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Lelièvre at the Pagoda Paris, The Tuckernuck Sample Sale, and In the Garden with Little Greene

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Lelièvre at the Pagoda Paris, The Tuckernuck Sample Sale, and In the Garden with Little Greene

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 Lelièvre at the Pagoda Paris, the Tuckernuck Sample Sale, and In the Garden with Little Greene. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Lelièvre at the Pagoda Paris

During Paris Déco Off, TGP executive editor and designer Natalie Aldridge had the rare opportunity to step inside one of Paris’s most storied and secretive buildings, Pagoda Paris. Thanks to historic French fabric house Lelièvre and Galerie Vauclair, the maison opened its doors to designers, offering an intimate opportunity to experience fabrics, furnishings, and works of art in the context of the Pagoda’s extraordinary interiors.

Founded in 1914, Lelièvre has long been a cornerstone of the French decorative arts, celebrated for its technical mastery, artistic collaborations, and unmistakable designs. Throughout its history, the house has furnished private residences and institutional interiors alike, always with a reverence for craft and longevity. Presenting Lelièvre’s newest collections during Déco Off felt especially fitting within a setting so steeped in history. The collections were further elevated by Edgar Jayet’s thoughtful scenography, which brought the textiles to life without competing with the drama of the architecture.

Situated beside Parc Monceau in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, Pagoda Paris began as a Louis Philippe–style hôtel particulier before being acquired in 1925 by Ching Tsai Loo, the renowned collector and dealer of Chinese and Asian art. With architect Fernand Bloch, and under Loo’s careful supervision, the building was transformed into the Pagoda and became home to Galerie C.T. Loo & Cie. Even today, it remains one of the most fascinating buildings in Paris, its vivid red exterior and traditional pagoda style hinting at the layered world within.

Inside, the Pagoda is filled with richly detailed rooms that feel almost cinematic. Elaborate Shanxi lacquer panels, the Salle Indienne, the Salle Cavaliers, and the Petit Salon Porcelaine all pay tribute to Loo’s heritage. Rather than simply hosting a presentation, the building itself became part of the story. In a week defined by open doors and endless discovery, Lelièvre’s evening at Pagoda Paris stood apart as a moment of true immersion. Thoughtful, atmospheric, and deeply rooted in history, it was a night not to be forgotten.

The Tuckernuck Sample Sale

The Tuckernuck sample sale is here! Tuckernuck has long been a The Glam Pad favorite, so we can’t help but feel a little extra excitement when it rolls around. It’s the perfect moment to finally get our hands on pieces we’ve admired and bookmarked more times than we care to admit. Tuckernuck is polished but easy, classic without being stiff, and just playful enough to keep things interesting.

What we love most about this sample sale is the chance to revisit well-loved silhouettes, pick up something we meant to buy the first time around, or add a few wardrobe anchors that will travel nicely into spring and beyond. No reinvention required, just good, dependable design doing what it does best.

There’s also something satisfying about seeing familiar favorites resurface. A reminder that style, much like interiors, never go out of fashion. Shop the sale here!

In the Garden with Little Greene

British paint and wallpaper house Little Greene is bringing the garden indoors with its sixth collaboration with the National Trust, and it is exactly the sort of partnership we love at The Glam Pad. Rooted in heritage, stewardship, and a shared love of beauty, the new In the Garden wallpaper collection celebrates the spaces, plants, and personalities behind some of Britain’s most beloved gardens.

Drawing inspiration from Arts and Crafts florals connected to May Morris, daughter of William Morris, the storied garden rooms of Sissinghurst Castle, and even a cactus-filled greenhouse in Nottinghamshire, the collection has eight designs that feel both joyful and deeply grounded in history. Each wallpaper has been colored to coordinate seamlessly with Little Greene’s paint palette and produced using a thoughtful mix of traditional and modern printing techniques.

A portion of every roll sold supports the National Trust’s ongoing work caring for historic houses, gardens, and landscapes across the United Kingdom, making this a collaboration that feels as meaningful as it is beautiful. The In the Garden collection includes Magnolia Blossom, Castle Garden, Lily Pads, Mr. Straw’s Greenhouse, Rose Garden, and Moon Daisies. Discover the full collection here!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

This New Build Home in Athens, Georgia Lives Like an Instant Family Heirloom written by Lauren Wicks for Veranda.

Inside a Charming Cottage-like Apartment in South London by Uns Hobbs written by Virginia Clark for House and Garden UK.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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Palm Beach Glamour by Jan Showers & Associates

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Palm Beach Glamour by Jan Showers & Associates

When Dallas-based clients of Jan Showers & Associates moved to Palm Beach, they immediately called upon the team for a glamorous renovation of their new townhouse. It needed to be completely redecorated with no small amount of construction.  “Like many townhouses, this one needed a lot of character and layering. We knew we would have to do everything we could to make it feel complex and interesting,” said Alex Near Halbrooks who worked with Zara Taitt on the project.

The clients were fans of the classic Palm Beach look. The entry was, as always, an important place to make a statement, and they loved the look of scenic wall coverings. Alex and Zara discovered an incredible tropical scene by Iksel, playfully lush and the perfect embodiment of Palm Beach whimsy. It draws you into the space as if you’re entering an entirely new scene.

Photography by Stephen Karlisch.

“The client was insistent that we make sure the image of the monkey climbing the palm tree remained unobstructed by furniture or the mirror. That’s when we knew we’d found the perfect fit,” said Alex and Zara.

