When designer Chrissy Ritter first toured her client’s classic pre-war building on the Upper East Side, the beautiful original architectural details — including graceful proportions, beautiful moldings, and high ceilings — told her immediately how to decorate the space. Built in 1928, the 1,300 square-foot apartment contains two bedrooms, two baths, and an eat in kitchen… all transformed into an exquisite and timeless jewel box through Chrissy’s impeccable vision.
We are delighted to welcome Chrissy to The Glam Pad today for a tour, complete with styling by Kimberly Power and photography by Hayley Ellen Day. Welcome, Chrissy!
Q: What was the vision for the decor? Your inspiration?
A: The clients had a few key pieces they wanted to keep (e.g. their dining table and living room sofa) but were ready for a full refresh. We updated the kitchen and powder room, and from there, layered in new fabrics, paint, wallpapers, rugs, antiques, art, and lighting to really bring the space to life.
They had a clear vision from the start: traditional, elegant, timeless, but also colorful with some personality. They wanted the space to reflect them, and I think that’s exactly what we achieved. This particular client and I had really aligned on the apartment vision from the beginning, so the whole project flowed really naturally.
Q: Are there any particular fabric/wallpaper patterns, pieces of furniture, paint colors, antiques, etc.?
A: The foyer mural—Les Oiseaux by Schumacher—was a jumping-off point. The clients told me they were open to a pink entryway, which is not something you get to hear everyday! So that got me excited from the start.
My clients also love green, we used different shades throughout the apartment—nothing too matchy, but enough to create a sense of continuity. Chartreuse, avocado, forest, celadon, Kelly… no green shade was spared. In the primary bedroom, they wanted something softer and more tonal, so we went for a calmer direction there.
We scored some amazing pieces at auction, like a set of Weinmann botanicals framed in leather and brass that now hang over the dining table, and a great pair of faux tortoise and leather side tables. We balanced those vintage finds with newer pieces, like the Bunny Williams leather and brass coffee table, which keeps it from feeling too period or precious.
And the artwork over the sofa came from a young artist we found on Saatchi. It is the perfect scale and brought the whole room together. I love when a piece of art can do that.
Q: Were there existing pieces or specific direction the client wanted incorporated within the project?
A: The client had pieces that were staying, like the dining table and sofa, some art. So instead of starting over, we built around what they had, rethinking the context with new textiles, color, and a mix of old and new. It was about honoring what worked, and refreshing everything around it.
Q: Anything else you’d like to add?
A: This was one of those dream projects where the space, the clients, and my own vision all came together really organically. The apartment’s architecture sort of told us where to go, and we listened. I think the end result feels layered, warm, personal, and timeless—which is always the goal.
Chrissy, thank you for joining us today, and for a lovely look inside this beautiful home!
A collector at heart, designer Ashley Hanley discovered her family’s beautiful 1930s home after following signage for an estate sale. To seal the sale of the home, a promise was made to the former owner of the home to keep the existing architectural details and to honor the integrity of the age of the home. Equipped with her team of talented trades, Ashley brought in a fresh look and needed updates to the home that had not been touched since the early 90s. And Ashley’s collections that outgrew her family’s first home finally found the space to be displayed.
Q: Please tell us about the home in terms of year built, architect and/or architectural style.
A: Our home was built in 1939 and is located in an old streetcar suburb outside of downtown Richmond. It is a red brick home that is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles – Georgian, Colonial and Federal. We could not ever find the architect, as we believe that it was built by a prominent builder at the time.
Q: How did you know that this was the home for your family, and what all did you do in terms of updates?
A: We had recently sold our first home and were in a rental nearby. I happened to be out on a morning run and I saw an estate sale sign that had me reroute my run. I’m always hunting at local estate sales for my own home, as well as for client projects. However, this one stopped me in my tracks as we found out that the house was about to come onto the market and in a neighborhood that we have always loved. After our first tour of the home, we immediately fell in love. It had so much charm and character, and was ready for me to put our own personal touch on the home, while still honoring the architectural integrity of the home. What really sold us about the home, however, was the extra space that it had, compared to our old home. There were some tricky spaces, but we could see the vision and how it could flow and function for a young family.
Q: How do you describe the overall design aesthetic?
A: My personal design aesthetic is collected and not too decorated. My home is layered, warm and inviting, and while it is traditional, there is a sense of freshness due to light walls, fun textiles and a mixture of various timepieces.
Q: What were the biggest challenges you faced?
A: Naturally with an older home, we have faced many challenges with electrical, old plaster walls, plumbing, etc. But a few of the trickiest challenges that this home has presented to us are the kitchen, powder room, the third floor and the primary bedroom. We have tackled these challenges over time and in multiple phases – helping spread out the heavy expense of renovating as well as keeping the home liveable for us.
Before we moved in we tackled the third floor that is now our daughters’ playroom, as well as the upstairs hall bathroom. The biggest change for the third floor was flipping the staircase so that it opens into the hallway instead of into my daughter’s bedroom. By doing this, we were able to gain a closet for her bedroom and easy access to the playroom. Getting both of these completed prior to moving in was so helpful to make the house extremely liveable until we could tackle the next project. We also had old wallpaper removed, and my dad helped me paint the entire house!
After many iterations of architectural plans to figure out the best way to tackle our next challenges, we eventually settled on keeping the kitchen in its existing footprint. I decided that it would be best for the home to honor its original 1930s roots and keep the kitchen in its original location. With some smart cabinet planning and rearranging the entry to the powder room, we were able to create an incredibly functional kitchen that also feels very spacious.
