Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the latest happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at the childhood home of Jane Austen, The Colony Hotel’s new furniture collection with Society Social, and a $21M diamond up for auction at Sotheby’s. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Jane Austen’s Childhood Home Hits the Market

Jane Austen’s childhood home, the Steventon House, in Hampshire has hit the market for nearly $10.5 million. Set as a Grade II-listed Georgian, the home was built in the early 19th century by Jane Austen’s older brother. Born in 1775, Austen lived in the home until 1801 when her father moved the family to Bath. It was in this home she penned Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey, and Sense and Sensibility… all novels that would later become the classics.

In 1810, Austen’s eldest brother, Edward, dismantled much of the original home and replaced it with what is known as the Steventon House. What started a modest abode became an extensive estate with sprawling gardens. He would later sell the Steventon House to the second Duke of Wellington in 1855. While the home has been updated since Austen’s time, it still retains much of its Georgian charm. Oh, if those walls could talk! Take a look inside.

Photos courtesy of Knight Frank.

The Colony Hotel x Society Social

The Colony Hotel, otherwise known as “Pink Paradise”, is an icon in Palm Beach. In its seven-decade reign, the hotel has been a beacon of tradition, glamour, and a lot of fun. Ahead of its 75th anniversary, the property unveiled its major makeover years in the making in December of last year, renewing its magic.

Dreamed up by Kemble Interiors, the 89-room hotel has been revived with custom de Gournay wallpaper wrapping the walls across the resort, punchy textiles, cabana-painted ceilings, and plenty of pinks to around. to give guests the effect that they might have just dozed off poolside. And the cherry on top—intricate scalloped headboards, rattan galore, sumptuous sofa, and more that make up The Colony’s first furniture collection designed in collaboration with Society Social.

Take a peek at the collection!

Photos courtesy of Society Social.

Shop the full collection here.

The Pink Dawn Diamond

As Sotheby’s gears up for their Magnificent Jewels auction in Hong Kong, Henry Manchi’s Pink Panther tune will not escape me. Each year, Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction dazzles the world with impressive and rare jewels. From vintage jewelry by renowned houses to impressive gemstones and other unusual pieces, the sale presents exquisite treasures of nature unlike anything ever seen.

This year, a pink diamond ring dubbed the Pink Dawn is poised to be the star of the sale. Coming in at 10.05 carats, the cushion-shaped “fancy-vivid-purplish-pink diamond” has an estimated price tag of $21.4 million. The Fancy Vivid grading is the rarest on the Fancy grading scale. From the Kao mine in Lesotho, the diamond was cut a 26-carat rough found in the fall of 2020. The diamond has been set between two half-moon-shaped diamonds, the shoulders of the band adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds. Like a real-life Pink Panther, this diamond is truly a marvel. 

The diamond with auction on April 4th, in Magnificent Jewels I, marking the 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong division. Magnificent Jewels II will take place online from March 30th to April 12th. 

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo (Re)Opens Up Shop written by Kristen Bateman for Vogue.

From Furnishings to Fashion, American Folk Art Is Having a Revival written by Emma Bazilian for Frederic Magazine.

The botanical dreamworld of British artist Natasha Hulse written by Elly Parsons for The World of Interiors.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

And don’t forget to check out our comprehensive Easter/Spring shopping guide here!

x Natalie

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Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the latest happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we pay tribute to the late Suzanne Rheinstein, take a peek at Peter Pennoyer’s latest architecture division, and the collection of Susie Hilfiger at Stair Galleries. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

A Tribute to Suzanne Rheinstein

On Monday, March 21st, interior design legend Suzanne Rheinstein just shy of her 78th birthday. Born and raised in the historic city of New Orleans, Suzanne developed deep appreciation for tradition, style, and hospitality. After attending Tulane University, Rheinstein found herself in Washington DC and began her career in publishing before pivoting to broadcast journalism. She went on to work for CBS Newsunder during the height of the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal under esteemed newscaster Eric Sevareid. While her career little focus on design, her East Coast surroundings informed her classical sophistication.

After marrying her beloved husband, the late television producer Frederic Rheinstein and settling in Los Angeles, Rheinstein opened Hollyhock in 1988. A vision of her adoration for antiques and furnishings, the store quickly became an iconic and indispensable facet of the interior design community. In was within Hollyhock she realized her passion and talent in interior design, bidding her to launch Suzanne Rheinstein & Associates.

Her firm grew to take on projects across the globe. She created homes replete with elegance, comfortability, and soul. Her interiors were unpretentious yet evoked an old-world sensibility so largely forgotten. Throughout her career she authored three best selling books, At Home: A Style for Today with Things from the Past, Rooms for Living and her latest, A Welcoming Elegance, which was released early March of this year.

