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Back to School: 20 Darling Dorm Rooms

Written by Natalie Aldridge.

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.

@kylan_darnell DORM TOUR #bama #bamarush #rush #bamarushtok ♬ Follow me – Denis✌️

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.

@kylan_darnell ZTA ROOM TOUR #bamarushtok #bamarushtok2023 #rush #bama #soroity #bamarush ♬ Life in the Dreamhouse (From the TV Series) – Barbie

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.

After Five Designs
After Five Designs
After Five Designs
@camsfaulkinglife DORM ROOM TOUR 2023!!! SO HAPPY At the University of Alabama ???????????????? #movingout #moving #moveinday #moveintogether #alabamatiktok #theuniversityofalabama #collegedorm #collegedormtour ♬ original sound – camryn faulkner

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!

@bigballerbriggs official dorm tour???????? #mississippistate #dormroom #magnoliahall ♬ Dancing In The Moonlight – 苏颜悦

Whether you are headed back to school or are just in need of some inspiration, take a look at some of our favorite dorm rooms.

Essentials with Eden
Essentials with Eden
LeighDeux
Lindy Goodson
Essentials with Eden
Essentials with Eden
Dormify
After Five Designs
Dormify
UF Panhellenic Council
Scout Design Studio
Hannah Roberson
Lauren Bernard

For more dorm room decorating ideas, please follow our Darling Dorm Rooms board on Pinterest!

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Schumacher’s Bohemia Collection, The Downeast Art & Antiques Show, and Mark & Graham’s Dorm Collection

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 Schumacher’s Bohemia Collection, The Downeast Art & Antiques Show, and Mark & Graham’s Dorm Collection. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

The Downeast Art & Antiques Show

If your idea of a perfect summer weekend involves eighteenth-century furniture, maritime charm, and the possibility of stumbling upon the antique of your dreams, allow us to introduce the Downeast Art & Antiques Show in Castine, Maine. Returning August 12–15, America’s longest-running event of its kind brings together 34 distinguished dealers in one of New England’s most picturesque coastal towns. This year also marks an exciting new chapter as the show moves to the waterfront campus of Maine Maritime Academy.

 

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But the show is only part of the allure. Throughout the weekend, Castine comes alive with collectors, designers, and antiques enthusiasts strolling the harbor, lingering over long lunches, and filling the town’s historic streets with an unmistakable buzz. A preview cocktail party kicks off the festivities on Wednesday evening, followed by a special book signing with honorary chair and TGP favorite Billy Cotton, architect Gil Schafer, and designer Libby Cameron.

Expect everything from English and American furniture to folk art, vintage couture, rugs, fine art, and decorative objects, all thoughtfully curated by some of the country’s leading dealers. Whether you’re hunting for a museum-worthy find or simply looking for an excuse to spend a few days along the Maine coast, this is one summer pilgrimage well worth making. After all, there are few things we love more than a charming New England town filled with beautiful antiques and equally beautiful people. Tickets can be purchased here!

Schumacher’s Bohemia Collection

From painterly florals and classic stripes to ikats, geometric motifs, and delicate embroideries, Schumacher’s Bohemia collection has us pining for a trip abroad, preferably somewhere with bustling markets, handwoven textiles, and a suitcase with plenty of room to spare. Rooted in traditional craftsmanship yet designed for today’s interiors, the collection draws inspiration from artisanal techniques and influences from around the globe.

Photographs courtesy of Max Kim-Bee.

Rich textures, hand-screened prints, and subtle variations celebrate the beauty of the handmade, creating the kind of collected, well-traveled aesthetic we never seem to tire of. Designed for mixing and layering, the collection makes pattern feel effortless rather than intimidating. Several standout designs, including Dalila Hand-Screened Print and Indah Batik, have also been translated into coordinating wallcoverings, making it even easier to envelop a room in pattern. Whether paired with their fabric counterparts or mixed with something entirely unexpected, they bring warmth, depth, and just the right amount of character.

If there’s one takeaway from Bohemia, it’s not to be afraid of mixing and matching. Layer florals with stripes, embroideries with ikats, and handcrafted textures with tailored classics. The most inviting interiors are rarely the ones that match perfectly. A little imperfection is almost always more interesting. We absolutely adore this collection, and you can explore the full line here.

Mark & Graham’s Dorm Collection

While summer is still in full swing, the school year is quickly approaching. Before we know it, college campuses will once again be buzzing with move-in day excitement. Every year, we look forward to seeing the chic dorm room transformations, clever organizational finds, and elevated back-to-school essentials. There’s something undeniably nostalgic about this season, even long after graduation.

Fortunately, Mark & Graham has entered the conversation with a dorm collection that is brimming with style. From scalloped bedding and monogrammed towels to polished storage bins, cosmetic cases, laundry bags, and travel accessories, the collection practical and adorable.

Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham

As expected, personalization is at the heart of it all, transforming everyday necessities into pieces that feel thoughtful, elevated, and unique. These are the kinds of pieces that make a tiny dorm room feel a little more like home while adding plenty of charm along the way.

Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham

While we may have been perfectly content with mismatched twin sheets back in our college days, today’s students seem to have far loftier design aspirations, and we’re all for it. Besides, it’s never too early to start collecting timeless pieces that will follow you well beyond graduation. Shop the full collection here!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Emma Sims-Hilditch Infuses a Scottish Estate With Cloud-Banishing Color written by Mario López-Cordero for Frederic.

Michelle Nussbaumer’s Dallas House Is a Joyful Master Class in Collected, Layered Decorating written by Rob Brinkley for Veranda.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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Inside a Bold and Beautiful Fifth Avenue Apartment by Corey Damen Jenkins

Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Known for his fearless use of color and polished take on traditional interiors, Corey Damen Jenkins has become one of today’s most celebrated designers. One of his latest projects, a reimagined prewar apartment along Carnegie Hill’s Museum Mile, is no exception. Today, we’re taking a peek inside a jewel box of a home that marries bold decorative expression with thoughtful planning, a true testament to a great designer.

Created for real estate developer Erika Faye Jones and her two daughters, the Fifth Avenue residence underwent an extensive eighteen-month gut renovation. Originally formed by the awkward combination of two separate apartments, Corey carefully reconfigured the layout to restore its architectural integrity while creating expansive, light-filled living spaces designed for modern family life.

Emerald silk grasscloth ceilings, hand-embroidered de Gournay murals, plum lacquered walls, and sculptural applications of Calacatta Viola marble fill the home with warmth, glamour, and personality. Yet perhaps our favorite detail is one that remains largely unseen: a hidden spa room tucked discreetly behind the primary dressing room. It’s something every girl certainly needs.

Guided by his philosophy of “it will be greater later,” Corey remained patient throughout the renovation, embracing flexibility and trusting the process to create a home like this. The result feels elegant without being precious, layered and delightfully maximal, and deeply personal to Erika and her daughters. Full of life and color, it’s hard to imagine a more fitting home for a family of girls.

Take a look inside!

Photography courtesy of Andrew Frasz.


To see more of Corey’s beautiful work, be sure to visit his website here and follow along on Instagram for ongoing inspiration. We also recommend his book, Design Reimagined: A Fresh and Colorful Take on Timeless Rooms.

x Natalie

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Nantucket by Design, Tillett Textiles Latest Collection, and Newport Design Week

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 Nantucket by Design, Tillett Textiles Latest Collection, and Newport Design Week. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Nantucket by Design

If you needed another excuse to escape to Nantucket this summer, consider this your sign! Nantucket by Design returns this weekend, July 13 through 16, bringing some of the design world’s most beloved names together for four days of interiors, architecture, gardens, craftsmanship, and lots of fun.

Nantucket by Design 2025

Photographs courtesy of Michael Blanchard, Emily Elisabeth, Bill Hoenk, and Georgie Morley.

Nantucket by Design 2025

Hosted by the Nantucket Historical Association, this year’s event marks the tenth anniversary of Nantucket by Design, and the lineup is a good one. Alexa Hampton and Corey Damen Jenkins will sit down for a “Design Duet,” David Netto joins Sarah Wetenhall for a conversation on breathing new life into the historic Hedges Inn, and Fernando Wong will share a peek at his plans to restore the gardens of Nantucket’s Hadwen House.

Nantucket by Design 2025
Nantucket by Design 2025

The festivities culminate with a Design Luncheon with Cordelia de Castellane and Tom Scheerer, moderated by Veranda Editor-in-Chief Steele Marcoux, followed by a first look at The Nantucket Show. With this year’s theme being “Etched in Time,” we know it is bound to be wonderful. And who does not like few days on Nantucket surrounded by beautiful houses and brilliant design minds? More information about the weekend can be found here!

Tillett Textiles Latest Collection

Speaking of Nantucket, Schumacher has just dipped into the archives with a beautiful new collection from Tillett Textiles, and we are completely charmed!

Photographs courtesy of Max Kim-Bee.

Founded by the husband-and-wife duo Leslie and D.D. Tillett in the 1940s, Tillett Textiles became known for its hand-screened fabrics and imaginative approach to pattern, finding fans in Bunny Mellon, Jackie Kennedy, Sister Parish, and Albert Hadley. Quite the fan club!

During the 1960s, the pair traveled to Nantucket, where they were commissioned to create designs celebrating the island’s beauty, craft, and artistry. Now, more than sixty years later, those wonderfully playful, painterly patterns are feeling as fresh as ever.

Based on the Tilletts’ original hand-painted artwork, the new nautical-inspired fabrics and wallpapers are printed by hand in the United States using the same meticulous techniques that made the textile house so beloved. And what better place to celebrate than Nantucket. During Nantucket by Design, Schumacher will toast the collection with a beach party inspired by the very island that started it all. We are ready to cover a seaside cottage in every last pattern.

Newport Design Week

On the subject of design events, just off the heels of Nantucket by Design comes the crème de la crème of them all: Newport Design Week! One of our favorite events on the design circuit, the three-day celebration brings together some of the industry’s greatest minds for a program rooted in architecture, history, and historic preservation.