The vintage chandelier is so lovely and eye catching in that rare green that evokes the color of beach glass. And despite missing one piece, it proves there can be perfection in imperfection.

Adorned with trellised walls, a sparkling Venetian mirror and leaf sconces, the pink powder room off the entrance, evokes 1960s style at the height of Palm Beach Chic.

In the sitting room, the team added the bamboo applique appliqué and painted the walls in a very high gloss green, which turned the room from a simple box into a space that is quite rich and inviting. As in every room, the focus was on layering and creating an impression of a world of items that had been collected over a lifetime.

“The clients have a strong preference for light colors, so the chocolate chandelier was a bit outside their comfort zone, but when they saw it in the space, they fell in love with it. The siting room is also noteworthy for one very special find from a buying trip: the bar cabinet. It’s so rare and unusual. Made of coral mirror, a style particular to French 1940s furniture, I’ve never seen another like it.”

For the sitting room, Alex masterfully selected the fabrics using complementary patterns and colors on the sofa, the chairs, the bench, and the drapery, that are each different but all combine seamlessly.

“It doesn’t merely ‘match.’ It all feels organic and exactly right,” said Alex. “Those are the kinds of decorative instincts I sometimes doubt can be taught at all.”

Bold choices are what steal the show in this townhouse, like the bar that was added in the dining room by removing a closet. Furthermore, the ceiling was arched to give it softness and creating a special hard-to-define visual that entices the eye. “The effect is so powerful,” she said. “The audaciousness of that curve and the high gloss blue sets it apart as something quite glamorous and attractive in a house with such a soft palette.”

But our favorite room in the home may be the beautiful and serene primary bedroom, complete with His and Hers closets. The suite is ensconced in exquisite shades and textures of blush pink, resembling the inside of a conch shell, and perfectly suited for Palm Beach.

This project proves that even a generic white box of a home can be turned into a jewel box with the right team in place.

“In retrospect, that’s what this whole project felt like: always seeking and finding ways to create—in what might have been a rather conventional setting—touches of the unexpected that give the eye a place to travel and then travel again,” said Alex and Zara.

To learn more, please visit Jan Showers and follow @janshowers on Instagram. You can also see this home, and many more, featured in Jan’s latest book, The Glamorous House.

For additional articles on Jan Showers by The Glam Pad, you may enjoy the links below…

Design Destination London, The First Annual Young Antique Dealers Association Show, and Coco Shop x Lycette

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Design Destination London, The First Annual Young Antique Dealers Association Show, and Coco Shop x Lycette

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 Design Destination London,  the first annual Young Antique Dealers Association Show, and Coco Shop x Lycette. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Design Destination London

Following the excitement of Paris Déco Off, the design world now turns its attention to London. From January 19th to the 21st, Design Destination London gives American interior designers and architects an immersive look at the city’s design scene, with access to some of its most sought after makers, studios, and showrooms.

Photograph courtesy @tessnewallstudio and @alfrednewall. Volga Linen, Alfred Newall and Tess Newall are delighted to present ‘Weave, Grain & the Painted Line’ – a collaborative exhibition that celebrates the traditional crafts integral to each brand at Volga Linen’s Pimlico Road showroom as part of @designdestinationlondon

Across three days, the program includes presentations, talks, behind-the-scenes visits, showroom open houses, and more, giving an up-close look at what really makes the London design world hum. British craftsmanship and heritage are on full display throughout the city as something living and evolving. It is a chance to see how tradition and innovation continue to coexist, particularly within the context of London.

What sets Design Destination London apart is its sense of access without overwhelm. Rather than racing from showroom to showroom, attendees are invited to slow down, engage more deeply with the trades that keep the interiors world moving, and make time for real conversation.

Photograph courtesy @tessnewallstudio and @alfrednewall. Volga Linen, Alfred Newall and Tess Newall are delighted to present ‘Weave, Grain & the Painted Line’ – a collaborative exhibition that celebrates the traditional crafts integral to each brand at Volga Linen’s Pimlico Road showroom as part of @designdestinationlondon

“It’s wonderful to see our furniture paired with Volga Linen’s fabrics and Tess’s papers and homewares. We hope visitors are inspired by the rooms we’ve co-curated. They are a perfect example of how our furniture compliments decorative schemes so well, providing a thoughtful handcrafted base for a variety of spaces,” said Alfred Newall, Furniture Maker & Founder.

This collaborative showroom presents a dialogue between three British brands whose work celebrates surface, texture and pattern using time-honoured techniques and natural materials. Weave, Grain and the Painted Line offers inspiration for layered rooms that evoke an atmosphere and tell a story.

Photograph courtesy @tessnewallstudio and @alfrednewall. Volga Linen, Alfred Newall and Tess Newall are delighted to present ‘Weave, Grain & the Painted Line’ – a collaborative exhibition that celebrates the traditional crafts integral to each brand at Volga Linen’s Pimlico Road showroom as part of @designdestinationlondon
Photograph courtesy @tessnewallstudio and @alfrednewall. Volga Linen, Alfred Newall and Tess Newall are delighted to present ‘Weave, Grain & the Painted Line’ – a collaborative exhibition that celebrates the traditional crafts integral to each brand at Volga Linen’s Pimlico Road showroom as part of @designdestinationlondon
Photograph courtesy @tessnewallstudio and @alfrednewall. Volga Linen, Alfred Newall and Tess Newall are delighted to present ‘Weave, Grain & the Painted Line’ – a collaborative exhibition that celebrates the traditional crafts integral to each brand at Volga Linen’s Pimlico Road showroom as part of @designdestinationlondon
Photograph courtesy @tessnewallstudio and @alfrednewall. Volga Linen, Alfred Newall and Tess Newall are delighted to present ‘Weave, Grain & the Painted Line’ – a collaborative exhibition that celebrates the traditional crafts integral to each brand at Volga Linen’s Pimlico Road showroom as part of @designdestinationlondon

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If Paris sets the tone for the year ahead, London adds nuance to the conversation. Consider this a reminder of why the British design world continues to hold such lasting influence, and why January feels incomplete without a proper stop in London. More information on Design Destination London here and don’t forget to have a smashing time!

