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A Dorothy Draper Palm Springs Home, Laura Ashley Turns 70, and Jennifer Hunter for S.A. Baxter

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March 17, 2023

A Dorothy Draper Palm Springs Home, Laura Ashley Turns 70, and Jennifer Hunter for S.A. Baxter

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.

Shop This Week’s Inspired Finds!

x Natalie

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Style Profile: Lindley Arthur Interiors

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March 15, 2023

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On a lark, Lindley Arthur set up an antiques shop in Dallas in 2008, and the rest was history. Her passion for antiques soon expanded into interior design, and today she runs Lindley Arthur Interiors, a successful design business focused on residential projects in Texas and beyond. Her firm believes a home should be a well-curated mix of old and new, ultimately resulting in timeless interiors with a fresh edge. Lindley’s driving passion for antiques makes them a priority in all of her projects and inspires her “traditional with a twist” aesthetic.

The Glam Pad is delighted to welcome Lindley today for a Style Profile Q&A… Welcome, Lindley!

Q: When did you know you wanted to pursue a career in interior design?

A: I think it was always God’s plan for me to work in design, it just took me a while to figure that out! When I was a little girl, I was always rearranging my room. I went to fashion school in London and worked at Liberty where I spent hours wandering through their textile floor. After college, I promptly grass clothed my ugly gray cubicle.

After working in PR for 10 years, I became a mom. When my second son Benton went to pre-school, I needed a little something for myself. So, I opened a tiny booth in the back of Antique Row on West Lovers Lane. The business just grew organically from there!

Q: What is your favorite aspect of being an interior designer?

A: As a designer, I have a more important mission than just making a house pretty. I’m creating a space for a family that they want to come home to. There is nothing more rewarding than running into a client months after they’ve moved in and hearing how much they enjoy their house. It makes all of the unglamorous difficult days worth it!

Q: How do you describe your personal style and where do you find inspiration?

A: Traditional with a twist! I love clean-lined antiques and timeless upholstery silhouettes. These are the pieces that clients can invest in and keep for years. But I like to mix in unexpected textiles, contemporary art and pops of color. A little bit of juxtaposition keeps things fresh and interesting.

Q: Do you have any favorite go-to paints, wallpapers, linens, artists, etc.?

A: Our go-to neutral paint color is Glacier White from Benjamin Moore. It’s not too white and exudes a warmth, even though it doesn’t have any yellow undertones.

Hand-painted wallpaper from Gracie Studio is always a favorite but a splurge, so we also love machine made scenic papers from House of Harris and Iksel.

We love pottery lamps from Hwang Bishop and Stephen Gerould; monogrammed bedding from Leontine Linens, and contemporary art from Erika Huddleston, Ky Anderson and Thomas Hager (to name a few).

Q: What are 5 everyday luxuries you could not live without?

A: Iced tea with crushed Sonic-style ice; my Warby Parker readers; a reformer class at Session Pilates; a Trudon Cyrnos candle; and a REALLY hot bath at the end of the day.

Q: What has been the most challenging and the most rewarding part of developing your business?

A: It’s been challenging to discern which projects are a fit. When I was starting the business, I took every job that came along. I’m grateful I did because I needed the experience and learned SO much. But as our business has grown, we’ve figured out what projects to take – and which ones to pass on. We never really want to say no, but ultimately, we are all moms and have limited time. So, we try and focus on the jobs where there is good chemistry with the client, and with those we know will trust us.

The most rewarding part has definitely been the relationships – the women that work at Lindley Arthur Interiors are a tight-knit group and I’m proud to say we have had zero turnover in the 10 years we’ve been in business! We have friendships with vendors and obviously have become close friends with clients over the years.

Q: What do you consider the most exciting part of your work, and how do you stay energized on a project?

A: Bringing something new into the mix! We love doing a little detective work to find new textile and furnishing lines – especially those that are small and not very well known. I want our clients to have something that no one else has.

Q: What are your tips for setting a lovely table?

A: Make a custom tablecloth and napkins in pretty textiles that compliment your dining room scheme; mix and match plate patterns (old and new) and use a collection of vintage barware for drinks! Cole’s Antique Show in Round Top is the best place to treasure hunt for vintage plates and glasses.

