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At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors, John Derian x Doing Goods, and Max Sinsteden for D. Porthault

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 “At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors,” John Derian x Doing Goods, and Max Sinsteden’s D. Porthault windows. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors

At The Glam Pad, we are hardly known for shying away from color, pattern, and a healthy dose of maximalism. But there is something equally beautiful about an interior that calms the senses, and At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors has us craving just that. The new FREDERIC book, written by Hudson Moore and published by Monacelli, arrives September 16 with an inside look at 22 wonderfully nature forward American country houses.

Libby Cameron. Newagen, Maine.
At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors Photo credit: James Merrell (page 242)

These are interiors shaped as much by the landscape beyond their windows as by what fills the rooms. They are comfortable without being casual, collected without looking overly considered, and refreshingly unprecious. Furniture is meant to be sat upon, shelves are full, and rooms feel as though they have evolved naturally over time rather than been decorated all at once.

Libby Cameron. Newagen, Maine.
At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors Photo credit: James Merrell (pages 238-239))
Carolyn & John Malone. Madison, Georgia.
At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors Photo credit: Laura Resen (page 261))
John-Paul Philippe & Elvin Rodriguez. Sharon, Connecticut.
At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors Photo credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo, Produced by Michael Reynolds (pages 4-5)
Carolyn & John Malone. Madison, Georgia.
At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors Photo credit: Laura Resen (page 254-255)

Among our favorites is interior designer Carolyn Malone’s rural Georgia retreat, where rustic wood-paneled walls seem to breathe history and open kitchen shelves are charmingly full rather than painstakingly styled. In West Texas, Jeffrey Bilhuber mixes fine-boned antiques with contemporary pieces so effortlessly that you hardly notice where one period ends and another begins.

Eli & Lauren Weiss. Sugar Bowl, California.
At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors Photo credit: Paul Costello (pages 86-87)

At Home in Nature is a lovely reminder that a room need not shout to have something to say. There is beauty in restraint, in natural materials, in things softened by age and use. We may never give up our chintz and glorious rooms awash in color, but we would very happily retreat to one of these. Be certain to pre-order your copy here!

At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors
At Home in Nature: American Country Interiors Hudson Moore. Credit: The Monacelli Press

John Derian x Doing Goods

Leave it to the ever-talented John Derian to merge the worlds of botanicals and rugs. The designer and decoupage maestro has teamed up with Amsterdam-based Doing Goods on a delightfully whimsical collection of leaf-shaped rugs, and naturally, we want the whole garden.

The five designs take their cues from botanical imagery found in Derian’s extraordinary archive of antique and vintage prints. Blown up and translated into wonderfully irregular rugs, the leaves retain all the charm of their original illustrations, complete with delicate veining, curling edges, and the sort of lovely imperfections that make old botanical studies so irresistible.

It is the exaggerated scale that makes them especially fun. Enlarged to such proportions, the leaves become wonderfully graphic and almost morph into something else entirely. They are just the right amount of quirky and are charming enough to bring a little personality to any space. We particularly love the idea of one appearing somewhere entirely unexpected, like a great big leaf that has simply floated in through an open window.

The John Derian x Doing Goods collection is available here now.

Max Sinsteden For D. Porthault

If you haven’t yet stopped by D. Porthault on Park Avenue to see Max Sinsteden’s fabulous summer windows, consider this your reminder. For the French linen house’s inaugural Designer Summer Series, Max transformed five windows and interior displays at its New York boutique into wonderfully layered little rooms.

Our favorite may be the charming jewel-box bathroom on 58th Street, complete with beadboard walls, a tiled floor, pedestal sink, artwork, proper sconces, and, naturally, plenty of Porthault. Trèfles and Fougères appear in fresh shades of green, while even the lampshades get the Porthault treatment.

 

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It is the sort of window display that rewards a closer look, filled with the thoughtful details that make Max’s work so charming. The windows will remain through September, leaving plenty of time for a proper look. So next time you’re dashing across town, give yourself a few extra minutes on 58th Street. Window shopping has rarely looked this good. But then again, we wouldn’t expect anything less from a D. Porthault collaboration with Max Sinsteaden.

 

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Read our favorite articles of the week!

Step Inside a Manhattan Apartment Filled with Garden Exuberance—and Plenty of Pink written by Sophie Donelson for Veranda.

A Wonky 16th-Century Farmhouse with Invitingly Layered Interiors written Arabella Bowes for House & Garden UK.

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x Natalie

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Lady Annabelle’s Colefax & Fowler Designed Ormeley Lodge For Sale

If these walls could talk! The storied country home of Lady Annabelle Goldsmith, the late English socialite and author for whom the famous Mayfair nightclub Annabel’s is named, is currently listed with UK Sotheby’s International Realty, and we are in love! Ormeley Lodge is a magnificent Grade II Queen Anne manor house nestled within 2.3 acres just ten miles southwest of central London in Ham. For more than five decades, Lady Annabelle entertained everyone from politicians to Hollywood stars to royalty, including Princess Diana who was a frequent guest along with Princes William and Harry.