This year’s theme, “250 Years of Cross-Currents in American Design,” explores the global influences that have shaped American interiors from the Colonial era to today. Expect a packed lineup of lectures, conversations, book signings, and lively celebrations, all unfolding against the rather spectacular backdrop of Newport and it’s incredible historic homes.

Ochre Court

The festivities kick off at the Newport Art Museum before moving to the magnificent Ochre Court, with a summer soirée at Rough Point thrown in for good measure. Clear your calendars and dust off your Newport summer best! More information and tickets can be found here.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

An 1833 Bellport Schoolhouse Finds New Life as a Soulful Weekend Retreat written by Rob Brinkley for Veranda.

Emma Sims-Hilditch Infuses a Scottish Estate With Cloud-Banishing Color written by Mario López-Cordero for Frederic.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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A 1920s Alabama Beauty by Jenny Holladay

Interior designer Jenny Holladay has built her career on beauty. After graduating with a degree in Art History from the University of Virginia, she worked as a talent agent for Ford Models Inc. in San Francisco and Chicago. Five years later, she decided to pursue her long-standing interest in interior design which led her to join Summer Thornton Design, and eventually move back home to Richmond to open her eponymous firm, Jenny Holladay Design.

We first fell in love with Jenny’s work when her exquisite Chicago townhouse was featured by FREDERIC magazine, and we are delighted to share highlights today from a beautiful project she and her team completed in Mobile, Alabama. Styling by Julialake Graham; Photography by Laura Rowe.

This Greek Revival home, built in 1923, is located in the historic Ashland Place neighborhood. The project began with a leaking shower that came through the kitchen ceiling, so the couple decided it was time to update the bedroom suites and the kitchen. An active family of five, they wanted their home to be more tailored and a reflection of their tastes.

They love wallpaper, so Jenny and her team used it in a variety of ways—on walls, ceilings, and borders—to add a layer of softness and detail. “Their ceilings are over 10 feet throughout, so the wallpaper really helped cozy up the spaces,” she said.

“The tween girl was very specific! She wanted a pink room with Hydrangeas, so we used Cowtan & Tout’s Chantilly in pink & green for her drapery. It was perfect! We also built a new closet wall for her that utilized the space much better and looks beautiful, especially with the fabric cabinet fronts,” said Jenny.

Jenny and her team tore out the entire bathroom so that she could have an updated private bathroom that is sweet but will age with her.

“It’s perfect, and has tons more storage!” she said.


The primary bedroom is quite large, so Jenny and her team installed a beautiful grasscloth to add texture. They brought in pattern with the Alice Sergeant Andalus drapery fabric which they matched on the bed as well.

“The client immediately fell in love with that Alice Sergeant fabric, so we knew it needed to be the star of the show!” Jenny explained.



A beautiful and timeless home with exquisite attention to detail… We adore every single inch!

Jenny Holladay has been featured in House Beautiful, Frederic, Vogue, Galerie, RHome, and The Glam Pad, including both her independent designs and collaborations with Summer Thornton Design. For additional information, please visit Jenny Holladay Design and follow @jennyholladaydesign on Instagram for ongoing inspiration.

And stay tuned as we look forward to featuring more of her work!

Jean Harlow’s Home for Sale, LoveShackFancy x Target, and Jenny Walton’s Jenny Sais Quoi

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 Jean Harlow’s Estate Hits the Market, LoveShackFancy x Target, and Jenny Walton’s Jenny Sais Quoi. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Jean Harlow’s Estate Hits the Market

If these walls could talk! Old Hollywood has always had a way of capturing our imagination, and few stars embody its enduring glamour quite like Jean Harlow. Listed by David Kramer, the icon’s legendary Holmby Hills estate has just hit the market for $16.8 million, giving us a rare opportunity to step inside one of Hollywood’s most storied residences. Built in 1932, the stately Colonial Revival home remains a beautiful time capsule of the Golden Age, quietly tucked behind a canopy of nearly century-old magnolia trees.

Jean Harlow

Photography by Ryan Lahiff courtesy of David Kramer, listing agent

While the estate has been updated over the years, many of its original details remain intact. Marble fireplaces, elegant boiserie paneling, crown moldings, and arched built-in bookcases preserve the home’s original character. There is even a hidden Prohibition-era bar concealed behind a library bookcase, giving us a delightful glimpse into Hollywood’s glamorous past. Outside, the sprawling grounds feature a pool with its original diving board, koi ponds, waterfalls, a tennis court, and two greenhouses, all lending the property the romantic grandeur of another era.

At The Glam Pad, we’ll never tire of homes that tell a story, especially those steeped in the magic of Old Hollywood. This is far more than a beautiful house. It’s a remarkably preserved piece of cinematic history that still whispers of glittering dinner parties, silver screen legends, and the effortless elegance that continues to define Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Click here for a juicy tidbit regarding this home’s storied past!

 

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Jenny Walton’s Jenny Sais Quoi

Jenny Walton, renowned New York illustrator, fashion influencer and style icon, is a constant source of inspiration with her impeccable style, retro-inspired charm, whimsical wit, and endless creativity. So naturally, Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style, published by Monacelli, was one of our most anticipated book releases of the year. We are delighted to report that it is every bit as charming, clever, and wonderfully unexpected as Jenny herself.