Q: Have you ever had a decorating disaster that you can laugh about now?

A: Thankfully nothing major – we’ve made little mistakes along the way, of course – and we always learn from them.The one thing that comes to mind is my grass cloth cubicle that I mentioned earlier. FYI – grass cloth doesn’t adhere very well to a soft surface. It looked amazing but only for about 24 hours.

Q: What is one fail-safe design element that every room should have?

A: Every room needs something with a little age. An antique Empire chest, a Maison Jansen side table, even an opaline box in a pop of color – one-of-a-kind pieces with history add character and keep the room feeling curated and not like a cookie cutter space.

Thank you, Lindley, for your inspiring words and this delightful glimpse inside your portfolio! To learn more, please visit Lindley Arthur Interiors and follow @lindleyarthurinteriors on Instagram for ongoing inspiration.

Houses & Parties at Round Top, Marie-Anne Oudejans for Schumacher, Nellie Howard Ossi for Dillard’s, and Historic Preservation

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March 12, 2023

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Houses & Parties at Round Top, Marie-Anne Oudejans for Schumacher, Nellie Howard Ossi for Dillard’s, and Historic Preservation

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.

1908 postcard of the recently-completed Villa Hortensia. Sonja Akright Collection.

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.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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A Conversation with Kitchen Connoisseur Christopher Peacock

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March 10, 2023

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A Conversation with Kitchen Connoisseur Christopher Peacock

Known as The King of Kitchens, designer Christopher Peacock, Founder and CEO of Christopher Peacock, has been serving up the very best of kitchen design and custom cabinetry since establishing his eponymous firm in 1992. British-born, Peacock began his career in London during the early 1980s working for the late Sir Terence Conran, the visionary founder of Habitat and The Conran Shop. He subsequently made his way to Boston where he worked as a designer in the Boston Design Center, and then continued his career in New York City working as a kitchen designer at the Architects and Design building.

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Christopher Peacock Cabinetry launched with a single kitchen display inside a small store in Greenwich, CT. The display was a sensation and Peacock quickly became the preeminent voice in cabinetry and kitchen design. In the 2000s, his name became synonymous with the timeless and classic Scullery kitchen, which is his interpretation of the original “cook’s kitchen” that was typically located “below stairs” in the grand townhomes and country estates of England.

Called the “it kitchen” by the New York Times, the Scullery collection has inspired a generation of homeowners and developers to create their own “white Peacock kitchen” and today remains the most coveted style in all Peacock’s collections.

Today, his work can be seen across the globe and is regarded as the gold standard throughout the industry. We are delighted to welcome Christopher Peacock for an intimate conversation on kitchen design….

Welcome, Christopher!

Q: Christopher Peacock cabinetry is designed to last a lifetime. How do you create a kitchen that stands the test of time?

A: A kitchen is typically one of the largest expenses and it should last a very long time, so plan a color scheme accordingly. You don’t want to commit to something you will hate in a few years, and also think of resale. Bold can be beautiful also, but it must be tasteful.

Q: What are the most important items you advise your clients to splurge on when designing their new kitchen?

A: Every project has a budget and focusing the spending on the right things is important. All too often we see a client spending on very expensive decorative items that eat into the budget, and whilst these things are of course important, good cabinetry, hardware and appliances are the workhorse items that get used every day. There are no shortcuts, so if you have a limited budget, as most people do, spend the money on the items that need to stand the test of time.

Q: Do you have any secrets you could share on maximizing space when dealing with a small kitchen?

A: No matter how big or small the space it’s important that you set realistic expectations of what can and cannot be achieved successfully. Good logical workflow, and a clear understanding of how the clients will use it are key. Lighting must never be underestimated, and good trash storage is also a must.

Then it’s down to selecting the most practical materials for the budget allowed, and laying out the space to maximize storage space, counter space and the appliances the client wants. We are always balancing beauty and practicality and hopefully we achieve both, but so much depends on the space, the budget and the clients wish list.

Photo by Jessica Delaney Photography, Interiors by Eric Roseff Weston.

Q: What are some of the top trends you are seeing right now? Anything people should stay away from that might quickly become dated?

