Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we look at Caitlin Wilson’s soon-to-be released book, Return to Pretty, Matouk’s latest collection with Schumacher, and The 11th Annual Addison Mizner Awards. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Caitlin Wilson’s Return to Pretty

Caitlin Wilson, an early advocate of the “grandmillennial” aesthetic, will be releasing her first-ever book, Return to Pretty: Giving New Life to Traditional Style, on April 18th. Wilson’s fresh take on traditional style, replete with flowery patterns and vintage charm, makes for homes that are not only visually pleasing but comfortable, delightful, and timeless.

Return to Pretty chronicles how Wilson’s style has evolved to shape her design principles, her family abode, and her signature brand and design studio. Emphasizing the significance of home, fashion, and family, her approach to creating gorgeous interiors is about attaining an effortless and sophisticated aesthetic, while designing spaces that are easy to maintain yet retain a luxurious appeal.

“I am incredibly proud to be launching my first book,” says Wilson. “This book will teach anyone how to add some pretty to their home and inspire readers to embrace an aesthetic that celebrates classic and traditional yet fresh style. It’s been a beautiful journey two years in the making and I hope readers will love this book as much as I enjoyed creating it.” 

Starting with New York on April 18th, Wilson will begin her grand tour around the country popping up with book signings. A complete schedule of her visits can be found here. Be sure to stop in and say hello! Return to Pretty can be pre-ordered here. 

Matouk for Schumacher

Since launching in 2020, the Matouk collection for Schumacher collection of bedding, bath, and beach essentials has been a hit TGP cannot get over. Just in time for a Spring refresh, Schumacher has unveiled a new array of exquisite designs including lively bedding, plush beach towels, elegant tissue box covers, and sleek shower curtains.

These new additions to the line offer sophistication, old-school glamour, and a fun way to bring life into linens. Take a look!

The 11th Annual Addison Mizner Awards

On April 15th, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Florida Chapter will celebrate the annual Addison Mizner Awards in Palm Beach, FL. In 2012, the ICAA  Florida Chapter initiated the prestigious program and awards to honor new creations that epitomize classical design principles in the image of Mizner’s work. The awards commemorate the triumph of brilliance in the domains of Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urbanism, Craftsmanship, and allied arts, all creative facets deeply cherished by The Glam Pad.

The Addison Mizner Awards derive their name from the legendary architect, Addison Mizner, who set the benchmarks of excellence in the composition and skill of classical and traditional designs during the formative stages of urban expansion in Florida, particularly in Palm Beach. Mizner’s innovation of the Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean style has etched an everlasting imprint on the architectural and cultural heritage of Florida.

The awards will take place at the iconic pink palace, The Colony Hotel. We cannot wait to see who the deserving recipients will be!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Johnson Hartig’s Exuberant Home Is a Primer in Personal Style written by Edith Young for Frederic Magazine.

10 Items You Should NEVER Pass Up at a Flea Market written by Brittany Anas for House Beautiful.

The Index Edit: 10 patterned lampshades we are coveting right now written by World of Interiors.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

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 look at the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 8^th Annual Designer Showhouse, Jacques Garcia’s 75-piece auction from Château du Champ-de-Bataille at Sotheby’s, and the Kip’s Bay Decorator Showhouse grand return to New York. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 8^th Annual Designer Showhouse

Get ready to be dazzled by the 8th edition of the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Designer Showhouse event happening from May 11th to June 4th! This year will feature a magnificent 8,500-square-foot estate located on prestigious Normandy Drive in Buckhead. The estate will be adorned by a team of exceptional interior designers hailing from across the Southeast, including the likes of André Hilton, Melanie Turner, and Evan Millard, among others.

The sixteen-day event will raise funds for Camp Twin Lakes which offers an enriching camp program to almost 10,000 children and young adults annually, providing fully-adaptive and transformative experiences all year round. Exciting events will be held within the house such as the Moonlight & Magnolias Opening Night Party on May 10th. Other activities include watercolor classes, poolside yoga, book signings, and more. 

