PR maven Allison Speer is one of the chicest ladies on Instagram... For years I have been enamored by her exquisite style, so when Chairish featured her home and an intriguing Q&A, I could not have been more delighted! Located in San Francisco, Allison's home was decorated in 2008 by Ken Fulk when she and her husband married, and it was refreshed in 2019 by Allison Caccoma. This year, ... continue reading...
Prettiest Pool Houses & Pavilions
There is something magically enchanting about a beautiful yet whimsical pool pavilion. And what could be better this time of year? My all-time favorite pool house belongs to Shelley Johnstone in Lake Forest, Illinois. Shelley's vision was inspired by the follies of Newport and the pagoda-shaped pool houses of Palm Beach, and she also created the design to complement the style of the main ... continue reading...
Heirloom Style with CeCe Barfield Thompson
CeCe Barfield Thompson is a favorite here at The Glam Pad, so naturally we were delighted to learn of her new "Virginia Collection" available through Moda Operandi. During the pandemic, CeCe and her family left New York City for her husband's bucolic family home in Hot Springs, Virginia. Many meals at a table in her mother-in-law's garden along with a treasured collection of antique linens ... continue reading...
Couture Curtains are Back!
There are so many wonderful features in the May-June issue of Veranda, and I was particularly delighted to read an article on well-dressed windows stating, "From pleated tails to tent flaps, lavish curtains with couture trimmings make a red-carpet return—with all the pomp of their predecessors." The article showcases John Fowler and his protege Mario Buatta, who were masters with curtains, along ... continue reading...
Style Profile: Lauren E. Lowe of Lauren Elaine Interiors
Based in Atlanta, Lauren E. Lowe enjoys designing bespoke spaces for creating beautiful memories. She founded Lauren Elaine Interiors in 2016 and has become known for her signature relaxed and elegant style. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Veranda Online, Elle Decor Online, Martha Stewart Online, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Modern Luxury’s The Atlantan, and more. Today, ... continue reading...
A Heavenly Garden in Denmark
We have been in our new home just over a year, and I am having such fun decorating! But our garage and backyard renovation are a complete disaster with no end in sight. In the meantime, I have been gathering landscaping ideas, dreaming of the day we can use our backyard at long last! In our last Dallas home, we had mounds of hydrangeas, and I have missed them dearly. Fortunately, I can turn to ... continue reading...
Father’s Day, Untied: The Ultimate 2021 Father’s Day Gift Guide
When it comes to celebrating our number one man, there's no better present than the gift of quality time — in every sense of the word! (We happen to know a dad or two with a timeless timepiece near the top of the wishlist, second only to an afternoon well spent with you, of course!) Our loving, hard-working dads deserve a little down-time, that's for sure. But in 2021, one thing from which ... continue reading...
Collected Classic Style with Plate and Plaid
Instagram is an endless source for inspiration, and it has also opened the door to many small businesses over the years. Today, we are featuring Plate and Plaid, a home decor business created by Kim Dowdle in 2016. Kim lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband, two children, and their dog. She has always had a love of shopping and an eye for design so when she began selling some of her own things on ... continue reading...
A Few Things We’re Loving For Summer From The Memorial Day Sales
Summer is officially here, and we are excited to spend more time entertaining, enjoying the outdoors, and dressing up again over the next few months! Between pool mornings and afternoon bbqs, here are a few of our favorite things we're loving for summer from the Memorial Day sales: Serena & Lily is 20% off sitewide — perfect for stocking up on essentials like beach towels or ... continue reading...
