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Posh Dorm Rooms, Luke Edward Hall x The Louvre, and Nantucket by Design

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 Dormie by Olivia Erwin Rosenthal, Luke Edward Hall x The Louvre, and Nantucket by Design. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Dormie by Olivia Erwin Rosenthal

Last year, “DormTok” took over our feeds and transformed the humble college dorm into the newest frontier of the design world, inspiring a wave of maximalist, camera-ready makeovers. We watched in awe as students turned tiny rooms into expressions of personality and style. Truly, there is nothing we love more than a great dorm room transformation. In response to the frenzy, interior designer Olivia Erwin Rosenthal has launched Dormie, a beautifully curated and refreshingly budget-friendly platform that helps students and parents design chic, thoughtful spaces without going overboard.

Dormie takes the stress out of dorm decorating with a clever, three-step approach that feels more like fun than a to-do list. First, you choose your aesthetic from over two dozen fully imagined room schemes. Next, for just $15, you can download a beautifully designed guide complete with a mood board and shoppable links to every item, eliminating the usual guesswork and sourcing overwhelm. Finally, you mix and match what you love, order only what you need, and move in with confidence knowing your space will feel polished, personal, and effortlessly pulled together.

Olivia’s interiors have recently graced the pages of Architectural Digest, and Dormie reflects the same sense of style, practicality, and charm. With her expert eye and accessible approach, Olivia has created a much-needed resource for anyone navigating the start of college life with a touch of flair.

We only wish Dormie had been around when we were trying to make our dorm rooms feel like home! Check out Dormie here and click here for additional posh dorm room inspiration from The Glam Pad.

Luke Edward Hall x The Louvre

Leave it to Luke Edward Hall to reimagine the Louvre through a lens of painterly charm and garden-party fantasy. The British artist and designer, known for his romantic sensibilities and joyful use of color, has unveiled a whimsical new capsule collection for the museum, this time inspired by the historic Tuileries Garden.

Celebrating the pleasures of al fresco living, the collection is a love letter to summer in Paris. It includes a beautifully outfitted picnic basket, melamine plates featuring playful toy sailboats on the Grand Basin, and table linens printed with an abstracted plan of the gardens. Every detail reflects Hall’s signature blend of classical influence and carefree charm.

This is not your average museum gift shop fare. With its mix of mythology, nostalgia, and a sense of joyful escapism, Hall’s collection invites us to indulge in the art of outdoor entertaining while honoring one of the world’s most iconic cultural landmarks.

We’re already imagining ourselves spreading out a chic tablecloth beneath the trees, champagne in hand. The full collection can be shopped here. Paris, anyone?

Nantucket by Design

Get ready design lovers! Nantucket by Design returns this July 14to to 17th in full hydrangea bloom. Hosted by the Nantucket Historical Association, the four-day fête gathers a polished crowd of designers, collectors, and connoisseurs for a celebration of style, heritage, and island charm.

This year’s highlight is a keynote presentation by Martha Stewart alongside celebrated landscape architect Fernando Wong, offering a blend of timeless vision and outdoor sophistication. The theme, Interwoven, beautifully complements the NHA’s current exhibition Behind the Seams: Clothing and Textiles on Nantucket, drawing thoughtful parallels between fashion, interiors, and the island’s rich history of craft.

The program includes expert-led panels, exclusive house and garden tours, and the elegant Night at the Museum gala, set against the backdrop of Nantucket’s signature gray-shingled beauty. What we admire most is how the event captures the enduring conversation between past and present, celebrating coastal design that feels both storied and refreshingly refined.

Few places do summer style with such quiet confidence. Nantucket by Design is proof that good taste, like good linen, never goes out of season. Tickets can be purchased here!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Designers’ New Favorite Furniture Trend? Painting It written by Kelsey Mulvey for Veranda.

The Many Historic Homes and Estates Featured in The Gilded Age Season Three written by Mary Elizabeth Andriotis for Galerie.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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The Gracious Homes of Victoria Magazine

At a teenager in the 1990s growing up in in west Texas before the days of the Internet, my subscription to Victoria magazine served as a monthly escape into an enchanted world full of beauty and grace. I treasured each issue and pored over them repeatedly, delighted by the beautifully decorated historic homes, the exquisitely set tablescapes, and the charmingly arranged vignettes. It was a world that embraced the traditions and beauty of the past, while making them timelessly relevant and aspirational to the day. Decades later, I still find Victoria to be a constant source of inspiration, and today I’m delighted to share an inside glimpse into one of the magazine’s recently published books, Gracious Home: Cultivating a Spirit of Welcome.