A: Our clients love the idea of a more open planned kitchen. It’s a great place to display items such as cookbooks, easy access day to day chinaware and coffee mugs etc. With integrated lighting it can really add to the overall feel of the space.

Dark colors and mixed materials are still really popular, and we are seeing clients wanting some daring colors instead of the safe whites, cream and grey tones. We are integrating metalwork onto drawers and doors as well as shelving, and also mixing metals, which adds a sophistication to the room.

Like metalwork, we are also using some really interesting leathers and materials to add an upholstered element, which makes it less clinical and more decorated. There are so many wonderful leather textures and colors to access, so you can really create an individual look.
Smart appliances are great, and these days its so easy to become a gourmet chef, by the push of a button.

Q: What are your thoughts on the open concept kitchen?

A: I am definitely seeing a lot of enclosed kitchen spaces as opposed to large family room and kitchen areas that are open to the rest of the home, but within that space the designs tend to be more open planned with wall shelving and less “built in” looking cabinetry.”

Photo by Megan Lorenz, Interiors by Jessie D. Miller.

Photo by Jessica Delaney, Interiors by Eric Roseff Weston.

Thank you, Christopher, for your extraordinary insight, inspiring words, and beautiful work! To discover more on Christopher Peacock, visit his website here and follow him on Instagram for ongoing inspiration.

x Natalie

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Grandmillennial Style Meets Coastal Chic

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March 7, 2023

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Grandmillennial Style Meets Coastal Chic

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Elaina Fagan Darden of Elaina Fagan Design is an interior designer and creator of classic, cheerful style from interiors to watercolors and textiles. Elaina grew up influenced by women with fabulous taste, especially her mother and two grandmothers. Her early exposure to great design, combined with an aptitude for space planning and technical design elements, made a career in interior design inevitable.

After graduating with honors from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Elaina achieved a lifelong goal in 2022 by opening her eponymous firm, Elaina Fagan Design, a creative studio focusing on projects throughout Texas and beyond. Today we are taking a peek inside her stunning family home in Corpus Christi, Texas.

This charming, coastal-inspired home is the perfect balance of old and new, mixing heirloom antiques with custom furnishings. Fagan brilliantly juxtaposes a backdrop of crisp white with playful hand-painted de Gournay wallpapers, exquisite passementerie, a pretty palette of paint, dreamy watercolors, chintz, and sumptuous fabrics. The wood-paneled dining room/library with hidden wine room is genius, and the ocean views throughout are divine. This timeless home is the perfect blend of Coastal Classic and Grandmillennial style, and we simply couldn’t love it more!

Photography credit: Analicia Herrmann Photography

Thank you, Elaina, for this incredible tour! For additional information, please visit Elaina Fagan Design and follow @elainafagandesign on Instagram. Click here to see more of her beautiful watercolor illustrations.

A Welcoming Elegance with Suzanne Rheinstein

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March 3, 2023

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A Welcoming Elegance with Suzanne Rheinstein

We are huge fans of designer Suzanne Rheinstein here at The Glam Pad, and today we’re delighted to review her latest book, A Welcoming Elegance, photographed by Pieter Estersohn and written by Michael Boodro. Over the three decades of her career as a style maker and legendary interior designer, Suzanne Rheinstein’s name has become synonymous with modern elegance and relaxed, timeless simplicity. Her historic Los Angeles home, which reveals her Southern roots, is an all-time favorite!

Rheinstein’s bestselling first book, At Home, showcased homes that embodied her trademark elegant livability. In Rooms for Living, she explored different living spaces and the design philosophies behind them. Now, in A WELCOMING ELEGANCE, Rheinstein shares with readers six new residences, the final projects of her extraordinary career, each featuring the meaningful mix of antiques, furnishings, art, and textiles that make her interiors feel both welcoming and luxurious. But most importantly, beyond beautiful design, each of these homes is a unique reflection of the people who live in them.

