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 a beloved annual Holiday Home Tour in Dallas, the new JAMES showroom, Eerdmans seventh annual holiday bazaar, and The Glam Pad’s top advent calendars of 2023. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

ABPA Homes for the Holidays

Each year, the ABPA Homes for the Holiday tour proudly features four homes in Highland Park and University Park dressed in their holiday finest and open to the public. If you are in Dallas, you won’t want to miss tomorrow’s tour!

In the past 20+ years, the ABPA has raised more than $1M for the kindergarten and first grade classes at Armstrong & Bradfield elementary schools with the Homes for the Holidays Home Tour. Please click here for ticket information, and a sneak peek inside this year’s featured homes can be found below…

 

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JAMES New York

The JAMES showroom has made its way to the Big Apple! Nestled in the iconic Interior Arts Building on East 61st Street, the 4,000 square foot space aims to redefine the city’s design landscape. With a curated collection representing the pinnacle of craftsmanship in fabric, wallpaper, lighting, furniture, and rugs, the Texas-based showroom brings a touch of Southern charm to the bustling design district.

Images courtesy of Middle Grey Studios.

The choice of the Interior Arts Building is a testament to JAMES’s commitment to heritage and community. The building, home to prestigious galleries, antique dealers, and design businesses, perfectly aligns with JAMES’s boutique sensibilities. Founder Meredith Ellis, who started her career in this very building 25 years ago, brings a full-circle moment to the showroom’s history. JAMES is rooted in relationships and aesthetics more so than geography, making for a unique and inviting atmosphere where design enthusiasts can discover new lines. It’s interiors feel more like home than a showroom.

The decision to set up shop in the Interior Arts Building isn’t just a strategic move; it’s a nod to design history, with legendary figures like Bunny Williams as neighbors. Meredith and Hunter Ellis are eagerly anticipating what lies ahead, as the expansion aligns seamlessly with the progressive growth of Meredith’s interior design business.

Eerdmans Holiday Bazaar

The seventh annual Eerdmans Holiday Bazaar has officially opened! Delighting in the joy of discovery, the Eerdmans Holiday Bazaar has carefully curated an exquisite array of to-die-for treasures from some of the globe’s most sophisticated artisans, designers, and dealers. For those with the most discerning taste, Eerdmans bazaar serves to find the perfect holiday gift for loved ones and beyond with a satisfying journey of discovery to go along.

Immerse yourself in the charm of this year’s offerings, a celebration of aesthetic refinement that promises to make your holiday season truly exceptional. The bazaar is now available online and in person at Eerdmans Tuesdays–Fridays, 10:30am to 6pm and Weekends, Noon to 5pm through December 22nd. The bazaar is located at 14 East 10th Street between 5th Avenue and University Place within the Eerdmans gallery.

The Glam Pad’s Top Advent Calendars of 2023

Each Christmas season we search high and low for our favorite advent calendars of the year. At The Glam Pad, we cherish the rich history of advent calendars, dating back to 19th century Germany, where they first emerged as a timeless Christmas tradition. The holiday season is a time to embrace family traditions, and the act of passing them down to future generations holds a profound significance for us. Whether you’re on the lookout for a cherished heirloom to share with your children or a delightful personal indulgence, we’ve put together our top advent calendars of this holiday season that will be both meaningful and memorable.

1. Fortnum & Mason’s Filled Wooden House Advent Calendar

Fortnum & Mason holds a special place in our hearts, particularly during the holidays. This wooden house advent calendar filled with sweet treats is certain to delight and bring a bit of London to your home year after year.

2. Wedgwood Christmas Advent Calendar 

The Wedgwood Christmas advent calendar is a classic that we look forward to every year. Each drawer houses a collectible fine bone china heirloom meticulously hand-painted with exquisite details perfect to add to your ornament collection. 

4. Nutcracker Theater Advent Calendar

Celebrating the classic holiday ballet, this Nutcracker advent calendar showcases a beautifully crafted paper orchestra pit, theater, scenes, and characters. Each day reveals a new setting or prop from numbered envelopes, culminating in a charming bracelet on day 24.

