The Gardens and Interiors of Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon
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This was a woman with very understated yet exquisite taste , with her “i’m so rich , i dont have to flaunt it” attitude ., and whose philosophy of decorating was “nothing should be noticed”.
I stayed at Oak Springs overnight a couple years ago! The property now runs Oak Springs Foundation, and hosts retreats for conservation groups. It was an absolute treat. Some guests stayed in the house’s main bedrooms and guest rooms, while other stayed in newly renovated suites in what used to be the stables. We ate in the main dining room, had happy hour in her parlor, and toured the exquisite gardens. Truly a phenomenal opportunity.
Always a sympathetic with his love for horseracing fan of PaulMellon’s , I am tight now amid readimg a wonderfully informative bio on Bunny Mellon . I cannot believe all the > interesting things I’ve learned ftom reading about this so vital & very creative woman’s life. I will carry her spirit with me alwatys. Barbara Mc Nagny
I am interested in purchasing the interiors Sotheby’s catalogues from the November 2014 Mrs. Paul Mellon auctions and wondered if you could direct me to a source.
I am wondering if Bunny Mellon and Pauline de Rothschild ever crossed paths as their design aesthetic was so iconic. I have never read anywhere that they even knew of each other’s existence yet they created sublime settings to live in. It is also interesting to note that even though Mrs. Mellon was a school mate of Sister Parish and was married the second time in Parish’s home that the legendary designer never got to decorate any of them. I guess Mrs. Mellon knew what she wanted and did not want to be dictated to by Sister Parish. Is it that simple? I also read somewhere that one of Parish’s daughters worked for Bunny Mellon.There’s an interesting back story there on Jackie Kennedy, Sister Parish and Bunny Mellon that has more to do with their relationship and falling out than with the story about Sister kicking Caroline in the White House and Jackie kicking Sister Parish out of the White House.
This was a woman with very understated yet exquisite taste , with her “i’m so rich , i dont have to flaunt it” attitude ., and whose philosophy of decorating was “nothing should be noticed”.
I stayed at Oak Springs overnight a couple years ago! The property now runs Oak Springs Foundation, and hosts retreats for conservation groups. It was an absolute treat. Some guests stayed in the house’s main bedrooms and guest rooms, while other stayed in newly renovated suites in what used to be the stables. We ate in the main dining room, had happy hour in her parlor, and toured the exquisite gardens. Truly a phenomenal opportunity.
Always a sympathetic with his love for horseracing fan of PaulMellon’s , I am tight now amid readimg a wonderfully informative bio on Bunny Mellon . I cannot believe all the > interesting things I’ve learned ftom reading about this so vital & very creative woman’s life. I will carry her spirit with me alwatys. Barbara Mc Nagny
I am interested in purchasing the interiors Sotheby’s catalogues from the November 2014 Mrs. Paul Mellon auctions and wondered if you could direct me to a source.
Thank you.
I am wondering if Bunny Mellon and Pauline de Rothschild ever crossed paths as their design aesthetic was so iconic. I have never read anywhere that they even knew of each other’s existence yet they created sublime settings to live in. It is also interesting to note that even though Mrs. Mellon was a school mate of Sister Parish and was married the second time in Parish’s home that the legendary designer never got to decorate any of them. I guess Mrs. Mellon knew what she wanted and did not want to be dictated to by Sister Parish. Is it that simple? I also read somewhere that one of Parish’s daughters worked for Bunny Mellon.There’s an interesting back story there on Jackie Kennedy, Sister Parish and Bunny Mellon that has more to do with their relationship and falling out than with the story about Sister kicking Caroline in the White House and Jackie kicking Sister Parish out of the White House.