My dorm room was perched on the 26th floor of a Manhattan high rise. And that is where the glamour ended. While my view was dreamy and certainly provided me with a few pinch-me moments as an eighteen-year-old living on my own for the first time, the dorm room itself was an absurdly expensive concrete box with horrid lighting, bunk beds, and cold floors that would sweat in the summer humidity.
We had a strict policy of no upholstery and rugs, so any hope of quelling the surgical feel of the room with something plush was out the window. My black and white embroidered Restoration Hardware duvet that coordinated with my roommate’s was a point of pride. And, with limited wall space and a pack of poster tack, I tried my hardest to make my space a reflection of my style.
As the back-to-school season has come once again in full swing, my Tik-Tok feed (sorry, guilty pleasure) has been flooded with enthusiastic young ladies proudly showing off their completed dorm rooms that are nothing short of luxe. A favorite, Kaylyn Darnell of the University of Alabama, went viral last year for documenting her sorority rush experience and most notably her dorm room. With over two and a half million views, her bubbly personality and Chanel themed room struck a chord.
This year Darnell took to TikTok once again to give a grand tour of her bedroom in the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority house. A culture wildly unfamiliar to me, I was blown away by the level of detail, sophistication, and pride. More so than ever before, dorm rooms have become a vibrant display of aesthetics. Follow the hashtags #DormRoom and #DormDecor, and you’ll step into a world of videos where students unveil their magical makeovers, turning once barren spaces into lively havens.
And it doesn’t stop there. According to Town & Country, some students have taken to hiring interior designers to outfit their dorm rooms. Designers such as Mississippi-based After Five Designs and Essentials with Eden have garnered a substantial following with their dorm decorating services. With zeal and flair, they handle every aspect, starting from those initial exciting conversations, all the way through the hunt for perfect pieces, culminating in the exhilarating installations that breathe life into these student sanctuaries.
From upholstered headboards that cleverly fit over the wooden bed posts to peel-and-stick wallpaper and perfectly curated decor throughout, the dorms of today seem to be a far cry from what I experienced not too long ago. I have to say, I love it! The chance to express yourself and craft a sophisticated oasis even with the tiniest of canvases – it’s a recipe for nurturing a deep love for your space and embracing the art of living beautifully. There is nothing The Glam Pad celebrates more!
One of our favorite holiday traditions is indulging in an annual Advent Calendar… or two! A Christmas tradition that began in 19th century Germany, today Advent Calendars have become a billion-dollar industry creating endless delightful options to choose from. Each year, we sort through myriad options to curate our favorite #verytgp selections for you. Whether purchasing for a gift, yourself, or even your dog, we have compiled options at every price point for everyone on your Nice List. But do hurry, as these tend to sell out FAST!
Designed in collaboration with artist and calligrapher Stephanie Fishwick and filled with sweet surprises from BonBon, this whimsical grand galleria is a holiday keepsake in its own right. Created to be treasured, the calendar can be refilled and reused for years to come.
Five Advent Calendars contain a Golden Ticket worth a $1,000 Over The Moon gift card. Could it be yours?
Add a touch of art with this gorgeous keepsake Advent calendar featuring details from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche. The Museum’s beloved annual holiday installation features an 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene arranged beneath the tree, with a host of exquisitely carved and dressed angels in the branches above the Holy Family—a cherished event of the New York Christmas season.
This calendar offers 24 doors to open as you count down the days until Christmas. The Advent calendar is designed to place your own “surprise” inside each enclosure—a small toy, a mini ornament, a piece of candy, or whatever you wish. Change the items from year to year and create a unique family tradition.
Maisonette has the most adorable Advent calendar selection for children, we love them all! From puzzles to charms to robots, they have so many options to choose from. We particularly love these one-of-a-kind options for girls and boys, exclusively curated by the Maisonette experts. Behind each door, discover a thoughtfully curated mix of kids’ jewelry, accessories, kid-friendly nail polish, crafts and creative activities, plus exclusive surprises you won’t find anywhere else… perfect for building excitement throughout December while inspiring creativity, self-expression and holiday memories.
Designed to become part of your family’s Christmas traditions, this handmade heirloom-style Advent calendar can be enjoyed year after year. Each piece is meticulously handmade by amazing artisans.
Beautifully illustrated with a dreamy Bethlehem scene, shimmering golden accents, and a brilliant Christmas star overhead, the keepsake box opens to reveal the manger and ties shut with a rich red velvet ribbon. Even the exterior tells the story with the Three Wise Men making their journey beneath a starlit desert sky.
Offered as a gift or kept for yourself, the Sisley Advent Calendar brings together some of our favorites: skincare, makeup, perfume, and hair care. As an added bonus, it features a beautifully botanical design, created by Marie Victoire de Bascher which you’d almost want to display as a piece of art in its own right.