5. Bonne Et Filou Holiday Dog Treat Advent Calendar

We must not forget our furry friends during the holidays! Include your pup in the advent festivities with an adorable gourmet treat leading up to Christmas.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Deck the Halls with These Festive Holiday Decorating Ideas written by Eugenia Santiesteban Soto and Elizabeth Lewis Frederic Magazine.

This Refined Lowcountry Hunting Lodge Is Perfect for Holiday Entertaining written by Stephanie Hunt for Veranda.

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Happy Thanksgiving and 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 Black Friday sales currently underway, Slade Hooton Hall for sale, and the Adam Charlap Hyman collection for Sprezz. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Black Friday Sales

Black Friday sales started early this year, and The Glam Pad always enjoys bringing you our favorite finds… Click here to shop our comprehensive list! A few highlights below…

Slade Hooton Hall

At The Glam Pad, we thrive on uncovering architectural gems with rich histories and captivating interiors. Nothing gives us more joy than stumbling upon an architectural gem with fascinating history and interiors. One such discovery is Slade Hooton Hall in South Yorkshire, UK, a fascinating estate commissioned by John Mirfin—Sheriff of London and later Lord Mayor, and built in 1698.

Images Courtesy of Inigo.

Crafted from local limestone and crowned with a Cornish slate roof, the estate is enduringly elegant with a symmetrical façade. Inside the estate, original features such as bolection-moulded door architraves, fireplace surrounds, and cornicing adorned with 20th-century paintings give the home a unique and very cozy charm. One could almost imagine curling up near the roaring fireplace with a lovely novel.

Throughout the hall’s many decades of existence, its original details have been thoughtfully preserved and maintained. Through documentation like a found 1720 sketch by Yorkshire artist Samuel Buck, showing the gatepiers and a stable at the back of the property, original details of the home have been able to be restored and rebuilt over time. Slade Hooton Hall is a truly magnificent property waiting for a lucky someone to love it just as it has been by its previous owners. Alas, we can continue to dream.

Adam Charlap Hyman x Sprezz

AD100 designer Adam Charlap Hyman needs little introduction. As principal and co-founder of Charlap Hyman & Herrero, Adam Charlap Hyman works on an  array of enviable design ventures, spanning from residential projects to opera sets and art galleries across the globe. With a degree in Furniture Design and Art History from RISD, and a professional background in renowned home furnishings companies, Charlap Hyman is a rising force in the design world landing him on Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30” list in the art and style category.

Ahead of the holiday season Charlap Hyman has joined forces with New York based tableware company Sprezz for an exclusive collection. Comprised of a series of ribbon adorned plates, the collection is a delightful departure from traditional holiday decor. The plates are inspired by prints of citrus fruits from the 17th and early 18th centuries showing ribbons bearing the names of the depicted fruit.

The concept of each ribbon appearing as if blown across a table and landing perfectly on each plate was brought to life by artist Pilar Almon, who originally painted the ribbon design in collaboration with Charlap Hyman. Have a look!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Step Inside 19 of Peter Pennoyer’s Classically Inspired Homes written by Ted Loos for Introspective Magazine.

The Inn at Kenmore Hall written by Alex Ronan for Lonny Magazine.

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x Natalie

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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 Glam Pad’s Fifth Annual “Christmas with the Tastemakers” Shopping Guide, Salvesen Graham collection for Sanderson, the Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator Book Tour, and Aldous Bertram’s collection for Fleur Home. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

TGP’s Fifth Annual “Christmas With The Tastemakers” Shopping Guide

If you are looking to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, head over to The Glam Pad’s annual “Christmas with the Tastemakers” Shopping Guide. We’ve surveyed a collection of the nation’s top designers and purveyors of good taste including Mary McDonald, Meg Braff, Alex Papachristidis, and more to bring you the most elegant and all-encompassing list of gift ideas. From hostess gifts to stocking stuffers, gifts for children, pets, significant others, and of course, a touch of indulgence for yourself… we’ve got you covered!

Click here to shop The Glam Pad’s annual “Christmas with the Tastemakers” Shopping Guide.