The First Annual Young Antique Dealers Association Show

During New York’s January antiques week, a new and exciting voice will make its debut. The first annual Young Antique Dealers Association Show (YADA), presented by the Young Antique Dealers Association, will bring together a tightly curated group of emerging dealers for an intimate fair that feels thoughtful, fresh, and distinctly of the moment.

Held at the storied George F. Baker Mansion on East 93rd Street, the inaugural show will take place within one of the Upper East Side’s most beautiful historic homes. The setting is not incidental. Ornate rooms, grand staircases, and richly layered architectural details will provide a fitting backdrop for a fair rooted in connoisseurship, history, and the stewardship of historic homes.

Unlike larger, more sprawling fairs, the YADA Show will be intentionally concise. Eight emerging dealers will be invited to present, each bringing a distinct point of view across fine art, decorative objects, and design. The result will be a show that encourages discovery rather than spectacle and honors the importance of heritage.

Among the participating dealers will be Christopher Cawley, Maxim Dimitry, Peter K. Carlisle, Margot Mayer of Curio Shop, Nickolas Roudane of Teremok Antiques, Alriz Gallery, Jarrett McCusker, and Oliver Garland. Together, they will represent a generation of antique dealers deeply fluent in history yet unafraid to follow instinct, personal taste, and curiosity.

The fair will open with a VIP preview and reception before welcoming the public for the remainder of the weekend. In keeping with YADA’s mission, a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the American Friends of the Georgian Group and support the ongoing care and restoration of the George F. Baker Mansion itself. It is a gesture that underscores the show’s larger ethos. The past is not static, but something to be actively protected, studied, and carried forward.

The First Annual YADA Show promises to feel less like a debut and more like the confident arrival of a new guard within the antiques world. It will offer a glimpse into the future of the field, shaped by younger dealers who value scholarship and beauty. If this first edition is any indication, YADA is poised to become an essential stop on the January calendar.

Tickets to the first annual show can be purchased here.

Coco Shop x Lycette

If you have been craving a little sunshine in stitched form, this one is for you. Lycette has teamed up with the endlessly chic Antiguan brand Coco Shop on a canvas collaboration that feels tailor made for winter daydreaming and resort season alike.

Launched this week, the collection is a celebration of color, craft, and tropical escapism. Think needlepoint pillows that feel right at home on a rattan sofa, playful brick covers, coasters that surely belong at a beachside cocktail hour, and more, all bringing a bit of island spirit wherever they land. There are even needlepoint canvases for Stubbs & Wootton slippers, because truly, why stop at decor when you can stitch your way into footwear too.

What makes this collaboration especially charming is its sense of ease. Coco Shop’s breezy, sun drenched aesthetic pairs beautifully with Lycette’s fun and approachable take on needlepoint, resulting in pieces that feel cheerful rather than precious. This is not needlepoint destined for a drawer or saved for special occasions. These are pieces truly meant to be stitched with a smile.

And arriving at just the right moment in the new year, as we make an effort to return to the analogue, what better way than with the centuries old pastime of needlepoint. Consider this your official invitation to lean into craft, spend an afternoon making something by hand simply because it delights you, channel a little island energy, and stitch your way somewhere warmer. Check out the full collection here!

Read our favorite articles of the week!

The Complete Guide to Gardening for the Design-Obsessed written by the editors of Veranda for Veranda.

A Historic Austrian Castle Built for a Royal Is on the Market for $38 Million written by Mary Elizabeth Andriotis for Galerie Magazine.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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A Shabby Chic She Shed

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A Shabby Chic She Shed

For former designer Emily Herskovitz, Blue Linen Cottage was once just a hobby. Eventually it led her to discover a passion for vintage pieces and antiques that is now her career. Through her Etsy shop and Instagram, Emily shares her cozy cottage studio in Sherman Oaks, California with her two rescues, Wally, the mini poodle, and Dudley, a poodle mix that only sees with his heart. Her delightful “she shed” studio is the most enchanting and charming 170 square-foot cottage, filled with vintage decor and bursting with old linens, lace, and crochet.

Emily Herskovitz, owner of Blue Linen Cottage

“I remember one of my favorite thing about being a designer was fabric and trim sourcing. I would always feel so high on inspiration when vendors came to meet with me, bringing with them suitcases full of their finest samples or when cartons of swatches and trims would arrive from overseas,” she said. “The wonderful feeling of being surrounded by rolls and rolls of fabric, heaps of sample books, fabric headers, button cards, lace patterns, crochet designs, yarns and ribbons and etc etc. Being able to custom request anything and everything in any color, any size, any fiber.”

Emily also has a passion for writing and journaling. “One tip I have for you if you don’t have a habit of writing daily but want to: buy or make yourself a pretty journal and fill it with things you love. I saved my handmade journals in highlights if you need some inspiration!” said Emily.