Photography courtesy of The Monacelli Press.

Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style
Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style

Part memoir, part style guide, and part visual diary, the book offers a colorful peek inside Jenny’s imagination. Thoughtful personal essays, humorous stories, and poetic musings are interwoven with more than 150 of her own illustrations, paintings, and photographs, exploring everything from the value of vintage to finding one’s own authentic sense of style.

Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style
Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style

The book itself is every bit as creative as its author. Playful surprises are tucked throughout, including an artist’s palette-shaped die-cut, a miniature journal filled with sketches and musings, and split pages that allow readers to mix and match illustrated outfits. It is the sort of book to pore over, revisit, and leave permanently within arm’s reach.

Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style
Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style

What we have always loved most about Jenny is her refusal to take fashion, or herself, too seriously. It has been such fun following her journey over the years, from New York to Milan and now California with her fiancé, watching her style and creative world evolve along the way. Through it all, her world has remained elegant but playful, beautiful but never precious, and always guided by curiosity and a delight in the unexpected. Jenny Sais Quoi captures that spirit perfectly. If you, like us, believe life is infinitely more interesting with a little wit, whimsy, and vintage thrown in, consider this essential reading. Don’t forget to pick up a copy here!

Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style

LoveShackFancy x Target

There are few brands today that have so successfully carved out a world of their own as LoveShackFancy. Since its debut in 2013, Rebecca Hessel Cohen‘s unabashedly romantic aesthetic of faded florals, ribbons, ruffles, and vintage-inspired femininity has become instantly recognizable. Now, the brand is bringing its unmistakably girlish universe back to Target with its largest collaboration to date, infusing the everyday with a healthy dose of charm. With over 200 pieces, most under $25, LoveShackFancy x Target is perfectly timed for back to school.

LoveShackFancy x Target
LoveShackFancy x Target
LoveShackFancy x Target
LoveShackFancy x Target
LoveShackFancy x Target
LoveShackFancy x Target

Launching July 5, the collection features more than 200 pieces spanning women’s, girls’, and baby apparel, accessories, beauty, stationery, home décor, and more. True to form, nearly every piece is adorned with the brand’s signature prints and pastel palette. It’s a thoughtful expansion of the original collaboration, offering plenty of opportunities to bring a little LoveShackFancy magic into everyday life without the designer price tag.

LoveShackFancy x Target
LoveShackFancy x Target
LoveShackFancy x Target
LoveShackFancy x Target

Officially, the collection is designed with back-to-school season in mind, but we’d argue many of the best pieces transcend the classroom. Floral notebooks, bow-adorned hair accessories, charming cosmetic cases, and cheerful desk accessories feel just as fitting for brightening a home office as a school backpack. If past LoveShackFancy launches are any indication, the prettiest pieces won’t linger for long, so consider this your gentle reminder to set an alarm! The collaboration is available in stores starting July 5 and online starting July 5 at 5am CDT.

Shop the full collection here.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

This Designer Collaborated With Her Parents on The Most Charming Maine Summer Cottage written by Alyssa Longobucco for House Beautiful.

The 14 Best Furniture Brands Made in America, According to Interior Designers written by Nina Derwin for Veranda.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

 

🌟 HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! 🌟

x Natalie

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A Hudson Valley Estate Steeped in American History

America’s 250th birthday is this week, and today we take a step back in time with Linley House Estate, an extraordinary Greek Revival Center Hall Colonial dating back to the Civil War. Located in Millbrook New York, the historically significant home is set on over 113 pastoral acres in the heart of the Hudson Valley with sweeping views of the Catskills. It also happens to be for sale, contract pending.

Let’s take a peek inside with photography courtesy of Nicholas Doyle and listing agents Andrew Gates of Houlihan Lawrence and Michael Passaro of Douglas Elliman.

Linley House Estate – A Once-in-a-Generation Hudson Valley Opportunity. Perhaps only once in a generation does such a rare opportunity arise to acquire one of the most private, historically significant, and visually commanding estates in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

Welcome to The Linley House Estate, an extraordinary Greek Revival Center Hall Colonial set on over 113 pastoral acres across three parcels, with additional land available for the discerning buyer. This iconic Civil War-era home stands as a crown jewel among Hudson Valley estates—gracious, timeless, and exquisitely sited to capture sweeping views of the Catskills and the Hudson Valley.

With newly cleared view sites and meandering trails, the property opens to a world of natural dynamism, making it uniquely suited for a multi-generational compound or a private retreat of exceptional caliber.

The estate residence features 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, with grandly proportioned public rooms, soaring ceiling heights, and cozy, intimate spaces that invite relaxation and gathering. The chef’s kitchen, open to a warm and inviting family room with a wood-burning fireplace, is perfect for daily living and entertaining alike. French doors lead to a wide veranda ideal for alfresco dining and sunset views.
The primary suite offers a true retreat with its own fireplace, two walk-in closets, and dual en-suite baths. The second floor includes four additional bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, and a private guest seating area. South-facing rooms enjoy access to private terraces with breathtaking views. The third floor boasts two more guest rooms, each with en-suite baths.