“This book has lived in my heart for many years, and I sincerely hope that its message will inspire readers to make the place where they abide a haven — one that rises up to meet them, embraces all who inhabit the space, and opens its arms wide in welcome to guests,” says the author Melissa Lester, who also serves as editor of Victoria.

Gracious Home: Cultivating a Spirit of Welcome

Jenny Bohannon writes in her foreword, “Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis loved to send beautiful books to her friends and once wrote on a card enclosed, ‘This is an ‘escape book.’ Such is this lovely new volume by my dear friend Melissa — an escape book that will pair most beautifully with a warm cup of tea as we dream of cultivating a sense of place for those we love and a spirit of welcome for all who cross our thresholds.”

Let’s take a peek inside!

Styling by Sidney Bragiel, Photo credit: Mac Jamieson
The beautiful home of Marsha Mason, Photo credit: John O’Hagan
Art by Kristie Shelton
The beautiful home of Nicola Bathie McLaughlin, Photo credit: Stephanie Welbourne Steele
Photo credit: Stephanie Welbourne Steele
Interior design by Mary McCollister Finch
Antiquity Acres can be rented through Airbnb
Missie Neville Crawford, Lifestyle prop and wardrobe stylist, Photo credit: Mac Jamieson
Photo credit: Jane Hope
Photo credit: Kate Sears
Photo credit: Stephanie Welbourne Steele
Photo credit: Mac Jamieson

What a beautiful book, and such fun seeing homes of several friends I’ve been blessed to make over the years via The Glam Pad.

Gracious Home: Cultivating a Spirit of Welcome is a welcome addition to the library of any design afficianado, and it would also make an ideal “escape book” gift, with a handwritten note à la Jackie O!

For ongoing inspiration, please follow @victoriamagazine on Instagram, and subscription information can be found here. As an additional treat, Hayley Solano of The Enchanted Book Club, is hosting author Melissa Lester TODAY (Monday, June 23, 2025) at 7:30 p.m. EST for a Zoom discussion of this beautiful book! Please click here for additional details.

 

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Inspiration for the Red, White, and Blue

According to AAA, a record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel domestically during the week of July 4th. Independence Day trips are up 2.4% over last year as road trips and flights setting new records.

America’s birthday is less than two weeks away… and whether you are planning a staycation or a vacation, today we have a little red, white, and blue inspiration to set the tone! 🇺🇸

Grand Hotel
@lboriginals aka Preppy Paper Girl
Anthony Baratta
Mrs. Alice
Mrs. Alice
Chrissy Ritter
@godsavethescene
Pottery Barn
Chuck Chewning
Ralph Lauren’s iconic American Flag sweater
Flying Sheep Country
John Fondas and John Knott, founders of Quadrille, via The Maine House: Summer and After
Christian Ladd
Elizabeth Moyer @theprettypinktulips

🇺🇸 SHOP THE LOOK 🇺🇸

Mrs. Alice for Ruggable, Alexandra Tolstoy’s Summer Sale, and Marie Antoinette Style

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 Mrs. Alice for Ruggable collection, Alexandra Tolstoy’s Summer Sale, and Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Mrs. Alice for Ruggable

If you’re a fellow fan of Mrs. Alice’s whimsically delightful tablescapes, then you’ll understand why this new collaboration with Ruggable has us positively giddy.

Launching just in time for high summer entertaining, the Ruggable x Mrs. Alice collection brings Alice Naylor-Leyland’s signature blend of English whimsy, charm, and polish straight to your floors. Co-designed with her ever-stylish mother, Serena Fresson, the collection includes twelve enchanting, washable rugs and doormats inspired by the florals, bows, and ikats that we’ve come to adore from Mrs. Alice. There’s a pastel for every mood and a print for every occasion.