In addition to beautiful fabrics and laces, Emily has a passion for rescuing senior and special needs dogs. “It started seven years ago with her precious Moose, a one-eyed, blind Shih-Tzu, who now resides in heaven but whose memory and spirit lives on in my heart,” she said.

Let’s take a peek inside Emily’s beautiful cottage!

Thank you, Emily, for sharing a glimpse inside your delightful world!

For additional information, please visit Blue Linen Cottage on Etsy and follow @bluelinencottage on Instagram for ongoing inspiration.

Paris Déco Off 2026, The Fabric of America, and Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach

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Paris Déco Off 2026, The Fabric of America, and Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach

Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we ring in the new year by taking a look at Paris Déco Off 2026, The Fabric of America, and Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Paris Déco Off 2026

Next week marks the return of Paris Déco Off, a moment when the interiors world once again turns its attention to Paris. Whether you will be in the city wandering between Left and Right Bank showrooms or following along from afar, it is one of the most anticipated periods of the year for design discovery.

The iconic Déco Off lanterns

For several days, time-honored ateliers and emerging studios alike open their doors, giving a rare look at new collections, reimagined classics, and the evolving world of interiors, craftsmanship, decoration. Heritage houses present fabrics, wallcoverings, furnishing, and more, while newer voices introduce fresh techniques, materials, and ideas that guide where the industry is heading. Streets glow with lanterns, salons buzz with conversation, and Paris comes to life with designers from across the globe.

At its best, Déco Off is less about spectacle and more about curiosity. With so much new to discover in such an inspiring city steeped in history, one cannot help but to be fully immersed into the magic that is Paris and the ever evolving interior design world. We’ll be watching closely and sharing the moments and makers worth noting!

The Fabric of America

Marking the United States’ 250th birthday, the Washington Winter Show returns from January 9th to the 11th, with this year’s edition devoted to “Celebrating 250 Years of the American Home, Here and Abroad,” a theme exploring how American design has evolved and influenced both domestic interiors and the global decorative landscape.

Schumacher George Washington Toile

A highlight of this year’s program is Schumacher’s exhibition, The Fabric of America, which traces the iconic design house’s profound role in shaping American interiors over more than a century. Founded in New York in 1889, Schumacher has long been woven into the fabric of American design, from early commissions for the White House to enduring patterns that have defined generations of homes. Drawing from the brand’s extensive archive, the exhibition presents textiles and wallcoverings that reveal how pattern, craft, and innovation have quietly narrated American life.

In honor of the milestone year, Schumacher will also introduce three new collections celebrating America’s legacy, blending archival designs reimagined for today with entirely new introductions set to debut this summer. At The Glam Pad, we are especially excited to see America’s 250th reflected through craftsmanship, history, and a distinctly forward-looking design sensibility.

Mamie Eisenhower Wearing Eisenhower Toile, National Parks Service

Also not to be missed is the Saturday, January 10th panel, “Cultivating Spaces: The Art of Design, From Coastal to Classic,” featuring Amanda Lindroth and Russell Windham, moderated by FREDERIC Style Director Eugenia Santiesteban Soto. The Schumacher exhibition is included with show admission, making it a timely and thoughtful stop during Washington Winter Show weekend.

Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach

The Ninth Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach is officially taking shape, and this year’s edition just may be one of the most exciting yet. Opening to the public on February 25th, the show house will run for a month-long season of high design in the sunshine.

Meg Lonergan Interiors, Between Two Realms, Kips Bay Show House 2025, Nickolas Sargent

For the first time ever, two neighboring properties will be transformed in tandem. The Intracoastal House at 3410 North Flagler Drive and the adjacent Palm Cottage, both located in West Palm Beach’s Northwood Shores neighborhood, will serve as expansive canvases for this year’s designers. With an expanded footprint, the show house is poised for a richer, more layered experience, inviting a greater sense of discovery as designers take on two distinct homes and craft interiors that feel both cohesive and delightfully individual.

Caroline Gidiere Design, The Ladies Club of Palm Beach, Kips Bay Show House 2025, Nickolas Sargent

This year’s incredible of designers and architects include Alexander Interiors, Amy Young Designs, BAMO, Inc.. Bell Design, Inc., Colleen Rosar Design, Danielle Balanis Design, EERDMANS, Firefinish Interiors, Justin P. Moreland Interiors, Kate Ives Design, Lisa Erdmann Interiors, Lopez Group Inc., Lori Morris Design, LTA Interiors, Pappas Miron Design, River Brook, Sherrill Canet Interiors, Sire Design, Steven Walsh Design, Tartan & Toile, The Lewis Gallo Design Group, Wecselman Design, Yarn Design Associates.

Amanda Reynal Interiors, The Lilly Pad, Kips Bay Show House 2025, Carmel Brantley

As always, Kips Bay Palm Beach pairs beautiful interiors with a meaningful mission, benefiting the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. We’ll be following along as the houses come to life and sharing the rooms, details, and design moments.

Make sure to purchase your ticket here to visit the show house.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

An Insider’s Guide to Paris by José Lévy written by Christina Ohly Evans for Galerie Magazine.