Treat your dog(s) with a delectable selection of handmade dog treats including dog truffles, dog bones and dog macarons from Bonne et Filou. Open each window to find a special treat, while counting down to Christmas Day.
All dog treats are locally sourced with human-grade ingredients and handmade in small batches. The box contains 24 treats including 12 dog bones, 8 dog truffles, and 4 dog macarons.
Featured in CNN Underscored: 24 dog treats handmade in small batches, one behind each window of a book-style box.
The Fortnum & Mason wooden Advent Calendar is a highly coveted centerpiece for the timeless home, rooted deeply in the history of the luxury department store’s iconic 181 Piccadilly flagship facade. Designed as reusable, premium keepsakes meant to be passed down through generations, these handcrafted wooden calendars trace their origins to the store’s broader architectural and artistic traditions.
Over the years, the luxury grocer has expanded its wooden calendar lineup beyond basic structures into high-end collector’s items. Each year features distinct mechanical or visual adaptations, generally categorized into a few classic iterations (including one for dogs!), which you can also shop here. Candy refills are available for purchase each year here.
My family has the musical option from several years ago, and it is a treasured favorite of our 11-year-old son!
This is the most charming Advent Calendar! Meri Meri colaborated with Ladurée, the restaurant, tea room and macaron specialist, to create this whimsical creation. Over 24 days you’ll receive enamel charms and cotton tassels to attach to a beautiful chain bracelet. It’s the perfect gift for kids (or adults) who adore stylish accessories. The box can also be used as a jewelry box, or to store precious items in, long after the festive season is over.
Count down to Christmas with Rifle Paper Co.’s fabric Advent calendar, featuring embroidered, Nativity-inspired illustrations, metallic gold accents, and a stuffed figurine to move through the days of December. The calendar hangs from a dowel with a rope cord for display.
There are few places quite as magical at Christmastime as Liberty London! The beloved British department store is back with its highly anticipated Beauty Advent Calendar. Since being introduced in 2012, the calendar has become one of the most coveted of the season. Each box features charming illustrations that celebrate Liberty’s heritage and the historic details of its iconic store. This year’s calandar has been beautifully illustrated by artist Clym Evernden.
Inside are products from brands such as Augustinus Bader, Sisley Paris, Sunday Riley, and Lisa Eldridge, along with a charming Liberty-print drawstring bag. It is quite the indulgence!
We love an Advent Calendar that doubles as a beautiful Christmas decoration, and this charming creation by Norwegian artist Maren Baxter certainly fits the bill. A miniature winter village, complete with quaint houses, evergreen trees, and illuminated windows, sits atop a collection of numbered wooden drawers waiting to be filled with little treats and surprises. There is something wonderfully nostalgic about it, and we especially love the idea of bringing it out year after year as part of a cherished family Christmas tradition.
Another British heritage brand we love is Penhaligon’s. This Christmas, the storied perfume house has taken inspiration from the golden age of train travel, with a charming Advent Calendar reminiscent of vintage luggage. Inside are twelve days of the house’s signature fragrances, candles, and little luxuries for the bath and body. A lovely way to count down to Christmas, with a touch of old-fashioned English glamour.
For those who love a good puzzle, we thought this charming Advent Calendar from Anthropologie was particularly fun! Designed to resemble a festive Christmas train, the keepsake box contains twelve holiday-inspired puzzles to put together throughout the season. We love the idea of spending a cozy December evening putting one together, preferably with a roaring fire and a cup of hot chocolate nearby. A delightful little tradition for the whole family!
There is something so nostalgic about Christmas baking, and Williams Sonoma has created one of the sweetest Advent Calendar for the occasion. Behind each of its 24 doors is a little surprise for the kitchen, from cookie cutters and spatulas to decorating tools and other baking essentials. This calendar leans into tradition and we love that. After all, few things make a home feel quite as festive as the smell of freshly baked Christmas cookies!
We may have found one of the most charming Advent Calendars of the season! This darling wooden cottage from Neiman Marcus looks as though it belongs in the pages of a storybook, complete with its wonderfully old-fashioned architectural details. The little compartments can be filled with sweets, trinkets, and surprises of your choosing, making it all the more personal. We particularly love the idea of bringing it out each December and making it part of the family Christmas decorations for years to come.
Leave it to the House of Dior to take a beloved Christmas tradition to extraordinary new heights. This year’s Advent Calendar reimagines the iconic facade of 30 Avenue Montaigne in the shape of Dior’s signature star, opening to gingerbread-inspired scene with a miniature couture gown adorned with flowers. Behind its 24 doors is an assortment of the house’s most beloved fragrances, makeup, skincare, a scented candle and Christmas ornaments. At $800, it is certainly an extravagance, but what a fabulous way to count down to Christmas.
