I have always been infatuated with Old Hollywood glamour and style - in fact, this passion was largely instrumental in the naming of The Glam Pad! So when I saw this exquisite Georgian Revival by architect Thomas Proctor and interior designer Elizabeth Dinkel via Architectural Digest online, it took my breath away. Located in Brentwood, Los Angeles, it is the home of an esteemed movie producer and ... continue reading...
Old School Elegance with Spunk
I have been following Courtland Stevens on Instagram for years, so it was a delight to see her beautiful Savannah home featured recently in Southern Living! Stevens is the owner of Courtland & Co., a fine linens-and-interiors boutique in Savannah known for "old-school elegance seasoned lightly with spunk." Her 1923 home is full of charm and quirks which she has embraced. "I didn't really have ... continue reading...
Design Crush: The Fox Group
Cara and Tom Fox are a husband and wife team based in Salt Lake City, Utah with an incredible talent for creating elegant and timeless homes. Since she was young, Cara has always had a passion for designing beautiful spaces, and her style has been honed through her travels throughout the world including the English countryside and the East Coast. Tom has a keen architectural eye for creating ... continue reading...
John Travolta’s Historic Summer Retreat is for Sale
If you are looking to escape the summer heat, this 48 acre historic estate - set privately at the north end of Islesboro island off the coast of Maine - is for sale. Actor John Travolta and his late wife, actress Kelly Preston, purchased the property shortly after their marriage in 1991 and embarked upon an extensive restoration. Designer Christopher B. Boshears was commissioned to transform the ... continue reading...
High Drama Americana with Anthony Baratta
As Colonial Williamsburg’s first Designer in Residence, Anthony Baratta is known for his exuberant All-American style. So when recent clients purchased a pied-à-terre at the Apthorp on Manhattan's Upper West Side, naturally they called upon him to capture their favorite decorating theme: historic Americana with an emphasis on textiles and folk art. With large rooms to fill, Anthony scaled ... continue reading...
The Happiest Townhouse in Chicago
Last month I shared my excitement about FREDERIC, the new magazine produced by Schumacher, and a recently released home tour put such a smile on my face, I just had to share. This turn-of-the-century Chicago Townhouse belongs to Jenny Holladay, an interior designer for Summer Thornton. The tour is just over six minutes and I have already watched it three times! I love every single room, ... continue reading...
George and Lucinda Oakes | A Decorative Line
Flip through Mario Buatta's celebrated monograph (aka "The Buattapedia"), and you will see the artwork of George Oakes in nearly every one of his projects. For enthusiasts of English interior design, the Oakes name is virtually synonymous with Colefax & Fowler, the storied firm known for originating the English Country Style that continues to inspire today. Emily Eerdmans, author, scholar, ... continue reading...
Provence Style: Decorating with French Country Flair
After nearly a decade of blogging about beautiful homes, one in particular has captured my heart like none other... Le Mas des Poiriers, an 18th-century Rhône valley farmhouse. I dream of visiting one day, and I was delighted to receive a copy of Provence Style: Decorating with French Country Flair, written by homeowner Shauna Varvel with Alexandra Black, and released this month by ... continue reading...
Summer Edit: Poolside and Patio Style
Summer officially began this week, although in Texas, it feels like it's already been here for a while now! The start of pool season is a wonderful time to freshen up our outdoor spaces, and as we began taking inventory of what we needed to shop for this summer, we were delighted to learn that Walmart wanted to partner with The Glam Pad to share some ideas for a pool and patio refresh. We found so ... continue reading...
The Chic World of Allison Speer
PR maven Allison Speer is one of the chicest ladies on Instagram... For years I have been enamored by her exquisite style, so when Chairish featured her home and an intriguing Q&A, I could not have been more delighted! Located in San Francisco, Allison's home was decorated in 2008 by Ken Fulk when she and her husband married, and it was refreshed in 2019 by Allison Caccoma. This year, ... continue reading...
