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Gilded Christmas Elegance by Ann Getty

November 29, 2017

Over the last half century, Ann and Gordon Getty have amassed a museum-quality collection of European antiques, Venetian paintings, French textiles, and Russian chandeliers for their spectacular 1913 residence in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood. Ann, an acclaimed interior designer and philanthropist, has always taken great pleasure in entertaining her guests. “I love getting involved with holiday decor, menus and flowers,” she says. “Or even engaging young musicians, a magician, or actors in costume.” Preparations begin the first week of December, when a 13-foot-tall evergreen is placed in the center of the parlor known as the music room. The tree is then transformed into a magical delight adorned with golden ribbons and tiny lights. Photography by Melanie Acevedo for Veranda.

This article originally appeared in the November-December 2016 issue of Veranda. To learn more about Ann Getty, please visit Ann Getty & Associates and read Ann Getty: Interior Style.

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Comments

  1. Will Barrow says

    November 29, 2017 at 7:53 am

    Grandiose and frou frou…so unlike most of the gorgeous glam pad places! And who describes themselves as a philanthropist. The pretension!

    Reply
  2. Cindy J says

    November 29, 2017 at 11:19 am

    So many layers that make up that old world era. They have some gorgeous screens and vases and dish ware. And …I love it all. Wow that Christmas tree Lucky guests of the Getty’s

    Reply
  3. Barbara Novello says

    November 29, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Their taste their money – to do as they wish. I enjoyed it and glad they enjoy living the way they want and having whatever they want…and they are philanthropists as well. Cheers to them!

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    • Jason Wills says

      December 3, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      Sycophant much lol

      Reply
  4. James Michaelran says

    November 29, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    I think it was much nicer the first time around when Sister Parish did it.

    Reply

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