Her youngest son Ben Goldsmith says, ““From the moment my mother arrived at Ormeley Lodge in 1976, the magic for her was in its location,” says Ben, 45. “Despite being so close to central London, it is set in an ocean of wild nature that is richer and more expansive than most rural countryside. The house is surrounded on three sides by Ham Common with Ham Common Woods Nature Reserve to the south and beyond that, 2,500 acres of Richmond Park. When my mother walked her dogs every day, she could go in any direction and find outstanding nature. If she saw us sitting around inside she would always urge us to go out and explore. Growing up in such a wonderful place with a mother who instilled a love of nature in us, and was immersed in it herself every day, explains why my brother Zac and I are so committed to conservation.” (source)

Dating to the early 1700s, the residence blends Queen Anne and early Georgian architecture across nearly 15,800 square feet. Embodying both English Baroque and Classical elements, the house includes 10 bedrooms and seven bathrooms, with soaring ceilings, original fireplaces, intricate moldings, and carefully preserved oversized sash windows. The interiors, decorated by the legendary Colefax & Fowler in the 1980s, remain timeless to this day and the epitome of classic English Country Style.

The ground floor has been arranged for both formal entertaining and relaxed family life. A magnificent drawing room and handsome library sit alongside an elegant dining room, while the generous kitchen is served by a pantry, breakfast room and staff room.

Extensive ancillary accommodation, including a wine cellar and substantial storage rooms, ensures the house is as practical as it is impressive, while the grand entrance hall and sweeping staircase provide an unforgettable introduction to the home.

The upper floors offer exceptional bedroom accommodation centred around a magnificent principal suite with its own private study. A second suite benefits from an adjoining dressing room, while the remaining bedrooms provide generous accommodation for family and guests. A self-contained guest apartment with its own sitting room adds further flexibility, allowing the house to accommodate multi-generational living or long-term visitors with ease.

Lady Annabelle’s bedroom is ensconced in Colefax & Fowler’s Roses & Pansies, a favorite chintz of mine. Her bedroom was featured on the cover of The Englishwoman’s Bedroom and in Colefax and Fowler: The Best in English Interior Decoration.

My personal copy of The Englishwoman’s Bedroom

Designer Kathryn M. Ireland, an honorary extended member of the Goldsmith family, recently gave a tour of Ormeley Lodge, and @fenellainteriordesign graciously allowed us to share captured images from the event…

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You can take a virtual tour and see additional images via Whitney Robinson @whowhatwhit.

 

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The estate remains intact, preserving not only the principal residence but also its historic collection of cottages, service buildings and beautifully enclosed gardens. Traditional walled gardens unfold into wide herbaceous borders, wildflower meadows, an orchard and productive fruit and vegetable gardens, while an aviary, secluded south-facing swimming pool with its pavilion and an all-weather tennis court complete this extraordinary private estate. Altogether, the grounds provide an exceptional sense of peace and privacy within one of London’s most sought-after settings.

Ormeley Lodge enjoys an exceptional position immediately beside Richmond Park and Ham Common Woods, placing more than 2,500 acres of Royal Parkland quite literally on the doorstep. Richmond town centre is just a couple of miles away, offering direct services to London Waterloo, the District line and London Overground, together with an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés and restaurants. Petersham Nurseries, The Dysart, Scott’s Richmond and The Ivy Richmond Brasserie are all within easy reach, while the area is also renowned for its outstanding schools and beautiful riverside walks.

Beyond the principal residence, the estate continues with an outstanding collection of ancillary buildings. Positioned next to the main house sits Ormeley Mews, which provides garaging and gardeners’ facilities on the ground floor and a first floor studio flat. Also accessed from the main courtyard is a guest cottage, arranged as two separate flats. Behind this sits the very pretty Ormeley Lodge Cottage which enjoys both a front and rear garden. Next to the Estate and available by separate negotiation, sits Bramlings, a detached 3 bedroom cottage with its own private garden.

Ormeley Lodge is currently listed for £25 million.

For additional information, please contact Robert Swann of UK Sotheby’s International Realty.

Photography courtesy of Sotheby’s, unless otherwise noted.

Zoffany x Michael S. Smith, An 18th Century Scottish Estate for Sale, and Schumacher’s Florida Moment

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 Zoffany x Michael S. Smith, a Dreamy 18th Century Scottish Estate for Sale, and Schumacher’s new store opening. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

A Dreamy Scottish Estate for Sale

We have found our latest real estate daydream! One of Dumfriesshire’s oldest sporting estates has just come to market through Savills, and it comes with nearly everything one could possibly want from a life in the Scottish countryside. Set across 1,242 acres in the beautiful Nith Valley, Blackwood Estate encompasses a historic country house, cottages, gardens, farmland, woodland, and two miles of frontage along the River Nith.

At its heart is Blackwood House, a historic listed country house , surrounded by stunning gardens overlooking one of Scotland’s most celebrated salmon rivers. The wider estate includes six cottages, traditional outbuildings, 662 acres of farmland, and more than 500 acres of woodland. In other words, this is a proper Scottish estate in every sense. We just adore how even with grand home, this estate feels welcoming and well loved.