I absolutely love to entertain and I have a huge collection of glassware, dinnerware and linens. These were stored on wire metal shelves down in the basement and now all have a home of their own in our latest phase of work – the party pantry. We had an attached carriage garage to our home that was too small to fit either of our vehicles in and served as storage for lawn equipment, strollers, kids bikes, etc. We converted this space into liveable space, but raising the floor and creating an opening from our living room into this newly finished space. Before we started renovating, I found the most incredible antique bookcase at my friend Justin Westbrook’s warehouse. We designed the entire space around this piece that displays and stores some of my favorite collections. On either side of the hutch, we have our very first coat closet (yes, you heard that correct!) and a closet for my tablecloth collection and vases. On the opposite side of the hutch is a new built-in cabinet that is made to look like an old butler’s pantry cabinet, equipped with a sink and dishwasher.
Our final phase of work will be tackling the primary bedroom and adding a screened in porch, as well as a mudroom.
Q: What are some of your favorite wallpapers, fabrics, fixtures, antiques, etc. Any fun stories to share?
A: Oh gosh every piece has a fun story! That is what is so fun about collecting vintage and antique pieces. Every single piece of art has meaning, and every piece always has a great story. Most guests that come into our home are always taken away by the dining room chandelier. I found this on Live Auctioneers through a Philadelphia auction house. My mom rode up with me to pick it up and we did not have any proper packing material to bring it home. It made it home safe and sound all of the way down 95, potholes and all! Our poor electrician had quite a puzzle to reassemble it, but did it beautifully and it truly is the crown jewel of the room.
Q: What advice would you give to anyone looking to create a similar “collected” home?
A: Buy what you love! You will start to see that you continue to gravitate to similar items. It also makes antiquing fun to have a mission looking for something. Know that the layers take time, and it won’t happen overnight. My home is almost 20 years of collecting.
Q: Do you have any favorite objects you like to collect?
A: I absolutely love collecting antique Syrian wood inlay boxes. My dog, Grady, also loves these boxes and has destroyed at least eight of these from my collection! I also love collecting old chippy landscape oil paintings. I think because I could never excel with oil paints, I have such a respect for this type of art – there is so much depth and layers, and I love imagining what story the artist was portraying.
What a beautiful, timeless, and perfectly curated home! Thank you, Ashley — and Grady! — for joining us today.
To learn more, please visit Ashley Hanley and follow @ashleybhanley on Instagram. You can also tour an elegantly refreshed historical farm by Ashley here and a timeless classic 1940s American home here.
Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. Weezie’s Weekender Collection, Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop, and Sanderson’s Highgrove collection. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Weezie’s Weekender Collection
Summer may be on its last, lazy stretch, but there is still time to soak up the season in style. Our solution: wrapping ourselves in Weezie’s newest Weekender Collection. We have long been fans of the brand’s knack for making even an ordinary morning feel like a mini holiday, and this latest launch takes it one step further. The collection of organic-cotton robes and wraps comes in charming florals and stripes that practically beg for a lakeside morning coffee or a post-swim hang-out on the porch.
The best part about this collection is that a portion of proceeds benefits the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, supporting families affected by the recent floods in Texas Hill Country, a cause close to home for The Glam Pad. For co-founder Liz Eichholz, she spent her childhood summers at camp in the region and wanted to create something that celebrates those slow summer days while giving back to a community close to her heart.
It is soft, it is meaningful, and it is exactly the kind of summer indulgence we will be reaching for well into fall. The full collection can be shopped here.
Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop
The Fashion & Textile Museum is pulling back the curtain on one of cinema’s best-kept secrets. Opening September 26 in London, Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop is set to celebrate six decades of sartorial magic from the legendary costume house behind some of film and television’s most unforgettable looks from Bridgerton to The Crown.
Founded in 1965 by Oscar and BAFTA-winning designer John Bright, Cosprop has dressed everyone from Meryl Streep in Out of Africa to Colin Firth’s iconic Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice and Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey. Now many of these costumes are leaving the archives for the very first time, offering an extraordinary chance to see the craftsmanship that brings characters to life.
The exhibition is a feast for fashion and film lovers alike. Expect sumptuous gowns, tailored three-piece suits, and exquisitely embroidered accessories displayed alongside sketches, mood boards, and swatch samples that trace each costume’s journey from page to screen. The details are mesmerizing: frayed hems, delicate beadwork, perfectly weathered fabrics, all the subtle touches that transform an actor into a character.
For those of us who love costumery and storytelling, this exhibition will be pure delight. It is nostalgic, cinematic, and brimming with inspiration, reminding us why costume design remains one of the most powerful forms of visual storytelling. We cannot wait to visit!
Sanderson’s Highgrove collection
When King Charles III acquired Highgrove House in Gloucestershire in 1980, the grounds were little more than overgrown fields. Over the decades he transformed them into one of Britain’s most celebrated private gardens, a series of distinct outdoor “rooms” that reflect his lifelong passion for craftsmanship and heritage. From wildflower meadows and formal yew topiary to the enchanting Stumpery filled with ferns and sculptural tree stumps, Highgrove is a living portrait of the King’s vision for harmony between nature and design.
Sanderson’s new collection, Highgrove by Sanderson, translates the celebrated landscape of the estate into a series of painterly wallpapers and fabrics. The designs capture the romance and richness of the gardens, with more than 100 patterns that evoke the estate’s seasonal beauty. From the classic chintz we adore to vibrant citrus trees, delicate fritillaries, graceful delphiniums, lively pheasants, and Mediterranean motifs, each print stands as a testament to enduring style.