Photography by Pieter Estersohn, courtesy of Rizzoli

Suzanne Rheinstein’s projects have been featured in all of the leading lifestyle magazines, and she has been named to Architectural Digest’s AD100 and Elle Decor’s A-List. A board member of the Garden Conservancy, Rheinstein is the recipient of the New York School of Interior Design’s “Albert Hadley Award for Lifetime Achievement,” the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s “Arthur Ross Award” for Interior Design,” the Southern California Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s “Legacy Award,” the LCDQ “Living Legends Award,” and the LACMA Design “Leadership Award.” She is also the visionary behind the Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock fabric and rug collections for Lee Jofa.

A Welcoming Elegance will be released this month and is available for preorder now.

Sister Parish in Palm Beach, The Orchid Dinner, Our Latest Decorating Obsession, and The Amanda Lindroth Tag Sale

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March 2, 2023

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Sister Parish in Palm Beach, The Orchid Dinner, Our Latest Decorating Obsession, and The Amanda Lindroth Tag Sale

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 Palm Beach trunk show of Sister Parish, The New York Botanical Garden’s annual Orchid Dinner, our latest decorating obsession, and the Amanda Lindroth Tag Sale. Written by Natalie Aldridge

Sister Parish Goes to Palm Beach

The beloved heritage textile and wallcoverings house, Sister Parish, will be making its way to Palm Beach this coming week for an exciting trunk show! On Sunday, March 5th, Sister Parish will be at The Society of the Four Arts, a historical charity organization founded in 1936 right on the island of Palm Beach. Taking place within the iconic Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building designed by legendary architect Addison Mizner, the trunk show will run from 9 am – 5 pm. Fan favorites such as the iconic Sister Parish bunnies, printed bathrobes, bed linens, and more will be on offer.

Can’t make it Sunday? Fret not! Chief Creative Officer and great-granddaughter of Sister Parish, Eliza Harris will be hosting a cocktail reception at Well Made Home on Tuesday, March 7th from 5 pm – 7 pm.

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The New York Botanical Garden’s Annual Orchid Dinner

Each Winter The New York Botanical Garden comes together at the Plaza Hotel in effort to raise funds for the garden’s research and conservation initiatives. Interior and floral designers alike alongside other creatives pull together ornate tablescapes with orchids being the focal point. Last week Thursday the grand ballroom blossomed for the 20th year of the Orchid Dinner. The society set showed in creative formal attire reflective of the incredible floral surrounding. The evening included cocktails, dinner, the sale of rare and exceptional orchids, and a chance to take in all of the designers’ spectactular tables.

Take a look at some of our favorite tables!

Tablescape by Rudy Saunders of Dorothy Draper & Co

Tablescape by Mally Skok of Mally Skok Designs

Couture Curtains

This week at TGP we are obsessing over couture curtains. Carefully draped bed treatments and billowy window coverings. We often give attention to our pillows and upholstery pieces for those high-drama moments leaving the windows and other drapery opportunities to be on the simplistic side. Highly crafted and detailed, we are loving the high-octane approach found in these interiors!

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For more on couture curtains, take a look back at our post from 2021 here.

Amanda Lindroth Tag Sale

Our favorite Floridian and designer extraordinaire, Amanda Lindroth, brings us her Annual Tag Sale! Known for her easy-living approach, bold prints, and classic rattans with a dash of English, Amanda Lindroth has been an industry force since establishing her firm in 2010 on the island of Nassau.

Here at TGP, we are Lindroth super fans and regularly look to work for inspiration. Her wonderful lines of home goods bring us a little closer to her world. Take a look at the stellar goodies on offer in this year’s sale!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

1940s Cottage Collaboration written by Lydia Somerville for Flower Magazine.

An Ode to the Phantasmagorical Allure of Hand-Marbled Paper written by Martha Moskowitz for Frederic Magazine.

Tour Veronica Swanson Beard’s romantic Nantucket cottage written by Celia Barbour for Veranda.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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Style Profile: Amal Kapen Interiors

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February 27, 2023

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The Glam Pad discovered Amal Kapen Interiors last year via Instagram, and when we reposted one of her images, it became one of our most liked posts of 2022. We couldn’t wait to learn more about this talented interior designer!

Known for cheerful, colorful and layered spaces that are both functional and beautiful, Amal Kapen Interiors’ philosophy is that a home is the tangible reflection of a homeowner’s personality and that each space should bring joy and happiness to their inhabitants. Born in South Africa and raised in Garden City, New York, Amal attended Amherst College and Vanderbilt University School of Law. Before launching her firm, Amal attended CW Post and trained with interior designer Meg Braff.

