Summer break is positively flying — and so, it seems, are any number of houseguests traveling far and wide, eager to visit family and friends once again. We have long awaited the return of at-home hospitality, and Walmart has partnered with The Glam Pad to help us welcome back our guests — and our hostessing skills! Simple creature comforts like fluffy new towels, makeup-friendly face cloths, ... continue reading...
Patina Homes with Brooke and Steve Giannetti
I have followed Brooke and Steve Giannetti's blog, Velvet & Linen, for years now and also love all of their books, so naturally I was delighted to receive a copy of Patina Homes, their latest book, released by Gibbs Smith this year. Twelve varied homes ranging from a beachfront contemporary to a historic East Coast farmhouse and a Provencal-style home in California showcase the ... continue reading...
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Returns to Dallas!
Mark your calendar! Last year's inaugural Dallas Kips Bay Dallas Decorator Show House was such a success, it will be returning this fall! Located (again) in historic Old Preston Hollow, this year's home is a classic 1999 Georgian that was beautifully renovated in 2008 by the late architect Cole Smith. It features a dramatic foyer, multiple living areas, charming breakfast room, two full ... continue reading...
A Landmark Chicago Townhouse For Sale
A kind reader notified me that the gorgeous home gracing the cover of Traditional Home, October 2015, and featured on The Glam Pad is now for sale! Built in 1914, this Beaux Arts-style mansion located in Chicago’s Gold Coast was once owned by Hugh Hefner. Formerly known as the Playboy Mansion, the current owners have restored the home to perfection. Filled with Old World details from high ceilings ... continue reading...
Old Hollywood Glamour by Thomas Proctor and Elizabeth Dinkel
I have always been infatuated with Old Hollywood glamour and style - in fact, this passion was largely instrumental in the naming of The Glam Pad! So when I saw this exquisite Georgian Revival by architect Thomas Proctor and interior designer Elizabeth Dinkel via Architectural Digest online, it took my breath away. Located in Brentwood, Los Angeles, it is the home of an esteemed movie producer and ... continue reading...
Old School Elegance with Spunk
I have been following Courtland Stevens on Instagram for years, so it was a delight to see her beautiful Savannah home featured recently in Southern Living! Stevens is the owner of Courtland & Co., a fine linens-and-interiors boutique in Savannah known for "old-school elegance seasoned lightly with spunk." Her 1923 home is full of charm and quirks which she has embraced. "I didn't really have ... continue reading...
Design Crush: The Fox Group
Cara and Tom Fox are a husband and wife team based in Salt Lake City, Utah with an incredible talent for creating elegant and timeless homes. Since she was young, Cara has always had a passion for designing beautiful spaces, and her style has been honed through her travels throughout the world including the English countryside and the East Coast. Tom has a keen architectural eye for creating ... continue reading...
John Travolta’s Historic Summer Retreat is for Sale
If you are looking to escape the summer heat, this 48 acre historic estate - set privately at the north end of Islesboro island off the coast of Maine - is for sale. Actor John Travolta and his late wife, actress Kelly Preston, purchased the property shortly after their marriage in 1991 and embarked upon an extensive restoration. Designer Christopher B. Boshears was commissioned to transform the ... continue reading...
High Drama Americana with Anthony Baratta
As Colonial Williamsburg’s first Designer in Residence, Anthony Baratta is known for his exuberant All-American style. So when recent clients purchased a pied-à-terre at the Apthorp on Manhattan's Upper West Side, naturally they called upon him to capture their favorite decorating theme: historic Americana with an emphasis on textiles and folk art. With large rooms to fill, Anthony scaled ... continue reading...
