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 WOW!house 2025, the Collection of Philip Astley-Jones, and Easter Treasures. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
London Design Week: WOW!house 2025
Brace yourselves, design lovers! Kicking off London Design Week 2025, WOW!house is back and this year promises to be more jaw-dropping than ever. Tucked inside the Design Avenue at London’s Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, this immersive, full-scale showhouse is the stuff design dreams are made of. Think 600 square meters of pure inspiration, with 22 fully decorated rooms and outdoor spaces, each brought to life by top-tier designers, iconic brands, and masterful suppliers.
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Since its debut in 2022, WOW!house has become the must-see event of the summer design season. A spellbinding showcase where creativity runs wild and every inch is Instagram-worthy (but also beautifully livable). Each room feels like a portal into another world, thoughtfully conceived and exquisitely executed, whether it’s the coziest sitting room or the most transportive garden terrace.
Each year Wow!house has raised the bar with new additions like the Legend Room and a swoon-worthy Terrace. This year’s edition is poised to take it even further. It’s not just about the interiors. It’s a celebration of collaboration, philanthropy, and the sheer joy of design.
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At The Glam Pad, we’ve walked through our fair share of showhouses, but WOW!house always lives up to its name. We can’t wait to see what magic 2025 brings, and trust us, you’ll want to be there to experience it for yourself. Wow!house opens to the public June 3rd. Tickets can be purchased here!
The Collection of Philip Astley-Jones
On April 9th, Dreweatts in London offered a dazzling glimpse into a life devoted to beauty, rarity, and the art of collecting. The auction featured the personal collection of the late Philip Astley-Jones, a legendary figure in the antiques world whose discerning eye and elegant taste shaped decades of decorative arts dealing. Most recently housed in The Old Rectory in Aston le Walls, the country home he shared with his partner, jeweler Johnnie Lloyd Morgan, the collection is a treasure trove of fine art, furniture, and objets d’art. Each piece reflects Astley-Jones’s deep curiosity and his gift for spotting the extraordinary. We are absolutely loving the selection, each item a testament to a refined sensibility and a life immersed in the decorative arts.
Philip Astley-Jones began his career in 1965 under the mentorship of the great Roger Warner, who famously taught him “to look, to see.” That training stayed with him throughout an incredible international career that took him from opening his own business to heading Sotheby’s furniture department in Los Angeles, and later to positions in Amsterdam, Paris, and Monte Carlo. Back in the UK, he spent nearly twenty years at Hatfields Restoration, working alongside Philip Hewat-Jaboor. Though he eventually retired, Philip Astley-Jones never truly stopped collecting. As Lloyd Morgan shared, he continued to buy and sell “very quietly” while remaining joyfully prolific.
This auction was a celebration of a life lived in pursuit of beauty and craftsmanship, and we can’t get enough. Take a peek at some of our favorites from the sale!
Easter Treasures
Easter is just around the corner, and we’ve been excitedly gathering the loveliest finds to help you celebrate in style. From sweet little treasures to tuck into baskets, to beautiful tableware and whimsical décor perfect for brunch and beyond, we’re rounding up all the charming details that make this springtime holiday feel extra special. Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or simply adding a touch of seasonal joy to your home, we’ve got you covered!
Read our favorite articles of the week!
The Most Fascinating Finds at the 65th New York International Antiquarian Book Fair written by Osman Can Yerebakan for Galerie Magazine.
Six Things I Learned From Aerin Lauder About Flowers written by Jill Simpson for Frederic.
This Greek Revival Manse in Nashville Does Blue and Green Right written by Katherine Owen for Veranda.
Shop this week’s inspired finds!
