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 the House of Mirth Miniatures collaboration with Bergdorf Goodman, Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar coming to London, and Flower Magazine’s Nashville Showhouse. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
House of Mirth Miniatures for Bergdorf Goodman
House of Mirth Miniatures has brought something truly magical to Bergdorf Goodman. Introducing a world in miniature that captures the elegance, nostalgia, our love for dollhouses, and the whimsy of the holidays in perfect proportion. Created by artist Jonathan Steadman, the collaboration celebrates the art of small-scale storytelling with a series of intricately detailed pieces that feel straight out of a dream, crafted with tweezers, gilded paint, and a delightfully meticulous imagination.
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At the heart of the collection is Halcyon House, an eleven-room Georgian dollhouse, fully furnished and decorated for Christmas. From its silk-draped drawing rooms to the scent of imagined gingerbread wafting from its kitchen, every inch captures the joy and grandeur of the season. For those whose hearts beat faster at the sight of Bergdorf’s windows, The Boudoir Room Box reimagines the retailer’s legendary fashion fantasy in miniature form, complete with perfectly tailored dresses, accessories, and a touch of BG glamour. Rounding out the collection are Mini Gift Sets titled Tea at Bergdorf’s, BG Fashion, and Christmas at BG, each one a keepsake celebrating the rituals and romance of the holidays.
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This extraordinary collaboration marks the first time the world of House of Mirth Miniatures has taken center stage within Bergdorf Goodman’s storied walls. And while the holidays may come and go, Halcyon House has now found its forever home, making this the final week to see it in person. Those in New York would be wise to make the pilgrimage to the seventh floor before it disappears, leaving only the memory of tiny chandeliers, miniature merriment, and a reminder that at Bergdorf’s, even the smallest things are done in the grandest style. And you can read more about our love for dollhouses here.
Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar Comes to London
Mayfair is about to get even chicer. Ralph Lauren is bringing his legendary Polo Bar across the pond. While not the first international location of a Ralph Lauren restaurant, this will be the first Polo Bar outside of New York. And it will be opening at 1 Hanover Square, the former Vogue House no less. Equal parts equestrian fantasy and Park Avenue polish, the new Polo Bar promises everything we love about Ralph: timeless and impeccably dressed!
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We can already imagine the mahogany paneling, saddle leather banquettes, tartan pillows, and framed polo portraits on the walls. Low lighting and gleaming brass invite you to linger over a martini or two. The menu will marry Americana with classic English fare. Expect oysters, steak frites, wedge salads, and of course the cult-favorite Polo Burger. Comfort food, done with couture precision.
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The Polo Bar’s arrival marks another step in fashion’s full immersion into hospitality. But no one does it quite like Ralph, whose spaces always feel like the set of an old Hollywood film. While 2028 may feel a couple of years off, we are certain it will be well worth the wait. After all, in a city already steeped in style, there is always room for a little more Ralph Lauren.
Flower Magazine’s Nashville Showhouse Opens Its Doors
The wait is over. Flower Magazine’s 2025 Designer Showhouse has officially opened its doors in Nashville, Tennessee, inviting design lovers to step inside one of the most anticipated homes of the season. Today, we are giving a little preview through a selection of the incredible interior renderings created by the designers.
Set on six picturesque acres, the stately residence has been beautifully reimagined by Pfeffer Torode Architecture and Maker Construction, providing an extraordinary canvas for interior designers from across the country to make their mark. The result is a beautifully transformed home reflecting the true spirit of American design today. From timeless Southern elegance to modern sophistication, each inch of the showhouse is imbued with Flower Magazine’s signature warmth and charm.
This year’s showhouse brings together 23 of the design world’s most celebrated and up-and-coming names, including Mark D. Sikes, Ellen Kavanaugh, Aldous Bertram, Janie Molster, Sean Anderson, Meg Braff, Margaret Kirkland, Rebecca Gardner of Houses & Parties, and many more. At the helm are Alexa Hampton as Honorary Chair, Corey Damen Jenkins as Design Chair, and Charlotte Moss and Ray Booth as Showhouse Ambassadors. Floral icon Ariella Chezar serves as the showhouse’s Floral Chair, ensuring that every room blossoms.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief Margot Shaw calls the showhouse “an interactive experience that brings the beauty of our brand to life and provides our audience with interior, entertaining, and floral ideas they can incorporate at home.” As ever, Flower Magazine proves that great design and a touch of Southern hospitality never go out of style.
Open for tours now through October 26, the showhouse benefits The Next Door Recovery, a Nashville-based nonprofit supporting women in recovery. Stay tuned for more. Tickets are available here!
Read our favorite articles of the week!
Shelley Johnstone Designs a Storied 1925 Lake Forest Home With a Few Modern Twists written by Carolyn Englefield for Frederic.
This Dreamy Pied-à-Terre Brings Together Parisian Panache and Classic American Decorating written by Gay Glassmann for Galerie.
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x Natalie
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