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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FROM ONE ART FORM TO THE NEXT

In a rare sale set for June 28th, Christie’s will offer Monet’s Nymphéas, Temps Gris. Produced by the artist in Giverny, France in 1907, the Nymphéas, Temps Gris is one of a series of fifteen works in which Monet used a vertical format to depict the reflections of light, color, and movement within his water lily pond. During the year 1907, Monet went through a period of extreme creativity. He utilized a variety of painting techniques within the series to better capture his subject thus forging an unforgettable series. 

The painting has only had two significant public showings since its creation and has otherwise been in private hands. The auction will take place in London and the painting is expected to surpass the $35,000,000 – 55,000,000 estimated value.

Christie’s

As an interior designer, Schumacher is a constant go-to for projects. Not only are they rich with history having been founded by Frederic Schumacher in 1889, but the company remains at the helm of innovation within the industry. This past week I was lucky to attend the showroom debut of Schumacher’s latest collaboration collection entitled Cul-de-sac with fashion designer Victor Glemaud. Known for his bold knits and vibrancy, Glemaud honors his roots within the collection drawing from his Haitian background, favorite reads, artistic inspiration, and fond memories. 

A favorite of mine is the Toussaint Toile. This Toile de Jouy illustrates the life of Toussaint Louverture through scenes of his valiant liberation of Haiti. Glemaud’s homage to his Caribbean heritage combined with a touch of whimsy makes this large-scale, traditional toile modern and fun. The collection as a whole has a classic appeal with a distinct edge, very reminiscent of Glemaud’s daily work. 

Shop some of the finds we are swooning over this week!