Bunny Williams Reimagines a Provence Farmhouse Steeped in Sun-Dappled Charm written by Jennifer Ash Rudick for Veranda.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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The Glam Pad’s Top 5 “Anti-Trends” for 2026

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The Glam Pad’s Top 5 “Anti-Trends” for 2026

It should come as no surprise that The Glam Pad loathes trends. We cringe each January as the lists of what is “in” and what is “out” dominate the shelter magazines and social media. We advise ignoring anyone telling you to chuck your white kitchen or that scallops are “out of style.” The late great decorator Billy Baldwin stated, “Be faithful to your own taste, because nothing you really like is ever out of style” and we couldn’t agree more. Instead, we like to focus on “anti-trends”… old-fashioned, tried and true classics to embrace that stand the test of time. And every year since 2018, we explore our favorite “anti-trend” predictions for the year. Below are our thoughts for 2026…

1. Embracing Analogue

According to Forbes, 2024 was the year of Artificial Intelligence. “If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence,” the Associated Press reported, “2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful without breaking the bank.” The public discourse shifted from “is AI going to kill us?” to treating it like a normal technology, AP said, and Artificial Intelligence technology rapidly transformed the way we seek information and interact on social media. Fast forward to 2026 and, going offline has become the latest status symbol, according to Vogue Business. “Unplugging” has become luxury’s most valuable currency.

Image via Miranda Mills @mirandasbookcase

As psychologists reveal the myriad and detrimental ways digital systems are reshaping human thought, creativity, and imagination, society yearns for a doom-scroll detox. Hobbies, past-times, and lifestyle habits The Glam Pad actively promotes, including the following, are experiencing a resurgence:

Image courtesy of Victoria Magazine via The Art of Correspondence
Bible journaling via Nanda Anderson @theappleofhiseyebynanda
Jessica Chaney, Lycette Designs (featured by The Glam Pad here and here)
Photograph via Rudy Saunders

Skilled Trades

We are also predicting this resurgence will create an overall demand for specialized trades, and thus a rise in enrollment in art and trades schools. Alongside formal training programs, we anticipate a growing interest in artisan apprenticeships, with young creatives choosing to learn directly from skilled artists and craftspeople, drawing on the tradition of mentorship that still defines many great European ateliers, including Hermès.

There is tremendous opportunity for skilled tradespersons to flourish within the design industry, from muralists to carpenters to custom tile makers. Homeowners deserve better than cheap builder-grade finishes, and the beauty of the Internet is it allows for skilled craftsmen and women to advertise and sell their works worldwide.

The artist Haleh Atabeigi at work on the homage to Buatta and Jackson at Sotheby’s. Photo from @halehatabeigi on Instagram.
Victorian-inspired octagonal pattern in the stair hall of Patricia Altschul’s historic Isaac Jenkins Mikell House in Charleston, looking toward entrance hall. Photo from @halehatabeigi on Instagram.
Master carpenter Lucas Gibbs, courtesy of @lucasgibbs.build and @oakstreetshoppe

2.  The Return of the Dinner Party & Home Entertaining

Following the psychological trauma of Covid-induced social distancing, people have been hungrily seeking to reconnect with others. A desire for in-person gatherings has continued to grow as social media increasingly replaces real-life interactions. Last year, we reported on the growing number of independent bookstores, particularly ones that specialize in offering opportunities for customers to convene through like-minded interests. This year, we look forward to the return of the dinner party. Martha Stewart reports “More than ever, celebrations are moving back to kitchens, patios, and living rooms. Hosting in your own space eliminates venue fees while letting guests settle into a warm, personal environment.” With rising costs at restaurants and grocery stores, budget-friendly entertaining options such as pot-luck dining are also making a comeback. And creativity abounds with “micro-themed” parties such as 80s Night, Crafting Parties, Kentucky Derby, Football Parties, etc. gaining force.

Photograph courtesy of designer Ashley Hanley
Photograph courtesy of Grace Frederick

3.  Antiques and Collected Interiors

In 2016, Financial Times wrote about the declining interest in antiques and “brown furniture”. Mom and Pop antiques shops around the country were forced out of business. “Pretty” and “traditional” interiors were replaced by “edgy” and “modern.” Grey and beige were all the rage, and wallpaper was “out.” Fine antique furniture was cast aside for new foreign imports and cheap Ikea particleboard. The dressmaker details from the Mario Buatta days became tailored and streamlined… no frills. We are delighted that pretty is back in full force. “Grandmillennial” style took the design world by storm in 2019, largely with thanks to the Internet’s ability to bring together like-minded individuals from around the globe and unite them together into a united movement that forces a cultural overhaul in style… What we have seen afterwards has been an onslaught of niche variants on traditional decorating including Cottagecore, Balletcore, Coquette Core, Dark Academia, Ralph Lauren Aesthetic, Little Women Christmas, Coastal Grandmother, Grandpa Chic, and more. While we frequently bemoan the dark side of technology, we do appreciate that it inspires people to embrace their unique decorating preferences and unite with others who share their aesthetics for inspiration. It is our hope that these highly personal design styles will continue to empower individuals to embrace their own unique style, one that suits their personality and tells their own story, rather than embracing any “trend” for the sake of keeping up with the Jonses.

Grandmillennial style via J. Kathryn Interiors
Coquette Core via Loveshack Fancy
Grandpa Chic Ralph Lauren Christmas via Alison Sherman @polohousestyle

4.  Desiring Defined Spaces

Last January, we wrote a farewell to open-plan living, and we are delighted to see this return to traditional spaces continue in the new year. Open-concept living peaked before the pandemic, but as we continue to spend more time at home, homeowners realized one big great room does not suit most lifestyles.  We yearn for a return of walls and the defined space of a traditional floor plan where rooms served their intended purpose, and privacy wasn’t a quaint relic of the past. With more people working from home and embarking upon analogue hobbies, homeowners are looking for craft room/home office combos focus on multi-functional, organized spaces that facilitite function and organization with shelves, desks, creative storage space, etc.