Sanderson x Salvesen Graham

Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator Book Tour

Mario Buatta (1935–2018) stands as undeniably one of the most influential and significant decorators of our era. His work has stood the test of time and remains a constant beacon of inspiration. Earlier this fall, The Glam Pad reported on the newly released book “Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator” and had the pleasure of interviewing author Emily Evans Eerdmans.

With resounding success, Eerdmans is currently on tour, engaging in lectures, signing copies, and celebrating all things chintz. Below, we’ve provided details for upcoming events, with additional dates planned for the Winter and Spring.

November 29th – New York, NY at The Colony Club

December 9th – Charlottesville, VA at Caspari

December 12th – Philadelphia, PA – The Acorn Club

Stay tuned for further dates and exciting updates by following @eerdmansnewyork on Instagram. Be certain to purchase your copy of Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator.

Aldous Bertram x Fleur Home

Interior designer and artist Aldous Bertram has long been on our radar as a tastemaker and rising force in the industry. From his extraordinary book, “Dragons and Pagodas” to his work with Amanda Lindroth, he brings constant inspiration to us. Now, just months after launching his own design firm, he has paired with Fleur Home for an exclusive collection of  mirrors.

Images Courtesy of Fleur Home.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

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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 Mrs. Alice’s Christmas collection, Sara Hillery’s room for Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, and Schumacher for Pamela Munson. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Mrs. Alice Christmas

Christmas has officially arrived at Mrs. Alice! With only six weeks until the big day, we are eagerly diving into our festive decorating and entertaining preparations. And Mrs. Alice always makes the process an utter delight. This year, Mrs. Alice unveils an expansive selection of Christmas dinnerware, decorations, and tabletop embellishments. From timeless holiday motifs to whimsical patterns, the collection strikes a perfect balance between tradition and contemporary charm. Take a look!

In anticipation of the holidays, Mrs. Alice has offered her tips and tricks on Instagram for Christmas survival.

 

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The full Christmas collection can be viewed and shopped here.

Inside Sara Hillery’s Kips Bay Room

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas is in full swing. Today we are giving glimpse into the show house with a look at Sara Hillery’s “Tea for Two” room. Located just off the kitchen, Hillery was tasked with transforming a passageway into something extraordinary. With a vision for fostering personal connections and promoting meaningful face-to-face interactions, steering away from excessive screen time, the hallway became meaningful tearoom.

Images courtesy of Sarah Linden Photography.

The space takes inspiration from 18th-century English and colonial tearooms, with a contemporary twist, where individuals gathered for socializing, card games, and profound discussions. The focal point wall draws its inspiration from classical pediments and French sleep nooks, serving as a home for a luxurious green velvet sofa that anchors the room. This centerpiece is complemented by two smaller tables that promote one-on-one conversations in a chic yet laid-back atmosphere.

To introduce a touch of modern elegance and texture, reflective blue glass was added to the back wall, creating a mirror-like ambiance without reflecting the adjoining room. The color palette draws inspiration from the natural world, blending soft blue pastels with vibrant green and blueberry accents, as exemplified in the “Carnival” pattern from Christopher Farr Cloth. The British influence is evident in the delicate accessories and a custom tea cart, all converging to bring Tea for Two to life as a sanctuary designed for individuals to gather and celebrate the timeless art of tea and card games.

Stay tuned for more to come on the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas.

Schumacher x Pamela Munson

Schumacher and Pamela Munson have once again excelled in their collaboration. In this latest installment of their highly successful partnership, the two powerhouse brands have unveiled a new collection of five handwoven straw minaudières just in time for the holiday season. Paying homage to their shared adoration of timeless patterns and bespoke embroidery, each straw minaudière draws inspiration from a carefully curated selection of beloved Schumacher fabrics. Both teams poured their creative efforts into each piece, resulting in what may be their most exquisite collection to date. You can now purchase the collection here.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Nina Campbell’s Eight Dos and Don’ts of Decorating for House & Garden UK.

These 9 Rooms Make a Case for Artfully Painted Doors written by Emma Bazilian for Frederic.

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