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 Birdie Fortescue x Butter Wakefield, The Wentworth Woodhouse Working Party, and Salvesen Graham Comes to America. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Birdie Fortescue x Butter Wakefield
When two doyennes of British taste come together, the results are bound to be enchanting. Birdie Fortescue, known for her quietly elegant interiors and globally inspired homewares, and Butter Wakefield, the celebrated garden designer with a penchant for joyful planting and dreaming composition, have joined forces for a collaboration that screams spring.
Launched in celebration of the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Nasturtium Collection is a charming ode to the garden with beautiful embroidery, beautiful tones, and sumptuous textures. Think scalloped linens stitched with trailing blooms, cushions that capture the carefree spirit of cottage gardens, and tableware ready for outdoor luncheons beneath a wisteria-draped pergola.
Birdie Fortescue’s eye for craftsmanship and subtle pattern finds perfect harmony with Butter Wakefield’s floral exuberance, creating a collection that feels both timeless and vibrant.Botanical without being fussy, it’s the sort of collaboration that makes simple moments all the more beautiful.
Whether you’re dressing your table for summer or simply craving a touch of botanical charm indoors, Birdie Fortescue x Butter Wakefield is a delightful bouquet of homeware treasures that we are loving! Explore the full collection here.
The Wentworth Woodhouse Working Party
This June, The Glam Pad is spotlighting a particularly charming (and delightfully muddy) affair for admirers of historic homes. The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings invites design enthusiasts and heritage devotees alike to roll up their sleeves and take part in its Wentworth Woodhouse Working Party, an immersive conservation experience set against the majestic backdrop of one of Britain’s largest Georgian country houses, nestled in the heart of South Yorkshire.
From June 5th to 10th, participants will have the rare chance to live and work on-site at this architectural colossus, learning traditional building crafts like lime plastering, sash window repair, gauged brickwork, and even lime burning via portable kiln. It’s a proper masterclass in preservation, all taught by expert artisans and surrounded by rolling countryside hills and Palladian splendor.
Whether you’re a conservation novice or seasoned pro, the week is a hands-on immersion into the world of heritage restoration, with time in the evenings for pub visits, fireside chats, and the kind of camaraderie only a bit of manual labor can build. Camping is encouraged (yes, tents and all), though nearby B&Bs offer a gentler landing for those who prefer their creature comforts like us.
We love an event that combines elegance and elbow grease, and this one is a true bucket-list experience for any old-house enthusiast. For more details or to register, visit the event’s official page here.
Salvesen Graham Comes to America
This May, one of The Glam Pad’s favorite design firms, Salvesen Graham, is heading across the pond for a series of events celebrating their debut book, A New English Style. Known for their perfectly balanced interiors where historic detail meets contemporary comfort, Mary Graham and Nicole Salvesen are masters of what they call “Future Heritage,” and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to the States.
The festivities begin on Tuesday, May 20th at The Design Social Pop-Up in Darien, Connecticut. There, attendees will have the chance to hear the duo in conversation with Veranda’s Ellen McGauley and explore their fabric line, The Collection by Salvesen Graham, a refined and joyful celebration of traditional English motifs reimagined in fresh, livable palettes.
On Thursday, May 22, they’ll be stopping into Sister Parish Design’s charming Litchfield shop for a book signing and a moment to toast two brands who share a deep love for timeless, character-filled interiors.
Later that same day, the team will head to the iconic Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut for a panel discussion and book signing hosted by Frederic’s Emma Bazilian. Joining them will be stylist Mieke ten Have and designer Meta Coleman for a conversation on why English style continues to captivate across generations and geographies. It is a celebration of design, heritage, and a fresh take on classic interiors!
Also, make sure to check out Salvesen and Graham’s new book, New English Style: Timeless Interiors, released this month!
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x Natalie
