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 into the newest designer showhouse, the fashion of Wimbledon, a historic home ready for repair, and a bit of glamour by Valentino. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Here at The Glam Pad, we often draw inspiration from shelter periodicals. Magazines and other outlets offer unique interiors, home, and gardening content outside a typical monthly publishing schedule. One such magazine, Flower, dedicated to floral design and lifestyle, will be unveiling its first-ever designer showhouse. Set to make waves this September in Atlanta, the showhouse is poised to feature designers such as Bunny Williams, Corey Damen Jenkins, Suzanne Kasler, Alexa Hampton, and more.

Located within the iconic neighborhood of Buckhead, a classical Regency-style home designed by celebrated Atlanta-based architects, Peter Block & Associates, will become the canvas for a talented roster of designers. But the design does not end there. The grounds have been transformed by renowned landscape architect, John Howard, making the exterior a part of the showcase.

The showhouse will kick off on September 16th and close on October 2nd, 2022. Take a peek at some of our favorite work of the designers poised to impress this fall.

Bunny Williams

Corey Damen Jenkins

Suzanne Kasler

Forty Love

The tennis championship of Wimbledon has wrapped up another year of incredible tennis from professionals around the globe. Running from June 27th to July 10th, the championship marks the third grand slam of the tennis calendar and is the only of the four played strictly on grass courts. This year closed with Novak Djokovic taking home his seventh Wimbledon title and Elena Rybakina taking home her first title at just 23 years old.

I have a special place in my heart for tennis as a former competitive player. Following each grand slam has always been an enjoyable pastime but nothing compares to the excitement of Wimbledon. Unlike any other tennis grand slam, Wimbledon brings a bevy of royal style. Royals and patrons alike bring their A-game when attending. While Wimbledon is a sporting event, its spectator traditions include dressing up for the occasion.

Have a look at some of our favorite looks.

WSJ

WSJ

WSJ

This Old House

In the market for a FREE house? The historic McGlashan-Nickerson house located in Calais, Maine is looking for a new owner to bring it back to life. Built about 1883 by Maine Red Granite Quarry Company for George McGlashan, a Scottish immigrant. McGlashan passed in 1888 and his widow then sold the property to Samuel Nickerson. The Nickerson family kept the home until 1985.

Maine Preservation

Since then the home has become a registered landmark and has been under the ownership of the National Park Service. The National Park Service used the home as an administrative office until 2014 when a new facility was built for their use and the home was abandoned.

Unable to find any takers to rehabilitate the historical estate since 2019, the National Park Service is accepting applicants through December 2022 to take over the home at no cost. The only catch is entering a 60-year lease of the home from the National Park Service and the duty of bringing the home to full working condition.

Maine Preservation

Maine Preservation

While a task such as this is a large undertaking, the historical significance and potential of this home are uncanny. For more information on the McGlashan-Nickerson house, visit Maine Preservation.

Maine Preservation

Maine Preservation

Bringing Glamour Back

Oh, glamour! How I long for the days of elegant living, dressing, and decorum. While those days are long gone, Valentino showcased its autumn-winter 2022-23 couture collection this past Friday shedding a glimpse of glamour on the globe. Taking place on the historic Spanish Steps of Rome, the fashion house paid homage to Valentino Garavani’s original house of couture, which he founded just atop the steps in 1959.

Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli known for drawing upon extravagance, eccentricities, and the storied past of the brand, made quite a spectacle by closing down some of the busiest streets of Rome for the show. Beautiful models sauntered down the Spanish Steps artfully lit to the sound of a live performance by English rapper Labrinth. Ending in a standing ovation, the show ended fashion week with a bang and provided the perfect dose of glamour in these precarious times. 

Take a glance at some of the looks!

The Guardian

Tatler

Tatler

Tatler

Tatler

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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 deep dive into pool floats, haute couture, Elsa Schiaparelli’s home in Paris, and Scalamandre’s Jour de Juin. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Pool Time

July means sunshine, salt water, and the sounds of summer fun being had! We are always on the hunt for chic summer goods including pool items. This week Sasha Bikoff, go-to interior designer for society-set millennials, released a colorful collaboration of luxury pool floats with Oliver James. Coming in five funky color ways, we are clamoring to get our hands on one.

Sasha Bikoff 

Sasha Bikoff

If candy colors are not your cup of tea, Oliver James offers a variety of pool floats in classical colorways that are sure to complement any outdoor setting.

Oliver James

Oliver James

Haute Couture

July also marks the beginning of Haute Couture week in Paris where each member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode shows their Fall-Winter collections for the following season. While I am an interior designer by trade, fashion was my first love and an ever-enduring element of inspiration for my work. Each couture season I am giddy with joy to see the artistry produced by the renowned Parisian houses.

Before diving deeper into the beauty of this week’s spectacle, allow me to provide greater context to Haute Couture. Notoriously misused, the term directly translates to ‘high fashion’ and only applies to the fifteen members of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. 19th Century Englishman Charles Frederick Worth is known as the father of Haute Couture, establishing his couture house during France’s Second Empire leaving a lasting legacy on the elusive industry. The federation was founded in 1868 and works to protect the exacting skills and standards of French fashion. Admittance to the strictly governed group entails profoundly specific rules in order to maintain official Haute Couture house qualifications.

Charles Frederick Worth

A Look into Elsa Schiaparelli

One of the most celebrated Haute Couture houses, Elsa Schiaparelli, kicked off the week showing a breathtaking collection that I cannot cease thinking about. Known for its eccentric persuasions, connection to Salvador Dali, the invention of the color “shocking pink“, and surrealist designs, the eponymous house founded in 1927 quickly became the gold standard of French fashion closely rivaling Chanel. Following World War II and the rise of new houses such as Christian Dior, Schiaparelli went bankrupt in 1954. Elsa then went on to form a new company to sell her perfumes under the namesake. Between the resolve of the original couture house and Elsa’s death in 1973, the Haute Couture house was dormant and dusty.