Fabrics are woven in historic British mills, and wallpapers are printed using century-old machines, reflecting the enduring quality and heritage that define both Highgrove and Sanderson. Ten percent of net sales supports The King’s Foundation, which advances environmental stewardship, traditional crafts, and cultural education.
The Glam Pad always celebrates heritage and the stories that give design its soul. This collaboration feels especially meaningful, marrying the artistry of Sanderson with the storied grounds of Highgrove to create something timeless yet deeply personal.
Since 2022, Wow!house has become London’s most celebrated designer event, dubbed “The Oscars of the design world.” This year, 22 world-class designers participated in creating Wow!house from the ground up inside the Design Avenue at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. Several themes were noted throughout this year’s showhouse including a shared reverence for craft, passion for collecting, cinematic sense of narrative, an eye toward cocooning, and sophisticated levels of expertise.
Sponsors included Benjamin Moore and Jo Malone London, with a masterclass on lighting from Kelly Hoppen CBE. A percentage of ticket sales supports WOW!house 2025’s charity partner, United in Design. WOW!house promotes the important cultural heritage of craft via the relationships the Design Centre has built with QEST (the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust), United in Design and more.
Artorius Faber Entrance Garden by Alexander Hoyle and Adam Architecture Façade by Darren Price
The event was open from June through July 3, 2025 and today we are delighted to take a peek inside some of our favorite rooms with photography by James McDonald!
Artorius Faber Entrance Garden by Alexander Hoyle
English gardens touch all our senses, evoking memories and creating new ones as fleeting as peak bloom. In a new space for this year’s WOW!house, Hoyle encapsulates how the natural world, shaped by human hands, delivers wonder and delight, pairing inventive planting with the finest British stone and garden antiques. It’s a little slice of heaven that paves the way for our journey.
Adam Architecture Façade by Darren Price
We open with a bang. This commanding multi-dimensional façade gives WOW!house a whole new sense of arrival, cleverly eliciting the initial ‘WOW!’ that heralds what’s to come. A progressive experience, each step forward reveals new layers of design, creativity, and craftsmanship. This contemporary interpretation of Georgian architecture demonstrates that the enduring principles of Classicism remain as relevant, inspiring, and enjoyable today as they were 250 years ago – and serves as a prelude to the world beyond, a threshold between past and present. Welcome in!
Cox London Entrance Hall by Victoria Davar of Maison Artefact
Cox London Entrance Hall by Victoria Davar of Maison Artefact
Step inside and feel your spirits soar. A massive oak leaf chandelier spirals upward and signifies the optimism and creativity fueling this collaboration. “The English oak is such a classic symbol,” Davar says. “The idea that great things come from small beginnings, that ‘mighty oaks from little acorns grow’, is very much at the heart of this project.” Inspiration from iconic artists – Cy Twombly at the Villa di Monserrato, Jean Cocteau in Villa Santo Sospir, Picasso at Château Grimaldi in Antibes – and pioneering patron Peggy Guggenheim sets the stage for a flourishing of contemporary work by makers and creators from our United in Design directory alongside Cox London’s refined creations.
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Sims Hilditch Courtyard Room by Emma Sims-Hilditch
Think muddy boots and dogs, sports gear, cutting flowers and rinsing garden vegetables. The back of house gets its moment in the spotlight, thanks to Emma Sims-Hilditch, a pioneer of the modern British country house. The space will be divided into two parts: a dedicated area for dog and welly washing and a boot room. “Our concept is to create a country house entrance and boot room that oozes fun and warmth and that is filled with character and charm,” Sims-Hilditch explains. It will incorporate antiques, fine art, bespoke Delft tiles, beautiful wall finishes and architectural detailing, showcasing how clever design can make a newly built place feel like it has always been there. This delightful space promises to be a real bow-wow-house that will offer inspiration to all who see it and be the talk of the town.
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Casa Branca Bedroom by Alessandra Branca
Living La Dolce Vita. With offices in Chicago, Los Angeles and Palm Beach, this Roman-born designer delivers a range of work from private residences to hotels, offices, and yachts across the globe, spanning California and Colorado, New York, London, Rome and the Bahamas. For the ultimate guest bedroom, she dreams up a respite – inviting and indulgent, an elevation of everyday life. Expect a heady mix of contemporary art and collectible design, plus an object lesson in the inventive use of fabrics, featuring this globe-trotting star’s namesake collection, Casa Branca. With her signature use of colour and sense of comfortable chic, Branca’s aesthetic blends “then, now and a hint of the future.”
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Treasure House Fair Morning Room by Daniel Slowik
A Room for a Collector. The presiding spirit here is someone like Richard Wallace, whose London home Hertford House remains as the Wallace Collection. Here, antique pieces from the trove of dealers in the renowned Treasure House Fair marry with Slowik’s own ‘Nuthall Temple’ collection of fabric and furnishings. Working in the tradition of English Couture, a design thread that runs from William Kent in the 18th century to John Fowler in the 20th century, Slowik’s signature attention to craft and detail, honed during his time at Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, finds expression in this space devoted to that great enrichment to life, which is the appreciation of beautiful things.
