Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and brought up in San Antonio, Texas, Nicola Bathie McLaughlin developed an appreciation for travel and beauty as a child which has guided her path in life. After studying interior design at Texas Christian University, her artistic creativity took her to Oxford University in England as well as Lorenzo De Medici University in Florence, Italy. Nicola then returned ... continue reading...
J. Randall Powers Refreshes a 19th Century Newport Cottage
Designed in the 19th century by the legendary architectural firm McKim, Mead and White with grounds by Frederick Law Olmsted, this iconic Newport cottage has an impeccable pedigree. The homeowners commissioned J. Randall Powers to conduct a multi-year refresh with no deadline and no detail to be overlooked. Powers worked with his managing partner Christopher R. Alexander to retain all of the ... continue reading...
Elegant Southern Style with Deborah Hensley
I first learned of designer Deborah Hensley when her exquisite Gracie-wallpapered dining room went viral on Instagram, so when the rest of her beautiful home was featured by Home Design & Decor magazine, I just couldn't wait to share! Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Deborah loved her house but it was becoming unsuitable for her family's needs. Instead of moving, they decided to rebuild and ... continue reading...
A Classic Hudson Valley Farmhouse
Today's home tour is a breathtakingly beautiful Hudson Valley farmhouse designed by Anelle Gandelman of A-List Interiors. Anelle's clients wanted a second home with character and history that was also able to meet the needs of a modern family. Newly constructed, the house was built on the foundation of a historic farmhouse which inspired the overall design, including layers of antiques, family ... continue reading...
Designer Brittany Bromley’s 18th Century Home
When designer Brittany Bromley and her husband, landscape architect Matthew Bromley, came across a center hall Colonial built in 1790, they were enamored with its bones but terrified by its condition. However, what they thought would be a decades-long project only took eight months and a lot of stamina to make it livable! Newly married, the Bromleys tackled the restoration with preservationist ... continue reading...
Style Profile: Vaughan Designs
When it came time to select lighting for our new kitchen, I immediately chose two beautiful brass Belluno pendants from Vaughan to install over our island. For years, I have had this inspiration kitchen (below) saved in my Pinterest files, and I also fell in love with the history of Vaughan... Established 35 years ago in England, Vaughan is world-renowned for their exceptional design and ... continue reading...
An Enchanted 15th Century Home in the French Countryside
The September 2020 issue of Architectural Digest arrived yesterday, and I immediately fell in love with a charming old home in the French countryside belonging to Cordelia de Castellane, artistic director of Maison and Baby Dior. Constructed over several centuries with parts dating back to the 15th century, the home is adorned with climbing pink roses and surrounded by five lush acres and ... continue reading...
California Dreaming with Peter Dunham
With their children out of the house, a Newport Beach, California couple decided it was time to turn to designer Peter Dunham for a refresh. Purchased more than 25 years ago, the wife - an avid gardener - was particularly drawn to the big yard and neighborhood. They love entertaining outdoors, so architect Bob White moved the footprint of the home forward to create room for a pool and allow more ... continue reading...
Classic French Country Style by Cathy Kincaid
Have you heard about the Inaugural Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House scheduled for September 25, 2020 - October 25, 2020? One of my absolute favorite designers, Cathy Kincaid, will participating and I can hardly wait! In eager anticipation, I was perusing her website and wanted to share one of my favorite homes from her portfolio... a Country French residence located in Dallas that Cathy ... continue reading...
At Home in the Hamptons with Julia Amory
Three years ago The Glam Pad had the privilege of featuring Julia Amory, Founder and CEO of India Amory, as she was launching her lifestyle and home goods brand. Julia developed the concept for her company in 2016 while searching for printed fabric to use for the tables at her wedding in Southampton, and she left a career in financial services to pursue her dream. Today she has nearly 60,000 ... continue reading...
