The NYC and Westchester properties are absolutely perfect. Would not change a single thing. Wonder who their decorator was? It’s all spot on and in perfect, exquisite taste.
Come let’s mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks
Or “umberellas” in their mitts
Puttin’ on the Ritz
No, no one will ever again live with the graciousness and style of the Rockefellers. Their houses are quite similar to the grand English houses as they have lot and lots of comfortable upholstered furniture, mixed with ancient oriental rugs, fine porcelains and of course, their amazing collection of art. But they all say “home” as they were their homes and they lived in them with their large family. I have had the privilege of visiting Peggy Rockefeller’s private gardens at Seal Harbor and they rank with the best English gardens in the world. On one visit Mrs Rockefeller was on her hands and knees working in the garden. I will never forget them.
Love the staircases but not the interiors. Too much clutter … to many collectibles. All feel like little granny houses. I’d feel like was suffocating in knick knacks. I know I’m going to get fierce blow back but the truth is the truth, regardless of the fact their name is Rockefeller.
Some of us like knick knacks – especially beautiful ones like the Rockefellers collected. And “granny house” is a compliment in my eyes! I love old-fashioned things. That’s not blow back, it’s just a matter of opinion. To each their own. 😉
The home architecture and landscaping is perfect. I think the interiors havent been photographed well but they must be beyond luxurious.. i wish that you could do a post on the art collection.. it looks magnificient.
I agree. It’s all so marvelously homey and understated and even ordinary – despite the awesome locations and artwork. This is real wealth. Not the least bit concerned about impressing anyone. Just real people living real lives with great wealth. This is how it’s done!
A wonderful glimpse into their private spaces. It is a pity that so many of the paintings have been blurred out as it is a wonderful and unique thing to view the paintings in the space that they were intended to be hung. All of these lovely houses and their contents have been loved and lived in by the family, and now will go towards improving lives through their philanthropic work.
The look of old money, comfort and taste. As they they collected the rooms became timeless but evolving. Doesn’t look like it got brought down from the decorating Gods but a curated look!!
Incredible post!
The NYC and Westchester properties are absolutely perfect. Would not change a single thing. Wonder who their decorator was? It’s all spot on and in perfect, exquisite taste.
Come let’s mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks
Or “umberellas” in their mitts
Puttin’ on the Ritz
I love that response!!! ???
No, no one will ever again live with the graciousness and style of the Rockefellers. Their houses are quite similar to the grand English houses as they have lot and lots of comfortable upholstered furniture, mixed with ancient oriental rugs, fine porcelains and of course, their amazing collection of art. But they all say “home” as they were their homes and they lived in them with their large family. I have had the privilege of visiting Peggy Rockefeller’s private gardens at Seal Harbor and they rank with the best English gardens in the world. On one visit Mrs Rockefeller was on her hands and knees working in the garden. I will never forget them.
Love the staircases but not the interiors. Too much clutter … to many collectibles. All feel like little granny houses. I’d feel like was suffocating in knick knacks. I know I’m going to get fierce blow back but the truth is the truth, regardless of the fact their name is Rockefeller.
Some of us like knick knacks – especially beautiful ones like the Rockefellers collected. And “granny house” is a compliment in my eyes! I love old-fashioned things. That’s not blow back, it’s just a matter of opinion. To each their own. 😉
The home architecture and landscaping is perfect. I think the interiors havent been photographed well but they must be beyond luxurious.. i wish that you could do a post on the art collection.. it looks magnificient.
All truly magnificent! Amazing post.
Stunning, elegant, grand, and yet somehow homey. This kind of wealth mixed with elegance, refinement, and good taste really is of another era.
I agree. It’s all so marvelously homey and understated and even ordinary – despite the awesome locations and artwork. This is real wealth. Not the least bit concerned about impressing anyone. Just real people living real lives with great wealth. This is how it’s done!
A wonderful glimpse into their private spaces. It is a pity that so many of the paintings have been blurred out as it is a wonderful and unique thing to view the paintings in the space that they were intended to be hung. All of these lovely houses and their contents have been loved and lived in by the family, and now will go towards improving lives through their philanthropic work.
Dear Melissa,
I noticed that as well in the real estate images… I assume it was done for security purposes, which is certainly understandable.
XOXO,
Andrea
The Glam Pad
Beautiful!
The look of old money, comfort and taste. As they they collected the rooms became timeless but evolving. Doesn’t look like it got brought down from the decorating Gods but a curated look!!