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Fromental Drawing Room by Chad Caleb Dorsey
Relaxed luxury is Dorsey’s touchstone – and that’s the vibe in a space he envisions as a timeless Arts and Crafts Drawing Room turned social club. Abuzz with piano music, conversation, and cocktails, Dorsey’s design builds bridges, connecting people from diverse backgrounds and linking the British and American Arts and Crafts Movements. With offices in Dallas and Los Angeles, Dorsey’s residential clients include celebrities and professional athletes while hospitality projects include the Auberge Resorts Collection. His first book, published by Assouline, launched in February.
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Lopen Joinery Kitchen by Ben Pentreath Studio
A boldly coloured Greco-Gothic kitchen in the Yorkshire Dales sounds about right from a studio known for its “reverent architecture and irreverent interior decoration.” Ben Pentreath celebrates the detailing and materials found “behind the green baize door,” once the dividing line between servants and family in an English country house. With an eye toward sustainability, the studio worked with Lopen Joinery to create the least fitted kitchen possible, where each piece connects as though they were collected rather than all being designed by the same hand. That hand, however, has produced extraordinary work, from large-scale urban development to restorations of “an impossibly romantic moated house in Suffolk, two rare and idiosyncratic examples of the English baroque, restrained neoclassical houses in the north of England, as well as castles in Cumbria, Cornwall and the Highlands of Scotland.”
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McKinnon and Harris Garden Terrace by Randle Siddeley
Celebrating 50 years of creating beautiful landscapes, Randle Siddeley brings all his tools to imagining a conservatory or orangery, inspired by the exotic luxury of the ‘Palm Court.’ An opulent setting filled with lush planting and surrounded by ornate trelliswork, this is a ‘sensuous haven’ where the formality of traditional interiors gives way to a more relaxed elegance. “The orangery should be a retreat – an immersive escape where one can pause, entertain and reconnect with nature,” Siddeley says. Bespoke McKinnon and Harris furnishings seamlessly complement the landscape design. Rising stars Studio Miaki are collaborating on style, introducing accents of colour and pattern with a sense of playfulness. This is a gathering spot that exudes escapism – perfect for entertaining, indulging in the traditions of high tea, or sipping a signature cocktail—perhaps even two!
To learn more about WOW!house, click HERE and follow @designcentrech on Instagram for updates about next year’s show.
About Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour in London is the world’s premier destination for design and decoration. Home to 130+ showrooms and more than 600 international brands, it is the largest of its kind in Europe and the first port of call for professional designers and architects sourcing for prestigious residential and commercial projects, as well as design enthusiasts seeking inspiration for their own homes. A thriving events programme, including WOW!house, cements its reputation as an exceptionally dynamic, thriving hub.
The full list of 2025 participating designers is below:
Artorius Faber Entrance Garden by Alexander Hoyle
Adam Architecture Facade by Darren Price
Cox London Entrance Hall by Victoria Davar of Maison Artefact
Fromental Drawing Room by Chad Dorsey
Nucleus Media Room by Alex Dauley
Philip Jeffries Study by Staffan Tollgård
Stark Curator’s Room by Brigitta Spinocchia Freund
Fortuny + Bonacina + Barovier&Toso Primary Bedroom by Tomèf Design
House of Rohl Primary Bathroom by 1508 London
Treasure House Morning Room by Daniel Slowik
Perennials and Sutherland Courtyard by Goddard Littlefair
Sims Hilditch Courtyard Room by Emma Sims-Hilditch
Casa Branca Bedroom by Alessandra Branca
Samuel Heath Bathroom by Laura Hammett
Visual Comfort & Co. Living Room by Kelly Hoppen CBE
Dedar Library by Pirajean Lees
Drummonds Powder Room by Nicola Harding
Benjamin Moore Dining Room by Peter Mikic
Shepel’ Home Bar by Toni Black of Blacksheep
Hector Finch Snug by Thurstan
Lopen Joinery Kitchen by Ben Pentreath Studio
McKinnon and Harris Garden Terrace by Randle Siddeley
Just outside of Dallas lies one of Texas’s oldest and most charming historic cities. Filled with locally-owned mom and pop businesses, unique restaurants, and a rich history, McKinney, Texas is a vibrant city with much to explore. Nestled next to downtown McKinney is one of the city’s newest hidden gems, the Bingham Estate. Originally built in the late 19th century, the Bingham Estate is now a luxury vacation and event rental, restored with impeccable detail and delightful Grandmillennial charm.
The Bingham House
“The restoration of the Bingham was inspired by a desire to bring Charleston, SC charm to the historic downtown McKinney area. By incorporating rich details and honoring the legacy of the Bingham family, the space has become something truly special, immersing guests in history at every turn,” said Erika McWilliams, owner.
The Bingham House
Originally built in 1883 for Captain John Henry Bingham, a Civil War soldier and newspaper typesetter, the Bingham Estate has a rich transformative history, much like the historic city in which it’s located. After the war, Captain Bingham returned to his work at the Dallas Herald newspaper and set out to build the estate as his family home with his wife and six children. Inspired by another estate the Captain saw in Georgia, the home was finished one year later. He went on to work for and later purchase the McKinney Enquirer, which was located right next to his home until 1898.
Over the next century, the estate served as both a bed and breakfast and a wedding venue, and in 1988, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Estate began to transition to the gorgeous gathering place it is today when it was sold to its current owners in 2022. Renovations included the addition of six newly constructed, fully modern and completely comfortable guest cottages around the property, as well as a Hollywood-style pool, a large social area, a Pool House, and the Carriage House for smaller groups and tea parties.
The Bingham Estate is now available for overnight guest stays and events such as anniversaries, weddings, or a refreshing getaway that will instantly transport you to an idyllic retreat where time stands still.
