Palm Beach-based interior designer Ellen Kavanaugh is a favorite here at The Glam Pad... we adore her crisp, colorful, Florida flair! So we were delighted when Southern Living shared a tour of her very own home! A 1980s bungalow in need of an overhaul, Ellen and her husband Chip Valle of Island Construction packed a lot of personality into just 2,500 square-feet. They scraped popcorn ceilings, ... continue reading...
A Dynamic Design Design Duo in Kentucky: Gretchen & Jason Black
The Glam Pad is excited to feature another husband/wife design duo today, this one based in Louisville, Kentucky. Gretchen Black is an interior designer who loves mixing patterns, collecting vintage pieces, and creating beautiful spaces to share with her family. She curates with a keen and creative eye, always looking to combine quaint southern charm with modern comfort. Gretchen's husband is ... continue reading...
TGP Tidbits: Aerin’s New Home, Pride and Prejudice, and Create Academy
Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a peek at the soon to be former home of Aerin Lauder, the Bennets’ home from the Pride and Prejudice, and online interior design courses from Create Academy. Written by Natalie Aldridge. AERIN LAUDER SELLS PARK AVENUE Not only is Aerin Lauder the granddaughter of cosmetics ... continue reading...
A Tribute to Robert Kime – The King of Classic English Decor
The Glam Pad was deeply saddened to learn of the August 17th passing of Robert Kime, antiques dealer, textile collector, and celebrated interior designer. The British designer and "king of English classic decor" was born in 1946, and was well known as Prince Charles’s decorator of choice. His expansive design legacy includes six homes for the Prince of Wales —including Clarence House— numerous ... continue reading...
Amanda Lindroth’s 10 Design Secrets for Entertaining
With offices in Palm Beach, Florida, and Nassau, Bahamas, Amanda Lindroth is the go-to interior designer for airy, relaxed, indoor-outdoor living. From beach chic to high glam, her affinity for boldly coloured prints, rattan and cane, canopied beds and vibrantly layered fabrics make Amanda a master of island charm. A favorite here at The Glam Pad, we were delighted to learn that Amanda is now ... continue reading...
TGP Tidbits: Marie Chantal for Schumacher, Sister Parish for Dear Elouise, Dream Closets
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 newly debuted Marie-Chantal collection for Schumacher, Sister Parish for the Atlanta based stationery company Dear Elouise, and dream-worthy closets for chic wardrobes. Written by Natalie Aldridge. Marie-Chantal x Schumacher Allow me to introduce the maven who ... continue reading...
They’re Back! Beloved Bauble Stockings x Dogwood Hill
Last year's delightful collaboration between Bauble Stockings and Dogwood Hill was a near instantaneous sellout at launch, and we are delighted to debut their latest collection today! Not only are these hand-stitched treasures darling, but they also support The Glam Pad's passion for needlepoint, family traditions, supporting women in business, and giving back. Each Bauble Stocking is ... continue reading...
West Texas Glamour with Gibbs Design + Build
My family and I have spent a lot of time this summer visiting my parents in my hometown of Abilene, Texas. Between eight years of living in Florida followed by two years of Covid, we had some making up to do. Abilene is a small but growing town located smack-dab in the middle of the state, an approximate three-hour drive from Dallas. In June, my Mom and I toured the local Parade of Homes and had ... continue reading...
TGP TIDBITS: A Miles Redd Designed Home for Sale, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Chairish 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 inside a Miles Redd designed gem in Locust Valley that's for sale, a special Jackie Kennedy exhibition at Winterthur, and highlights from Chairish's White Sale. Written by Natalie Aldridge. A Locust Valley Gem by Miles Redd In my formative teenage years, Miles Redd ... continue reading...
Design Crush: Meredith Ellis Design
Texas-based interior designer, Meredith Ellis, is known for the soulful homes she designs through expert layering of pattern, texture, and color. With her exceptional attention to detail and sophisticated eye, she is able to create curated, collected interiors tailored specifically for each client. Meredith began her career in 1998, working for the legendary New York Interior designer, Bunny ... continue reading...
