Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the latest happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look inside 1920s townhouse decorated by Dorothy Draper for sale and TGP’s Valentine’s Day Perfume edit. Written by Natalie Aldridge

A Dorothy Draper Townhouse For Sale

Located on one of the most desirable blocks of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, a quintessential turn-of-the-century townhouse has come onto the market. With a classical facade, a grand central staircase, and stunning living quarters spread over five floors, the 7,600-square-foot home has been carefully restored and maintained throughout its existence.

The home was decorated by Dorothy Draper & Co. in the 2010s giving it its exuberant interiors. Stumbling upon this listing has been a treat to pore over. The beauty and warmth of Draper interiors radiates throughout the home.

Step inside the storied 1920s townhouse! Images courtesy of Compass.

TGP’s Valentine’s Day Perfume Edit

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away! With beautiful shades of pink and red, hearts abounding, and happiness, the holiday not only celebrates love for a significant other but love of friendship, and of course oneself. And what better way to celebrate than with perfume? Perfumes evoke emotion, elicit memory, and are often indicative of one’s personality. If you are still looking for a lovely gift idea – or new signature scent for yourself – Andrea, Tate, and I have put together our favorites.

Andrea’s Favorite Perfumes

Quelques Fleur – A classic since 1912, Quelques Fleurs was the first true multi-floral bouquet ever created. This is the scent Princess Diana chose for her wedding day.

Fracas – This timeless tuberose fragrance was created in the 1940s. It is the ultimate in old school glamour, and the sleek black and pink bottle is oh so chic. Devotees include Ava Gardner and Martha Stewart.

Fleurissimo –  Commissioned in 1956 for Grace Kelly’s wedding to Prince Rainier III.  Fleurissimo contains notes of bergamot, tuberose, Florentine iris, and Bulgarian rose. It has subsequently been worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

Faubourg 24 – Introduced by Hermès in 1995 with notes of orange blossom, peach, gardenia, and amber. This was another favorite of Princess Diana and has been Andrea’s signature scent since the late 90s.

Natalie’s Favorite Perfumes

Duchess Rose – As the tale goes, Lady Blanche and Lord George’s headstrong daughter, Rose, married a Duke to escape the oppressive hardness of her family to then become the Duchess Rose. With floral notes of rose, the scent is deepened by notes of musk and wood. A perfect tango between masculine and feminine.

Andalusian Soul – Legendary Venetian perfumer Merchant of Venice created Andalusian Soul in homage to the tradition of Andalusia. Reminiscent of the history of the maritime route of Muda di Barbaria that connected Venice with Iberia, this scent is deep, sultry, and almost other worldly.

Kimonanthe – Like a love story for Japan, Diptyque’s Kimonanthe carries notes of incense powder and Asian osmanthus, a small white flower that smells of apricot and leather. This scent is almost spell binding.

Tate’s Favorite Perfume

Peony & Blush Suede – “I absolutely adore the sweet floral undertones mixed with warm accents of this this fabulous perfume. Jo Malone never ceases to make the most timeless and chic scents fit for day and night, and all the seasons of the year.”

Jo Malone is currently offering complimentary two-day shipping and a special Gift with Purchase Trio: Gift includes a Myrrh & Tonka Miniature Candle, English Pear & Freesia Miniature Soap and Peony & Blush Suede Body Crème (15ml) wrapped in a pouch with any $130 order. Code: MIGHTY

Angel – Released in 1992, the perfume grew out of fashion designer Thierry Mugler’s desire for a mouthwatering scent. This sweet perfume blends delicious praline with a long-lasting base of patchouli leaf countered by bright Calabrian bergamot for a touch of freshness, igniting playful memories and sweet sensations. It was so beloved that it entered the Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame (the Oscars of perfumery) in 2007.

Chanel No 5 – A timeless, legendary fragrance in a radically minimal bottle, Chanel N°5 is the very essence of femininity. Its floral-aldehydic bouquet is the epitome of Gabrielle Chanel’s initial request: “a woman’s perfume, with a woman’s scent.” It’s been 100 years since its launch, but Chanel No.5 remains the world’s most famous perfume.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Furniture Is Getting Cheaper. Why? written by Haley Chouinard for Business of Home.

Bulgari Jewels in an Edenic Setting? Paradise Found written by Amy Elliott for Introspective Magazine.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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