Rightfully celebrated, Rhienstein was the recipient of the New York School of Interior Design’s Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s Arthur Ross Award for Interior Design, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Southern California Chapter’s Legacy Award, the LCDQ Living Legends Award, and the LACMA Design Leadership Award.

Her passion extended far beyond her professional work as well. Rheinstein was an accomplished philanthropist. She sat on the board of The Garden Conservancy and, in honor of her late husband, founded the Suzanne and Frederic Rheinstein Fund for Garden Documentation for The Garden Conservancy, which works to developed documentary and archival materials of gardens so they remain for generations to come.

Rheinstein inspired all those who had the great pleasure of meeting her. A true industry titan with a heart for others. She is survived by her daughter, Kate Rheinstein Brodsky, founder of KRB, and two granddaughters.

Peter Pennoyer Architects Conservation

If you are an ardent reader of TGP, you know our passion for preservation runs deep. Too often have we seen historic homes and other buildings demolished and quickly forgotten by most. The loss of a historic structure is a loss for our communities, future generations, and the While these tragedies happen all too often, in-roads to preservation are being made by organizations and individuals across the country.

One such individual is renowned architect Peter Pennoyer. A classicist and fervent supporter of preservation, Pennoyer has announced the opening of Peter Pennoyer Architects’ new in-house conservation division. The division aims to provide specialized historic buildings services for private, commercial, and institutional clients. Conservation Director Lewis Gleason will be leading the team, fostering their mission to revitalize historic buildings, “especially when previous renovations have robbed them of their character and degraded their structures”, says PPA. This is an exciting leap forward for the Peter Pennoyer firm and the future of architecture.

 

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The Collection of Susie Hilfiger at Stair Galleries

Susie Hilfiger, former wife of Tommy Hilfiger and a tastemaker in her own right, spent over twenty-five years at Denbigh Farm. The historic Greenwich Estate was a masterpiece of her own making with the main house and smaller out-buildings restored and decorated to perfection. Her keen eye for collecting turned the property into a home with a deep story with a magical quality.

In light of her sale of the estate, Stair Galleries will be auctioning many of the sublime furnishing, antiques, and other treasures. The Collection of Denbigh Farm represents the life-long pursuit of beauty, style, and uncompromising taste. The auction will begin on April 19th, 2023 at 11:00 am. The catalog will become available on April 7th. You can pre-register for the auction here.

Images courtesy of Stair Galleries & Restoration.

Read our Favorite Articles of the Week!

A Love Letter to Suzanne Rheinstein written by Kate Rheinstein Brodsky for Elle Decor.

Remembering Suzanne Rheinstein written by Mario López-Cordero for Frederic Magazine.

These Jewel-Toned Timepieces Offer a Colorful Twist on the Classics written by Martha Moskowitz for Frederic Magazine.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Shares Details About Upcoming Karl Lagerfeld Exhibition written by Rosemary Feitelburg for Women’s Wear Daily.

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x Natalie

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Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the latest happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at a Dorothy Draper designed Palms Springs home that has hit the market, Laura Ashley’s 70th birthday, and Jennifer Hunter’s collection for S.A. Baxter. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Dorothy Draper in Palm Springs

A spunky Dorothy Draper designed Palm Springs Mid-century marvel has hit the market. Located in the Southridge neighborhood of the town, an enclave replete with iconic architecture, the home screams West Coast glam. In 2005, the swanky property was given the full Dorothy Draper treatment by the late Carleton Varney. Take a look!

Laura Ashley Celebrates Seventy

Laura Ashley, the print pioneer, is celebrating their platinum birthday. Inspired by her time working at the Women’s Institute, she took an interest in prints and retooling traditional patchwork quilting. In the early 1950s, Laura and Bernard Ashley invested £10 in wood for a screen, fabric, and dyes, and began their print-making journey. By the mid-1950s they were printing over 300 yards of fabric per day. What started as a small business of hand-printed tea towels and headscarves grew into an iconic print house creating clothing, linens, and beyond.

Images courtesy of Laura Ashley.

Seventy years later Laura Ashley remains a beloved home and lifestyle brand. In celebration of its platinum anniversary, Laura Ashley will be debuting new seasonal ranges, limited-edition products, and designer collaborations. Two such collaborations we are eagerly awaiting are the brand’s expanded collection with The Tile Shop and a newly released fabric collection through Egg & Dart.

In addition, Laura Ashley will be celebrating with an anniversary product collection featuring the brand’s anniversary stamp in honor of their 70-year heritage. The design showcases the iconic bramble that is recognizable from the early logo created by Laura Ashley herself and her love for wildflowers and British hedgerows. The Glam Pad cannot wait to see what the next seventy years brings the storied brand. 

