat Dallas-based clients of designer Cathy Kincaid purchased an Athens farm in need of TLC, they asked her to create a true weekend family retreat. The bucolic setting boasts winding roads, bridges, a lake, and barns, and the oak trees and red soil reminded the husband of ... continue reading...