In celebration of the holiday season, CHANEL presents a dazzling limited-edition offering: THE CHANEL CHALET, including a variety of creations and exclusive ornaments. Inspired by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s love of winter sports, the elegant black-and-white box opens to reveal a winter scene with golden slopes and shimmering details, evoking the magical atmosphere of snow-capped mountains.
There’s nothing more timeless and classic than Chanel N°5 for Christmas!
Last but certainly not least, we couldn’t put together an Advent Calendar roundup without including our all-time favorite, Bonne Maman. There is nothing particularly extravagant about this one, and frankly, that is part of its beauty. Behind each of its 24 doors is a darling little jar of jam or spread, with limited-edition flavors especially for Christmas. This simple but mighty calendar has become one of the seasons most beloved calendars. There is nothing quite like opening a mini jar of jam in the morning and anticipating the next day’s. Sometimes the simplest pleasures really are the best.
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 Zoë Feldman x Valsa, Augusta Cole at Dublin, and A Gilded Age Evening at the 92Y. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Zoë Feldman x Valsa
Interior designer Zoë Feldman has teamed up with Portuguese tableware brand Valsa for a charming new collection that celebrates the art of entertaining. Aptly named Afterparty, the collection brings together Zoe’s signature sense of color, whimsy, and irreverence to the table with beautifully hand-painted ceramics made in Portugal.
Inspired by the sort of dinner party that carries on well into the evening, the collection includes dinner and dessert plates, a serving platter, and a pitcher, all with playful motifs and an almoste nostalgic quality. There is something delightfully old-fashioned and a little kitschy about the designs, which feel equally at home on a beautifully dressed dining table or mixed and matched with treasured pieces collected over the years.
We particularly love the collection’s spirited approach, where a little fun is always welcome and nothing feels too precious. After all, the best dinner parties are rarely the most formal, but rather the ones where no one is in any hurry to leave. The full collection can be found here!
A Weekend with Augusta Cole at The Dunlin
With the holiday season fast approaching, we can think of few lovelier ways to get into the festive spirit than a weekend devoted to beautiful design and entertaining. Coming up November 13th and 14th, event planner extraordinaire Augusta Cole will join Auberge Collection at The Dunlin, its charming Lowcountry retreat along South Carolina’s Kiawah River, for a special weekend of holiday inspiration.
Photography by Molly RosePhotography by K Thompson
Part of The Dunlin Edit, a series celebrating design, craftsmanship, and the art of gathering, the weekend will bring together an incredible group of tastemakers and designers including Mieke ten Have and Young Huh for creative workshops and lively conversation. Some highlights include workshops on gift wrapping, and a special panel discussion moderated by entertaining expert Darcy Miller, featuring Augusta Cole and fellow design talents sharing their insights on seasonal decorating, thoughtful entertaining, and the art of creating memorable gatherings. The weekend will be full of inspiration just in time for the holidays.
Photography by Molly RosePhotography by Molly Rose
Augusta will also be lending her wonderful eye to The Dunlin’s holiday decorations this year, incorporating beautiful Brunschwig & Fils textiles and thoughtful details throughout the property. It all sounds like a delightful excuse for a November weekend getaway! And stay tuned, as we’ll be sharing more from Augusta and her approach to holiday entertaining later this season.
A Gilded Age Evening at the 92Y
This one is for all the Gilded Age lovers! On November 19, New York’s 92Y will host a fascinating evening devoted to the extraordinary fashions of one of America’s most extravagant eras.
The conversation will bring together fashion historian Elizabeth L. Block, author of Gilded Age Fashion, celebrated jewelry historian Marion Fasel, and Kasia Walicka Maimone, the brilliant costume designer behind Julian Fellowes’ The Gilded Age, which returns to our screens on November 1st! Moderated by Jonathan Wahl, the discussion will give a closer look at the sumptuous gowns, jewelry, and extraordinary sense of spectacle that defined high society in late nineteenth-century New York.
From the Vanderbilts and Astors to the elaborate costumes that have brought their world back to life on screen, there is certainly no shortage of beautiful material to explore. I, for one, cannot wait to attend this lecture! More information can be found here. Time to bring out the bustles!
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Gracing the cover of Jan Showers‘ latest book, The Glamorous House, is Hollow Way, and an entire book could be written about this house alone. When the project began, the homeowners requested the final product to look like a “Jan Showers Show House”. They had purchased the house in Dallas’ distinguished neighborhood of Preston Hollow largely because of the extensive grounds and were ready for a glamorous tranformation. Between architecture, construction, and decorating, lead Designer, Zara Taitt spent three years on this house, creating one of the most spectacular Jan Showers projects to date.
It was understood from the first day that everything should look collected and layered—a refined mix of periods and styles. Furthermore, it had to be utterly thorough and detailed. Zara and team were tasked with overseeing the renovation and making sure everything was done to perfection. Myriad tradespeople and artisans contributed to this project, all of them working at the highest skill levels. Their work can be seen on every page, down to the tile layers. “We went to so many people and said, ‘Here’s the idea. Help us create it.’ It was a thrill being surrounded by so much excellence and talent,” said Showers.