The exquisite property is designed for recreation and entertainment on every level:

• Heated Gunite pool
• Tennis and basketball courts
• Fitness center
• 16-seat movie theater with concession stand
• Rustic yet elegant party barn.
Ideally located in the heart of the Millbrook Hunt Country, just 90 minutes from New York City and minutes from the charming village of Millbrook, the Linley House Estate offers a rare blend of historic prestige, natural beauty, and modern lifestyle.

Click here to learn more or for property inquiries.

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2026, Summerill & Bishop x Blackberry Farm, and The Glam Pad’s Substack Debut

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 Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2026, Summerill & Bishop x Blackberry Farm, and The Glam Pad’s debut on Substack. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2026

One of the design world’s most anticipated annual traditions has officially revealed its next address. The Kips Bay Decorator Show House will return to Greenwich Village this fall for its 2026 New York edition. The celebrated fundraiser will transform the historic townhouse at 80 W. Washington Place into an extraordinary showcase of design talent when it opens to the public on September 16th.

Kips Bay 2024. Patrick Mele Photographed by Nickolas Sargent

Built in 1839 by William W. Berwick, the stately Georgian red-brick residence spans nearly 8,700 square feet across six levels and has a fascinating history. Once home to celebrated composer John Philip Sousa, the meticulously restored townhouse will provide this year’s designers with an exceptional architectural canvas. Original period details will be joined by dramatic contemporary amenities, including multiple landscaped terraces, a double-height great room, and a rooftop overlooking Washington Square Park.

Bedroom by Charlotte Moss at the 2019 Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York. Photo: Courtesy of Iconic Rooms: Kips Bay New York Decorator Show House at 50
Bedroom by Mario Buatta at the 1984 Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York. Photo by Phillip H Ennis: Courtesy of Iconic Rooms: Kips Bay New York Decorator Show House at 50

Since its founding in 1973, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House has become far more than a showcase of beautiful interiors. The annual fundraiser has launched countless careers, spotlighted many of the industry’s most celebrated talents, and raised more than $33 million in support of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. Each year, the announcement of the house gives the first glimpse of what is sure to become one of the season’s most talked-about design events, and we cannot wait to see how this remarkable Greenwich Village townhouse is transformed. Stay tuned!

Summerill & Bishop x Blackberry Farm

There are few pairings more fitting than Summerill & Bishop and Blackberry Farm, two brands united by a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, hospitality, and the beauty found in everyday. Their new collaboration, a collection of table linens inspired by Blackberry Farm’s gardens, history, and traditions, celebrates the art of gathering around the table, something we so often celebrate at The Glam Pad.

Created after Summerill & Bishop founder Seb Bishop spent time on the Tennessee property with his longtime friend Mary Celeste Beall, the collection tells the story of the farm through two thoughtfully designed patterns. One design pairs delicate lenten roses, among Mary Celeste’s favorite flowers, with pea pods inspired by Andy Saftel’s painting Sam’s Time, a tribute to the late Sam Beall and the couple’s five children. The second pattern is a fresh interpretation of the well-worn denim seen throughout the gardens, particularly John Coykendall’s iconic overalls, softened with graceful hydrangea blooms.

Equal parts rustic and refined, the collection captures an elegance for which both Summerill & Bishop and Blackberry Farm are known. We just adore this collection and hope you do as well! Shop here.

The Glam Pad Is Now on Substack

For more than a decade, The Glam Pad has celebrated the enduring beauty of timeless interiors, gracious entertaining, classic style, and the designers, makers, and tastemakers who inspire us. While much has changed over the years, our mission has remained the same.

Today, we are delighted to share the next chapter. The Glam Pad is now on Substack!

Before anyone worries, our website isn’t going anywhere. The Glam Pad will continue to publish the design news, style profiles, house tours, and timeless inspiration you’ve come to expect. Think of Substack as an extension of The Glam Pad rather than a replacement.

Substack allows us to build something we’ve long wanted: a true interactive community. Every new post can be delivered directly to your inbox, making it easier than ever to stay up to date. Paid subscribers will also enjoy access every subscriber-only post, and our new community chat, where readers can connect with one another and continue the conversation.

Perhaps best of all, reading on Substack offers an uninterrupted experience. Unlike our website, paid subscribers can enjoy every article completely ad-free, allowing the stories, interiors, and photography to take center stage.

Whether you’ve been reading since the beginning or have only recently discovered us, we are incredibly grateful to have you here. Your support has allowed The Glam Pad to grow into a community of readers who believe, as we do, that classics endure for a reason.

We’re excited for this next chapter and hope you’ll join us on Substack while continuing to visit us here at The Glam Pad. You can subscribe here!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Step Inside a 1748 Ferryman’s Cottage Reimagined for Effortless Summer Living written by Celia Barbour for Veranda.