 

Blackwood’s sporting traditions run deep, with double-bank fishing across 12 named pools on the River Nith, 14 established pheasant and partridge drives, roe deer stalking, duck flighting, and rough shooting. We especially love that the house, gardens, cottages, river, farmland, and woods have all remained together, something increasingly rare.

All that is missing, as far as we can tell, is a wardrobe full of tweed, a few muddy dogs, and an invitation for all of us to come for the weekend.

Zoffany x Michael S. Smith

Cecil Beaton’s Winter Garden, archival chintzes, and a very darling pug. There are simply too many things we love happening at once in Zoffany’s latest collaboration with Michael S. Smith.

For Zoffany’s debut indoor-outdoor fabric collection, the celebrated American designer delved into the house’s archives, drawing inspiration from historic French chintzes, Japanese silks, stripes, florals, and plains. Rather wonderfully, the little imperfections found in the original documents, from print marks to ink bleeds, have been preserved in the new designs, giving these performance fabrics the character and charm of something far older.

The collection comes to life in Cecil Beaton’s famed Winter Garden, where Michael Smith and Hamish Bowles pose among great swathes of fabric alongside Stella the pug. The scene pays homage to a wonderful 1960s photograph of Beaton in the very same glasshouse with his own beloved pug, Simba. Naturally, we are obsessed.

The collection is colorful, layered, wonderfully eccentric, and steeped in design history without feeling the least bit precious. It is the perfect departure from stereotypical outdoor fabrics. We have long believed beautiful fabrics belong everywhere, and apparently that now includes outdoors, too. The full line can be viewed here!

Schumacher Is Having a Florida Moment

As if Florida’s design scene needed any more temptation. This September, Schumacher is opening two new showrooms and design shops in Jacksonville and West Palm Beach, bringing along thousands of its beloved fabrics, wallpapers, and trims, plus antiques, accessories, and plenty of Patterson Flynn rugs.

Schumacher Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, local designer Stephanie Jarvis has given the 3,000-square-foot space a dose of classic American style, Southern charm, and “beloved Florida moments.” Down in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach native Celerie Kemble is behind the glamorous 6,000-square-foot outpost, complete with Visual Comfort lighting, lacquered Dunes & Duchess tables, Waterworks fittings, Sabine Hill tile, and, perhaps most dangerously, an entire room devoted to Patterson Flynn’s abaca rugs.

Schumacher West Palm Beach

David Frazier masterminded the interior architecture of both, which will also play host to trunk shows, book signings, workshops, and more, making them gathering places for Florida’s ever-growing design community. Schumacher’s continued Florida expansion feels only natural.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

12 Old-Fashioned Etiquette Rules Experts Wish Would Make a Comeback written by Arricca Elin SanSone for Veranda.

Martin Engelbrecht’s Absurdist 18th-Century Costume Design written by Stephen Patience for The World of Interiors

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x Natalie

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Style Profile: Liz Williams Interiors

Written by Natalie Aldridge.

There is an undeniable sense of calm that runs through every project by Atlanta-based designer Liz Williams. Since founding Liz Williams Interiors in 1998, the Atlanta-based designer has built a reputation for creating timeless homes that feel as serene as they are sophisticated. After beginning her career at the esteemed Carter Kay Interiors, she launched her own firm with a focus on classic residential design, from new construction and renovations to historic restorations.

Over nearly three decades, her interiors have become known for their elegance, beautiful proportions, and thoughtful sense of scale. Every room feels balanced and inviting, layered with antiques, refined color, and carefully considered details that never compete for attention. We caught up with Liz to discuss the influences that shaped her design perspective, the fabrics and patterns she returns to time and again, and the ingredients she believes every timeless home should have.

We are delighted to welcome Liz to The Glam Pad today for a Style Profile Q&A and a peek inside her beautiful portfolio. Photography by Emily Followill.

Welcome, Liz!

Q: When did you first fall in love with interior design and decide to pursue this career path?

A: I’ve been interested in design for as long as I can remember, rearranging furniture and creating small spaces, even during my Barbie days. But the moment it really clicked as a career path was when I was a student at the College of Charleston. I fell in love with the city and was lucky to live in a charming pink carriage house that I had so much fun decorating on a budget! As a history major, I took a historic architecture class that ultimately sealed the deal, opening my eyes to the connection between interiors, architecture, and bringing it all together.

Q: How do you define your style, and has it evolved over the years?

A: I’d say my style is grounded in traditional design but focuses on detail and adding a surprising twist, whether that’s an unexpected color combo, a unique trim, or more modern artwork. My style has definitely evolved over the years. While I am still traditional, I’m more open now to mixing styles and taking risks to keep the spaces feeling fresh and personal instead of predictable or stuffy.

Q: Growing up, who or what had the most influence over your design aesthetic?

