According to interiors and textile designer Mally Skok, the only rules regarding creativity and the way you live your life is that there are no rules! "Make your own rules. Please just listen to the voice that lives inside your brain," she says in her recently released book, Mally's Little Handbook: A Guide to finding Your Joy Through My Designer Eyes. Originally from South Africa, Mally and ... continue reading...
Mimi McMakin Refreshes the Gasparilla Inn
Boca Grande is one of Florida's best kept secrets... Located on Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande is a tiny seven-mile-long barrier island on Florida's Southwest Coast midway between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. It is a charming bit of paradise with a small-town feel of yesteryear. There are no high-rises, no fast food restaurants, no chain stores, and no traffic lights. Billboards and other exterior ... continue reading...
Exploring Very Peri: Pantone’s Color of the Year 2022
In all honesty, I have always rolled my eyes at the annual "Color of the Year" announcement, dismissing it as a marketing ploy, but it turns out there is actually a science behind it! Contributing Editor, Natalie Aldridge, is giving us the inside scoop... and we are also taking the opportunity to share some of our favorite "peri" rooms. We have loved this lovely color for years and feel that it is ... continue reading...
A Sophisticated London Townhouse by Stewart Manger
When it comes to trends, the proliferation of social media has created a warp-speed saturation effect when determining what's "in" and "out" amongst the masses. Therefore, we believe it is more important now than ever to develop your own style, one that is unique to your personal taste and tells the story of your life. Today's tour is an excellent example of a one-of-a-kind, carefully curated ... continue reading...
Mushroom Trend Alert: The Glam Pad Investigates
Born in the late 70s, I vividly remember the unfortunate avocado green and harvest gold movement of the time... We had an avocado green kitchen complete with refrigerator, sink, and stove. The wallpaper was an orange and yellow floral and we had bright yellow faux-bamboo chairs in the breakfast room. My aunt collected mushrooms and I'm pretty sure she had this exact canister set. So when this new ... continue reading...
10 Timeless “Trends” for 2022
The Glam Pad dislikes trends. Every January there is a silly "color of the year" announced and all of the shelter magazines clamor to report what's "in" and "out" in an attempt to please advertisers and make you spend money. The Glam Pad believes in creating your own personal style that is based on timelessness and quality. As Alex Papachristidis says, “Good decorating should only be redone ... continue reading...
Holly Holden’s Pretty Palm Beach Pad
The Glam Pad simply adores author and tastemaker Holly Holden, and when she recently started posting pictures on Instagram of her beautiful Palm Beach apartment, we couldn't wait to take a look inside. Today, Holly has graciously invited us for a tour of her tropical getaway, Petite Fox, which also just so happens to be for sale! Let's take a peek... Welcome Holly! Q: When did you buy ... continue reading...
Christmas in 19th Century Virginia
Every holiday season, Brian Branton brightens our Instagram accounts with a transformation of his circa 1808 Federal row house in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia into Christmas wonderland reminiscent of a bygone era. A lobbyist in Washington, D.C., Brian enjoys paying homage to home's roots by decorating with natural elements such as evergreen clippings from his backyard and historically inspired ... continue reading...
Last Minute Luxuries for Christmas!
Christmas is Saturday, and if you haven't finished your shopping, you still have a little time. Contributing Editor, Natalie Aldridge, and I have compiled our last-minute shopping suggestions and personal wish lists below! Please make sure to double check availability and shipping policy as they change frequently and merchandise is selling out super-fast. Andrea's Favorites Next day delivery: ... continue reading...