Max Sinsteden Puts a Fresh Spin on Americana in His Rhode Island Cottage written by Jill Simpson for Frederic.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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Mr. Bingley’s “Pride & Prejudice” Estate For Sale

The English estate, featured as Netherfield Park in the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, has come to the open market for the first time in a century. Built between 1748 and 1754, Edgcote House is an architecturally and historically important 25,900 square-foot Grade I Georgian manor nestled amongst 1,704 lush acres in Northamptonshire on the Oxfordshire border.

Edgcote Estate features historic gardens and parkland with influence attributed to Capability Brown, commercial arable farm, renowned equestrian facilities, private racecourse, productive woodland, and an additional 31 cottages, houses, and apartments spread across the estate for guests and staff, poised for significant sporting potential and income generation.

Edgcote’s history includes ties to the Norman Conquest, the War of the Roses, and Anne of Cleves. And of course, in the BBC miniseries, it is portrayed as Mr. Bingley’s estate where Mr. Darcy fell in love with Elizabeth Bennet.

Edgcote Estate is priced at £45 million for the whole.

Photography and listing details courtesy of Savills.

Edgcote House and Gardens

Grade 1 listed Edgcote House is regarded as one of Northamptonshire’s finest country houses. It is an exemplar of Georgian architecture designed according to the classical principles of symmetry, balance and proportion. Of particular note is the condition of the stonework which has weathered very little in comparison to similar aged houses – a reflection perhaps of both the quality of the building work and the quality of the stone used in its construction between 1748 and 1754. Testament to its Georgian authenticity Edgcote House featured in the BBC’s 1995 production of “Pride and Prejudice”.

The house extends to approximately 25,908 square foot over four principal floors and is arranged around a grand entrance hall and exceptional suite of reception rooms. There are many wonderful features throughout including ornate cornicing and plasterwork, hand-decorated wallpaper, intricately carved fireplaces, and wood panelling. The open-well mahogany ‘great stair’ hall is a showpiece of the house, adorned with rich panelling and decorative wall mouldings designed for the display of artworks.

East facing rooms enjoy far reaching views across the lawn to Edgcote Pool and rolling parkland, which was shaped during the height of the English landscape movement. All the features associated with a house of this importance remain including formal gardens, pleasure grounds, a kitchen garden, greenhouses and a stable courtyard.

Estate History

The Edgcote Estate has a documented history stretching back almost 1,000 years. Granted to Geoffrey of Mowbray following the Norman Conquest, the manor later passed to Isabel de Bruce, grandmother of Robert the Bruce, before returning to the Crown in the early 14th century. The estate gained national significance as the site of the Battle of Edgcote in 1469, a decisive conflict during the Wars of the Roses. In the 16th century it passed briefly to Sir Thomas Cromwell and later to Anne of Cleves as part of her divorce settlement from Henry VIII. From 1546, Edgcote was held for around 270 years by the Chauncy family, culminating in the major 18th‑century rebuilding of the house and estate. In 1926 Raymond Courage acquired the estate and with his son Edward, went on to establish Edgcote as an important horse racing establishment. In June 2005, the estate, was acquired by the late David Allen, who continued its careful conservation and management doing much to revitalise the land, buildings and communities that live and work at Edgcote.

Residential

In addition to Edgcote House, the estate includes a diverse and attractive residential portfolio of 31 houses, cottages and flats. Principal among these is The Old Rectory, a charming early 18th century stone house set within mature gardens close to the church. The historic stable courtyard designed by William Smith of Warwick now includes a collection of cottages and flats within its eastern section, arranged around one of the most architecturally striking stable complexes of the period. Other notable residences include Mill House beside the River Cherwell, Brock House and Keeper’s Cottage within the former walled gardens, and a traditional gate lodge at the entrance to the carriage drive.



Farming

Most of the farmland is within a well-equipped, ring fenced arable farming operation extending to approximately 1,149 acres. Predominantly Grade 3 the land is farmed in‑hand from Lodge Farm, the operational hub of the agricultural enterprise. Cropping follows a traditional rotation including winter wheat, winter barley, oilseed rape and spring beans. More recently the rotation has incorporated options under Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive Schemes. The 102 acres of pasture and grassland are predominantly let on grazing licences.

The farm benefits from a comprehensive range of modern buildings including grain drying, cleaning and storage facilities, a high capacity continuous flow drier, silos, weighbridge, machinery stores and dedicated farm and estate offices.

Equestrian

Edgcote Estate has a long established racing heritage centred on Edgcote racecourse, which was refurbished in 2018. Also, the estate has two professional racing yards, and all the facilities required to support these training centres including gallops, paddocks, and schooling arenas.


Woodland and Sporting

The estate includes significant areas of mixed broadleaved woodland, extending to approximately 115 acres. Species include oak, hornbeam, lime, sweet chestnut and maple, with selective conifer planting. Historically managed for amenity and sport, the woodland offers potential for shooting, stalking and biodiversity enhancement, supported by an active woodland management and parkland restoration programme.



Crispin Holborow, Savills Private Office comments, “The Edgcote Estate represents an exceptional example of a traditional English country estate. Both the house and its setting have evolved gently over centuries, preserving the integrity and character of this classically Georgian property. Today, the estate offers all the key elements associated with an asset of this calibre, combining a mix of residential and agricultural holdings along with diversified income streams from respected racing yards. In addition, the potential to reinstate a shoot further enhances its appeal, particularly when considered alongside the estate’s prime central location.”

