When it comes to classic design, no one does it better than Holly Holden. In 2013, Holly published The Pretty and Proper Living Room in which she shares “old-school secrets for timeless elegance and… the no-no's to know.” I have been her biggest fan ever since! Holly is an interior designer who in 1989 founded her design firm on the premise that classic interior design transcends trends, and she ... continue reading...
Colonial Christmas Cheer
Located 40 miles northwest of Chicago, this newly constructed Colonial-style home is filled with 18th-century details that reflect nearly 20 years of planning. The homeowners loved the look of authentic Colonial houses in the Northeast and wanted to create one of their own in Illinois. Designed by architect Joseph Coath, centuries-old building traditions are honored to an extent rarely seen in ... continue reading...
A Timeless and Traditional Christmas
On Wednesday I wrote about decorating the kitchen for Christmas, and a lovely reader sent me a link to the full home tour of one of the kitchens, as featured in Traditional Home. The home is located in Park City, Utah with architecture by George Myers and interior design by Elizabeth Hague. Originally featured in the November/December 2011 issue, this home is so beautiful, I just had to ... continue reading...
35 Christmas Kitchens and 55 Hostess Gift Ideas
When it comes to decorating for the holidays, why not include a little Christmas cheer in the kitchen? The kitchen plays such an integral role in holiday preparation and entertaining, so today I am sharing 35+ inspirational images. I'm also delighted that Alison from Cattlebaron in Cashmere @cattlebaronincashmere is revealing over 55 fabulous ideas for holiday hostess gifts as part of her ... continue reading...
50 Merry Mantels and 200 Stocking Stuffers
Alison from Cattlebaron in Cashmere @cattlebaronincashmere is back today with an amazing list of over 200(!) thoughtful stocking stuffers for everyone in your family, including the pets! Thanks to Alison's exclusive series of holiday gift guides for The Glam Pad, I have just about finished my Christmas shopping. There simply is not a more talented gifting expert! You can click here for Alison's ... continue reading...
Holiday Gift Guide for Him: by Cattlebaron in Cashmere
Christmas shopping for men always seems to be more difficult than shopping for ladies, do you agree? Therefore, as part of The Glam Pad's holiday gift guide series with Cattlebaron in Cashmere @cattlebaronincashmere, Alison is here today to help! For this year's list, Alison interviewed her husband, father, and brother-in-law to create a wide assortment of gift ideas, certain to please every man ... continue reading...
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Her: By Cattlebaron in Cashmere
The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most stressful. Often it is difficult to find just the right gift for the special people in your life, and it is easy to procrastinate. This year, I have asked my darling friend Alison @cattlebarronincashmere to help out! If you don't already follow Alison on Instagram, you will want to stop what you are doing and ... continue reading...
Cyber Monday and Christmas Inspiration
With the Christmas season officially upon us, I decided to get in the holiday spirit with 25 of the most popular Instagram posts from Christmases past, featured below. Today is also Cyber Monday, one of the best shopping days of the year! I have included a comprehensive list of sales at the bottom of the post, along with top recommendations. Let the Christmas shopping ... continue reading...
The Glam Pad’s Ultimate Black Friday Shopping Guide
Black Friday is my favorite shopping day of the year. Almost everything you could possibly need is on sale! This is the time to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, stock up on family necessities, and treat yourself. Below are some fabulous Black Friday promotions along with my favorite selections from each store. So instead of facing the madness at the stores, you can shop to your heart's ... continue reading...