What we love most, besides the fact that we now want to redecorate our entire foyer, is that these rugs are made for real life. Machine-washable and stain-resistant, they’re just as suited to a candlelit supper as they are to a juice-box spill. Indoors or out, they make elegance effortless.

Garden Party Blue and Audrey Blue bloom in tranquil hues, while Eloise Pink is as soft and romantic as a country wedding. And of course, no Mrs. Alice moment would be complete without a bow or two, here reimagined as the chicest welcome mat your guests will ever step foot on.

Truly, it’s the collection we never knew we needed. Floors, consider yourselves formally invited to the party. The full collection can be shopped here, and don’t forget to check out the incredible Ruggable x Gracie collection launched earlier this year!

Alexandra Tolstoy’s Summer Sale

After nearly two months traveling with clients, tastemaker and adventurer Alexandra Tolstoy has returned to London for an irresistible summer event set for Tuesday, July 1st.

Hosted at her enchanting home, the upcoming Summer sale will feature Alexandra’s latest collaboration with London Woven, a dreamy collection of handspun muslin skirts and shirts that are perfect for long garden lunches or dashing through wildflower fields in Tolstoy fashion.

 

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Alongside her own collection, the sale will showcase a thoughtful edit of handcrafted brands, including Laura de Ganay Studio, Volga Linen, and Chapel Collection all with a side of artisanal cocktails to toast the season. If you fancy attending the sale, direct message Alexandra Tolstoy here to receive the details.

Alexandra Tolstoy

Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A

We could hardly contain our excitement when news of this exhibition broke. This autumn, the Victoria and Albert Museum will unveil Marie Antoinette Style, a long-awaited and utterly exquisite tribute to one of history’s most mythologized women. Opening 20th September 2025, the exhibition marks the first major showcase devoted entirely to the queen whose name has become synonymous with fashion and fantasy.

Set to have over 250 objects on view, including silken slippers, rare sketches from the original modistes, diamond-strewn jewels, personal letters, and lavish court gowns, this exhibition will be a direct look into the life of Marie Antoinette. Curated with precision and flair by Sarah Grant, her image is unpacked and reimagined across time, from 18th-century portraiture to 20th-century haute couture, and finally into the pop-cultural ether of Sofia Coppola.

This is Marie Antoinette not as caricature but as an eternal muse still shaping the world she left behind. We cannot wait to be immersed into the satin bow world of Marie Antoinette! Tickets are available for purchase here.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Chateaucore is the Summer’s Chicest Trend – Here’s How to Get the Look written by Liz Lane for House Beautiful

This Greek Revival Estate in Locust Valley Doubles as a Gallery of Swedish Antiques written by Sarah DiMarco for Veranda.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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High Style and Low Ceilings in a Century-Old Cape Cod

Anyone who has experienced the challenge of decorating a home with 8-foot ceilings (or lower!) knows things can quickly become claustrophobic. One way to give the illusion of height is by keeping the palette light and bright, as designer Sara Hillery did for a young couple starting their life together. Located in Richmond, Virginia, their 100-year-old Cape Cod boasts a classic aesthetic, yet presented spatial challenges with its low ceilings and traditional dormer windows. The owners also wanted to create a calming environment. So Sara brought the outdoors in by focusing on hues of blue and green along with hydrangea-inspired lavender and pink accents, the wife’s favorite flower. The result is an airy and soothing sanctuary that feels spacious and inviting.

“If you can break down the physical barriers and unite the inside and the outside, that creates a more relaxing environment,” Sara said. “The lighter colors don’t compete with what’s outside, and it mitigates that barrier. It feels like it all flows.”

Let’s take a look inside with photography by Gordon Gregory.

Such a darling home, perfect for a new family!

“Design always evolves,” said Sara. “We wanted to make it very fluid and flexible for them as they started their life together. We wanted it to grow with them. The whole house was built with flexibility in mind,” she says, “with family-friendly, durable fabrics and colorful patterns.”

To learn more, along with sourcing, please visit Richmond Magazine. You can also see more of Sara’s work by visiting Sara Hillery Interior Design, and follow @sarahilleryinteriordesign on Instagram for ongoing inspiration. Please click here to read Sara’s Style Profile interview with The Glam Pad!

