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 Louis Vuitton’s latest exhibition in New York, 200 Trunks 200 Visionaries, Mark D. Sikes for Modern Matter Hardware, and Greta Garbo’s former Manhattan home. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

But first, some brief housekeeping… The Glam Pad received a facelift this week! We hope you are enjoying the newly redesigned and rebranded website, and that you will take a moment to look around. Also this week, we reached 200K followers on Instagram and 100K on Pinterest. These are particularly exciting milestones as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary, and we want to thank you for your continued and loyal support. And please stay tuned as we have some fun giveaways planned to commemorate!

Louis Vuitton’s 200 Trunks 200 Visionaries

Developed to celebrate Louis Vuitton’s bicentennial birthday, 200 Trunks 200 Visionaries has made its way to New York City. The exhibit initially debuted in the Louis Vuitton family home, an Art Nouveau landmark in Asnières-Sur-Seine, France. It moved onward to Singapore and Los Angeles, and now in its fourth and final destination, the exhibit has been expanded to inspire a new set of visitors.

Louis Vuitton started his eponymous company in 1854 after 17 years of apprenticeship under master trunk maker Monsieur Maréchal. After learning the artisan trade of luxury trunk making, he set up a small workshop in the heart of Paris that he quickly outgrew. Within a decade, Louis Vuitton became the foremost authority in luggage design. Almost 200 years later, the fashion house that still bares his name remains at the helm of leather goods.

To celebrate the vision and craftsmanship of steamer trunks, Louis Vuitton has collaborated with 200 individuals, all visionaries in their respective fields, to create unique 200 trucks. Each piece showcases the distinct imagination of its respective artist while honoring the history of the Louis Vuitton trunk. Pat McGrath, Francesca Sorrenti, and Franky Zapata are among the extraordinary talents involved in the exhibit.

The exhibition will run from October 14th, 2022 to December 31st, 2022 in the former Barneys New York building. In addition, Louis Vuitton has revived Barneys’ iconic restaurant Fred’s for duration of the exhibit.

Tickets are free of charge and can be booked here.

Mark D. Sikes for Modern Matter Hardware

Interior designer and TGP all-star Mark D. Sikes made an exciting announcement on Instagram this past week. The legendary designer, known for his artful use of blue and white and stripes, has paired up with Modern Matter Hardware for an exclusive collection.

Specifics have yet to be released, but we are standing by patiently. As hardware is the jewelry of the home, beautiful and high quality pieces are a must!

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Greta Garbo’s Former Manhattan Abode Gets a Price Cut

This past summer Greta Garbo’s Sutton Place apartment hit the market at $7.25 million. Located in The Campanile, a prestigious pre-war building at the tip of a private cul-de-sac beside the East River, the sprawling three-bedroom apartment has been largely untouched since the star’s death in 1990.

A native to Sweden, the view of boats passing by in the East River reminded her of Stockholm. She lived in the apartment for 40 years adding a touch of old Hollywood glamour to every inch of the dwelling. Up until 2017, the home remained within the family allowing many of her original touches to be left intact. Just this week the original price tag was cut by 500k making this petit paradis a little more tangible.

I can almost see her breezing down the corridor now.

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 take a look at Kappa Tablescapes, Benjamin Moore’s color of the year, and Guo Pei’s collection for The Rug Company. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Kappa Tablescapes

Last week the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted its highly anticipated annual fundraiser, Kappa Tablescapes.  The two-day charity event brings together Dallas’ finest designers, florists, and retailers who create magnificent and imaginative table decorations to help raise funds to benefit a group of non-profit agencies carefully selected each year.  This year’s beneficiaries include Behind Every Door, The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology, Magdalen House, and The Senior Source.

Kappa Tablescapes begins with an elegant candlelight evening cocktail reception for guests to mingle and view the beautifully decorated tables. On the following day, a lifestyle expert or interior designer, inspires guests with a presentation at the luncheon and offers a book signing. Held at the Dallas Country Club, this year’s luncheon featured the designer and Dallas native Lela Rose, whose clients include former first families, British royalty and Hollywood celebrities. Let’s take a look at a few of the incredible table creations by 2022 participating designers! Photography by Melissa Macatee, Macatee Photography.

We spy our beloved Bauble Stockings at the gorgeous table by Taylor Turner, founder of Hazen & Co.

Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year

Drum roll please.. the color of the year is Raspberry Blush (2008-30). A vivacious shade of coral tinged with pink, Benjamin Moore’s announcement for the 2023 color of the year pleases The Glam Pad. After years of cool tones and earthy hues, Raspberry Blush marks the beginning of a shift towards warmer colors and a nod to the inspiration from 80s and 90s we have been enjoying lately, particularly inspired by the Grandmillennial movement.  Vivacious chintz and floral patterns we adore often incorporate bright pinkish tones. It seems they are making a comeback meanwhile they have never left the hearts and homes of TGP. Below are a few rooms we love channeling Raspberry Blush…

Raspberry Blush

Guo Pei for The Rug Company

Couturier Guo Pei, hailed as China’s “Queen of Couture” rarely puts herself in the spotlight. Her name does not have the recognition as other couturiers yet her work has been engrained in fashion history through red carpet and museum moments around the globe. Most notably, her “Yellow Queen” gown worn by Rihanna at the Met Gala set shock waves across the globe. Pei’s work is highly meticulous often taking multiple years to complete one garment.

Translating the same craftsmanship and attention to detail, Pei has now paired with The Rug Company, an industry giant in their own right, for a capsule collection of rugs and pillows. The collection, entitled Opulent Nature,  incorporates traditional Chinese skills and techniques creating sumptuous patterns and textures.

All of the rugs are hand woven in Nepal using only the finest of wool and silk. While The Rug Company is known for their high quality products, this collaboration proves to be the most laborious and luxurious of their work yet. Moreover, the collection perfectly bridges contemporary design, femininity, and history. Take a look at the divine collection!

Tempest Day

Empress Gold 

Secret Garden

Splendour

Secret Garden

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 take a look at de Gournay’s newest showroom and print, the 2022 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse, and Sister Parish for Minnow. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

de Gournay San Francisco

Ask any interior designer about their go-to luxury wall covering and they are likely to utter “de Gournay.” Founded by Claud Cecil Gurney in 1986 in the basement of his home, Gurney sought to create hand-painted wallpaper of superb quality after struggling to find skilled artisans to restore antique wallpaper in his home. Inspired by the historic painting techniques of mainland China and the influence of Chinoiserie on Europe, he journeyed to China to enlist highly talented craftsmen.

Years later, de Gournay still produces in China out of their Shanghai studio using original production techniques. On average, six artisans work on a single wallpaper that can take up to 150 hours to produce. The company’s vision and reach have also expanded. With numerous showrooms around the globe, a notable book filled with their work, and an ever-expanding collection of prints, it is no wonder de Gournay is an authority in the design world.

In August, de Gournay opened a San Francisco showroom just a few blocks from its previous location. The new location boasts soaring ceilings with greater display space. It is truly a marvel!

Today, de Gournay released a magnificent new print ‘Belvoir.’ In collaboration with the Duchess of Rutland, ‘Belvoir’ draws inspiration from the family estate, Belvoir Castle, and its recent restoration. The interiors of the castle have been completely transformed by Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler in tandem with de Gournay to restore its many antique wallpapers (a breathtaking tour can be found here). Belvoir is one of the few estates in England that have remained within the same family throughout its history. Take a look at the brilliant Belvoir print!

Belvoir by de Gournay

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ Holiday Designer Showhouse and Marketplace

This holiday season, between November 17^th – December 11^th, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine will be hosting their 14^th annual Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse and Marketplace benefitting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This year’s showhouse will feature a 10,505 square foot home located in Buckhead’s coveted Randall Mill neighborhood imagined by KBD Development & Construction, Harrison Design and decorated by a notable mix of interior designers from across the Southeast. Tickets are now available here.

Each year the showhouse not only works to celebrate talented designers but to raise funds for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. For the duration of the showhouse there will be exciting events taking place such as gift wrapping tutorials and table top demonstrations. We cannot wait to see how this year’s designers transform the showhouse’s Buckhead home.

Sister Parish x Minnow

TGP favorite Sister Parish and the adorable swimwear company Minnow have joined forces for an exclusive collaboration. Known for its storied past and enviable prints, Sister Parish has entered a new creative era with Sister Parish’s Great-Granddaughter Eliza Harris at the helm. In the company’s recent endeavor they have paired with swimwear industry titan, Minnow, to create a limited collection of children’s swimwear, clothing, and a few coordinating items for mom and dad. While the weather may be turning, holiday vacations are on the horizon and we are obsessed with these pieces! Take a peek. 

 

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Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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