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 Dôen’s new Madison Avenue store, Rizzoli’s Biltmore House, and the Design Emporium Collective on Fifth. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Biltmore House: The Interiors and Collections of George W. Vanderbilt
There are few homes in America as storied as Biltmore Estate, the monumental Gilded Age château built by George Washington Vanderbilt II in the mountains of North Carolina. Now a new book, Biltmore House: The Interiors and Collections of George W. Vanderbilt, offers a fresh look inside the legendary residence and the extraordinary collections that have defined it for more than a century.
Designed by Richard Morris Hunt and surrounded by landscapes created by Frederick Law Olmsted, Biltmore remains the largest privately owned house in the United States and one of the most remarkable expressions of Gilded Age ambition. At the center of it all is a 250-room French Renaissance–inspired château filled with art, tapestries, rare books, and decorative objects Vanderbilt collected during his travels through Europe.
This new book, written by Darren Poupore and Laura C. Jenkins with photography by William Abranowicz, invites readers beyond the grand spaces we all recognize and into the more intimate corners of the house. The Banquet Hall, Winter Garden, Tapestry Gallery, and Library all make an appearance, alongside rooms that reveal how the house actually functioned as a home.
What makes the book especially exciting is that it is the first major publication on Biltmore in more than three decades. With new photography and stories, it gives a closer look at the vision that made the estate one of the most fascinating houses in America.
For anyone who loves historic interiors, remarkable collections, or simply the romance of a truly grand home, this is the kind of book that invites you to settle in and linger for a while.
Dôen Opens on Madison Avenue
A new boutique has arrived on Madison Avenue just in time for spring! Dôen, the beloved California label known for its romantic and vintage-inspired silhouettes, has opened its newest storefront uptown, bringing a touch of breezy West Coast ease to one of New York’s most storied streets.
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Founded by sisters Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, Dôen has built a devoted following around pieces that feel nostalgic and effortless. Floaty dresses, delicate florals, and softly structured separates have become signatures of the brand, making for pieces that feel almost like you could have inherited in them.
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The Madison Avenue boutique reflects that same sensibility. Designed by Nickey Kehoe, the space feels warm and inviting rather than overly polished, encouraging visitors wander and discover slowly. With its layered textures, thoughtful details, and relaxed atmosphere, the shop feels more like a beautifully considered home than a traditional retail space.
The opening also feels particularly well timed for the season ahead. As New York begins to shake off winter and welcome longer, brighter days, I am pining of a an airy Dôen dress. Be certain to check out the new shop, either in person or online!
The Design Emporium Collective on Fifth
London’s Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour has unveiled an exciting new destination for design discovery: the Design Emporium Collective on Fifth. Located on the fifth floor of Design Centre East, the space brings together a curated mix of international makers and brands under one roof, creating a vibrant hub for designers, architects, and collectors alike.
Nineteen design brands each occupy their own dedicated space within the emporium, creating an environment that feels part showroom, part treasure trove. From beautifully crafted furniture and lighting to textiles and decorative objects, the collective celebrates craftsmanship and originality while creating a dynamic place to discover pieces you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Among the names featured are Boura & White, Gaze Burvill, Kathryn M. Ireland, The Soho Lighting Co., and Unnatural Flooring, alongside the Design Centre’s Source service showcasing an impressive selection of china and glass. For those who love wandering through beautifully curated interiors and discovering new design treasures along the way, it promises exactly the sort of inspiring experience we adore. And as an interior designer, I cannot wait to explore these new resources! If you find yourself in London, be certain to check it out.
Read our favorite articles of the week!
How to Shop Etsy Exactly Like an Interior Designer written by Lauren Wicks and Sarah DiMarco for Veranda.
How “Love Story” Recreates the Iconic ’90s Style of Carolyn Bessette, JFK Jr., and Jackie O written by Cathy Whitlock for Frederic.
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x Natalie
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