For further information please contact: Louise Rose Savills press office 07967 555817 [email protected] and click here for additional information and a spectacular video tour via Savills.

And if you haven’t seen the delightful BBC Adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, you can enjoy it for free via YouTube!

The Art of Gathering, Frederic’s It List, and Hill House Home x Williams Sonoma

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 Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth Celebrate the Art of Gathering, Frederic’s It List, and Hill House Home x Williams Sonoma. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth Celebrate the Art of Gathering

There are few things we love more than a beautifully set table, particularly one set beneath the open sky. That sentiment was on full celebration in Charleston, where luxury British table linen house Summerill & Bishop partnered with local home and lifestyle brand Wentworth for an immersive installation, perfect for summertime.

Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth
Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth
Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth

Developed by Wentworth founder G. Blake Sams and staged throughout a private residence and its surrounding gardens, the experience invited guests to wander between lushly layered tablescapes, floral-filled vignettes, and enchanting outdoor settings, transforming the property into a living expression of Summerill & Bishop’s joyful approach to outdoor entertaining.

Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth
Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth

At the heart of the installation was Summerill & Bishop’s beloved collection of linens and entertaining pieces, displayed exactly as they were intended to be enjoyed. Vibrant patterns, stunning florals, and thoughtfully styled tables created a beautiful moment that blurred the line between home, garden, and art while celebrating the importance of gathering together.

Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth
Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth
Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth

As daylight faded, the festivities transitioned into an intimate dinner hosted by Blake Sams and the Summerill & Bishop team. In an era of rushed meals and endless distractions, there is something refreshing about a brand choosing to celebrate the ritual of gathering. If this installation proved anything, it is that a beautifully set table remains one of life’s simplest yet most meaningful expressions of friendship.

Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth
Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth
Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth

To recreate the look in your home, shop online via Summerill & Bishop and Wentworth.

Frederic’s It List

Few honors within the design world have become as closely watched as Frederic’s annual It List. Now in its fourth year, the list has quickly established itself as one of the industry’s most influential meters of rising talent.

 

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This week, Editor in Chief Dara Caponigro announced the Class of 2026, recognizing eleven designers from across the globe, including London, Amsterdam, Stockholm, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Tennessee. This year’s honorees are Claes Dalén, Danielette Dennis, Samantha Feuer of Norris Studio, Todd Hellmuth, Frances Jackson, Michael Joerres, Brian Jones, Brooke Michie, Georgie Stogdon, Alex Yanke of Westbourne Studio, and Bob van Zonneveld.

 

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What makes the It List particularly noteworthy is the eye behind it. Long before launching Frederic, Dara built a reputation as one of design media’s great talent spotters through her leadership roles at Veranda, Domino, Elle Décor, and House Beautiful. Her endorsement carries weight, and increasingly, so does inclusion on the It List. The list also comes out at the five year anniversary of Frederic magazine making this an exciting moment for the publication.

 

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For designers at the beginning of their careers, recognition can be transformative. The It List has become more than an annual award. It is a glimpse into the future of interior design and a reminder that today’s emerging talents are often tomorrow’s household names.

Hill House Home x Williams Sonoma

At this point, it may be easier to ask where Hill House Home isn’t. Fresh off its charming collaboration with Roller Rabbit, Nell Diamond’s lifestyle phenomenon has now arrived at the table with a delightful new collection for Williams Sonoma.

Hillhouse Home x Williams Sonoma
Hillhouse Home x Williams Sonoma
Hillhouse Home x Williams Sonoma

The collection brings Hill House’s signature romantic Americana look to outdoor entertaining, complete with garden-inspired dinnerware, striped linens, playful vegetable motifs, and pieces that feel destined for long lunches and summer suppers. Think cabbages, carrots, tomatoes, and cheerful stripes rendered in the brand’s distinctly polished yet whimsical style.

Hillhouse Home x Williams Sonoma
Hillhouse Home x Williams Sonoma

For those who only know Hill House through its wildly popular Nap Dress, the collaboration serves as a reminder that the company actually began as a home brand before expanding into fashion. In many ways, this latest venture feels like a return to its roots, bringing the same sense of nostalgia, femininity, and everyday beauty that made the brand a favorite in the first place.

Hillhouse Home x Williams Sonoma
Hillhouse Home x Williams Sonoma
Hillhouse Home x Williams Sonoma

There seems to be a renewed appreciation for the art of entertaining, and we are here for it. Following on the heels of Summerill & Bishop’s dreamy Charleston celebration of outdoor dining, this collaboration is another reminder that some of life’s greatest pleasures are found around the table. After all, if there’s one thing Hill House understands, it’s how to make even the simplest of moments feel a little more special. Shop the full collection here! And click here to recreate founder Nell Hill’s classic coffee recipes at the Hill House Charleston store.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Goodbye to All That: Interior Designer Charlotte Moss on the Grief of Moving written by Charlotte Moss for Elle Decor

A Colonial Revival in Maine Comes Alive with Emerald Lacquer and Graphic Patterns written by Sophie Donelson for Veranda.

