Fall Musings: From Designer Dogs to French Aptware

There are so many wonderful new books that have been released this fall, and I have enjoyed reviewing my favorites. One that is just too darling not to add to your collection is At Home with Dogs and Their Designers: Sharing a Stylish Life by Susanna Salk with photography by Stacey Bewkes, published by Rizzoli. The book features the homes of 22 A-List interior designers and includes interviews with their dogs, giving us insight into the luxury of their daily lives from their favorite places to sleep to their guilty pleasures. You can get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of At Home with Dogs and Their Designers via Stacey’s fabulous blog Quintessence.

I was so excited to see that Lilly Pulitzer has finally reintroduced clothing for boys and men! While there is only one print currently available (with coordinating outfits for girls and women), Lilly will be introducing additional options this resort season. I can hardly wait!

Season is just around the corner here in South Florida, and my friend Malachy O’Harra Carron and her mother Tierny O’Harra have teamed up to offer the most adorable Palm Beach condo for sale. Tierny is the realtor and Malachy did the interior designs. A former public relations professional like myself, Malachy is finally pursuing her passion of interior design, and she is doing an excellent job! The Shiny Sheet (Palm Beach Daily News) even featured this 1,286 square foot gem with rare patio. Click here to learn more.

I love the luxuriousness of upholstered walls, and I was thrilled when Schumacher announced paper-backed fabrics this month… Brilliant! This option is less labor-intensive and more cost-effective than wall upholstery, as paper-backed fabric is applied to walls with the ease of conventional wallpaper. Several prints are available, but I particularly love Shengyou Toile in the Iris colorway. This would be so beautiful in a bedroom, and of course coordinating fabric is available. If you don’t see a print you love, Schumacher can paper back almost any of their fabrics. 

This summer Julia Berger, founder of Julia B. fine linens, expanded her line to include the exquisite Quattro Mani Table Top Collection, and this fall she announced another partnership with designer Suzanne Tucker. The Suzanne Tucker Home for Julia B. bedding collection consists of five luxurious designs, all entirely hand-embroidered and hand-appliquéd. Every item is custom-made, and additional information can be found here.

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Christmas is just around the corner and now is the time to start thinking about holiday decor and gifts. JingleNog’s heirloom quality Christmas ornaments and tree toppers are perfect for that someone special and for creating cherished memories when trimming your own tree. Each JingleNog ornament and topper is designed by the company’s founder, Melissa Byrne. Every piece is mouth blown in Italy and Poland by talented artisans who have years of specialized training in the art of old world European glass making techniques. You can read more about the fascinating process here, and click here to shop the collection.

For anyone who shares a passion for the ocean, Meg Carter Designs has a beautiful line of jewelry inspired by nature’s treasures from the sea. Each piece is hand-crafted and makes an ideal Christmas gift. The Meg Carter collection can be dressed up or down and worn in any season… These necklaces are so much fun with a turtleneck! Meg has created a Gift Guide where you can shop her most popular gift ideas, and beautiful gift wrap comes free with every order.  Discounts are available for large orders. Click here to shop the entire collection, and make sure to follow @megcarterdesigns on Instagram for special offers and updates.

For the last two years, I have ordered our Christmas cards from Dixie Design Collective. They always have the most beautiful selections! This year, Dixie Design has added six new artists – including Jennifer Ashley – to offer their largest holiday collection yet.  Choose from 200 flat card layouts and dozens of folded cards. Dixie Design also has darling invitations, gift tags, and photo mount cards. Stickers will be added at the first of November, along with five new holiday suites created in partnership with leading tastemakers. Follow @dixie_design on Instagram for updates! And today only, Dixie Design is offering a free pack of gift tags on orders of $50 or more using code GLAMGIFT.  Just simply add your favorite gift tag to your cart along with your other items and then use the code at checkout. $50 minimum must not include the price of the gift tag.

Straight from France, The French Tangerine is your Aptware resource! Aptware is a beautifully marbleized faience pottery, naturally inspired by the colored soils in Apt, a small town in France. Aptware is ordered directly from one of several vendors in Apt, France, and there is typically a long wait list ranging from eight weeks to eight months, depending on the color and style. There are a few pieces in The French Tangerine’s shop, but typically Aptware is special order only. Contact Jan via email at [email protected] to inquire about stock, lead time, and pricing. You will also want to check out Jan’s darling Museum Bee collection!