The entry is a breathtaking introduction, with fabulous wallpaper that reflects what you see outside. The trees draw your eye in and out at the same time. It truly doesn’t feel over-the-top. It feels enveloping, like being in nature. The property is private and parklike, inspiring everything that was orchestrated inside.
“While working on this house, Zara and I went on a buying trip to Paris to shop for my Dallas showroom and for clients,” said Showers. “The most fun part of the trip was buying for them, sending pictures back, shopping all day, eating a great lunch, going back to the hotel, sending more pictures, and doing it all again the next day. It felt like we could see the house coming together all the way from France. It was as though we’d brought its energy with us.”
Selecting art was another great pleasure for this project. Showers and her husband love emerging artists and have been fortunate to have purchased wonderful works over the years. “In truth, it has become one of my favorite parts of completing houses,” she said. “One can have the most amazing furniture and lighting possible, but if the art is subpar the house never truly meets its potential. This has become clearer to me with every passing year, and it’s something we always bring up with clients from the very beginning. It’s so gratifying when a client gets it, as this couple most certainly did.”
“Looking back on these pages, the thing that stands out most is how often these clients said yes,” Jan and Zara explain. “When we felt most creative and excited, they were trusting and open, giving us every chance to explore print, patterns, and color. It was incredible how often they encouraged us to take an idea further. Just look at her dressing room… You rarely have clients who will let you take it this far. We designed it with Christopher Peacock. Totally glamorous, totally custom. Even the shelves are lined with leather.”
From the sophisticated art on every wall down to the collection of perfume bottles that grace the homeowner’s dressing room, this house is the epitome of glamour!
To learn more, please visit Jan Showers and follow @janshowers on Instagram. You can also see this home, and many more, featured in Jan’s latest book, The Glamorous House.
PROJECT CREDITS
Design: Jan Showers & Associates Styling & Florals: Jimmie Henslee
Architect: Larry E. Boerder Kitchen & Bath Design: Christopher Peacock Paint: Louis Gloria Painting LLC Photographer: Stephen Karlisch Landscape: Britton & Associates
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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 Farrow & Ball Introduces The Heritage Papers, Cabana Comes to New York, and Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Farrow & Ball Introduces The Heritage Papers
In celebration of its 80th anniversary, beloved British paint and wallpaper house Farrow & Ball has turned to its archives for inspiration with the introduction of The Heritage Papers, a beautiful new limited edition collection of historic wallpaper designs.
Photography courtesy of Farrow & Ball.
The collection features three patterns in fourteen colorways, each with its own interesting history. Sweet Pea, a delicate Edwardian floral, was originally discovered in a house on Scotland’s west coast, while Gothic, with its architectural arches, was inspired by a historic wallpaper found in a Worcestershire staircase hall. Completing the collection is Vine Leaf, a charming botanical pattern rediscovered in the Farrow & Ball archives and produced as wallpaper for the first time.
We have always had a soft spot for historic wallpapers, and it is wonderful to see these forgotten designs brought back to life. There is something so magical about the character and charm of an old pattern, especially when paired with a fresh palette. Seeing the papers in situ really let them shine. A lovely reminder that often the best inspiration is found in the past. The full collection can be viewed here!
Cabana Comes to New York
New Yorkers are in for a treat this November as Cabana Magazine is bringing its colorful world to Madison Avenue with a special pop-up at Carolina Herrera, just in time for the upcoming holiday season!
For two weeks, the boutique will host a wonderful assortment of a tabletop pieces, decorative accessories, and gifts from the world of Cabana. Among the highlights are a new Thanksgiving tabletop collaboration with fashion designer Tabitha Simmons, the debut of Cabana Home, and pieces from its collaboration with Porcelli. With the holidays fast approaching, we can hardly think of a better excuse to get a head start on our Christmas shopping.
Knowing Cabana, the pop-up sure to be a feast for the eyes, and we are particularly excited to see how the magazine’s signature mix of pattern, color, and old-world charm translates into the space. If you find yourself on Madison Avenue this November, be sure to stop in!
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House is returning to Dallas this November, and we could not be more excited! The celebrated showhouse will once again take over the historic estate at 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard, bringing together 20 talented designers to transform the home. This year is particularly special, as it marks the final showhouse at the Turtle Creek property, which has been home to some truly memorable rooms over the past three years.
Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, 2025, Sees Design; Photo Credit: Stephen KarlischKips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, 2025Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, 2025, Avery Cox; Photo Credit: Stephen Karlisch
This year’s impressive roster includes Coco & Dash, Betsy Wentz, Lauren Rottet of Rottet Studio, John Bobbitt of Bobbitt & Company, and plenty of other familiar faces and exciting new talent. With even more of the estate being opened up for the designers to reimagine, we can only imagine what wonderful surprises are in store.
Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, 2025Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, 2025, Shannon Bowers Design; Photo Credit: Sarah Linden PhotographyKips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, 2025, Studio Eckström; Photo Credit: Patrick Biller; Styling: Cate Ragan
The showhouse opens to the public on November 14th and runs through December 6th, with proceeds benefiting the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, Dwell with Dignity, and The Crystal Charity Ball. We always love the wonderful creativity and camaraderie that these showhouses bring to the design community, all in support of such worthwhile causes. Tickets and additional information can be found here. Be sure to visit!
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Brooklyn Heights has long been one of New York’s most charming neighborhoods, with its picturesque tree-lined streets, magnificent historic townhouses, and architectural treasures around nearly every corner. It is difficult to imagine a more fitting setting for a designer showhouse!
One Monroe Place, Field Form photographed by Tori Sikkema
This year’s Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse takes place within a magnificent 1852 Greek Revival mansion at One Monroe Place. Originally built for merchant Samuel Bell, the residence has been given a rather fabulous new lease on life by 19 designers, each bringing their own personality and decorative flair to the historic home.
I had the pleasure of visiting the showhouse and was particularly excited by the number of emerging designers represented this year. What I found especially refreshing was the way each designer brought a fresh perspective to familiar decorative traditions, with a wonderful appreciation for color, pattern, and the decorative arts. There is a certain ease to many of the rooms, which feel charming, personal, and simply pretty without trying too hard to make a statement. From tented ceilings and hand-painted details to beautiful textiles and interesting antiques, there is plenty to admire.
Beyond the beautiful interiors, the showhouse supports a cause close to our hearts, with proceeds benefiting the Brooklyn Heights Association and its efforts to preserve the neighborhood’s extraordinary architectural heritage. The showhouse is open through November 1st, and I highly recommend a visit.
We have rounded up some of our favorite rooms. Let’s have a look inside!
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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 American Girl Meets J.Crew, A Peek Inside the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse, and Boucheron: In Focus – A Monograph of a Visionary. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
American Girl Meets J.Crew!
This is a collaboration I certainly didn’t see coming, but one I can wholeheartedly get behind! J.Crew has teamed up with American Girl for an adorable collection of matching clothes for little girls and their dolls. Think Fair Isle sweaters, barn jackets, plaid skirts, and all the wonderfully preppy things we love about J.Crew, only in miniature!
As someone who grew up during the 2000s heyday of American Girl, I have a particular soft spot for this one. There was nothing quite like the excitement of a trip to the American Girl store, dog-earing each page of the catalogue, or dressing your doll in a new outfit. And while I always loved the stories behind the historical dolls, I was particularly fond of my look-alike doll, so I must admit these little J.Crew ensembles are right up my alley.
The collection is full of charming details, from tiny matching scarves and hats to a barn jacket complete with a sequined collar. It is a lovely little marriage of two quintessentially American brands, and I am slightly jealous of the girls who get to enjoy it. Christmas is not too far off, after all! Now, if only J.Crew would make a few of these pieces in adult sizes. The full collection can be shopped here!
A Peek Inside the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse
The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse is back, and this year brings a wonderfully fresh roster of designers to the historic neighborhood. Set within a magnificent 1852 Greek Revival mansion at One Monroe Place, the showhouse features 19 designers, many of them exciting new faces and emerging talents. We always love discovering new talent, and it is particularly refreshing to see a younger generation of designers bringing their own perspectives to such a historic home.
I had the pleasure of visiting the showhouse this past weekend, and while we will be sharing a more comprehensive look inside soon, we wanted to give you a little preview of one room that particularly caught our eye. Designed by Emily Eng, this charming bedroom takes loose inspiration from none other than Napoleon’s bedroom at Château de Malmaison. With its tented ceiling, beautiful antiques, and thoughtful mix of French and Japanese influences, the room is a wonderful example of how historical inspiration can feel entirely fresh. We particularly love how Emily has managed to give such a small room so much character.
Photography courtesy of Ethan Herrington.
There is plenty more to see throughout the house, and we look forward to sharing some of our other favorites with you soon! In the meantime, the showhouse is open through November 1st, with proceeds supporting the Brooklyn Heights Association and its important preservation work. More information and tickets can be found here.
Boucheron: In Focus – A Monograph of a Visionary
If you happen to find yourself in New York this week, there is a spectacular exhibition happening now at Christie’s. French jewelry house Boucheron is celebrating nearly 170 years of extraordinary craftsmanship with Boucheron: In Focus – A Monograph of a Visionary. Founded in Paris in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron, the house has long been known for pushing the boundaries of traditional jewelry design, often drawing inspiration from fashion, architecture, and the decorative arts. This exhibition is giving a fascinating look at the history of Boucheron and the creativity behind its creations.