In 2018, Amal opened her design and antique shop, Amal Kapen Interiors & Decorations in Huntington, NY. The store is store filled to the brim with curated vintage and new accessories, lighting, and furnishings and has become a destination for design enthusiasts in the know. Let’s get to know more about Amal!

Q: Tell us a bit about your career path. Did you take a traditional path to becoming an interior designer?

A: I have had a long standing love affair with the arts and interiors, but I never imagined I would make it my profession. After University, I practiced law for several years before I decided to take some time off to devote myself to my children. Being a type A personality I knew I eventually wanted to go back to work. I felt the pull towards decorating and decided to try my hand at interior design. I was lucky enough to land an internship early in my studies with a wonderful designer that turned into a full time position and that set me on my current path.

Q: How do you define your style?

A: Many of my interiors incorporate new and antique or vintage furnishings and are infused cheerful color, art and natural elements to create a youthful and colorful twist. I do appreciate many styles and occasionally purchase a few modern pieces that I sell through my little store in Huntington, NY, but I tend to gravitate toward classic decor. I often tag myself with the “Grandmillennial” moniker because my love of mid-century regency style, but my end goal is to create pretty and pleasing spaces which ultimately makes me a traditionalist at heart.

Q: Where do you source inspiration and/or mentorship?

A: While there are some pitfalls to living in our digital age, I think we are blessed to have an abundance of inspiration delivered to us on a daily basis through Instagram. There are so many talented people: designers, creators and curators that share their perspectives and inspire us all. I also love history and art and in addition to @theglampad, a few of my guilty pleasures are @paintingsdaily and @archeologyart. I am also constantly buying design books, as there is noting more enjoyable than pouring over a new book with a cup of tea!

Q: Do you have any favorite go-to paints, wallpapers, linens, artists, etc.?

A: I often start looking for colors with Fine Paints of Europe and use Benjamin Moore paints. For wallpaper, Gracie and Iksel Decorative Arts are always inspiring. As for favorite textile houses, I mix things up and order from many different places: I pair pretty plain linens and velvets from Pindler with patterns from Cowtan & Tout, Brunschwig, F. Schumacher plus a slew of smaller companies such as Peter Dunham or my newest find, Botanica Trading.

Q: Where do you enjoy sourcing antiques and art?

A: I have a little decorating store in Huntington, NY, so I am constantly sourcing for the store as well as my design projects. While I’d love to say I source from Paris and England, most of my sourcing comes from estate sales, Esty and other antique dealers in New York, New England and Florida. In my down time, I scour antique markets and shops with the occasional trip to West Palm Beach where I visit Show Pony, Meg Braff Designs and Devonshire.

Q: What are your goals for Amal Kapen Interiors over the next five years?

A: I have recently started taking jobs outside of the New York area and over the next few years I would like to focus on more geographically diverse projects, especially in Florida.

Q: What are you currently working on that we can look forward to in the coming months?

A: My current projects run the gamut from a French style chateau and cottage on the North Shore of Long Island to a Regency style home in Baltimore and a winter pied-a-terre in Florida. Luckily, the styles and projects are varied enough to keep me excited and inspired.

Q: What is one fail-safe design element that every room should have?

A: Good lighting is so important! Almost every room should have attractive and multiple or varied sources of lighting (chandelier, sconces and table and/or lamps) and all should be on a dimmer, if possible. Good lighting goes a long way to make your room appealing and attractive.

Q: What do you consider the most exciting part of your work, and how do you stay energized on a project?

A: Like every designer, I love fabric scheming and the final reveal, but I stay energized throughout the project as I’m obsessed with the smallest details and continually tweak things throughout the process. Focusing on the nitty gritty might have some pitfalls, but it keeps me jazzed and engaged all the way through my projects.

Q: What is your favorite design or coffee table book?

A: This is an almost impossible question for me to answer — I collect design books and have so many! I will give you my top three: Meg Braff Designs “A Decorated Home”, Katie Ridder “Rooms” because she is a color and decorating genius; and finally, Elise DeWolf, The House In Good Taste — always a classic and very interesting.

