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 Design Destination London, the first annual Young Antique Dealers Association Show, and Coco Shop x Lycette. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Design Destination London
Following the excitement of Paris Déco Off, the design world now turns its attention to London. From January 19th to the 21st, Design Destination London gives American interior designers and architects an immersive look at the city’s design scene, with access to some of its most sought after makers, studios, and showrooms.
Across three days, the program includes presentations, talks, behind-the-scenes visits, showroom open houses, and more, giving an up-close look at what really makes the London design world hum. British craftsmanship and heritage are on full display throughout the city as something living and evolving. It is a chance to see how tradition and innovation continue to coexist, particularly within the context of London.
What sets Design Destination London apart is its sense of access without overwhelm. Rather than racing from showroom to showroom, attendees are invited to slow down, engage more deeply with the trades that keep the interiors world moving, and make time for real conversation.
“It’s wonderful to see our furniture paired with Volga Linen’s fabrics and Tess’s papers and homewares. We hope visitors are inspired by the rooms we’ve co-curated. They are a perfect example of how our furniture compliments decorative schemes so well, providing a thoughtful handcrafted base for a variety of spaces,” said Alfred Newall, Furniture Maker & Founder.
This collaborative showroom presents a dialogue between three British brands whose work celebrates surface, texture and pattern using time-honoured techniques and natural materials. Weave, Grain and the Painted Line offers inspiration for layered rooms that evoke an atmosphere and tell a story.
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If Paris sets the tone for the year ahead, London adds nuance to the conversation. Consider this a reminder of why the British design world continues to hold such lasting influence, and why January feels incomplete without a proper stop in London. More information on Design Destination London here and don’t forget to have a smashing time!
The First Annual Young Antique Dealers Association Show
During New York’s January antiques week, a new and exciting voice will make its debut. The first annual Young Antique Dealers Association Show (YADA), presented by the Young Antique Dealers Association, will bring together a tightly curated group of emerging dealers for an intimate fair that feels thoughtful, fresh, and distinctly of the moment.
Held at the storied George F. Baker Mansion on East 93rd Street, the inaugural show will take place within one of the Upper East Side’s most beautiful historic homes. The setting is not incidental. Ornate rooms, grand staircases, and richly layered architectural details will provide a fitting backdrop for a fair rooted in connoisseurship, history, and the stewardship of historic homes.
Unlike larger, more sprawling fairs, the YADA Show will be intentionally concise. Eight emerging dealers will be invited to present, each bringing a distinct point of view across fine art, decorative objects, and design. The result will be a show that encourages discovery rather than spectacle and honors the importance of heritage.
Among the participating dealers will be Christopher Cawley, Maxim Dimitry, Peter K. Carlisle, Margot Mayer of Curio Shop, Nickolas Roudane of Teremok Antiques, Alriz Gallery, Jarrett McCusker, and Oliver Garland. Together, they will represent a generation of antique dealers deeply fluent in history yet unafraid to follow instinct, personal taste, and curiosity.
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The fair will open with a VIP preview and reception before welcoming the public for the remainder of the weekend. In keeping with YADA’s mission, a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the American Friends of the Georgian Group and support the ongoing care and restoration of the George F. Baker Mansion itself. It is a gesture that underscores the show’s larger ethos. The past is not static, but something to be actively protected, studied, and carried forward.
The First Annual YADA Show promises to feel less like a debut and more like the confident arrival of a new guard within the antiques world. It will offer a glimpse into the future of the field, shaped by younger dealers who value scholarship and beauty. If this first edition is any indication, YADA is poised to become an essential stop on the January calendar.
Tickets to the first annual show can be purchased here.
Coco Shop x Lycette
If you have been craving a little sunshine in stitched form, this one is for you. Lycette has teamed up with the endlessly chic Antiguan brand Coco Shop on a canvas collaboration that feels tailor made for winter daydreaming and resort season alike.
Launched this week, the collection is a celebration of color, craft, and tropical escapism. Think needlepoint pillows that feel right at home on a rattan sofa, playful brick covers, coasters that surely belong at a beachside cocktail hour, and more, all bringing a bit of island spirit wherever they land. There are even needlepoint canvases for Stubbs & Wootton slippers, because truly, why stop at decor when you can stitch your way into footwear too.
What makes this collaboration especially charming is its sense of ease. Coco Shop’s breezy, sun drenched aesthetic pairs beautifully with Lycette’s fun and approachable take on needlepoint, resulting in pieces that feel cheerful rather than precious. This is not needlepoint destined for a drawer or saved for special occasions. These are pieces truly meant to be stitched with a smile.
And arriving at just the right moment in the new year, as we make an effort to return to the analogue, what better way than with the centuries old pastime of needlepoint. Consider this your official invitation to lean into craft, spend an afternoon making something by hand simply because it delights you, channel a little island energy, and stitch your way somewhere warmer. Check out the full collection here!
Read our favorite articles of the week!
The Complete Guide to Gardening for the Design-Obsessed written by the editors of Veranda for Veranda.
A Historic Austrian Castle Built for a Royal Is on the Market for $38 Million written by Mary Elizabeth Andriotis for Galerie Magazine.
Shop this week’s inspired finds!
x Natalie
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