With approximately 80 pieces, the exhibition explores Boucheron’s history through the themes of nature, couture, architecture, and innovation. The showstopper of the exhibition is the famous Question Mark necklace, first introduced in 1879, which eliminated the traditional clasp and allowed women to put on their own necklaces. The exhibition also marks the American debut of Boucheron’s 2026 Carte Blanche High Jewelry collection, demonstrating how the historic maison continues to innovate.
On view at Christie’s New York through October 18th, this is one I would certainly make time to see! Timed entry is require so make sure to book your slot here.
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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 Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette at Versailles, Sharland England x Sister Parish, and Designing the Gilded Age: Drawings from the Tiffany Studios. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette at Versailles
If ever there were a reason to book a trip to Paris, this might be it! In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, the Château de Versailles has opened a special exhibition dedicated to the making of the beloved 2006 film. Fittingly, it is being held at the Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette’s private retreat and one of the film’s original shooting locations.
I have always adored this film, not only for Kirsten Dunst’s almost relatable portrayal Marie Antoinette, but for its extraordinary visual world. The powdered wigs, pastel silks, extravagant interiors, and endless towers of macarons. Sofia Coppola managed to make the eighteenth century feel both wonderfully decadent and surprisingly modern, complete with a soundtrack that is the icing on the cake.
The exhibition, developed in collaboration with Sofia herself, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the film came together. On display are original costumes by Milena Canonero, shoes by Manolo Blahnik, props, storyboards, sketches, and photographs from the production. Visitors can also discover how the real rooms of Versailles were transformed for the film.
It is rather remarkable how, twenty years later, her interpretation of Marie Antoinette continues to influence fashion, interiors, and our fascination with eighteenth-century France. The exhibition runs through January 24, 2027, so there is still plenty of time to plan a visit. In the meantime, I think a rewatch is in order! More information can be found here.
Sharland England x Sister Parish
I know we are still early into October, and I am certainly not one to rush through autumn, but I simply could not resist sharing a little Christmas cheer! Sister Parish has teamed up with Louise Roe’s wonderfully British homewares brand, Sharland England, for a charming holiday collection that has me thinking about Christmas decorating a bit earlier than usual.
The collaboration brings together Eliza, Sister Parish’s great-granddaughter and Creative Director, and Louise Roe, who have reimagined the beloved Sister Parish Georgina print across a hand-block-printed tablecloth, coordinating napkins, and a darling quilted Christmas stocking. It’s a perfect of American and English heritage and tradition, two things I happen to love very much.
What I particularly like about the collection is that it isn’t terribly Christmas-y. While it feels festive, the table linens could easily be used throughout the year with the right pairings. And the stocking has that lovely old-fashioned quality that makes it feel like something that could have been passed down through generations. Even better, a number of pieces come in their own limited-edition printed bags, which is a nice touch for gifting.
I have always been partial to Christmas decorations that feel collected over time rather than purchased all at once, and this collection fits rather nicely into that philosophy. Now, I promise I won’t start talking about Christmas trees just yet. We still have plenty of autumn to enjoy! Shop full the collection here.
Designing the Gilded Age: Drawings from the Tiffany Studios
The exhibition brings together nearly 120 works exploring the creative process behind Louis Comfort Tiffany’s famous stained-glass windows, lamps, mosaics, and interiors. While most of us are familiar with the finished pieces, it is fascinating to see the drawings and designs that brought them to life. From botanical studies to elaborate decorative schemes, the exhibition gives a behind the scenes look into the remarkable craftsmanship of the Tiffany Studios.
Tiffany Studios (American, 1902–32). Design for interior, First Presbyterian Church, Poughkeepsie, New York (detail), 1906–08. Transparent and opaque watercolor, and graphite on translucent paper, mounted on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Walter Hoving and Julia T. Weld Gifts and Dodge Fund, 1967
I have always had a particular affection for the decorative arts of the Gilded Age, when seemingly no surface was too insignificant to be made beautiful. What I find especially interesting about Tiffany is the extraordinary range of the studio’s work, which extended far beyond the lamps we all know today. It was an era when artists and craftsmen worked together to create entire decorative worlds, something I wish we saw a little more of today! Learn more about the exhibition here.
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Nestled along the shores of the Chesapeake sits a 12,000-square-foot Colonial Revival given new life by Corey Damen Jenkins. Built in the 1920s, the estate belongs to a couple who came to the project with a lifetime of collected treasures they longed to showcase. Years of traveling, antiquing, and attending auctions had resulted in a wonderful curation of furniture and objets that needed a proper home and an expert eye.
Photography courtesy of Andrew Frasz. Originally featured in ELLE Decor in 2025.