Furthermore, with the increasing return to in-home entertaining, one reader noted, “Cold, vacuous and sterile, they are uninviting boxes not meant for living or real entertaining.” No one wants to see piles of dirty dishes and cookery in the kitchen while enjoying a seated dinner party.

Formal dining room by Leta Austin Foster
The elegant craft room of Bible journaler and paper crafter Nanda Anderson @theappleofhiseyebynanda, designs and Paper Ministry available via Etsy
The elegant craft room of Bible journaler and paper crafter Nanda Anderson @theappleofhiseyebynanda, designs and Paper Ministry available via Etsy
The elegant craft room of Bible journaler and paper crafter Nanda Anderson @theappleofhiseyebynanda, designs and Paper Ministry available via Etsy

5. The Rise of Heritage Brands

“Heritage brands”, defined by longevity, authenticity, and a strong sense of origin, are trending towards authentic storytelling, blending tradition with modern relevance through high quality and a return to classic typography like serifs. Heritage Brands eschew extreme minimalism and emphasize craftsmanship, cultural roots, and sustainability, with a focus on quality materials and deeper narratives to foster strong consumer connections. Key Trends for Heritage Brands in 2026 according to AI Overview include:

  • Authenticity & Craft: A move towards high-quality materials (dry-hand silks, indigo), artisanal techniques (tone-on-tone jacquards, sashiko), and deep storytelling to provide grounding and security.
  • Modernized Classics: Updating timeless silhouettes with relaxed tailoring, structured shapes (cinched waists, strong shoulders), and functional adaptability, rather than just oversized looks.
  • ‘Mutant Heritage’ Design: Reimagining vintage typography (serifs, grotesks) with a contemporary, slightly off-kilter, tech-tuned feel, combining nostalgia with innovation.
  • Cultural Reconnection: Drawing inspiration from diverse global traditions (Nigerian textiles, Ethiopian art) and connecting with consumers through meaningful rituals and heritage ingredients, especially in beauty.
  • Subtle Richness: Prioritizing quiet luxury with detailed textures and patterns over loud logos, offering visual depth that rewards a closer look.
  • Strategic Collaborations: Partnering with creators and cultural moments to forge authentic connections, moving beyond just big global events. 
L.L. Bean
Barbour
Ralph Lauren
Marvis toothpaste
Floris London
Bienaimé

Conclusion

In summary, for 2026 The Glam Pad foresees a continuation in the return to traditional interiors, “old fashioned” pastimes, skills, and entertaining. These have been bread and butter components of The Glam Pad since our inception in 2011, before they became en vogue. While we proceed with caution when it comes to technology, we fully appreciate the benefits it offers and will continue to explore and embrace the exciting opportunities it presents while remaining true to the core of our soul. We hope you will continue to follow us along on this journey as we sail along into unchartered waters.

HAPPY 2026!

Happy New Year! Bunny Williams on Fifth Avenue, Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, and Schumacher Opens in Charleston

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Happy New Year! Bunny Williams on Fifth Avenue, Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, and Schumacher Opens in Charleston

Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we ring in the new year by taking a look at the Bunny Williams on Fifth Avenue auction, the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, and Schumacher’s new Charleston showroom. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Bunny Williams on Fifth Avenue

On January 8th, the legendary Bunny Williams takes center stage with an exceptional auction, Bunny Williams on Fifth Avenue, a sale that feels like a master class in classical decorating, collected taste, and timeless elegance. The auction features approximately 280 lots from a Fifth Avenue apartment decorated by Bunny herself, alongside pieces from other New York residences that share the same refined, deeply layered aesthetic.

As one would expect, the lots read like a dream inventory. Highlights include portraits and works on paper by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, John Hoppner, and Sir William Beechey, as well as Georgian and 18th-century French furniture, antique mirrors, Maison Bagues lighting, and beautifully preserved historic silk and gilt metal frames that speak to Bunny’s reverence for craftsmanship and patina.

Rounding out the sale is a mix of art glass, ceramics, silver, objets de vertu, fine jewelry, fashion, prints, and sculpture. It is the kind of auction where every lot feels thoughtfully chosen, layered with history, and ready to slip seamlessly into a well-lived interior. Needless to say, we already have our eyes on a few lots and cannot wait to place our bids.

More information on the auction can be found here.

The 36th Annual Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville

Next week, one of our favorite winter design events returns as the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville opens for its 36th year. Long considered a highlight of the antiques and interiors calendar, the show brings together an exceptional group of dealers offering fine antiques, art, garden furnishings, and decorative objects sourced from across the U.S. and abroad.

What sets this show apart is the atmosphere. Thoughtfully staged booths, immersive garden installations, and beautifully imagined vignettes make wandering the floor endlessly inspiring, and being set in Nashville, the show carries a distinct Southern charm. It is as much about ideas and discovery as it is about acquisition, with antiques presented in a way that feels relevant, livable, and endlessly covetable.

Beyond the shopping, we are especially looking forward to the show’s lineup of events and lectures, which are always insightful. At the top of our list is Living Legacy: The Classic American Style of Ralph Lauren, a conversation between David Lauren and Lauren Bush Lauren, moderated by interior designer Alfredo Paredes. It promises to be a thoughtful and intimate look at one of the most enduring visions of American style, a perfect fit for this year’s theme of American Elegance, and exactly the kind of conversation that makes this show so special.