Historical Farm Refresh by Ashley Hanley

Built in 1862, Ashland is a historical property nestled on over 90 acres of certified wildlife landscape with views of the Blueridge Mountains. Sprinkled on the impressive landscape of the property are colorful wildflower fields and large vegetable and fruit gardens by the original schoolhouse that remains on the property.

Interior designer Ashley Hanley’s clients purchased Ashland during the pandemic, seeking a reprise from their demanding careers. They have since enjoyed long stays and hosting family and friends, all while tending to the care of the gardens and the property. Vegetables and fruit not used in their kitchen are sold to local farmers markets and vineyards. With Ashley’s expertise in collected and layered interiors, her clients tapped her in to breathe new life into this historic farm.

Ashland Farm

Let’s take a look inside with photography courtesy of Kip Dawkins Photography!

This Georgian style estate is a prototypical Virginia country home. Ashland Farm includes original hardwood flooring, brick fireplaces appointing each distinct living space, and a tasteful English basement with a second kitchen.

Tastefully updated under Ashley’s careful direction, Ashland Farm leverages natural materials and colors that maintain the historic character of the home, including new interior paint and wallpaper from H.J. Holtz & Son and a revamped sunroom that engages the surrounding natural landscape of colorful wildflower fields and a large vegetable and fruit garden.

A crisp and soothing palette of blue and white is used throughout the home — set against exquisite antiques in deep rich browns — to create an elegant and timeless interior. Each room flows seamlessly from one to the next, inviting the occupant to leave their cares at the door and step into an oasis that tastefully acknowledges its historic roots, yet is fully equipped with modern conveniences.

Such a beautiful and timeless home, perfect for making memories and entertaining!

To learn more, please visit Ashley Hanley and follow @ashleybhanley on Instagram. And if you want to get a jump-start on the holidays, please check out Ashley’s Top 10 Tips for Throwing a Memorable Holiday Dinner Party and tour her own home, decorated for Christmas. And stay tuned, as we will be featuring more of her extraordinary profile over the summer!

The Six Bells Countryside Inn, Lilly Pulitzer x Lee Jofa, and Christopher Spitzmiller’s Designer Tag Sale

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 Six Bells Countryside Inn, Lilly Pulitzer x Lee Jofa, and Christopher Spitzmiller’s Designer Tag Sale. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

The Six Bells Countryside Inn

Tucked into the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley, The Six Bells Countryside Inn is the latest chapter in Audrey Gelman’s unfolding fairy tale. What began in 2022 as a tiny Brooklyn homewares boutique has grown into a fully realized world, now complete with its own inn, tavern, and shop. Located in Rosendale, New York, the inn occupies a restored 1850s boarding house set along the gentle curves of the Rondout Creek. It is every bit as charming as you’d expect, a place where history, whimsy, and design come together in perfect harmony.

 

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The original Six Bells shop enchanted visitors with its make-believe setting, Barrow’s Green, a fictional English village steeped in folkish detail and old-world charm. That same spirit carries through at the inn, where eleven individually designed rooms transport guests to another time and place. Expect Scandinavian-style box beds, Maximalist wallpaper, and antique furnishings sourced from around the globe. Each space is its own little storybook scene, from “The Lamplight” room with its archival prints to “The Innkeeper’s Suite” where a twin bed is nestled behind a curtain like a secret.

 

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Downstairs, The Feathers Tavern offers early American-inspired fare by Molly Levine and chef Larkin Young, while the on-site shop invites guests to bring home a piece of the magic. It is a seamless blend of retail, hospitality, and fantasy. Muralist Wally Whitehurst and designer Adam Greco lent their talents to the interiors, creating a world that feels both transported and lived in.

The Six Bells Countryside Inn is more than just a place to stay. It is a fully immersive experience, a living and breathing set piece for Gelman’s nostalgic and imaginative vision. For lovers of design, storytelling, and slow, beautiful living, rooms are now open for booking here.

Lilly Pulitzer x Lee Jofa

If your heart beats for sun-drenched glamour, the new Lilly Pulitzer III Collection for Lee Jofa has arrived to brighten every corner of your home. This third collaboration between the legendary Palm Beach label and luxury fabric house Lee Jofa launched this spring with a riot of resort-chic textiles, bold wallpapers, and playful trims.