From a Louis XVI daybed and vintage sunburst mirror to antique wooden swans and other pieces collected over the years, Corey worked to place each throughout the house alongside new furnishings, fabrics, and finishes. The trick, of course, was making such a grand house filled with incredible antiques still feel like a summer house retreat. Children, dogs, wet bathing suits, and houseguests called for a certain amount of practicality, so performance fabrics mix with more precious ginghams, plaids, grass cloth, and plenty of pattern, giving the house a polished look without feeling overly fussy.
Despite being a summer home meant for fun and entertaining, the house has a wonderful sense of place, history, and grandeur, found in the details throughout. The entrance hall is wrapped in sunny yellow grass cloth, glazed by local artisans to give it a wonderfully aged appearance, while the downstairs study features a nearly 130-year-old French limestone mantel, last fully assembled at the Waldorf Astoria in 1931, just to name a few.
But perhaps our favorite part of the house is the veranda. The outdoor living spaces are treated with just as much consideration as the interiors, with distinct areas for dining and sitting that make the veranda feel like a proper extension of the house rather than somewhere a few pieces of outdoor furniture happened to land. Antique blue-and-white porcelain plates are mounted on custom metal grilles against the whitewashed brick walls, which may be one of our favorite details of the entire project. It is classic and wonderfully personal.
What we love most is that this home does not feel like the typical summer house. It strikes the perfect balance between formality and ease, feeling polished and collected without ever becoming too precious. There is a sense of history and permanence to the rooms, but they still feel entirely suited to long summer days. It is elegant, comfortable, and above all, feels like a true home.
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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 Artist Mary Maguire x Wallshoppe, Nina Campbell Furniture Comes Stateside, and Antiques at the Gardens. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Artist Mary Maguire x Wallshoppe
This month, Wallshoppe is debuting a new collection with Connecticut-based artist Mary Maguire, translating her hand-painted works into wallpaper for the very first time. The patterns are colorful, playful, and just wild enough, ranging from Lovers Eye and Garden Follies to Strawberries, Cheetah, Red Egret, Purple Palms, and Sicilian Greenery. Each comes in multiple colorways, with the collection officially making its debut at High Point Market on October 17.
Mary herself has perhaps an even more colorful résumé. A Rhode Island native and RISD graduate, she began her career in publishing at Knopf before moving to Condé Nast, where she worked on projects for The New Yorker, Vogue, GQ, and Condé Nast Traveler. She later became Features Editor of Ralph Lauren’s LAUREN magazine and, in a career turn we absolutely love, Editorial Director for The Muppets, helping develop more than one hundred books a year.
Today, she works from her historic home in Hadlyme, Connecticut, which was once the town’s general store and post office. Somehow, knowing that makes these charming, slightly whimsical patterns make even more sense. Wallshoppe has managed to do more than simply translate Mary’s work to the walls. The collection captures the wit, color, and wonderfully imaginative spirit behind it. The full collection can be found here!
Nina Campbell Furniture Comes Stateside
Nina Campbell’s wonderfully English furniture collection is officially being made in America! Produced by Tomlinson, a Kravet company, Nina Campbell will now be making her upholstery and other pieces stateside. The partnership began rather serendipitously when Nina’s children, Max Konig and Alice Deen, bumped into Cary Kravet at High Point Market in 2024. What began as a conversation about the rather unglamorous realities of shipping furniture across the Atlantic has since become a full-fledged American collection.
What is most exciting to me as designer is that this will make specifying her collection much simpler and more economical. And apparently, Americans sit differently from the English. Who knew! Max explains that the team discovered subtle differences between the two markets while developing the collection, requiring little adjustments to make the pieces better suited to the way Americans live. Thankfully, the furniture retains all the Britishness we love about Nina Campbell.
The collection is also getting a proper American home at Ainsworth Noah in Atlanta’s ADAC, where Nina Campbell will open its first dedicated furniture showroom in the U.S. Atlanta has long been a stronghold for the brand, and the new space will bring its furniture, fabrics, and wallpapers together under one roof. We’ll happily take a little slice of England stateside. The full collection can be found here.
Antiques at the Gardens
Antiques at the Gardens returns to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens October 1st to 4th, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a particularly fabulous lineup of designers, collectors, editors, and, of course, antiques dealers.
Veere Grenney joins Architectural Digest’s Amy Astley; David Netto sits down with architects Richard Bories and James Shearron; and Rudy Saunders, Alexander Widener, and Max Sinsteden discuss The Making of a Collection with Frederic Magazine’s Hudson Moore. Rudy will also host a morning of needlepoint, muffins, and mimosas on Sunday, which sounds like an extremely civilized way to begin the day.
Bunny Williams and Elizabeth Lawrence will talk Enduring Decoration, while Charlotte Moss and FLOWER’s Margot Shaw close out the weekend with In Pursuit of Beauty. Add 28 antiques dealers, Gracie wallpaper, gardens, and a little Southern hospitality, and we are officially jealous of everyone headed to Birmingham. If you’re in the area, make sure to pay a visit today or tomorrow. More information can be found here.