A: My biggest influence growing up was my mom. She loves antiques, beautiful rugs, and collecting porcelain, so I was always surrounded by carefully chosen and special pieces. She worked with a decorator, and I remember looking forward to seeing the selections “Aunt Beverly” brought to her. My own bedroom growing up also shaped my aesthetic. It featured pink and green checked wallpaper, green wicker headboards, faux bamboo furniture, a seashell mirror, floral chintz balloon shades, and grass green shag carpet. I might not mix all of those elements the same way today, but each piece still resonates with me!

Q: What are the key ingredients to creating a home that withstands the test of time?

A: Build a strong foundation by investing in key pieces like rugs, main upholstery, and well-crafted case goods, whether they’re new or antique. These elements will anchor a room for years. Then, use softer, more adaptable layers like curtains, pillows, art, and accessories to refresh and update the space over time.

Q: What are your five favorite coffee table books?

A: Deeda Blair: Food, Flowers & Fantasy, An Affair with a House by Bunny Williams, Gil Schafer: The Architecture of Place, The Big Book of Chic by Miles Redd, and Interiors for a Life in Good Taste by Caroline Gidière.

Q: Do you have any favorite “movie homes” that have inspired you over the years?

A: I’ve always been drawn to movie homes that feel warm, layered, and genuinely lived in. Honestly, anything by Nancy Meyers is a go-to favorite. Her interiors have a relaxed yet polished vibe that always strikes a chord. I probably return most often to It’s Complicated. The house has that effortless California charm, bright, comfortable, clearly lived in, but still stunning. Home Again offers a similar feeling, just a bit more casual. It feels younger and fresher but keeps that same charm and personality. Something’s Gotta Give is everyone’s favorite, and I love it too! I’m always drawn to homes that feel like someone actually lives there, and these definitely do.

Q: When you aren’t busy designing, what do you enjoy doing in your free time?

A: When I’m not designing, I love spending time with my family. Our three children are grown now. One’s still in college in North Carolina, one lives in New York, and one lives here in Atlanta, so whenever we’re all together, it is a treat. We recently restored a 1930s log cabin in Madison, Georgia, which has become a great weekend getaway with our two Labrador Retrievers.

Q: What are some of the interesting changes within the design industry, and/or client requests you have seen over the years? (For example, the end of open concept, more desire for craft rooms/home offices, renewed passion for antiques, etc.)

A: Clients are definitely embracing color again these days, which I really like. Whether it’s softer shades or bolder hues, people seem ready to leave behind gray and neutral palettes and make their homes feel more personal once more. I’m also noticing a strong comeback of antiques. They offer instant gratification, no long lead times or tariffs, but beyond that, they bring a ton of character. There’s a provenance you just can’t replicate, and it immediately makes a space feel layered and lived-in.

Q: Are there any go-to patterns, fabrics, wallpapers, colors, etc. you enjoy incorporating into your rooms?

A: I usually start with a larger-scale print. It sets the tone for the room and gives everything else a direction. I think about the color combinations it provides and which way we want to take it.

From there, I add companion fabrics, mixing scales and motifs so the look feels curated rather than too matched. Jane Churchill stripes and checks are definitely a favorite for this. They offer a wide range of colors and patterns that work beautifully in both traditional and modern settings. I also enjoy including small classic geometrics like Sister Parish’s Burmese, La Fortuna, Clara B, and Tucker.

These add just the right touch of interest and pattern without overpowering the space. I like balancing fresh fabrics with more traditional ones to keep things interesting. I’m also a big fan of animal prints, often using one of the many colorways of Brunschwig & Fils Les Touches. This brings personality and movement, and prevents a room from feeling flat.

I also really love grasscloth wallpaper, and Thibaut has many great options. It adds rich texture and creates a stunning backdrop for art. Whether it’s a solid, variegated color, or subtle pattern, it can totally transform a space. Plus, it serves as a great “transition” paper when adjoining rooms are wallpapered too, helping everything flow naturally.

Thank you, Liz for joining us today!

To learn more, please visit Liz Williams Interiors and follow @lizwilliamsinteriors on Instagram for ongoing inspiration.

x Natalie

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AERIN x The Mahjong Line, Kips Bay Decorator Show House Designer Reveal, and Julia Amory Opens in Dallas

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 AERIN x The Mahjong Line, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House designer reveal, and a Julia Amory store opening in Dallas. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

AERIN x The Mahjong Line

It seems mahjong has taken us all by storm, and frankly, we can’t get enough of the beautifully designed sets continuing to hit the market. Now, The Mahjong Line has partnered with AERIN on its first-ever tile collaboration, bringing Aerin Lauder’s signature elegance to the brand’s beloved line.

AERIN x The Mahjong Line

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AERIN x The Mahjong Line

Inspired by summers in East Hampton, one of Lauder’s favorite places, the collection celebrates the art of gathering with illustrations inspired by blooming gardens, local farm stands, leisurely bicycle rides, and relaxed afternoons spent outdoors.

AERIN x The Mahjong Line
AERIN x The Mahjong Line

Created in an beautiful Soft Blue colorway, the set reimagines all ten Joker tiles with charming new artwork while introducing metallic gold detailing for the very first time, adding a subtle touch of polish to the botanical motifs and dragonflies. The complete set includes the custom tiles, a coordinating light blue tile bag, and green wooden racks and pushers, all designed with love for the collaboration.