The collection is a true celebration of Lilly’s roots: lush tropical florals, vibrant bird and fruit prints, and classic Palm Beach motifs in linen-cotton blends, space-dyed yarns, and crisp wallpapers. The range includes sunny stripe fabrics in twelve signature hues, coordinating trims, and that unmistakable hidden Lilly signature, with subtle nods to the lace details of her iconic shift dresses. Among the standout additions are oversized murals, including sweeping seaside vistas and tropical palms.

In this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach, Amanda Reynal layered the bright Lilly Pulitzer x Lee Jofa patterns with neutral foundations to create interiors that feel polished and relaxed. It was certainly a standout room for us!

Amanda Reynal Interiors, photography by Carmel Brantley
Amanda Reynal Interiors, photography by Carmel Brantley

In a sea of beige, the Lilly Pulitzer III Collection is a welcome splash of color. For those who love pattern, charm, and a bit of island attitude, this is your invitation to play. The collection is available exclusively through the trade at Lee Jofa showrooms and can be viewed here.

Christopher Spitzmiller’s Designer Tag Sale

Get ready, treasure hunters. Christopher Spitzmiller’s much-anticipated Designer Tag Sale is back at his idyllic Clover Brook Farm in Millbrook, New York. Set against the lush backdrop of Spitzmiller’s storied country estate, the event promises a weekend of fabulous finds, impeccable taste, and serious design star power.

This year’s lineup includes an impressive roster of top-tier talent offering one-of-a-kind pieces from their personal collections. Think furniture, artwork, textiles, tabletop, and those irresistible odds and ends you didn’t know you needed. Expect contributions from Ashley Whittaker, Mary McDonald, Young Huh, and many more, including the host himself, whose signature lamps and lifestyle wares have become modern classics.

And because no country weekend is complete without a proper drink, Ten Mile Distillery will be on hand offering tastings of their exceptional spirits. The sale takes place this weekend, June 14th. Tickets are available here. Don’t miss your chance to shop from the personal collections of top designers and enjoy a sip or two in their stylish company.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

In “Sirens,” Every Elegant Coastal Design Detail Is a Metaphor written by Cathy Whitlock for Frederic.

Inside Kit Kemp’s Colorful Barbadian Home That Redefines Luxury Island Living written by Stephanie Hunt for Veranda.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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A Charmed Life in the Cottswolds

For American Sarah Kirk and her family, life is charmed and idyllic in the English countryside. The beautiful 18th century Cotswolds cottage she decorated herself serves as the perfect backdrop to the family’s homesteading adventures. Sarah’s four darling children wile away their days frolicking in nature, tending to their own herb garden, listing to birdsong, and decorating freshly baked cakes. In fact, the scene is so picturesque it looks like something straight out of a storybook, and Sarah’s Instagram account — @godsavethescene — has unsurprisingly grown to over 30K followers. Reflecting the increasing trend of young families flocking to small towns and rural areas, Sarah has turned homemaking into an art form. Not only do her snapshots of daily life capture visual and poetic beauty, they represent inspiration and insight into a life off the beaten path… one that takes time to stop and smell the roses.

Today, Sarah joins The Glam Pad for an exclusive interview as we share some of our favorite images and captions from her Instagram account. Welcome, Sarah!

Sarah Kirk @godsavethescene

Q:  Where in England do you live, how old is your home, and how long has your family lived there?

A:  We moved to the Gloucestershire Cotswolds in 2020. We live in an 18th century unlisted cottage.

What brought you from the U.S. to England? And how did you decide to move to the countryside?
My husband is British. We met whilst living in London in 2012. After we got married, we moved together to the US where we lived for 5 years between Charleston SC and Middleburg, VA. My husband grew up in the Cotswolds, 5 miles from where we are now. His parents are still nearby. Our decision to move here was based entirely on education and we always agreed when our oldest child started primary school, we would come back for that.

Q:  How would you describe your aesthetic style, and where do you find inspiration?

A:  Our home is relaxed traditional. I am inspired by the American colonial style of my childhood home, and my love of vintage and thrifted interiors is inherited from my mother.

Q:  Did you do any renovations to your home, and what was your process for decorating?

