The September 2020 issue of Architectural Digest arrived yesterday, and I immediately fell in love with a charming old home in the French countryside belonging to Cordelia de Castellane, artistic director of Maison and Baby Dior. Constructed over several centuries with parts dating back to the 15th century, the home is adorned with climbing pink roses and surrounded by five lush acres and ... continue reading...
California Dreaming with Peter Dunham
With their children out of the house, a Newport Beach, California couple decided it was time to turn to designer Peter Dunham for a refresh. Purchased more than 25 years ago, the wife - an avid gardener - was particularly drawn to the big yard and neighborhood. They love entertaining outdoors, so architect Bob White moved the footprint of the home forward to create room for a pool and allow more ... continue reading...
Classic French Country Style by Cathy Kincaid
Have you heard about the Inaugural Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House scheduled for September 25, 2020 - October 25, 2020? One of my absolute favorite designers, Cathy Kincaid, will participating and I can hardly wait! In eager anticipation, I was perusing her website and wanted to share one of my favorite homes from her portfolio... a Country French residence located in Dallas that Cathy ... continue reading...
At Home in the Hamptons with Julia Amory
Three years ago The Glam Pad had the privilege of featuring Julia Amory, Founder and CEO of India Amory, as she was launching her lifestyle and home goods brand. Julia developed the concept for her company in 2016 while searching for printed fabric to use for the tables at her wedding in Southampton, and she left a career in financial services to pursue her dream. Today she has nearly 60,000 ... continue reading...
Barry Dixon’s Edwardian Manor for Sale
I am such a huge fan of interior designer Barry Dixon, so when a reader sent me a link to his home in the Virginia countryside, Elway Hall, for sale, I couldn't wait to share! On his website, the description of Elway Hall reads as follows, "Childhood, the experts say, is what shapes our taste as adults, and Barry readily admits this holds true for him. Raised in a gracious Southern manor and ... continue reading...
In the English Countryside with Max Rollitt
Based in Hampshire, England, Max Rollitt is an antique dealer, an interior designer, and a furniture maker. His work combines classical elegance and sophistication with rich texture, bold and unusual colour combinations, and comfort. He has regularly appeared in the House & Garden and Country Life Top 100 Interior Designers. Today we are touring two beautiful homes from his portfolio and ... continue reading...
Norman Askins in Highlands, North Carolina
Today we are touring two beautiful homes by the renowned architect Norman Askins, located in the mountains of Highlands, North Carolina. The first is a newly constructed English-inspired home Norman designed along with interior designer Carole Weaks. The second is a 1940s charmer that happens to be his very own cottage, as featured in Southern Living... It was in a state of disrepair when Norman ... continue reading...
Danielle Rollins’ Atlanta Home for Sale
This fall, decorator, fashion designer, and entertaining guru Danielle Rollins will release her second book, A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS: GRACIOUS LIVING AND STYLISH ENTERTAINING, published by Rizzoli. Danielle's new book welcomes readers into her world and shows them how to create their signature style at home in rooms tailor-made for gatherings, get-togethers, cocktail hours, dinner parties, intimate ... continue reading...
In the Garden with Bettie Bearden Pardee
During these crazy COVID days, I have found much joy in the lovely gardens I find online. One of the prettiest private gardens in the United States belongs to my dear friend, Bettie Bearden Pardee of Private Newport. Before starting her blog and writing two acclaimed books on her adopted home town - Living Newport: Houses, People, Style and Private Newport: At Home and in the Garden - Bettie led ... continue reading...