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 6th Annual Mark Hampton Lecture, the John Derian Spring Decoupage collection, and Paige Spearin for Lycette. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
The 6th Annual Mark Hampton Lecture
The design calendar is never short on lectures, but the Mark Hampton Lecture remains one of the few that feels truly worth circling. Hosted by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, the 6th Annual Mark Hampton Lecture takes place February 25th at the General Society Library, honoring the legacy of the legendary decorator whose work helped define a distinctly American vision of elegance.
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This year’s program brings together Steven Gambrel in conversation with Alexa Hampton, a pairing that feels especially fitting. Gambrel’s interiors are celebrated for their layered ease, while Hampton continues the classical tradition championed by her father, Mark Hampton, with a sensibility that balances rigor and livability.
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What makes the evening particularly appealing is its focus. This is not nostalgia for tradition, but a conversation about proportion, craftsmanship, and why rooms grounded in classical principles are so important. For those who believe in timeless design and beauty, make sure to purchase your tickets here. It will be a fun night of discussion, mingling, and inspiration.
John Derian Spring Decoupage Collection
Few objects possess the charm of John Derian’s decoupage, and the new Spring 2026 collection reminds us why his work has become such a beloved presence in well-layered homes. Rooted in antique prints and ephemera, his pieces carry a sense of history that we so cherish at The Glam Pad. This collection leans into the poetic and the curious, with botanical studies, insects, maritime imagery, animals, and fragments of 18th and 19th century illustrations translated onto trays, plates, paperweights, and small tabletop objects. The imagery feels both archival and playful, the sort of visual language that feels collected, meaningful, and deeply personal.
John Derian’s process remains central to the appeal. Each piece begins with antique imagery sourced from his vast personal archive, then layered by hand under glass by artisans in his New York studio. The result is something that sits between object and artifact, familiar yet transportive to another time. What makes the spring collection especially delightful is its sense of discovery. A butterfly study might sit comfortably beside a floral plate, while a tiny tray featuring a ship or trade card feels like a small treasure uncovered in a curiosity cabinet. These are objects that encourage collecting rather than decorating, layering rather than matching.
At The Glam Pad, we have always believed that the most interesting interiors are collected over time, built from pieces that carry narrative and memory. This spring decoupage collection fits effortlessly into that philosophy and we cannot wait to get our hands on a piece or two. The full collection can be shopped here. And click here to read our Style Profile Q&A with John Derian to learn more about his delightful world of whimsey.
Paige Spearin x Lycette
We are so excited about the new Lycette needlepoint collection created in collaboration with artist Paige Spearin! Known for her whimsical hand, bunny characters, and punchy sense of color, Paige brings a playful sophistication to Lycette Designs’ beloved canvases that feel timely, collectible, and so much fun.
The collection is a joyful mix of motifs that nod to coastal living, sport, culture, and a touch of cheeky glamour. Think skiing bunnies, Honey Duces, mermaids, Palm Beach-ready scenes, and much more all with Paige’s iconic painterly lightness. These are not your grandmother’s needlepoint canvases, though they carry the same sense of tradition and care.
What makes the collaboration especially appealing is how it bridges craft and personality. Needlepoint has long been associated with patience and tradition, yet Paige’s designs introduce wit and a contemporary sensibility, meaning the finished pieces feel perfectly at home in a layered interior or tucked into a beach house bar.
There is something particularly satisfying about a craft that asks you to slow down while producing something joyful. Whether worked stitch by stitch or simply admired for their charm, these designs bring a welcome sense of levity to the world and are a must have. Shop the full collection here.
Read our favorite articles of the week!
Almost Every Piece in This Layered Arkansas Home Was a Lucky Antique Find written by Alyssa Longobucco of House Beautiful.
Queen Elizabeth’s Childhood Doodles and Handwritten Letter Are Headed to Auction written by Alexandria Sillo for Galerie Magazine.
Shop this week’s inspired finds!
x Natalie
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