Thank you so much, Amal, for joining us today. Such a gorgeous portfolio! To learn more, please visit amalkapeninteriors.com and follow @amalkapeninteriors on Instagram.

Her firm’s work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, HGTV, NYC &G, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Hamptons Homes, Traditional Home, Coastal Living, Cottages and Bungalows Magazine, Newsday and numerous blogs. Amal lives in Huntington area with her husband, boys and dog, Theo.

Princess Olympia of Greece for Olympia Le-Tan, Aldous Bertram Design, Kips Bay Palm Beach and Dorothy Draper Decorating Weekend

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February 24, 2023

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Princess Olympia of Greece for Olympia Le-Tan, Aldous Bertram Design, Kips Bay Palm Beach and Dorothy Draper Decorating Weekend

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 Princess Olympia of Greece’ collection with Olympia Le-Tan, Aldous Bertram Design, the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse Palm Beach and the upcoming Dorothy Draper Decorating Weekend. Written by Natalie Aldridge

Olympia for Olympia

Society darling and model society darling and model Princess Olympia of Greece has released a collaboration with the purveyor of specialty handbags, Olympia Le-Tan. Known for her handmade and embroidered clutches depicting book covers and other cheeky imagery, Le-Tan began the eponymous brand from her mother’s kitchen table and officially set up shop in 2009. Having started her career at Chanel under Karl Lagerfeld, Le-Tan understood hand-touch and detail needed for a beautiful good.

Since, Le-Tan has created a cult-like following with her made-to-order clutches and other accessories. While Le Tan left her company in 2018, the brand continues to thrive in its new chapter. Now, Olympia and Olympia have partnered to create a collection of clutches featuring some of Olympia of Greece’ most loved cocktails, movies, Grecian motifs, and of course her beloved pooch, Echo. Take a peek at the adorable collection available here.

Aldous Bertram Design

Since releasing Dragons & Pagodas in 2020, Aldous Bertram has been top of mind. Bertram beautifully illustrates the rich history of chinoiserie from the 18th century to today, giving the reader a feast of beauty and knowledge (our full review can be founder here). While Dragons & Pagodas certainly struck a chord within the design community, his talent stretches far beyond. Bertram is an accomplished watercolorist with an illustrated history of the architecture of Palm Beach set to release later this year. Hailing from the United Kingdom, he holds a Ph.D. from Cambridge University and has worked for the likes of de Gournay, Sotheby’s, and House & Garden magazine UK. His work has been featured in House Beautiful, The World of Interiors, and Frederic Magazine to name a few.

After eight years of training under Amanda Lindroth, the British-born designer has announced the launch of his much-deserved design firm, Aldous Bertram Design. With Lindroth’s blessing, Bertram states “Aldous Bertram Design builds upon my ingrained knowledge of British design, love of antiques, my signature mix of vibrant colours and patterns, and historical influences from around the globe.”

We cannot wait for the journey to unfold and for great work to come from Aldous Bertram Design.

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Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach

Today Kips Bay Decorator Show House opens with a bang in Palm Beach with a glamorous soirée at The Colony, panel discussions, and other exciting events. Marking its 6th year, the home selected for this year’s show house is located in the Northwood Shores neighborhood of West Palm Beach, FL. The home was built in 2007 but channels Mizner with its classical exterior and timeless touches. This year the show house will feature designers such as Amanda Lindroth, Amy Studebaker, Billy Ceglia, Christopher Peacock, and Katie Ridder.

The show house will be open to the public for one month starting February 24th. Tickets can be purchased here.

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Dorothy Draper Decorating Weekend

Dorothy Draper & Company, Inc., one of America’s oldest operating interior design firms, has overseen all aspects of design throughout The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV, since 1946. One weekend each year the storied firm gathers at the resort for a fun-filled weekend of behind-the-scenes tours, lectures, and receptions to immerse yourself in the world of Dorothy Draper! Click here to read our review of the 2019 weekend program.

The decorating weekend will take place from March 3rd through the 5th. While it is only one week away, there is still time to join in the excitement. Reservation information can be found here.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

These Tennis Bracelets Serve Up Serious Style written by Martha Moskowitz for Frederic Magazine.