Between the lectures, the shopping, and the sheer visual pleasure of it all, the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville remains one of those events we eagerly mark on our calendars each year. Open January 9th through the 11th, make sure to book your tickets here.

Schumacher Opens in Charleston

Schumacher has officially opened the doors to a new showroom in the Charleston Design District, marking an exciting expansion for the 135-plus-year-old American heritage brand. Located within the historic Navy Yard in North Charleston, the newly developed Charleston Design District, this space brings Schumacher’s world of pattern, color, and craftsmanship to one of the country’s most design-forward cities.

Photos courtesy of Blake Shorter.

The traditional to-the-trade showroom for interior designers sits alongside a beautifully curated design shop open to both designers and design enthusiasts. Schumacher’s sister brand, Patterson Flynn, also has a strong presence, showcasing its signature rugs and artisanal floorcoverings crafted in the luxe materials the brand is known for.

Designed by Charleston-based designer Betsy Berry, the interiors draw on local architecture and design history, creating a space that feels layered, welcoming, and distinctly Charleston. Designers can shop more than 7,000 Schumacher fabrics, wallpapers, and trims, along with sister brands including Backdrop, Iksel Decorative Arts, Boråstapeter, Tillett Textiles, and Raoul Textiles.

The design shop tops it off with a thoughtful mix of antiques, pillows, throws, books, art, and handmade ceramics, as well as plans for trunk shows, book signings, workshops, and other events. It is a space designed for discovery and one we expect will quickly become a favorite stop in Charleston’s growing design community.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

Heidi Caillier Designs a Storybook Mill Valley House With a Plot Twist written by Sophie Donelson for Frederic.

The Best Bedding Sets for 2026, Tried and Tested by Interior Designers and House & Garden Editors written by Arabella Bowes, Ruth Sleightholme, David Nicholls, Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes, Rémy Mishon and Virginia Clark for House & Garden.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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The Glam Pad’s Top 10 Articles of 2025

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The Glam Pad’s Top 10 Articles of 2025

As 2025 come to a close, we would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support of The Glam Pad. As we reflect upon the events of this year and plan ahead for the next, we thought we’d take a moment to share your top 10 favorite articles of the year, based on viewership.

 1. Inside the 2025 FLOWER Nashville Showhouse

Flower magazine’s stunning showhouse proved that “pretty” remains alive and well, which is music to our ears! Founder and Editor-in-Chief Margot Shaw calls the showhouse “an interactive experience that brings the beauty of our brand to life and provides our audience with interior, entertaining, and floral ideas they can incorporate at home,” and we couldn’t agree more!

Inside the 2025 FLOWER Nashville Showhouse  (Designer: Alexandra Norwood, Bedroom and Bath; Photograph courtesy of florist Melanie Marshall, Floraison, @melaniemarshallcreativeco)
Inside the 2025 FLOWER Nashville Showhouse  (Designer: Aldous Bertram, Powder Room and Hall; Photographer: Leslee Mitchell)
Inside the 2025 FLOWER Nashville Showhouse (Designer: Lynde Easterlin Design, Ladies Sitting Room; Photograph courtesy of florist Melanie Marshall, Floraison, @melaniemarshallcreativeco)
Inside the 2025 FLOWER Nashville Showhouse  (Designer: Amanda Khouri, Cutting Room; Photographer: Leslee Mitchell)

2.  The Glam Pad’s Guide to the Best Advent Calendars of 2025 

Well this came as a surprise! According to ModernRetail, shoppers can’t get enough of Advent calendars, and brands are racing to keep up with demand. A few of our favorite selections are still available, you can check them out here.

Sisley Paris x Luke Edward Hall
Sisley Paris x Luke Edward Hall

3.  Charlotte Moss Tells the Story of Home 

This year, Southern Living enlisted design legend Charlotte Moss as the creative force behind its 2025 Idea House, and the result is a modern Southern dream. Her latest book, Home: A Story, tells the tale behind her current collaboration, and she even dressed the home for Christmas.. it was the gift that kept giving throughout the year!

Charlotte Moss Tells the Story of Home
Charlotte Moss Tells the Story of Home
Charlotte Moss Tells the Story of Home
Charlotte Moss Tells the Story of Home

4. A Romantic Tennessee Horse Farm Revived by Todd Richesin 

Originally built in 2000, designer Todd Richesin masterfully combined reclaimed materials and meaningful antiques with modern elements, thus bringing fresh life — with a respectful nod to the historical charm of the past — to this beautiful country farmhouse located in the foothills of East Tennessee.

A Romantic Tennessee Horse Farm Revived by Todd Richesin
A Romantic Tennessee Horse Farm Revived by Todd Richesin
A Romantic Tennessee Horse Farm Revived by Todd Richesin
A Romantic Tennessee Horse Farm Revived by Todd Richesin
A Romantic Tennessee Horse Farm Revived by Todd Richesin

5. An 18th Century-Inspired Conservatory Addition for a Classic Home

Located in the historic Indian Hills community of Louisville Kentucky,

Inspired by 18th century English conservatories and orangeries, designer Francoise Murphy worked with  Northdwell Fine Residences and Graham Design Build to create a deeply personal addition to her client’s Louisville, Kentucky home that would showcase her mother’s most-loved antiques.

