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 Inside Christopher Spitzmiller’s Apartment Refresh, Hunt Slonem at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and The Lacquer Company Opens in New York. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Inside Christopher Spitzmiller’s Apartment Refresh

Known as the “Potter to the Presidents,” the extraordinary Christopher Spitzmiller has refreshed his longtime Upper East Side apartment with help from Tillett Textiles and the new Matouk x Tillett collaboration, giving the beloved home an even more layered and botanical feel — and we cannot get enough.

Known for his iconic pottery, lamps, and beloved Clove Brook Farm in the Hudson Valley, Christopher has long mastered the art of collected, cheerful interiors. Like many design lovers, there always comes a time for a refresh, though somehow a home never truly feels complete. The update includes Tillett fabrics on the sofa, chairs, dining table draping, pillows, and lampshades, while pieces from the Matouk collaboration add pattern through bedding, guest towels, and a shower curtain.

Founded in the 1940s, Tillett became legendary for its hand-screened fabrics adored by tastemakers from Babe Paley to Jackie Kennedy. Paired with Spitzmiller’s romantic, garden-inflected style, the collaboration feels especially fitting.

While many design lovers may recognize the apartment from its previous appearance on Homeworthy, this refreshed iteration has yet to be seen publicly. And honestly, we are always happy to look at anything Christopher Spitzmiller touches. It is the perfect palate cleanser for spring.

Hunt Slonem at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

If there is one thing we will never tire of, it whimsical world of Hunt Slonem. This spring, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has transformed into a wonderfully eccentric open-air gallery with Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies, a vibrant takeover by the celebrated artist known for his delightfully maximalist menagerie of rabbits, tropical birds, and fluttering butterflies.

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On view through September 30th, the exhibition features 28 monumental installations scattered throughout the Arboretum’s 66 acres, alongside more than 100 additional works displayed inside the historic Camp House. One can expect to see giant bunnies peeking through garden paths, colorful butterflies hovering amongst the blooms, and maybe even a birdie or two. It is the sort of joyful visual feast that feels tailor-made for a spring.

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Hunt’s work has always existed somewhere between fantasy and obsession. Each of his works are repetitive, colorful, slightly surreal, and utterly unmistakable. Set against the backdrop of one of America’s most beautiful gardens, the effect feels immersive in the best possible way. Frankly, if Beatrix Potter decamped to Palm Beach and developed a knack for maximalism, this might be the result. Do not forget to pay a visit… Also check out Hunt’s Gilded Age Mansion for sale in the Catskills Mountains!

The Lacquer Company Opens in New York

Lacquer lovers, this one is for you. The Lacquer Company has officially opened a New York showroom at 200 Lexington Avenue, and honestly, it is a candy colored slice of heaven.

Led by designer James Lowther, the London-based brand has built a devoted following for its richly colored lacquer furniture and accessories, all handcrafted by artisans in Saigon using the centuries-old Vietnamese tradition of Son Mai lacquer craftsmanship. The result is a confection of pieces that feel equal parts timeless, glamorous, and unabashedly fun.

The beautiful light-filled showroom features both in-stock and custom pieces, alongside collaborations with design favorites including Rita Konig, Miles Redd, and Veere Grenney. Think glossy jewel tones, sharp silhouettes, and enough chic lacquer pieces to last a life time. to suddenly make every room feel like it could use a little more shine.