Catherine Olasky and Maximilian Sinsteden of Olasky & Sinsteden are two of my favorite designers, and I was delighted to see a 19th century country house they designed in the November – December 2019 issue of New England Home. Located in Essex, Connecticut, the homeowners signed up for the holiday house tour their first year in town, and Olasky and Sinsteden were happy to deck the halls—with ... continue reading...
Traditional Christmas in Arkansas
“I think interior design should always complement the exterior of the home,” designer Jill Lawrence says, and her traditional Little Rock house - modeled after a historic home in Williamsburg, Virginia - is a perfect example. Whether with everyday furnishings or seasonal decor, Jill honors the history of her home and its previous owners by complementing the architecture with her own "clean lined ... continue reading...
Christmas with Charlotte Moss
Charlotte Moss is one of my favorite interior designers of all time, and it comes as no surprise that her holiday decorations are pretty spectacular as well! A few years ago, her six-story Upper East Side townhouse was featured in House Beautiful, exquisitely appointed for the holidays... And when Charlotte posted additional Christmas images on her blog, Tête-à-Tête, I could not wait to share! ... continue reading...
Tips for Christmas Shopping on eBay
For years my husband has had a classic Rolex watch on his wish list that has become quite collectable and very difficult to find. It is the stainless steel Daytona, and it was the favorite style of Paul Newman. We thought about checking on eBay, but worried about it being safe... Then I heard about eBay Authenticate™! This program allows you to shop with confidence for your favorite luxury ... continue reading...
Traditional Christmas, Southern Style
After finding out they were expecting their second child, the owners of this Little Rock, Arkansas home decided it was time to expand their 1,940 square foot cottage. The wife had two requirements for her new home... “I wanted it to be very traditional, like a home that had been in the Heights [neighborhood] for years,” she told At Home Arkansas. “And I didn’t want to change the footprint. I feel ... continue reading...
Christmas with Flower Magazine & Cyber Monday Sales
It seems like more often than not, the magazines I subscribe to get a quick glance and an immediate toss in the recycle. However, one magazine that always garners my undivided attention is Flower magazine. Since its debut in March of 2007, Flower has grown at a steady pace, recently moving from quarterly to bimonthly, and it is now available in all 50 states and 17 countries. Flower founder and ... continue reading...
The Glam Pad’s Guide to Black Friday Shopping & Cyber Monday!
Today is the best 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 necessities, and treat yourself. Below are my favorite Black Friday* promotions along with a few selections from each store. So instead of facing the madness at the stores, you can shop to your heart’s content… all in the ... continue reading...
30 Thanksgiving Tablescapes + Inspiration
My favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is tomorrow! We are enjoying spending time with family and preparing for the big feast. It is also such fun to beautifully set the table. For inspiration, I have compiled 30 delightful tablescapes that anyone would be thankful ... continue reading...
Christmas with the Tastemakers
On Friday I shared The Glam Pad's annual Holiday Gift Guide, curated by over 20 of the nation’s top interior designers and purveyors of good taste... It contains every idea you could possibly need for hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, children, pets, him, her, and yourself! Today, we are peeking inside the homes of these designers and tastemakers - or homes they designed - as decorated for ... continue reading...