Each of the six single-bedroom guest cottages is named after one of the Captain’s six children, and each is uniquely and charmingly decorated in a fashion that is both perfectly suited for twenty-first century life, yet honors the estate’s rich history and timeless style.
Let’s take a peek inside, beginning with the main house!
The Bingham House
The Bingham Estate’s main house combines old-world luxury with modern convenience. Inside are four spacious en suites alongside areas for relaxation and fellowship. The kitchen marries hardwood floors and exposed brick with modern appliances – the perfect place to prepare a meal – and the dining room is always set for eight guests.
“I worked with Sidewalk Dreamery LLC and McReynolds Design to help bring the cottages to life with the idea of building cottages and naming them after the Bingham siblings,” said Erika. “We always tell the true story of the Bingham family, but embellish the siblings through design. It’s exciting and the details are key. So many fun antiques were used to bring the siblings to life and that you would know them.”
The Eliza Cottage
Two of the cottages are Carpenter Gothic style, popular in the decades before the Bingham House was built. The Eliza resembles a real-life gingerbread house with whimsical yet elegant floral and wooden details and soft pastel colors… Perfect for creating storybook memories!
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The Margaret Cottage
The Margret, a Queen Anne style cottage, features similar soft pink and green colors throughout the room and beautiful floral wallpapers. With the beautiful pops of color throughout and golden details, this room is certainly fit for a Queen.
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The Sallie Mills Cottage
The Sallie Mills, another Carpenter Gothic style cottage, is any pink lover’s dream. This cottage is wholly romantic and full of feminine charm. The pink and wood checkered floors beautifully complete the room and add an eye-catching touch.
Next The Nathaniel cottage brings magnificent European style and elegance all the way to Texas. Decorated for classic luxury, The Nathaniel features a palette of rich greens, brass fixtures, wood floors, and soft thick bedding.
Two of the Bingham Estate cottages pay homage to the old world with Mansard-style construction, popularized in 19th-century Paris. You’ll immediately recognize the pitched angles and rooftop greenery from your favorite historical dramas.
The Queen Anne style was popular in much of the 19th century around the United States. The Stephen instantly transports you to a hidden cottage in a forest. Like the other cottages, it features stunning patterned wallpaper, this time, of green leaves that exquisitely complement the soft and rounded turquoise bed that lies in the center of the room. Art Deco lovers will surely fall in love with this room as the patterns and bold yet classic colors are designed to exhibit the beginnings of the Jazz Age.
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The Isaac Cottage
The final cottage, The Isaac, is also constructed in the Mansard style. Bold and luxurious, it features yellow accent chairs, pink walls, and a floral rug over wood floors that come together to create an eclectic combination.
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Truly a Texas treasure and winner of a Texas Travel Award for Unique Lodging! The Bingham Estate celebrates a distinctive blend of heritage, charm, and elevated hospitality—right in the heart of downtown McKinney, one of Texas’s most beloved historic districts.
To learn more or to make reservations, please visit The Bingham Estate and follow @binghamestate on Instagram for ongoing events and inspiration.
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 Veere Grenney Auction at Dreweatts, Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
The Veere Grenney Auction at Dreweatts
Mark your calendars. This September, Dreweatts will open the doors to Veere Grenney’s world with nearly 150 lots from his personal collection. The sale draws from two storied residences: his London flat on Portsea Place and The Temple, the Palladian folly in Suffolk that has become one of the most photographed weekend retreats in English design. Expect a mix of treasures, from hand painted Greek chairs and a Robert Kime–upholstered sofa to Indian miniature paintings and works by Maggi Hambling and Peter Coker.
image courtesy of Dreweatts
A living legend, the New Zealand–born decorator cut his teeth at Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler before founding his own practice in 1996. He has since perfected a look that balances English tradition with cosmopolitan polish, creating rooms that feel quietly glamorous and deeply lived in.
The Temple itself is part of his mythology. Built in the 1760s as a Palladian folly and once owned by David Hicks, it first caught Grenney’s imagination when he saw it in a magazine as a teenager. Years later, in an act of inspired madness, he sold his London flat to lease the property. Over nearly four decades, it evolved through colors as storied as its owner’s career: butter yellow, shocking pink, and most recently the irresistible “potted shrimp.”
image courtesy of Dreweatts
Now, as Grenney shifts focus to life in Tangier, he is parting with many of the objects that defined his personal interiors. The auction preview opens August 29th at Dreweatts’ Pall Mall galleries in London, with the sale taking place September 3rd in their Donnington Priory saleroom. For collectors and design devotees alike, it is a rare chance to own a piece of Grenney’s layered, luminous world.
For more information, visit Dreweatts here and enjoy the video below for a full tour of the Temple.
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style
Opening in spring 2026 at Buckingham Palace’s King’s Gallery, Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style will be the largest and most comprehensive showcase of the late monarch’s wardrobe ever assembled. Spanning more than 200 pieces, the exhibition will trace the Queen’s fashion journey from childhood frocks to iconic state gowns, with nearly half of the garments on display for the very first time.
Queen Elizabeth II, Baron, 1956, Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025, Royal Collection Trust
Highlights of the exhibition will include a silver lamé bridesmaid dress worn at age eight for the wedding of the Duke of Kent, her exquisitely beaded Norman Hartnell wedding gown, and the magnificent coronation dress of 1953. Alongside these legendary ensembles will be tartan coats, silk headscarves, and her signature handbags, each piece will be a glimpse into the everyday elegance that defined her public image and milestone moments of her life. Adding further intrigue, the exhibition will feature sketches, fabric swatches, and personal letters that reveal how the Queen approached clothing as both personal expression and diplomatic soft power.