In 2014 Diego Della Valle purchased the rights to Schiaparelli, reestablished the workrooms of 21 Place Vendôme, and began to etch away at its revival. The first few years were rocky and largely unsuccessful with the house cycling through several creative directors. In 2015 Bertrand Guyon was brought on and in 2017 the house regained its Haute Couture status. American fashion designer Daniel Roseberry, appointed in 2019 as Creative Director, then took the house in a new direction making it more relevant than ever.

Elsa Schiaparelli

Elsa Schiaparelli

Elsa Schiaparelli

Elsa Schiaparelli

Elsa Schiaparelli

Each look paid perfect homage to Elsa Schiaparelli while looking modern and fresh. The jewelry and accessories in particular stole my heart. But while the show was a visual feast, I fell down a rabbit hole of discovering Elsa Schiaparelli’s home, an 18-room hôtel particulier in Paris. Located at 22 Rue de Berri in the 8th Arrondissement, Elsa’s had Jean-Michel Frank, the father of the modern interior, as well as the founder of formidable firm Jansen, complete the interiors. Replete with antiquities, chintz, and sublime color, this home would go on to define her style and would often serve as a backdrop for photoshoots.

Take a look inside!

Art of the Room

Art of the Room

Art of the Room

a model in the home of Elsa Schiaparelli, Paris, 1953 via Kristen Laird

Jour de Juin

Poring over the intricate details of Elsa Schiaparelli’s home and lusting after bright summery colors has me longing for the revival of Scalamandre’s Jour de Juin print. Timeless and true, the print has always been a TGP favorite. Scalamandre unfortunately discontinued the print which will forever haunt us.

Take a peek at some of our favorite Jour de Juin interiors moments!

Architectural Digest Archive via The Glam Pad

Atlanta Homes Archive via The Glam Pad

Tim Proctor

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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 are in floral paradise, pink velvet heaven and are ogling the society set. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Pamala Munson x Schumacher

June 21st marked the official first day of the Summer season. I seem to find myself in the same conundrum each year when the weather warms up and I am ready for a wardrobe change. Both adverse to heat and a New Yorker, Summer tends to be a challenging sartorial time for me. Sandals and light dresses tend to fair poorly in the streets of Manhattan.

Pamala Munson x Schumacher 

With enough New York Summers under my belt, I found the simplest way to work in classic summer colors, textures, and materials is through a swap of accessories. In an exciting partnership designer Pamala Munson and textile house Schumacher have released an exclusive collection of to-die-for straw minaudières with bold floral embroidery. Each clutch pattern draws inspiration from classic Schumacher floral prints making them an impeccable addition to a summer outfit.

Chenonceau in Natural and Blue

Hydrangea Drape in Green

Hydrangea Drape in Pink

Joni Chintz in Yellow

These exquisite clutches are available now to shop. Wardrobe crisis averted!

In the same spirit of Summer and florals, The annual Newport Flower Show made a triumphant return over the past weekend. Under the theme of “Eden…A Personal Paradise”, the town’s grand Gilded Aged mansions were brimming with horticultural excellence and The Glam Pad could not help but take note. The Newport Flower Show works to raise funds for The Preservation Society of Newport County’s 88 acres of lush gardens and landscapes. Participants create cut flowers and creative garden displays ready for the public to take in.

Unlike other flower shows, The Newport Flower Show has the ornate backdrop of historic homes with unparalleled interiors. Like a perfect match, the adorned features of each room sublimely complement the sumptuous lines and inspiring colors of the flowers. It is no wonder the show draws such a crowd. 

Take a peek at inside! 

The Preservation Society of Newport 

The Preservation Society of Newport 

The Preservation Society of Newport  

Sketch Auctions Their Iconic Pink Chairs

The iconic London restaurant Sketch has just received a facelift. Seeking to reimagine the main dining room known as “The Gallery,” the famed pink plushy seats have been replaced and sold at auction via 1st Dibs. With excitement high, only one chair remains on the lot!

Created in 2003 by Mourad Mazouz and Pierre Gagnaire, Sketch resides within the historic building of 9 Conduit Street, in Mayfair, London, and has become an institution for the who’s who of society.

Sketch London

Comprised of four dining rooms, a spaceship-inspired bar, and individual pod bathrooms, the restaurant has distinctive decor that offers dinners not only an experience of three Michelin star “New French” cuisine but a cultural experience similar to a museum. Since its opening, the restaurant has undergone numerous overhauls of the interiors. The ethos behind this is to keep the restaurant fascinating to its patrons becoming an ever-evolving entity, not simply a place to dine.

Gulshan London

Gulshan London

Gulshan London

If a pink velveteen seat is in your future, hurry over to 1st Dibs! And we can certainly bask in the beauty of the newly unveiled interiors. 

CN Traveller 

CN Traveller 

Society Steps Out

Tonight New York’s society set will be twirling in the newly renovated garden of the Morgan Library at the annual Mr. Morgan’s Summer Soirée. An unofficial kickoff to the summer social season, the glamours event is set in the historical home, library, and museum of J. Pierpont Morgan. Newly restored, the long-closed gardens of the library will make a society entrance once again. Party-goers will have the opportunity to mingle and laze about the gardens in full bloom. 

This evening marks the first in-person Soirée since 2019 making it an even more special occasion to celebrate and dance the night away. Cheers! 

The Morgan

Shop our summer soiree staples we are loving right now.

x Natalie

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