A former Brewery Store in Chiswick Converted Into an Airy, Generous House With a Scandinavian Feel written by Liz Elliot for House & Garden UK.

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x Natalie

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A Nod to 90s and 2000s Interiors

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February 21, 2023

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Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Early in January The Glam Pad made six design trend predictions for the New Year. While we are fervent defenders of timeless classics, the new year offers an exciting opportunity to dissect design trends we see emerging.

While ’80s-style opulence, bold prints, and maximalist decor currently abounds, we are also starting to notice a subtle shift. Marked by quiet chintzes, natural woods, and softer color tones, the ’90s and early ‘2000s, are making room in shelter magazines and on Instagram. Think casual elegance vs. overt glamour.

From a resurgence of interest in ’90s fashion designers like Vivienne Westwood, Calvin Klein, Versace and the super models that donned their clothing, to television series like The Crown revisiting life during this time in their latest season, these interests transfer into spaces and become design references once again.

I must admit, I was merely a thought in the ’90s and only lived through two years of the decade. And the early ‘2000s were the prime of my childhood. Decorating was not at the forefront of my mind just yet. My fondness for ’90s and early ‘2000s interiors comes from a familiarity found within movies I adored growing up. Nancy Meyers films in particular come to mind.

Her cult-classic movies are known not only for their heart-felt stories, but for what has been dubbed “Meyers Interiors.” There is even an Instagram account dedicated to the sumptuous domestic aesthetics she creates in all her films that make you feel perfectly warm inside, as if you could rise with a smile on your face from your Frette linens in your buttery-soft silk pajamas to come downstairs to freshly baked bread.

You’ve Got Mail, 1998 (with Nancy Meyers-esque interiors)

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Something’s Gotta Give, a favorite Meyers film of mine staring the dynamic duo Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson is a perfect example. (This movie has also given rise to the recent “Coastal Grandmother” phenomenon that is celebrated as the more streamlined version of maximalist “Grandmillennial” style.)

Portrayed by Diane Keaton, playwright Erica Barry’s sublimely manicured beach home in the Hamptons becomes a character in and of itself. Creamy linens, dreamy blues, and touches of wicker set a serene and timeless tone.

Father of the Bride also comes to mind. If one did not know the Banks’ home was in the middle of Pasadena, CA, the home could easily pass for a countryside colonial. Each room perfectly balances traditional furniture with modern charm and a hint of English country. The walls are neutral with a peppering of artwork and occasional wallpaper while the furniture boasts elements of rich earth tones and pastels. And don’t forget about the muted chintz prints!

Another film that brings me childhood joy is the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap. Aside from the heartfelt plot, the film is a wealth of interior inspiration. Between Elizabeth James’ London townhouse and Nick Parker’s Napa Valley villa, the best of ’90s Nancy Meyers interiors are on full display. Showing restraint, the James residence is filled with traditional pieces of furniture, heirlooms, and reading much like an ancestral English home. Yet, the home has been updated with spritely hues of orange, pastel pinks, and plenty of damask to go around.

Across the pond in the Napa Valley, the Parker residence vineyard villa presents a casual California take on ’90s interiors. Nestled in the mountains, the home boasts natural materials, soft whites, easy upholstery, and an undeniable elegance. While both homes in the film are set two very different environments, they both carry similar design hallmarks of the era.

Let us not forget the charming cottage in The Holiday… It’s hard to believe this movie is almost 20 years old!

As ’90s and early ‘2000s influences trickle into Insta interiors, The Glam Pad predicts a continued love of chintz, a return of damask prints, subtle wallpapers with borders, natural tones, and plenty of pretty pastels. While we will aways embrace bold, maximalist interiors, the pared down elegance of the ’90s/’00s is also lovely and classic…. Which do you prefer?

NOTE: While we do enjoy staying in the know and keeping our followers abreast, The Glam Pad does not recommend following “trends”… We are strong proponents of creating your own style and embracing what you love, no matter what the “influencers” are pushing on Instagram. You can read more of our thoughts on the fickle nature of trends here.

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x Natalie

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