Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at Meg Braff’s Locust Valley Retreat, The Greenbrier’s New Bridal Suite, and The Summer Body Shop in East Hampton. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Meg Braff’s Locust Valley Retreat
This week Schumacher went inside the home Locust Valley home of interior designer, Meg Braff, and we cannot get enough! Gracefully ensconced on a sprawling lot, the exquisite abode is a true testament to the artistry of transformation. Formerly a modest 1950s ranch-style dwelling, Braff took on the daunting task of renovating the existing structure into the family home of her dreams.
With a year dedicated to thoughtful planning and two years of meticulous construction, the home underwent a massive metamorphosis. Among the few remnants of its past incarnation, the general footprint endures, a poignant homage to the home’s heritage. The home exudes a sense of timeless charm as if it has always existed as is. A true retreat from the bustle of life.
Within a carefully curated palette of blues, corals, ivories, and greens, Braff weaves a captivating story by skillfully blending patterns, allowing a seamless unification between each distinct space and the next. The home’s harmonious flow envelops all with a delightful sense of comfort and unity. Take a look!
The Greenbrier’s New Bridal Suite
Step inside the newly revamped Princess Grace bridal suite at The Greenbrier. Located in White Sulphur Springs, WV, Dorothy Draper & Company. has been at the helm of all aspects of design throughout the historic hotel since 1946. With the famed bridal suite in need of a little refresh, the firm brought new life into the space with archival Dorothy Draper wallpaper and fabric, Les Fleures De Toulon, dreamy pink moire drapery, and stunning furnishings. Join Dorothy Draper Design Director Rudy Saunders as he walks us through the space!
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Images curtesy of The Greenbrier.
The Summer Body Shop by Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate
This summer, e-retailer Mytheresa joined forces with lifestyle brand Flamingo Estate to create an exclusive pop-up experience within the confines of a defunct East Hampton auto body shop. Perfectly timed for the bustling summer season, Mytheresa and Flamingo Estate created an indulgent blend of fashion, food, and wellness.
Known as “The Summer Body Shop,” the immersive space pays “tribute to the slow, time-honored, inconvenient way of making things,” Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen describes. It is an art of craftsmanship all too often lost today. In a time of fast fashion, food, and crazed convenience, we cannot help but wonder if this wacky but chic pop-up is a glimmer of hope for the craft of beautifully made goods.
Images curtesy of Myteresa.
Read our favorite articles of the week!
How Neisha Crosland Transformed a London Carriage House Into a Warm Family Home written by Fiona McCarthy for Frederic Magazine.
Christian’s Symbolism written by Amy Fine Collins for The World of Interiors.
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I love your website…just sharing my preferences in case it helps. ????
Oh, and that raspberry utensil set is a great find! Love it!
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