AERIN x The Mahjong Line
AERIN x The Mahjong Line

Stunningly executed and undeniably chic, it’s a collaboration that perfectly captures both brands’ love of gracious entertaining. If this is any indication of what’s to come, we certainly hope it’s only the first of many collaborations between these two.

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Designer Reveal

The countdown is officially on. After revealing this year’s spectacular Greenwich Village townhouse earlier this summer, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House has now revealed the 22 designers who will transform the historic residence ahead of its September 16th opening.

This year’s roster is an exciting mix of celebrated names and rising talents, including Carrier and Company, Peter Dunham & Associates, Chad Dorsey Design, Marmol Radziner, Nicole Fisher Interiors, EZG Design, Studio Armando Aguirre, and John Ferguson Interiors, among many others.

 

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Adding another layer of excitement, art curator Gay Gassmann has been enlisted to curate a remarkable collection of works from some of the country’s leading galleries, thoughtfully placing art throughout the home to complement each designer’s vision. We are hoping the art will be just as memorable as the rooms themselves!

Set within the beautifully restored 1839 townhouse at 80 W. Washington Place, this year’s Show House promises to be one of the design highlights of the fall season. As always, we can’t wait to see how each designer interprets their space and discover the ideas, craftsmanship, and inspiration that make Kips Bay one of our favorite events of the year.

Julia Amory Store Opening

Known for her colorful block-printed dresses and effortless take on classic dressing, Julia Amory has built a devoted following around clothing that feels as appropriate for a Palm Beach luncheon as it does for an English country weekend. Now, the brand is bringing that signature aesthetic to Texas with its first-ever boutique in the state, opening this fall on Dallas’ increasingly stylish Knox Street.

The new boutique will carry Julia’s full collection of ready-to-wear, accessories, and home décor in a space designed by Mark D. Sikes that perfectly reflects the brand’s timeless, collected sensibility. To celebrate the opening, Sikes also created a series of charming illustrations of the storefront, a fitting tribute to a brand that has long embraced color, pattern, and classic style.

As longtime admirers of Julia’s cheerful prints and polished approach to dressing, we’re delighted to see the brand’s continued expansion. Between the beautiful new boutique and Knox Street’s ever-growing roster of design-minded retailers, we have a feeling it will quickly become one of Dallas’ most charming shopping destinations—and one we’ll certainly be adding to our list the next time we’re in town.

Shop Julia Amory here in the meantime!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

From Antiquity to Today, Draped Walls Are a Decorating Tour de Force written by Emma Bazilian for Frederic.

A Georgian Cottage in London with Expertly Layered Interiors That Preserve the Building’s Period Charm written by Virginia Clark for House & Garden.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

As an expert with years of experience in decorating, renovating, and building homes,  Jenny Rose-Innes shares her unique insights on how to bring the outside in, creating spaces that enhance our connection to nature in her latest book The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World. The book is both inspirational and practical, featuring stunning images of Jenny’s own home and garden, along with tips and advice from her extensive career.

“Gardens and interiors – and their design – are my two great loves,” Jenny says in the book’s introduction. “Although never formally trained in either, I was able to celebrate both Australian and British design in my two previous books. With this third book, I wanted to continue my celebration of both gardens and interiors by turning the focus on nature. Using my own house and garden as a framework seemed to be the best way to do this, as my love of, and respect for, nature has been at the forefront of most decisions I have made in relation to their design.”

The home of Jenny Rose-Innes

In addition, The Nature of Decorating features the homes and gardens of designers Jenny admires, including Butter Wakefield, Cath Kidston and Sean Anthony Pritchard. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of pattern and color to your home or completely transform your living space, The Nature of Decorating is your ultimate guide to reconnecting with nature through interior design.

Examples of the inspirational designers featured are below…

Photography by Abbie Mellé.

The home of Butter Wakefield
The home of Butter Wakefield
The home of Cath Kidston
The home of Sue Bond
The home of Caroline Inchyra
The home of Robin Lucas
The home of Polly Nicholson
The home of Emma Sherlock
The home of Lisa Burdus
The home of Caryn Hibbert
The home of Louise Ness
The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World.

To discover the transformative power of nature in interior design, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World is available for purchase via Amazon. We also highly recommend Jenny’s first two books Australian Designers at Home and British Designers at Home. You can tour Jenny’s own home HERE, and for ongoing inspiration, please follow @jennyroseinnes on Instagram.

Lee Jofa x Weezie, The Six Bells Miniatures Weekend, and Inside WOW!house 2026

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 Lee Jofa x Weezie, The Six Bells Miniatures Weekend, and Inside WOW!house 2026. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Lee Jofa x Weezie

Who says the best patterns in the house have to stop at the living room? Legendary textile house Lee Jofa is bringing some of its most iconic prints to Weezie, proving that even the bathroom deserves a dose of good design.