To be a part of this incredible experience, secure your tickets here. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness the beauty of design come to life!

Jacques Garcia Intemporal: Château du Champ-de-Bataille Auction at Sotheby’s

Few designers command international recognition like Jacques Garcia. Raised in France in the 1950s, Garcia’s imitable upbringing led him to develop a discerning eye and interest in architecture and interior design. After graduating from design school in Paris, Garcia went on to train under contemporary architects where he developed the concepts for the interiors of Le Méridien hotels, the Royal Monceau à Paris, Hôtel Costes, and many other high-profile projects leading to the creation of his firm. 

Garcia has since become one of the world’s premier interior designers, garnering international attention for his opulent style and ability to create luxurious spaces in any environment. His renovation of the Hotel Costes sparked a style revolution in hotels, restaurants, and private homes. 

His ability to create traditionally elaborate interiors that honor his love of history and also cultivate modern projects that push the boundaries of design is a key to his success. Other notable projects of Garcia include Marrakech’s La Mamounia, the renovation of numerous private apartments at Versailles and 35 rooms at the Louvre, Hotel Vagabond Singapore, the Peninsula Paris, the Hotel Odéon Saint-Germain in Paris, the Bayan Tree Hotel in Qatar, over 30 restaurants across the globe, and many glamorous private residences. 

In 1992, Garcia purchased the Château du Champ-de-Bataille in Normandy and began a decade-long restoration of the property. As an avid collector of Royal furniture, art, and objects dispersed after the French Revolution, the Château became his canvas for recreating period rooms. Château du Champ-de-Bataille represents not only a distinct moment in French history but a monumental achievement for Garcia.

An exquisite tribute to the timeless elegance of French artistry, this auction has been curated to secure the future and preserve the legacy of a historical estate. A total of seventy-five handpicked lots, each a masterpiece of furniture, porcelain, and sculpture, embody the designer’s lifelong pursuit of perfection in interior design. For over seventy-five years, they have scoured the world for the most exquisite pieces with royal and prestigious origins, seamlessly blending classic and modern styles to create truly unique and breathtaking spaces.

The auction will take place May 16th in Paris. Take a look inside the chateau and at a few of the 75 pieces that will be on auction. 

Kip’s Bay Decorator Showhouse New York

The much-awaited Kips Bay Decorator Show House will be making a grand return to the bustling Big Apple this spring. After a three-year hiatus, this spectacular design event is set to open its doors to the public on May 11, 2023 for a month-long display of breathtaking creativity. Twenty-two of the country’s most accomplished designers, architects, and fresh faces will work their magic on the River Mansion, a historic gem located on the coveted Upper West Side. This 1902 building, which boasts mesmerizing views of the Hudson River, has played host to some famous personalities, including the Bronfman family and renowned actress Julia Marlowe.

Originally built as a single family home, River Mansion is known as one of the  ‘Seven Beauties’, a prestigious row of Beaux Arts-style mansions that exude timeless grandeur, nestled between 105th and 106th streets and Riverside Drive. A symbol of affluence and sophistication, these architectural gems have captivated the attention of discerning eyes for over a century. River Mansion in particular has been home to many notable families, scandals, and incarnations of itself.

After existing for decades as a private dwelling, the mansion became a rooming house favored by creatives and other eccentric characters. In 1971 the home once again became a single-family home and most recently the home has existed as a two-family home. With Kip’s Bay Decorator Showhouse now at the helm of the historic landmark, new life will surely be brought to the majestic property. The Glam Pad cannot wait to see the transformation!

Some of this year’s designers include Lindsey Coral Harper, Mary McDonald, Neal Beckstedt, Penny Drue Baird, Sasha Bikoff, Timothy Corrigan, and Wesley Moon. The show house raises funds for Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. Tickets and additional information can be found here.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Chintz Imprints written by Patrick Kinmonth for World of Interiors.

David Kleinberg Gives a Century-Old Estate Just Outside NYC a Vibrant Update written by Jorge S. Arango for Introspective Magazine.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

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 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.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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