Last year my friend Holly Holden released her second book, Holly Holden’s Pearls of Palm Beach, and I was delighted to learn that my favorite featured home just went on the market! Located in Palm Beach's desirable Estate Section, the house was designed by award-winning Palm Beach architect, Tom Kirchhoff, with interiors by the venerable Colefax & Fowler. The homeowners are Michael Bernstein ... continue reading...
Collected Interiors: Rooms that Tell a Story
Think Pink for the Dining Room
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I thought this North Carolina dining room by Anne Pearson Design would be lovely to post in support. Located in the Meyers Park neighborhood of Charlotte, the room is adorned with gorgeous Chinoiserie wallcoverings, a subtle leopard-print rug, and fabulous pops of pink lacquer on the doors and built-ins. It's elegant, cheerful, whimsical, and timeless. ... continue reading...
What to Wear at The Greenbrier: Frances Valentine
If you have never been to The Greenbrier in West Virginia, you simply must add it to your immediate bucket list. The iconic resort, decorated by the legendary Dorothy Draper in the 1940s and maintained to perfection over the decades by her protégé, Carleton Varney, is nothing short of heaven on earth! You can read about the history of The Greenbrier along with my visit recap and recommendations ... continue reading...
La Petite Gracie
When it comes to wallpaper, there is simply nothing more beautiful or timeless than the hand painted works of art from Gracie. But if you're not ready to commit to a full room or even large framed panels, designer Christian Ladd has you covered! Christian worked with Gracie to create "la petite Gracie," an exclusive line of delightful, heirloom-quality scenics scaled down from original, full-scale ... continue reading...
A Charming 19th Century Key West Home for Sale
When we lived in Florida, I loved driving down to the Keys to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The charming old homes in historic Key West captivated me, and I was delighted to learn this circa 1845 "Eyebrow" house - decorated to perfection by Todd Richesin Interiors - was for sale! The design was inspired by the client’s love for antiques, as well as what was suitable for the ... continue reading...
The Well-Loved House by Ashley Whittaker
A-List decorator Ashley Whittaker is a favorite here at The Glam Pad, and we were delighted to preview her first book - The Well-Loved House: Creating Homes with Color, Comfort, and Drama - in which she shares the secrets of her colorful, pattern-filled classic rooms. Ashley believes houses are meant to be beautiful, but also lived in and enjoyed. In the introduction, Ashley writes, "... if the ... continue reading...
Giving Back with Needlepoint Bauble Stockings
by Lacelliese King Here at The Glam Pad, we love needlepoint, and we love tradition! And this year, we are honored to partner with Bauble Stockings to share two beautiful new needlepoint stockings designed by Holly Hollon of Dogwood Hill, now launching exclusively via The Glam Pad. Kate Stewart founded Bauble Stockings in 2018 based on a cherished family tradition. When Kate was young, her ... continue reading...
Style Profile and Welcome! Natalie Aldridge
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...