Lee Jofa x Weezie
Lee Jofa x Weezie

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Lee Jofa x Weezie
Lee Jofa x Weezie

The two brands have teamed up on a collection of towels, robes, shower curtains, and bath accessories that translate nearly 200 years of textile history into everyday essentials. Think of it as your favorite Lee Jofa fabrics, only instead of upholstering your sofa, they’re wrapping you up after a shower.

Lee Jofa x Weezie
Lee Jofa x Weezie

The collection has three signature patterns pulled from the archive. Palmero delivers lush Mughal-inspired botanicals, Marciana offers a beautifully tailored stripe, and Davenport, an early 19th-century French Indienne block print, brings a timeless floral into the mix. Together, they strike that perfect balance of classic, collected, and luxurious.

Lee Jofa x Weezie
Lee Jofa x Weezie

We’re always excited to see heritage brands reinterpret their archives in fresh ways, and this collaboration feels especially fitting. Beautiful textiles shouldn’t be confined to draperies and upholstery. If you’re the type who appreciates a well-dressed bathroom as much as a well-dressed living room, this collection is worth adding to your radar. And as if the Lee Jofa prints weren’t enough, we can’t get over the addition of Weezie’s signature monograms. The combination of Lee Jofa’s timeless patterns, Weezie’s charming aesthetic, and personalized embroidery is the cherry on top.

Shop the full collection here!

The Six Bells Miniatures Weekend

We’ve long professed our love for dollhouses and miniatures, so naturally this caught our eye. From September 23-25, The Six Bells is hosting its third Miniatures Weekend Workshop, an immersive retreat dedicated to the tiny worlds that have captivated collectors and design lovers for generations.

 

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Set within The Six Bells, the storybook Countryside Inn in New York’s Hudson Valley inspired by the charm of the English and American countryside, it feels like the perfect backdrop for celebrating all things miniature. The beautifully designed inn, complete with antique-filled interiors, cozy guest rooms, and its own fictional village lore, is reason enough to visit.

 

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The weekend brings together renowned miniature artisans Lee Thomas and Peggy Kimball for hands-on workshops, leisurely countryside meals, and plenty of time to admire the extraordinary craftsmanship behind these pint-sized creations. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply someone who can’t resist peering into a beautifully appointed dollhouse, it promises to be a delightful celebration of all things miniature.

 

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If you’re anything like us, you’ve likely spent far too long admiring perfectly scaled Georgian drawing rooms, tiny copper pots, and impeccably upholstered dollhouse furniture. A weekend devoted entirely to the art of miniatures at a beautiful countryside in sounds like a dream. More information can be found here.

Inside WOW!house 2026

Every summer, we eagerly await the unveiling of WOW!house at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour in London, and this year’s edition certainly did not disappoint. Now in its fifth year, the month-long showhouse once again brought together many of the world’s leading interior designers and architects to create 22 fully realized spaces built from the ground up within the Design Centre, giving visitors an inspiring glimpse into the ideas, craftsmanship, and collaborations shaping design today.

From intimate libraries and jewel-box powder rooms to elegant salons, richly decorated bedrooms, and beautiful garden spaces, each room reflected its designer’s unique point of view while celebrating the extraordinary artisans and makers behind the work. The result was a showhouse filled with drama, storytelling, and a deep appreciation for beautifully crafted interiors.

Below, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite rooms from this year’s WOW!house to give you a little tease. Stay tuned for a more in-depth look inside!

Photographs Courtesy of James McDonald.

Primary Bedroom by Salvesen Graham
Primary Bedroom by Salvesen Graham
Dining Room by Max Rollitt
Dining Room by Max Rollitt
Drawing Room by Sean Symington
Drawing Room by Sean Symington
Romo Speakeasy Salon by Studio Duggan
Romo Speakeasy Salon by Studio Duggan
Entrance Hall by Francis Sultana
Entrance Hall by Francis Sultana

Read our favorite articles of the week!

This Newly Built East Hampton Retreat Feels Like a Generations-Old Family Heirloom written by Sarah DiMarco for Veranda.

Downeast Antiques Show Chair Billy Cotton Shares His Midcoast Maine Favorites written by Jill Simpson for Frederic.

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x Natalie

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At Home in Australia with Jenny Rose-Innes

Author Jenny Rose-Innes developed a passion for beautiful homes and gardens as a child. Growing up in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jenny’s family spent holidays at her grandparents’ beautiful old Victorian farmhouse in the Eastern Cape and their beach house shack where she was surrounded by gingham, faded florals, disparate collections of furniture and artwork, shells, plants and flowers.

Encouraged by her mother, she was also introduced to English literature and quickly developed a deep love for the English countryside. As a newlywed, Jenny subscribed to British magazines, which would take months to arrive by boat, and served as her introduction to English houses and the work of designers such as Colefax and Fowler.

Photography by Abbie Mellé, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

“My connection with everything British was cemented when, as a family, we lived there for a few years; during that time, I fully immersed myself in amateur interior decorating, and experienced as much as I possibly could,” she explains in the introduction of her latest book, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World.

