Anytime I see something new from Leta Austin Foster I get positively giddy, and I was on cloud nine when she shared this beautiful home with me. It is located approximately 15 miles east of Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida's fabled horse country, where the homeowners raised thoroughbred horses. You may have seen some of these images previously in Leta's book, Traditional Interiors, and she has ... continue reading...
Style Profile: Libby Cameron
Libby Cameron is interior design royalty, and I was delighted when she agreed to my request for a Q&A! Libby was a partner at Parish-Hadley, Inc. where she worked for 14 years, and she was the last protégée of famed decorator Sister Parish. In 1995, she opened her eponymous firm, Libby Cameron LLC, and she is known for her love of color and eclectic style. Libby mixes family heirlooms with new ... continue reading...
Old School in Nantucket by Markham Roberts
An old-school decorator at heart, Markham Roberts' creativity was indulged with his client's vision for her Nantucket home... “I wanted old, I wanted detail, I wanted this place to feel like my grandmother’s house," she said. The homespun charm found in the book One Man's Folly: The Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood provided inspiration for the newly constructed home along with the homeowner's ... continue reading...
Mario Buatta and The English Room
Have you heard? The 1980s are back! As a child of the eighties, I couldn't be happier... For me this means chintz, fine antiques, dressmaker details, oriental rugs, traditional art, etc. The Charlotte, North Carolina home we are touring today is the childhood home of Holly Hollingsworth Phillips, interior designer and creator of The English Room, and it was decorated by Mario Buatta in the 1980s. ... continue reading...
Historic Elegance by Todd Richesin
There is a certain romance and charm that you find in historic homes that simply cannot be replicated today. So when it came time to renovate her 1929 Tennessee home, this homeowner turned to designer Todd Richesin to create a soothing respite that remains true to its era and serves as the perfect backdrop to her collection of antiques. Todd worked hand-in-hand with the architect and ... continue reading...
Five Tips for Creating Timeless Interiors by Eric Ross
If you love classic, timeless interior design, you will love Eric Ross. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Eric believes that all good design is informed by the past.... rooted in tradition. So when I read his recent blog post on how to remain timeless in the midst of the current trend of "schizophrenic decorating," I just had to share. Eric is graciously guest posting today, and I could not agree ... continue reading...
Bunny Williams Renovates a Farmhouse In Provence
When an American couple enlisted Bunny Williams to reimagine their classic Provençal mas - which had become an awkward warren of rooms as a result of a century's worth of alterations - the goal was straightforward. “We wanted it to be comfortable and to flow,” said Bunny, “but also to look as if we’d done nothing.” Atlanta-based architect Norman Davenport Askins was brought in to envision a ... continue reading...
La Chaise Percée
Today we are discussing the chaise percée, an elegant chair-like contraption used to camouflage what Elsie de Wolfe described as "the unmentionable." In other words... potty talk at The Glam Pad, mon dieu! French for "pierced chair" and known in France as “chaise nécessaire,” you can read about the original use of the chaise percée here. Now they are used rather whimsically by those in the know ... continue reading...
A Newport Estate Where Time Stands Still
In 1974, Town & Country featured Beaulieu, one of Newport Rhode Island's most storied cottages, purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Wiley T. Buchanan Jr. over 50 years ago. In 2016, the family's summer home had hardly changed, and T&C revisited Beaulieu with an inspiring message: "Do it once and do it well." Built in the mid 1800s, Beaulieu was designed to resemble a French château. It is one ... continue reading...
At Home in the Hamptons with Alex Papachristidis
Manhattan-based designer Alex Papachristidis never ceases to amaze me with his exquisite designs, and the classic shingled residence he shares with his extended family in Bridgehampton, New York is no exception. While it may appear imposing, it is actually quite the opposite says Papachristidis. “We live in more formal surroundings than most people do in the country. But really, we are ... continue reading...