Easter is this Sunday, and The Glam Pad has partnered with Scully & Scully to share some festive springtime inspiration! Scully & Scully is the largest distributor of Herend in the United States, including many pieces made for them exclusively. We particularly love their hand-painted fishnet bunnies, and a lovely tradition to consider is adding one to your collection each year for Easter. Over the years, they will represent treasured memories and serve an an heirloom to pass down through the generations.
The Glam Pad loves supporting family-owned businesses, and Scully & Scully – America’s luxury purveyor since 1934 – is a treasure. Owner Michael Scully inherited Scully & Scully from his parents who started the business as antiques dealers on Park Avenue in Manhattan. Today, Michael travels the world year-after-year in search of vendors to represent. Most of the exquisite pieces he finds are made the “old-fashioned way” by highly skilled artisans, and Michael has expanded the boutique to more than twice its size over the years.
We fell head-over-heels for these beautiful floral dinner plates… Halcyon Days “Wildflower Meadow” Highgrove China. Highgrove is the much-loved private residence of Their Majesties The King Charles III and The Queen Consort, and a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the charitable trust of The Prince’s Foundation.
For additional information, please visit scullyandscully.com, follow @scullyandscully on Instagram, and click here to request a complimentary catalogue. You can also visit their shop located at 504 Park Avenue in New York City. And Scully & Scully offers complimentary gift wrap… It is the perfect one-stop shop for all of your gifting or registry needs. NOTE: Please select expedited shipping on available items for arrival prior to Easter!
Driven by a passion for antiques and breathing new life into homes, Mackenzie Page Zwick opened Mackenzie Page Interiors in 2015. Mackenzie has never met an antique she didn’t like and knows that upholstery can never be too beautiful or too comfortable. She loves mixing styles and periods, chintz, animal prints, wallpaper, color, and learning how people lived “way back when.”
After graduating from Texas Christian University with a degree in Advertising/Public Relations and a minor in Art History, Mackenzie hit the ground running as a Commercial Real Estate broker. She soon discovered that she was more interested in reading Interior Design blogs and flipping through shelter magazines. She was hired by Dallas Interior Design mogul Jan Showers to be her Antiques Showroom Manager and PR rep, and Mackenzie immediately fell in love with the Antiques business. In 2013, she went to work for renowned Fort Worth Interior Designer Kay Genua and immersed herself in the design side of the business.
When she’s not mulling over the perfect fabric or finding the next greatest antique, Mackenzie is wrangling her toddler son, Forbes, dabbling in gourmet cooking, drinking wine with a girlfriend, searching for a great antique caftan or coat–depending on the season, cuddling a corgi, thumbing through this month’s issue of any design magazine or hanging out with her husband, Brian. We are delighted to welcome Mackenzie to The Glam Pad today!
(styling by Alexi Oshman)
Q: When and how did you first become interested in interior design?
A: Like many designers, I started having an interest in interiors at a young age. My mom has a beautiful home and style and she would take me on antique hunts as a little girl. When I was in college at TCU, I started honing my style, having my own space to design for the first time. While working in commercial real estate after college, I started a lifestyle blog as a creative outlet and my love for design took off from there!
Q: How do you define your style?
A: Ladylike Traditional with a Twist. My main goal for every project is that people walk into my client’s house and just say, “This is so pretty.” I love antiques, playing with color and feminine details. I love wallpaper and floral chintz and I love adding in natural elements, like a pretty wooden antique, marble or rattan.
Q: Where do you source inspiration and/or mentorship?
A: Instagram is my most constant source of inspiration. This world has so many talented designers and I garner inspiration from designers that align with my style, but I love to get inspired to add touches of things that are out of my comfort zone too. I think a mix makes things interesting! I’m also inspired when we travel and by going through design books.
Q: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
A: I love to cook. It feels like an extension of design to me. There’s the planning stage, making sure your plate will burst with different colors, textures, flavors and the execution which I find incredibly therapeutic! My two year old son Forbes, has little tower where he can stand at the island with me and he loves to help me measure out spices and crack eggs. My husband always says that cooking for my family and friends is how I show my love.
Q: What do you consider the most exciting part of your work, and how do you stay energized on a project?
A: I love the stage where we’re choosing the lead fabric or wallpaper for each room. It’s the part I like to use as the jumping off point, to pull in coordinating fabrics, trims and details and I love when my client is giddy over a fabric that really speaks to them. I also love when we install things. It’s always so worth the wait and I love seeing it come together and the room we’ve imagined come alive.
Q: What is your favorite easy weeknight meal?
A: I’m constantly switching it up in my house but my current favorite is Ina Garten’s weeknight Bolognese. Such a comforting meal but feels a little luxurious too, it tastes like you’ve spent hours cooking it but it really comes together so quickly and easily!