A:  I’m a preservationist, and I highly disapprove of renovating historic homes. There is no such thing as “sympathetically updating or modernising” a period interior. The only improvements we made here were cosmetic (paint, wallpaper, lighting fixtures)
I have a layered approach to decorating, just adding things as I go along. I like the motto ‘home takes time.’ I would never, ever use a moodboard or any coordinated approach to designing rooms in advance.

Q:  How did your Instagram account come about, and what blessings have come from it?

A:  My instagram is just my personal account, which inexplicably keeps growing in following despite it just being a homemaker posting family and interiors photographs I take around the house.

Q:  You’ve mentioned that you are a TV-free home and you encourage your children to spend time outdoors. What are the benefits of raising a family in the country?

A:  Yes, it’s true we do not have a television. My parents removed the tv from my childhood home after my father came home from work one evening and my brother and I didn’t even look up from The Simpsons to say hello. Just overnight it was gone. There is a reason they call tv “programming.” When there are no screens, children inevitably find other things to do. When the weather is fine, they are outdoors.

The pace of life in the countryside is undeniably slower. Being surrounded by nature, in the words of Anne Shirley there’s “more scope for the imagination.” We live in a small village community, which echoes small town values like the one I grew up in.


Q:  What does a typical day look like for you? How do you find the balance with four young children?

A:  Sunday we walk to church in our village, we are the only family there with young children because England is growing more secular, we are the largest family in the village because the birthrate here has fallen below 2 children, so we are’t typical in that sense. We usually have a big family lunch, in the spring and summer when it’s warm we try to eat outside and spend most of the day outdoors. There is no balance, because we’ve prioritised family life at this point in our lives over careers. The most important aspect of motherhood is just being present.



 

Q:  What tips do you have for other families who might be considering a similar move, either in the U.S. or abroad?

A:  Small town living is wonderful. My tip would be to try and get involved your local community or village. Find out what activities and events go on and how you can help out. It’s a great way to meet people and find social in-roads. It’s great to have a sense of your neighbours and what their values are and assimilate into the culture of a place.


 

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Thank you, Sarah, for joining us today, and inspiring us with your beautiful world! We are positively enchanted and inspired by your talent and grace.

For ongoing inspiration, please follow @godsavethescene.

A New Life for a 1920s “Old Florida” Spanish Colonial

It’s hard to believe it has been six years since my family moved back to Dallas after living in Florida for eight years. Today we are touring a beautiful historic home located in Coconut Grove, an “Old Florida” Miami neighborhood directly adjacent to Coral Gables where we lived. One thing I miss about Miami is it’s meticulous dedication to historic preservation, and today’s tour is a lovely example of the Spanish colonial architecture prevalent in the area.

Built in the 1920s, this home was renovated through a brilliant collaboration between architectural firm Asbacher Architecture, interior designers Ashley Whittaker and Alexander D. Wilson, and landscape architect Fernando Wong. The homeowners – a young couple with children – looked to the team to restore the original charm and character of the house, which had been lost in previous renovations, while infusing a fresh vibe and practicality for modern living.

“The house had been stripped of its original 1920s charm. Our goal was to restore that Mediterranean charisma to the house, bringing it up to date,” explained Fernando Wong, who oversaw the outdoor project. Original architectural components of the patio were meticulously restored, as was the composition of plants and decorative elements that grace the entire garden area. The pool area and outdoor spaces were enlivened by covered terraces and vibrant decorations, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of that of a resort.

Inside, the living room ceiling was elevated, doors repositioned, and a tropical-inspired wallpaper by de Gournay was commissioned to adorn the lobby, capturing the essence of Coconut Grove. Contemporary art by prominent artists such as Tracey Emin, Do Ho Suh, Andy Warhol, Ellsworth Kelly, and Sheila Hicks blends harmoniously and adds pops of color throughout. Pecky cypress cabinetry and details pay homage to the distinctive Cypress trees found throughout Florida.

The result is a timelessly beautiful residence that pays homage to the elegance of Spanish architecture, Mediterranean style, and Old Florida charm.

Let’s take a peek with photography courtesy of Carmel Brantley.







Such a delightful home! This makes me nostalgic for South Florida and tropical style. For additional information, including sourcing, please click here. You can also follow @alexander_d_wilson, @ashleywhittakermillbrookliving, @fernandowongold, and @asbacherarchitecture for ongoing inspiration.