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Elizabeth Burch, founder of Elizabeth Burch Interiors, is the kind of designer who shows up with a mood board in one hand and a large latte in the other. Whether starting from scratch, or for those who just need help pulling things together, her firm offers a one-stop shop. Elizabeth’s goal is not to make a home look like a showroom, but to make it feel tailored and reflect each client’s personal story with plenty of color, pattern, and thoughtful detail. When she’s not designing, you’ll find her chasing her twins, fluffing a pillow mid-sentence, or talking someone out of demoing their perfectly good kitchen. Because sometimes, all it takes is the right lighting and a killer paint job.
We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth to The Glam Pad today for a Style Profile Q&A and a look at her beautiful portfolio. Welcome, Elizabeth!
Elizabeth Burch
Q: When did you fall in love with interior design and decide to pursue it as a career?
A: I’ve always been the person rearranging furniture, moving lamps around and mentally redecorating other people’s houses. However, I didn’t start out thinking I would become an interior designer. I was a teacher for eight years, and EBI really started with me sharing little vignettes and projects on Instagram. Friends started asking for help, then friends of friends, and it snowballed from there. Five years later, we’re working on 12–15 projects at any given time, which is much bigger than I ever imagined when I started.
Q: How do you describe your style, and how has it evolved over the years?
A: I always have a hard time putting my style into one category, but I’d probably call it collected, colorful and rooted in traditional design without taking itself too seriously. I love mixing periods whether it’s a traditional sofa with a midcentury chair, an antique chest next to something contemporary. Over the years I’ve become much less interested in making everything coordinate and much more interested in whether a room has personality. I think the best rooms are a little unexpected.
Q: Where do you find inspiration, and do you have any favorite coffee table books?
A: Old houses are probably my biggest source of inspiration. I love traveling somewhere new and looking at the architecture, hotels, restaurants and antique stores as much as anything else. I also save images constantly: rooms, fabrics, paint combinations, furniture, even color combinations I see completely outside of interiors. For coffee table books, I love Memories of Home by Heidi Callier.
Q: What is the first thing you do when you begin working with a new client, and how do you go about working with what they already have?
A: I listen first. I want to understand how they actually live, what bothers them about the house and what they already love before I start trying to solve anything. I definitely don’t think everything needs to be replaced just because you’re hiring a designer. If you have a great antique from your grandmother or a sofa you genuinely love, I’d much rather figure out how to make it work. Those are usually the things that keep a house from looking as if it were ordered all at once.
Q: What is the secret to designing a home that feels cozy and “like home”?
A: Lighting! I walk into a room and immediately want to start turning on lamps. Overhead lighting alone can make even a beautiful room feel cold. Beyond that, I think coziness comes from layers like lamps, books, art, textiles, things you’ve collected and pieces that have some age to them. A home should tell you something about the people who live there.
Q: Do you have any favorite or “signature” paints, wallpapers, linens, antiques, etc. you enjoy incorporating into your designs?
A: I don’t know that I have one signature product, but there are definitely things that show up again and again in our work. I love a stripe, a floral, grasscloth, warm woods, brass and really good vintage or antique pieces. I’m also a big believer in using paint beyond just the walls. We love painting a contrasting trim, or ceiling to add something exciting.
Q: Can you share any tips for creating a home that is beautiful yet durable and kid friendly?
A: I have two kids, so I’m never designing a house where anyone has to be afraid to sit down. Performance fabrics have gotten so good that there’s really no reason to sacrifice beauty for durability anymore. Vintage rugs are also incredibly forgiving, and I love materials that actually look better with a little wear. More than anything, buy things at the right scale and make sure the room functions for your real life. A beautiful room nobody wants to use isn’t very appealing.
Q: Anything else you would like to add?
A: Give your house time. I think there’s so much pressure now to finish every room immediately, but the homes I love most feel like they’ve evolved over years. Buy the piece you really love, leave a wall empty until you find the right thing, or bring something home from a trip. Collecting slowly is usually what gives a home its personality!
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What is most exciting to me as designer is that this will make specifying her collection much simpler and more economical. And apparently, Americans sit differently from the English. Who knew! Max explains that the team discovered subtle differences between the two markets while developing the collection, requiring little adjustments to make the pieces better suited to the way Americans live. Thankfully, the furniture retains all the Britishness we love about Nina Campbell.
The collection is also getting a proper American home at Ainsworth Noah in Atlanta’s ADAC, where Nina Campbell will open its first dedicated furniture showroom in the U.S. Atlanta has long been a stronghold for the brand, and the new space will bring its furniture, fabrics, and wallpapers together under one roof. We’ll happily take a little slice of England stateside. The full collection can be found 