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Curated by Caroline de Guitaut, the show honors Her Majesty’s centenary with a thoughtful look at a wardrobe that shaped an era and influenced global fashion. For us at The Glam Pad, it promises to be pure heaven. A rare chance to wander through the timeless tailoring, royal glamour, and quietly powerful storytelling of a life lived in style and woman we so greatly admire. We cannot wait to for spring to pay sartorial hommage to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
A Look Back at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
While on the topic of royalty, today we are taking a look back at this summer’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show A purely magic event, the flower show is a week where English gardens bloomed in full romance, soft petals were abundant, and one could catch the occasional royal sighting. Among the many highlights was a milestone moment for David Austin Roses, who celebrated their twenty-ninth Gold Medal and unveiled something rather extraordinary, The King’s Rose.
Created over twelve years in collaboration with The King’s Foundation, The King’s Rose is the first-ever striped English shrub rose from David Austin. Its fuchsia and white petals nod to the old-world charm of heritage roses while carrying a soft musk fragrance with whispers of apple and clove. The variety made its debut in the enchanting Secret Garden display, David Austin’s most personal Chelsea installation to date, designed as an floral sanctuary where visitors could pause, wander, and lose themselves in the romance of English roses.
The King’s Rose also took pride of place at the Highgrove Garden Stand, a thoughtful exhibit celebrating craftsmanship. And in true English style, the gardens were graced by King Charles and Queen Camilla themselves. It was exactly the kind of moment that makes the RHS Chelsea Flower Show so unforgettable.
As the petals settled and the show came to a close, we were already dreaming of next year’s gardens and looking forward to seeing these blooms again at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival.
Exemplifying whimsical style that combines classic southern traditions with vivacious and lively color, Grace Frederick creates a lavishness within the world of interior design that is both unique and fresh. Growing up in South Carolina amidst antique shops, flea markets, and fabric swatches, Grace acquired a taste for interior design at an early age.
Grace Frederick
After graduating from Auburn University, Grace returned to Charleston to pursue a career in interior design, creating her eponymous firm Grace Frederick Design. Grace believes a house should feel like a home at all times, and each and every design element should be layered and personal to the homeowner. In 2016, Grace expanded her business to include curated tablescapes and dinner parties channeling her decorative passion and eye for personal intricacies. The beautiful china and silver she discovered in antique stores and collected over the years honed her skill for designing imaginative tablescapes that tell a story. She delights in allowing personal collections and tiny treasures to be seen and celebrated everyday.
We are thrilled to welcome Grace to The Glam Pad today to learn more about her work and enjoy highlights from her exquisite portfolio. Welcome, Grace!
Q: How does living in a historic city like Charleston impact or influence your design style?
A: Charleston is a city with good bones and even better stories. It’s steeped in tradition but never takes itself too seriously, which is exactly how I like to decorate. Living here has made me fall hard for patina, plaster, and anything with a story. It’s a city that knows how to mix history with hospitality, and that’s exactly what I try to bring into every space I design.
Q: How do you define your style?
A: My style is rooted in tradition but never stuck in the past. I love a home that feels layered and personal, like it’s been lovingly added to over time. You’ll always find antiques, interesting textiles, meaningful art, and a few playful touches to keep it from feeling too serious. I want a room to feel gracious, collected, and just a little unexpected. Our tagline is “traditional interiors with a touch of whimsy”.
Q: What initially intrigued you about antiques and how did spending so much time in antique stores influence your design style?
A: I always say my childhood was a mini design school. I grew up trailing my mom through antique malls and stuffing fabric swatches in my pockets. Antiques taught me to look for character, not perfection- and that a home should feel collected, not decorated. I love that feeling when you stumble on something that truly speaks to you and you know it’s one of a kind. It’s this now-or-never moment that gives me such a rush…. an occupational hazard, really. I think you can really hone in on your personal style by spending time in antique stores and paying attention to what pulls you in. That’s where the magic starts.
Q: What has been the most challenging part of developing your business?
A: Balancing creativity with the realities of business ownership. I’ve had to become fluent in everything from cash flow to customs forms, while still holding space for inspiration and storytelling. But I’ve learned that structure can be freeing, and having a strong process allows me to create with more intention.
Q: What has been the most rewarding part of developing your business?
A: Seeing our projects become the backdrop for people’s lives. When a client sends me a photo of their kids playing in a room we designed, or a holiday table we helped set; those are the moments that matter most. I’ve also loved the relationships we’ve built along the way. From reps and artisans to fellow designers, this business has connected me with such an inspiring, generous community. Many of those connections have grown into true friendships- something I deeply cherish.
Q: What began your interest in tablescapes that convinced you to expand your business past interior design?
A: I’ve always loved setting a beautiful table, whether it’s just for my family on a weeknight or an all-out dinner party. I get so much joy from pulling out all of my pretty, sentimental pieces. Your fine china and silver deserve to see the light of day, use the good stuff! I’m also an avid collector of… well, many things. Some may call it hoarding, but to me, it’s all treasure.
My retail journey evolved naturally over time. I once shared an antique booth with a friend, later launched a tabletop collection with another dear friend who’s an event planner, and most recently, we opened the doors to our first brick-and-mortar. GFD The Atelier has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, and I just adore our little jewel box of a shop.
Q: Besides antique stores, where else do you find inspiration for your designs?