Jennifer Hunter for S.A. Baxter

New York based interior designer, Jennifer Hunter has released her first collection with bespoke architectural hardware firm, S.A. Baxter. Known for her traditional approach with fresh twist, Hunter founded her eponymous firm 2019 after earning her stripes in the industry. Since, she continually makes waves in the interior design world and her collection with S.A Baxter is no exception.

The collection began with inspiration from a commemorative button on George Washington’s uniform worn at the Battle of Washington and grew from there. Hunter also paid homage to her architectural background by incorporating the orders of architecture into the profile and fluted elements of each piece. Overall the collection proves thoughtful, beautiful, and replete with heritage. Take a look!

 

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Read Our Favorite Articles of The Week!

Frieze Frame written by Alice Inggs for World of Interiors.

Jump Start Your Spring Cleaning With a Laundry-Room Refresh written by Martha Moskowitz for Frederic Magazine.

Pony Palace, Safari Adventure—Each of These 4 Kids’ Rooms Is Its Own Little World written by Olivia Lidbury for Domino Magazine.

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x Natalie

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Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the latest happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at the upcoming Houses & Parties Pop-up at Round Top, Marie-Anne Oudejans for Schumacher, Nellie Howard Ossi’s new collection for Dillard’s, and a historic Lake Geneva home that has met its tragic fate. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Houses & Parties Goes to Round Top

Rebecca Gardner, founder of Houses & Parties, knows how to throw a bash and a create an all-encompassing experience like no other. The entertainer extraordinaire never fails to put a smile on our faces with her cheeky humor and panache. Ahead of the Round Top Antiques Fair, a special announcement has been made. From March 18th to the 31st, House and Parties will be popping-up at the Blue Hills circus tent at Round Top! From party collections to whimsical sussies, the circus will be in full swing with Houses & Parties at Round Top.

 

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And speaking of Rebecca Gardner, we have been going gaga over the 1950s “Pink Poodle with a Twist” party she coordinated for Bailey Quinn, the talented founder of Biscuit Home. You won’t want to miss highlights here and below!

 

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Marie-Anne Oudejans for Schumacher

Adventure has hit Schumacher with Dutch-born fashion designer Marie-Anne Oudejans‘ exclusive collection. Having lived across the globe in cities such as Paris, Madrid, Rome and Jaipur, Oudejans’ exotic aesthetic combines punchy colors with traditional restraint. While living in Jaipur she made the leap into interior decoration where she decorated the iconic Bar Palladio and graced the cover of The World of Interiors.

Drawing from her love of India, the collection combines traditional block-prints with her European roots. From Delft blue to Mughal flowers and Exotic trellis, we adore each of these new wallpapers and fabrics. Take a look!

Nellie Howard Ossi’s Collection for Dillard’s

Just in time for the beginning glimmers of Spring, Nellie Howard Ossi, Florida native, designer, and daughter of the talented Phoebe Howard, has teamed up with The Southern Living Collection at Dillard’s for an entertainment essentials collection. Combining fun and festive motifs reminiscent of old-school Florida, the line is versatile and can easily transition into Summer. With dining sets perfect for indoors and outdoors, towels, a chic-as-can-be picnic basket, pillows, and more, we are surely snapping up each piece. Shop the collection here!

Another One Bites The Dust

Another turn-of-the-century marvel has bitten the dust… Located on the stunning and storied Lake Geneva, WI, Villa Hortensia was built in 1906 for Edward and Hortense Swift by Howard Van Doren Shaw as a summer getaway from the Windy City. The famed Olmsted Brothers, landscape designers of Central Park and other notable public parks, created the planting plans for the mansion. Once coined the Jewel in the Lake Geneva crown, the home became a fixture of the lake with grand grounds and sweeping views. In its 116-year history, the home has been owned by eight families all stewards of the historic property.

Growing up in Wisconsin, I adored seeing this beauty during summer visits to Lake Geneva. Historic Estates such as this are what added to the magic of the lake. Magic that sadly seems to be slowly dwindling… After a $17 million sale, Villa Hortensia has been demolished with the fate of the remaining land unknown.

The Glam Pad has written many times about our passion for the preservation and significance of historic homes. When stories like this pop up, we cannot help but feel a heavy-hearted loss for a community.  Some of our past features on demolished historic homes can be found here. 

Read our favorite articles of the week!

How Redd Kaihoi Reimagined a Classic Palm Beach Estate in Just Eight Months written by Emma Bazilian for Frederic Magazine.

Tiffany & Co. Announces Lauren Santo Domingo as the Artistic Director of Tiffany Home written by Lilah Ramzi for Vogue.

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x Natalie

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