Q: Have you ever had a decorating disaster that you can laugh about now?
A: I painted my bedroom dresser a really unfortunate shade of turquoise in college and added crystal knobs. It seemed like a good idea at the time but now I look back at it and cringe a little bit.
Q: What is one fail-safe design element that every room should have?
A: Pretty and interesting lighting. A gesso chandelier, a natural brass swing arm floor lamp, a colored ceramic table lamp with a pleated fabric shade. I like to mix lighting elements and styles and have lights at different levels. It really makes a difference in how the room looks and how you look in the room.
Q: What is your favorite design or coffee table book?
A: Anything from Bunny Williams, Mark D. Sikes or James T. Farmer. I don’t think I can pick just one!
Q: Do you have any favorite go-to paints, wallpapers, linens, artists, etc.?
A: I have a running joke with a fellow designer friend that Benjamin Moore’s White Dove is the only answer for an exterior white. Inside I love Benjamin Moore Simply White and lately I’ve been using a lot of Benjamin Moore Guilford Green and Brittany Blue. English wallpapers are my go-to. I love Colefax & Fowler and Sanderson wallpapers. I’m also dying to use some Ottoline paper on a project. If I’m after something really special to kick off a room, I’m always headed directly toward Pierre Frey. Schumacher is a go to for stripes, checks and beautiful wools. I also love just about every one of their floral patterns. I chose their Loudon Rose for my French headboard in my bedroom. It makes me so happy when I open my eyes to it every morning!
(styling by Alexi Oshman)
Thank you, Mackenzie, for joining us today! Such beautiful work and inspiration!
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.
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.
Easter is just around the corner, and The Glam Pad’s got you covered with ideas for tablescape styling, home decor, Easter baskets, spring fashion, and beauty. Below you will find our top pics for shopping ideas, and scroll to the bottom for some of our favorite Easter tablescapes found on Instagram. Happy Spring!
In case you missed the 2023 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, don’t fret, The Glam Pad is taking you on a little tour today! Marking its sixth year, the home selected for the 2023 show house was located in the Northwood Shores neighborhood of West Palm Beach, Florida. The home was built in 2007 but is reminiscent of the legendary architect Addison Mizner with its classical exterior and timeless touches. This year’s participating designers created some pretty spectacular rooms… let’s take a peek!
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.
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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.
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.
In 2019, The Glam Pad featured a stunning 19th century home located in Camden, Alabama and quickly fell head over heels. The Instagram account @riverbend_c.1840 documented the home’s transformation highlighting before and afters, emphasis on historic preservation, classic elegant decor, and lush surrounding gardens. The homeowners – interior designer Ryan Dunagan and his partner Chris Bailey – transformed the seven-acre estate incorporating salvaged bricks and materials, murals by a local artist, beautiful antiques, and exquisite designer touches throughout. Last week, RiverBend c. 1840 was listed for sale, and today we are sharing a look at the listing! It reads…
Quite possibly one of the most extraordinary, unparallel, exclusive properties to come available in the entire southeast. Riverbend, the old Bell-Moore Place, is in the suburban fringes of Camden, Alabama. The house, which dates from the 1840s, once perched on a bluff overlooking the Alabama River. The residence was moved to its present site not long after its completion. The home is a 6,862 square foot home nestled upon seven acres of land. Riverbend Home features two large formal rooms flanking a front hall and four bedrooms situated beyond an infilled breezeway. The home features 16-foot-tall ceilings which are alone inspirational! There were also the remains of formal gardens, which were best viewed from the large L-shaped porch. The previous owners not only restored the main house, but they also constructed two large rear wings, built new ancillary buildings and reinstated formal gardens and grounds. The interiors evoke an instant ancestral feel, albeit with contemporary chic and modern conveniences. Riverbend is a classic example of “Southern Country Greek Revival” architecture. Classical and classically inspired details are adapted to the climactic and social conditions of the Deep South. During the Civil War, the records for Wilcox County were buried behind the house. After the war, the documents were returned safe and sound. Contact [the realtor] to schedule an appointment for a private tour of this BREATHTAKING HISTORIC property! Preapproved qualified buyers only.
RiverBend has been featured in Victoria Magazine, Alabama Magazine, and Mobile Bay Magazine. It is listed at a tremendous value and is even available furnished! What an incredible opportunity for the next custodian of this exquisite historic home.
Ryan and Chris are moving to Chicago where Ryan will open a design shop. They will continue their clothing boutique, Fox & Hen, in Alabama and online. For additional information, inspiration, and updates, please follow @riverbend_c.1840.
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!
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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.
Photo by Nick Barlow
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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