A: Auction catalogs are my guilty pleasure…I treat them like bedtime reading. I’ve also been collecting coffee table books for years, and I find so much inspiration flipping through their pages. There’s something about revisiting an old shelter magazine, too, pulling one from a few years back and seeing what still holds up. And don’t get me started on hotels- I love a well-designed hotel. It’s the ultimate mix of fantasy and function, and I always leave with head full of ideas.
Q: What are you working on next that we can look forward to?
A: We just wrapped a few incredible projects in Charleston, and we’re beginning work on our first international project in St. Barths- which is such a dream. I’m also expanding my trade program, Privy, for fellow designers and continuing to grow The Atelier, our brick-and-mortar shop. It’s a full season, but an exciting one.
To learn more, please visit Grace Frederick Design and follow @gracefrederickdesign on Instagram. Grace offers her expertise and services to those wishing to add colorful flare to their home and enjoy distinctive entertaining.
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 Veere Grenney for The Lacquer Company, The Nordstrom Anniversary sale, and Sargent’s American Portraits at Kenwood House. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Veere Grenney for The Lacquer Company
Leave it to Veere Grenney to make simple lacquered decor and furniture pieces feel like objets d’art. The legendary decorator, whose signature style is equal parts English restraint and jet set élan, has teamed up with The Lacquer Company to launch the Gazebo Collection and let us be the first to say we’re utterly smitten.
Born in New Zealand, polished in London, and seasoned by his Moroccan retreat in Tangier, Veere Grenney is no ordinary aesthete. A longtime fixture on Architectural Digest’s AD100 and House & Garden’s Top 100 lists, he has built a career designing rooms that feel timeless, tailored, and just a touch theatrical. Now he has turned his hand to furniture and accessories and the result is everything we’d hoped for, subtle glamour with an international soul.
The Gazebo Collection, produced in collaboration with skilled artisans, is a love letter to the lost art of lacquer. Each tray, bin, side table, and writing desk is crafted using traditional Son Mai techniques involving dozens of layers of hand-applied lacquer, each one sanded and polished to a jewel-like finish. The result is high-gloss pieces that practically glow.
What makes this collaboration so special isn’t just the craftsmanship or the colors. It’s the rare ability to make a simple everyday things feel chic, a tray feel transcendent, and a side table worthy of its own cocktail party. And that is what we call glamour with a purpose.
While we don’t need much of an excuse to shop, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially here, and it’s every bit the retail holiday we wait for each year. Unlike your average end-of-season clearance, this sale is about fresh, new arrivals at prices that feel almost too good to be true. Think cozy cashmere throws,beauty essentials, and timeless pieces to carry you from the tail end of summer straight into fall with style, of course.
Running now through August 3rd, we’re eyeing up a number of goodies. Shop our #tgp approved picks from the sale!
Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits
If you’re in London this summer, let this be your excuse to make a beeline for Hampstead Heath, a leafy, storybook corner of the city and one of my personal favorites. Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits is now open at the exquisite Kenwood House and it feels like stepping straight into a gilded age fairytale. Running through October 5th, the exhibition brings together 18 luminous works by John Singer Sargent, the undisputed master of late 19th-century portraiture, in a setting as refined and romantic as the women he painted.
John Signer Sargent, English Heritage
But this isn’t just a parade of silks and satins. These were American heiresses who didn’t simply marry into the British aristocracy, they helped shape it. Among the portraits are a wartime nurse, a helicopter pilot, and Britain’s first sitting female MP. Their stories shimmer just beneath Sargent’s brushstrokes, offering a glimpse into lives that were as bold and unconventional as they were beautifully dressed.
What makes the show especially captivating is that many of these works have never been publicly exhibited before. To see them housed within Kenwood House’s grand neoclassical interiors, Robert Adam’s architectural jewel nestled at the edge of the Heath, is completely transportive. It feels as if the women have returned home for one last debut.
For anyone who adores heritage, interiors, and the quiet power of a well-dressed woman, this exhibition is an absolute must. It’s best to make a day of it. Wander Kenwood House, meander through leafy heath, grab a coffee from the café, and if the sun is shining, take a dip in the historic Ladies’ Pond. It is London at its most enchanting and a secret corner of the world I cannot recommend enough.
Heiress, Sargent’s American Portraits runs through October 5th. Visit English Heritage for more information and tickets.
Beloved for his effortless mix of West Coast charm, all-American style, and joyful approach to living well, designer Nathan Turner has long been a tastemaker who does it all and with such ease. From his sunny newly opened Los Angeles showroom to his fabric and wallpaper line, bestselling books, and famously fabulous dinner parties, Turner brings a sense of humor, and unfussy glamour to everything he touches.
A fifth-generation Californian with roots in a cattle ranching family, Turner’s aesthetic is as soulful as it is stylish. His work is grounded in tradition, yet always playful. He is truly classic Americana meets California cool. We caught up with him to chat about entertaining tips, everyday luxuries, and what’s on the horizon including a tour of his new showroom called NATHAN TURNER and another book we can’t wait to get our hands on.
Welcome, Nathan!
Showroom photos courtesy of Miha Matei.
Q: You’re known for your signature blend of West Coast ease and classic Americana. How did your design style evolve into what it is today?
A: So much of my style started at home. Growing up in California had a profound effect on the way I live and design. I think we live a little differently out here. There aren’t really any rules, which gives you a freedom to do what you want. I’m definitely more of a traditionalist, but with the ease of the California way!
Q: What elements do you return to again and again in your work?