Jo Malone London × Little Greene, Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo, and the Gracie Warehouse Sale

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 Jo Malone London × Little Greene, Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo, and the Gracie Warehouse Sale. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Jo Malone London × Little Greene

Two of Britain’s most beloved heritage brands have joined forces for a limited-edition collaboration that’s as refined as it is sensorial. Jo Malone London and Little Greene, names synonymous with craftsmanship, elegance, and atmosphere, have come together to create a collection of five special-edition candles, each dressed in dreamy paint shades and wallpaper prints from Little Greene’s iconic archives.

The Glam Pad adores both of these British darlings, and this collaboration is a match made in fragrant, design-forward heaven. From the fresh and energizing Lime Basil & Mandarin paired with silvery Salix and Briar Rose wallpaper, to the sensual and warming Myrrh & Tonka enveloped in dusky Light Peach-blossom and florals, each candle sets a mood and tells a story. The darling ad campaign not only showcases Little Greene products, but also taps into our renewed passion for dollhouses.

Let’s take a look!

Special-Edition English Pear & Freesia Scented Candle
Special-Edition Lime Basil & Mandarin Scented Candle
Special-Edition Myrrh & Tonka Scented Candle
Special-Edition Lavender & Moonflower Scented Candle
Special-Edition Pomegranate Noir Scented Candle

It’s a celebration of British heritage, artistry, and the little luxuries that make a house a home. Naturally, we’re smitten. Shop the full collection here!

Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo

A rose is never just a rose, at least not in the hands of Ngoc Minh Ngo. In her latest book, Roses in the Garden, the acclaimed photographer invites us into a world where blooms tumble over stone walls, spill across fountains, and lend their magic to some of the world’s most beautiful gardens.

Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo, courtesy of Rizzoli
Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo, courtesy of Rizzoli

From the overgrown romance of Italy’s Garden of Ninfa to the quiet refinement of Japanese courtyards, each setting is more poetic than the last. Ngo doesn’t just document gardens. She captures atmosphere, mood, and that ineffable quality that makes a place feel touched by beauty.

Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo, courtesy of Rizzoli
Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo, courtesy of Rizzoli
Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo, courtesy of Rizzoli
Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo, courtesy of Rizzoli

The images are soft and transporting, with a painterly eye for light, texture, and composition. It’s garden design through a romantic lens, where roses become architectural elements in their own right, climbing, cascading, and occasionally stealing the show. Roses in the Garden embraces old-world elegance, lush layers, and the kind of idyllic floral drama we adore.

Roses in the Garden is a must for any garden lover in your life, and would make an ideal hostess gift. Whether you’re a rose devotee, a garden fantasist, or simply looking for a beautiful escape, this exquisite book deserves pride of place on your shelf. Released this spring, Roses in the Garden is available here!

The Gracie Warehouse Sale

Mark your calendars! From Wednesday, June 11th to Saturday, June 14th, Gracie is opening the doors to its Long Island City warehouse for a rare sale. Just a quick 15-minute subway ride from the D&D Building, this is a golden opportunity to snag treasures from one of our all-time favorite design houses.

© The Art of Gracie; Rizzoli New York, 2024. Interior Design: Sarah Bartholomew Rizzoli New York, Photography: Read McKendree / JBSA.

Since 1898, Gracie has been celebrated for its hand-painted wallpaper, beloved by design legends and gracing walls from the White House to the most elegant drawing rooms across the globe. Their legacy of craftsmanship and artistry is simply unparalleled.

The sale will feature antique furniture, lacquer pieces, chinoiserie panels, porcelain, and what we’re most excited about, iconic Gracie wallpaper samples. With purchases of $1,000 or more, Gracie will be gifting a copy of The Art of Gracie, a beautifully crafted book that chronicles the company’s rich history.

© The Art of Gracie; Rizzoli New York, 2024. Interior Design: Mark D. Sikes, Photography: Amy Neunsinger

It’s a dreamy chance to own a piece of design history and infuse your home with the charm, grace, and sophistication that only Gracie can deliver. June 11th through 14th, 10 am to 4 pm, at 47-25 34th Street, Suite 303, Long Island City, New York. We’ll see you there!

 

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