Jenny emigrated with her family to Australia 20 years ago. With a shared passion for interior design and gardening, she and her husband, Michael, have renovated many properties both in South Africa and in Australia. Jenny began blogging as a way of documenting her life in a new country, as well as keeping friends back home abreast of their new lives. She has turned that passion into a career and has written three Interior Design books, also including Australian Designers at Home and the best-seller British Designers at Home, which we previously reviewed at The Glam Pad.

Today, we get to know more about Jenny as she takes us inside her beautiful home in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, as featured in The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World. And stay tuned, as next week we will be featuring homes and gardens that influenced Jenny, also featured in this book, including Butter Wakefield, Cath Kidston and Sean Anthony Pritchard.

Photography by Abbie Mellé, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

Welcome, Jenny!

Q:  Please share your vision behind The Nature of Decorating, and how did you decide to include your own home and garden?

A:  In this book I tried to find a way to find a way of doing this in a subtle way. As Nature is so important to me – my editor and I came up with Nature being centre point around which discussions of my house and garden could circulate.

Q:  What is your approach to gardening and bringing nature into your home?

A:  My approach to gardening is that – for the first time – I have been very conscious of the fact that I share this 5 acre parcel of land with Nature and the wildlife that inhabits this space. I have planted with purpose – not only to beautify but also to attract birds and pollinators. The arrival of small birds to this property has been a direct result of this planting – being Natives and plants like fuscias, honeysuckle, salvias etc specifically to attract Honeyeaters. We also have adopted a no spray prolicy – guaranteeing safety to the pollinators and birds. I like to bring seasonal beautify into my home – so that the seasons are represented inside – echoing the outside. Blossoms, berries, branches – green and autumnal – and of course flowers and more flowers.

Photography by Abbie Mellé, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

Q:  When did you become interested in interior design, and how did you develop the skills to design your beautiful home?

A:  I became interested in Interior design from a very young age. – from my teens I would say. I wasn’t hugely impressed with choices my parents were making during a renovation of our home and began suggesting other choices which happily they adopted. Over the years – because we have moved many times and renovated many times – I have had plenty of practice at honing this craft. I have never had any formal training in either garden design or interior design.

Photography by Abbie Mellé, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World
Photography by Abbie Mellé, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

Q:  Where do you find your beautiful tableware and what is your philosophy when entertaining?

A:  I have found lots of my tableware while travelling – the Aptware in France and other designs in Paris and London. I do love a ‘pretty’ table – and also love to reflect the seasons in a tables cape. Fresh flowers, or tiny potted plants always find their way to the table.

Q:  Do you have any favorite collections?

A:  My Herend collection is much loved; – Majolica I have collected over the years; and Staffordshire figurines – particularly the sweet bunnies.

Photography by Abbie Mellé, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World
Photography by Abbie Mellé, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

Q:  What advice would you give to those without formal training who want to create their own beautiful homes?

A:  Try to work out what you love before buying impulsively. Once you have a love for a certain style or period – collect and select within that framework slowly and it will all then begin to look cohesive.

Q:  How did you select the designers featured in The Nature of Decorating?

A:  Mostly from Instagram – people I have followed who have a similar love and interest in Nature.

Photography by Abbie Mellé, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

Photography by Abbie Mellé, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

Q:  Any favorite tips you learned from them while writing this book?

A:  I loved Robin’s garden structures; the way Louise Ness allows Hellebores and Violas to dry out naturally on a pretty tray – how Caroline plonks loads of greenery into her laundry sink to be arranged the following day; How Cath Kidston brings her Pelargoniums in and out of her house; how Sue Bond arranges vegetables, and other culinary delights in her baskets in the kitchen

Photography by Abbie Mellé, The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

Q:  Anything else you would like to share?

A:  That this book was a true labour of love – the thought and planning and planting beforehand – the shoots – everything involved with them – It was daunting at times – having only myself to rely on – listing and planning all the shots – styling them all. That this book was 4 years in the making!

The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World

Thank you, Jenny, for joining us today! We are enchanted by your beautiful home and look forward to reviewing the rest of your new book next week!

The Nature of Decorating: Interiors Inspired by the Natural World is available for purchase via Amazon, along with Jenny’s first two books Australian Designers at Home and British Designers at Home. And for ongoing inspiration, please follow @jennyroseinnes on Instagram.

Jenny Rose-Innes

Photography by Abbie Mellé

Schumacher’s Bohemia Collection, The Downeast Art & Antiques Show, and Mark & Graham’s Dorm Collection

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 Schumacher’s Bohemia Collection, The Downeast Art & Antiques Show, and Mark & Graham’s Dorm Collection. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

The Downeast Art & Antiques Show

If your idea of a perfect summer weekend involves eighteenth-century furniture, maritime charm, and the possibility of stumbling upon the antique of your dreams, allow us to introduce the Downeast Art & Antiques Show in Castine, Maine. Returning August 12–15, America’s longest-running event of its kind brings together 34 distinguished dealers in one of New England’s most picturesque coastal towns. This year also marks an exciting new chapter as the show moves to the waterfront campus of Maine Maritime Academy.