A: I love color and prints. Obviously, my projects are dictated by what my clients want, but when I can, I love to use color and layers of pattern.
Q: We adore your beautiful new Los Angeles showroom. What was the vision behind the space, and how does it reflect where you are creatively right now?
A: I started in this business with a shop, so it’s in my blood. When I launched my California Collection fabrics and wallpapers line and started to get it stocked in showrooms, it was my pal Peter Dunham who suggested it. We were chatting about the new line and he said, “Why don’t you open your own showroom? You know how to do it.” I paused and immediately said, “You’re right!” Then the hunt for a space began. It’s definitely a more flushed-out version of my style than my previous shop. Having the fabrics and wallpapers allows me to create an entire world from my perspective, which is really fun—upholstery, antiques, interesting finds, and collaborating with friends!
Q: Entertaining is such a big part of your brand. What are your top three tips for throwing a fabulous, no-stress dinner party?
A: 1. Do as much as you can beforehand.2. Play up your strengths—if you don’t cook, hire a caterer. If you’re not great with flowers, get a florist. 3. Most important, be in the right frame of mind. Don’t do it if you’re having a stressful period in your life. As host, even though it’s a lot of work, you should be having fun and enjoying yourself!
Q: You’re a designer, shop owner, author, and entertainer. How do all these creative pursuits feed into one another?
A: I think it’s all connected. For me, it’s more about the big picture. Yes, I’m a decorator and want to have a pretty house, but what good is a pretty house if you don’t have a nice meal with pretty dishes on the table and preferably a dog or two underfoot? It’s all about living well. As a creative person, I never put boundaries on myself. If it’s something that’s interesting to me, I’ll give it a go!
Q: Where do you go when you need a creative reset?
A: Usually out in nature. Because I juggle so much, my brain can overload. I need to reset a lot. It’s a hike in Ojai, a walk on the beach. I love the outdoors and it always clears my crazy head!
Q: Describe your idea of everyday luxury.
A: I travel a lot, so everyday luxury is time at home. Being able to shop the farmers markets and cook a nice meal, set a pretty table, and enjoy it with my boyfriend or friends and family. This weekend I went to a local farm stand and bought a crate of strawberries. I made jam and buttermilk biscuits and shared with friends—the best!
Q: Do you have a favorite fictional home from film or literature?
A: So many! I find TV and film so inspiring. Being from a California cattle family, I love a ranch aesthetic. The houses from Year of the Dog, Giant, and Yellowstone stand out.
Q: Is there a go-to dish or drink you always serve when friends are over?
A: Can’t go wrong with a really good margarita and fresh guacamole!
Q: What are you working on next that we can look forward to?
A: My next book “I Love Decorating” will be out next spring!
We are huge fans of artist, designer, and author Carolyne Roehm here at The Glam Pad, so when her historic Charleston home hit the market, we were elated to finally get a peek inside! The Chisolm-Alston House is an architectural gem in one of Charleston’s most iconic areas, South of Broad. Meticulously restored by Roehm, the home boasts a grand portico with towering columns, soaring 12-foot ceilings, 4-inch thick cypress doors, a flying staircase and all with a charming blend of rich history and modern luxury.
Chisolm House was originally built in 1834 by Alexander Hext Chisolm at the west end of Tradd Street, and is attributed to the noted Prussian-trained architect Charles F. Reichardt. It is a striking example of Greek Revival architecture. The unique stately Corinthian columns were modeled on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens.
The property originally fronted the Ashley River before a large land reclamation project in the early 1900’s shaped the peninsula into what it is today. The house is set in a well planned and well established garden with beautiful live oaks, palmettos, magnolias and camellias.
Walk up the front steps to the foyer with spacious parlors left and right, with checkerboard painted floors. The central hall leads past the formal, book-lined, dining room and an equally large family room to the large kitchen, a breakfast area, an airy porch and handsome stairs down to the garden. The upstairs hosts two bedroom suites and two large bedrooms, accessible by either the front or back stairs. The aboveground basement provides extensive storage.
A former assistant, model, and designer for Oscar de la Renta, Roehm’s flair for fashion and interior style can be seen in every thoughtful detail from fabric-upholstered walls in every bedroom to the rich wallpapers and floors. She purchased the four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom 5,774-square-foot home in 2012 and stayed true to the property’s historical past and design details, exuding true Southern Charm.
The home’s graceful spiral staircase sets the tone for the stylish experience that unfolds across each room. A bright and inviting kitchen features an eat-in breakfast area, large walk-in pantry, double oven and stovetop, spacious island, two sinks, and abundant counter space and custom cabinetry, perfectly designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite offers a serene retreat with a spacious walk-in closet, a woven rug carpet for added warmth, and elegantly appointed details throughout. Additional highlights include a laundry room with generous shelving, a basement, off-street parking and meticulously maintained grounds. Every inch of this home combines form and function, from the large windows that fill each room with light to the refined finishes and handcrafted elements.
This home is a truly a work of art. Let’s take a tour of Chisolm House with photography by Keen Eye Marketing, courtesy of Robertson Allen, The Cassina Group.
By the time of our posting, Chisholm House has already become off-market. However, you can see some of the before pictures via the previous listing here.
Carolyne Roehm is the author of myriad books on topics including gardening, interior design, gift wrapping, flower arranging, and entertaining. Click here to add them to your own home library.
To see even more of this exquisite home, please enjoy the video tour below, conducted several years ago by Quintessence…
Q: Is there a go-to dish or drink you always serve when friends are over?