The Remarkable History Behind the Shinnecock Hills Clubhouse written by Parker Bowie Larson for Galerie.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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A Romantic Coastal Massachusetts Wedding

The Glam Pad is known for being unapologetically romantic when it comes to beautiful homes, meaningful traditions, and celebrations filled with thoughtful details. So when our former intern, Jackie Lappin, shared photographs from her sister Tori’s wedding, we were instantly smitten. Jackie is now an interior designer with Dunbar Road, and it is clear to see that exquisite taste runs in her family.

Set at the bride’s childhood home in Beverly, Massachusetts, the celebration was everything we love: a charming love story, an Oscar de la Renta gown worthy of a New England summer, and a coastal palette that felt perfectly at home against a backdrop of sea and sky. Naturally, we wanted to learn more.

The starry-eyed tale of Tori and Mark Hoeman unfolded much like the pages of a classic romance novel. When asked how the couple first met, Jackie shared the story behind their meant-to-be meeting:

“Tori and Mark’s story began in 2016 with a chance encounter in an elevator during a summer study abroad program in London. Exhausted after a red-eye flight across the pond, Tori and her best friend Gigi were heading outside for some fresh air, only to walk into an elevator full of rowdy Midwestern gentlemen. One of them (Mark), who was wearing the brightest, non-Euro Lilly Pulitzer pants they had ever seen, greeted them with a ‘what’s up pretty ladies?’ before extending an invitation to go dancing that night.

Photography by Will Reid

While Tori politely declined, she later found herself in the same class as the group from the elevator, and they all became fast friends throughout the summer. The summer concluded with Tori returning to Boston and Mark to Kansas, but the two kept in touch throughout their remaining college years.

Fast forward to 2019 — Tori and Mark were still on each other’s minds, wondering if that might mean they were destined to be more than friends. They gradually started talking more frequently. Texting turned into phone calls, phone calls turned into FaceTimes, and FaceTimes turned into Tori inviting Mark to join her on a family trip to Martha’s Vineyard on a complete whim.

Fortunately, Mark accepted, and it didn’t take long for the handsome, well-mannered guy, who charmingly showed up to the beach wearing a blazer, to win over our entire family. The two started dating soon after, and the rest is history.

In the summer of 2024, Mark and Tori decided to make it official, selecting the bride’s childhood home as the backdrop for their wedding weekend. Having spent much of the COVID-19 pandemic there together, the setting felt deeply personal and perfectly suited to the beginning of this next chapter.

When asked whether Tori had always envisioned a particular wedding dress, Jackie explained:

“Admittedly, Tori arrived at her first dress fitting with no vision, but the moment she saw the one, everything clicked. The Oscar de la Renta gown felt like New England summer brought to life, with embroidered hydrangeas, leaves, butterflies, and bumblebees woven into its lace, and airy layers that let the sunlight filter through in a way that felt magical. Tori bought it on the spot and canceled all five of her other appointments without hesitation.”

The choice could not have been more fitting for the celebration. The romantic embroidery beautifully echoed the coastal setting, while subtle shades of blue tied effortlessly into the wedding paper and overall design scheme, creating a sense of harmony throughout the day.

Unsurprisingly, the color palette drew inspiration directly from the surrounding landscape. Shades of blue, green, and sandy neutrals reflected the ocean, lush grounds, and natural beauty of the Massachusetts coastline. “Working with the planning team at Sinclair & Moore, the couple set out to create a palette that honored the natural beauty of the setting: abundant, organic, and effortless. They didn’t want anything overly orchestrated or loud, but rather colors that flowed seamlessly with the landscape.”

Of course, no wedding is complete without cake, and according to Jackie, selecting the flavors “quickly became a family affair,” with Tori and Mark’s loved ones joining in to sample nearly every flavor from Soul Cake. Red velvet emerged as the clear favorite, and the cake’s design echoed the wedding’s aesthetic – a simple, clean white tiered cake adorned with fresh florals for a natural pop of color.

The invitation suite proved equally thoughtful. From curating the guest list to refining every printed detail, the process was approached with tremendous care. In the end, approximately 215 guests gathered to celebrate the couple.

“Plume Calligraphy partnered with our planning team to create invitations and day-of paper goods that were refined yet rich in detail. At first glance, the suite appears simple and elegant, but upon closer look, layers of intentional design reveal themselves: a custom VM monogram shaped like a wave, a subtle nautical stripe woven into the Welcome Party insert, carefully curated vintage stamps, and a watercolor envelope liner depicting the local coastline. Together, the details set the tone for the weekend perfectly.”

From the picturesque coastal setting to the thoughtful details woven throughout the celebration, every element felt distinctly personal and beautifully considered. Mark and Tori’s wedding was a heartfelt tribute to family, place, and a love story years in the making, and exactly the sort of celebration we never tire of admiring.

From storybook romance and a dream wedding, this week is actually the anniversary of the happy couple. We wish them a lifetime of joy!