 

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But the show is only part of the allure. Throughout the weekend, Castine comes alive with collectors, designers, and antiques enthusiasts strolling the harbor, lingering over long lunches, and filling the town’s historic streets with an unmistakable buzz. A preview cocktail party kicks off the festivities on Wednesday evening, followed by a special book signing with honorary chair and TGP favorite Billy Cotton, architect Gil Schafer, and designer Libby Cameron.

Expect everything from English and American furniture to folk art, vintage couture, rugs, fine art, and decorative objects, all thoughtfully curated by some of the country’s leading dealers. Whether you’re hunting for a museum-worthy find or simply looking for an excuse to spend a few days along the Maine coast, this is one summer pilgrimage well worth making. After all, there are few things we love more than a charming New England town filled with beautiful antiques and equally beautiful people. Tickets can be purchased here!

Schumacher’s Bohemia Collection

From painterly florals and classic stripes to ikats, geometric motifs, and delicate embroideries, Schumacher’s Bohemia collection has us pining for a trip abroad, preferably somewhere with bustling markets, handwoven textiles, and a suitcase with plenty of room to spare. Rooted in traditional craftsmanship yet designed for today’s interiors, the collection draws inspiration from artisanal techniques and influences from around the globe.

Photographs courtesy of Max Kim-Bee.

Rich textures, hand-screened prints, and subtle variations celebrate the beauty of the handmade, creating the kind of collected, well-traveled aesthetic we never seem to tire of. Designed for mixing and layering, the collection makes pattern feel effortless rather than intimidating. Several standout designs, including Dalila Hand-Screened Print and Indah Batik, have also been translated into coordinating wallcoverings, making it even easier to envelop a room in pattern. Whether paired with their fabric counterparts or mixed with something entirely unexpected, they bring warmth, depth, and just the right amount of character.

If there’s one takeaway from Bohemia, it’s not to be afraid of mixing and matching. Layer florals with stripes, embroideries with ikats, and handcrafted textures with tailored classics. The most inviting interiors are rarely the ones that match perfectly. A little imperfection is almost always more interesting. We absolutely adore this collection, and you can explore the full line here.

Mark & Graham’s Dorm Collection

While summer is still in full swing, the school year is quickly approaching. Before we know it, college campuses will once again be buzzing with move-in day excitement. Every year, we look forward to seeing the chic dorm room transformations, clever organizational finds, and elevated back-to-school essentials. There’s something undeniably nostalgic about this season, even long after graduation.

Fortunately, Mark & Graham has entered the conversation with a dorm collection that is brimming with style. From scalloped bedding and monogrammed towels to polished storage bins, cosmetic cases, laundry bags, and travel accessories, the collection practical and adorable.

Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham

As expected, personalization is at the heart of it all, transforming everyday necessities into pieces that feel thoughtful, elevated, and unique. These are the kinds of pieces that make a tiny dorm room feel a little more like home while adding plenty of charm along the way.

Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham

While we may have been perfectly content with mismatched twin sheets back in our college days, today’s students seem to have far loftier design aspirations, and we’re all for it. Besides, it’s never too early to start collecting timeless pieces that will follow you well beyond graduation. Shop the full collection here!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Emma Sims-Hilditch Infuses a Scottish Estate With Cloud-Banishing Color written by Mario López-Cordero for Frederic.

Michelle Nussbaumer’s Dallas House Is a Joyful Master Class in Collected, Layered Decorating written by Rob Brinkley for Veranda.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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Inside a Bold and Beautiful Fifth Avenue Apartment by Corey Damen Jenkins

Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Known for his fearless use of color and polished take on traditional interiors, Corey Damen Jenkins has become one of today’s most celebrated designers. One of his latest projects, a reimagined prewar apartment along Carnegie Hill’s Museum Mile, is no exception. Today, we’re taking a peek inside a jewel box of a home that marries bold decorative expression with thoughtful planning, a true testament to a great designer.

Created for real estate developer Erika Faye Jones and her two daughters, the Fifth Avenue residence underwent an extensive eighteen-month gut renovation. Originally formed by the awkward combination of two separate apartments, Corey carefully reconfigured the layout to restore its architectural integrity while creating expansive, light-filled living spaces designed for modern family life.

Emerald silk grasscloth ceilings, hand-embroidered de Gournay murals, plum lacquered walls, and sculptural applications of Calacatta Viola marble fill the home with warmth, glamour, and personality. Yet perhaps our favorite detail is one that remains largely unseen: a hidden spa room tucked discreetly behind the primary dressing room. It’s something every girl certainly needs.

Guided by his philosophy of “it will be greater later,” Corey remained patient throughout the renovation, embracing flexibility and trusting the process to create a home like this. The result feels elegant without being precious, layered and delightfully maximal, and deeply personal to Erika and her daughters. Full of life and color, it’s hard to imagine a more fitting home for a family of girls.

Take a look inside!

Photography courtesy of Andrew Frasz.


To see more of Corey’s beautiful work, be sure to visit his website here and follow along on Instagram for ongoing inspiration. We also recommend his book, Design Reimagined: A Fresh and Colorful Take on Timeless Rooms.

x Natalie

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