An 18th Century-Inspired Conservatory Addition for a Classic Home
An 18th Century-Inspired Conservatory Addition for a Classic Home
An 18th Century-Inspired Conservatory Addition for a Classic Home
An 18th Century-Inspired Conservatory Addition for a Classic Home

6. “Christmas with 20 Tastemakers” – Our 7th Annual Shopping Guide

Each year The Glam Pad invites 20 of the finest designers and tastemakers to share their curated holiday gift guides. Now in its seventh year, “Christmas with the Tastemakers” has become a cherished TGP tradition as we kick-start our holiday shopping.

“Christmas with 20 Tastemakers” – Our 7th Annual Shopping Guide (Pictured: Home of Tastemaker Hollis Loudon)
“Christmas with 20 Tastemakers” – Our 7th Annual Shopping Guide (Pictured: Home of Tastemaker Libby Hunt)
“Christmas with 20 Tastemakers” – Our 7th Annual Shopping Guide (Pictured: Home of Tastemaker Emberli Pridham)
Christmas with 20 Tastemakers” – Our 7th Annual Shopping Guide (Pictured: The Southern Living Ideas House by Tastemaker Charlotte Moss)

7. Orange You Glad It’s Almost Christmas?

Decorating with oranges is a popular and classic way to deck the halls, and the former home of Carla Fonts Hrncir, owner of Dallas-based Dunbar Road Design, provides the perfect showcase for citrusy Christmas cheer.

Orange You Glad It’s Almost Christmas?
Orange You Glad It’s Almost Christmas?
Orange You Glad It’s Almost Christmas?

8. Christmas with Cathy Kincaid

Dallas-based interior designer Cathy Kincaid shares her tips and holiday traditions including her delicious recipe for Spicy Buttered Pecans, fresh greenery, fruit, paper whites and amaryllis. Tour Cathy’s festively adorned 1920s Highland Park home which creates an elegant and timeless backdrop, setting the stage for cherished memories she creates for her grandchildren and family.

Christmas with Cathy Kincaid
Christmas with Cathy Kincaid
Christmas with Cathy Kincaid

9. Step Inside the 6th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas

The 6th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas returned for the second year to 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard, a grand 25,000-square-foot French Renaissance-style estate nestled within Dallas’ esteemed Turtle Creek neighborhood. Top designers from around the country transformed the space into a spectacular feast for the eyes, dazzling from one room to the next.

Step Inside the 6th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas (Paloma Contreras Design; Photo Credit: Aimee Mazzenga)
Step Inside the 6th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas (Nicole Zarr; Photo Credit: Jeff Jones Photo)
Step Inside the 6th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas (Katherine Pooley; Photo Credit: Marco Ricca)

10. Secrets of a Stylist: Behind the Scenes with Kimberly Power

Kimberly Power, the founder and creative force behind Kimberly Power Creative, shares her secrets to redefining the art of visual storytelling through her distinctive approach to interior styling, art direction, and book development. With an eye for detail and a refined sense of beauty, Kimberly leads her boutique agency with a painter’s precision and a storyteller’s soul.

Secrets of a Stylist: Behind the Scenes with Kimberly Power (Interior Design by Susanna Maggard, Styling by Kimberly Power, Photography by Kirsten Francis)
Secrets of a Stylist: Behind the Scenes with Kimberly Power (Interior Design by Chrissy Ritter, Styling by Kimberly Power and photography by Hayley Ellen Day)
Secrets of a Stylist: Behind the Scenes with Kimberly Power (Interior Design by Chrissy Ritter, Styling by Kimberly Power and photography by Hayley Ellen Day)
Secrets of a Stylist: Behind the Scenes with Kimberly Power (Moodboard by Kimberly Power)

We’d love to know what you would like to see more of in 2026, please leave your comments below. And we wish you all a very Happy New Year!

The Glam Pad’s Favorite After Christmas Sales!

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The Glam Pad’s Favorite After Christmas Sales!

We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! The week between Christmas and the New Year is one of our very favorites here at The Glam Pad. It’s a time to unwind, relax, and savor the last days of holiday cheer. The day after Christmas also happens to be one of our favorite shopping days of the year. Below we have gathered some of the best sales of the season. Treat yourself to anything Santa may have left off his list, or simply stock up on basics needed as we plan for 2026… Merry merry!

Photo via Tuckernuck Home
Photo via Tuckernuck Home

AMAZON

Up to 40% off Deals

TGP Loves: Wireless headphones, Dyson Airwrap, Classic KitchenAid Mixer

ANN TAYLOR

Extra 60% off sale items and up to 40% off new arrivals.

TGP Loves: Pleated Shift Dress, Weekend Collection Pointelle Cardigan, Calf Hair Slingback Pump

ANTHROPOLOGIE 

Extra 50% off sale

TGP Loves: Peluche Pet Stoneware Mug, Shirred Yoke Blouse, Tartan Cotton Embroidered Ruffle Pillow

BLOOMINGDALE’S

15% off select beauty + up to 65% off already reduced items

TGP Loves: C by Bloomingdale’s Cashmere, Villeroy & Boch Boston Goblet, Le Creuset, Rivada Slingback Pumps, Charlotte Tilbury

BROOKS BROTHERS

40% off sitewide

TGP Loves: Chiffon Plaid Flutter-Sleeve Maxi Dress, Cotton Corduroy Wide Leg Cropped Pants, Wool Blend Funnel-Neck Fair Isle Sweater

ESTÉE LAUDER

20% off + Gifts, Code: CHEERS

TGP Loves: Vintage-inspired compacts, AERIN Rose Lip Conditioner, AERIN Rose de Grasse Gift Set,
Youth-Dew Bath Oil

FRANCES VALENTINE

Extra 40% off sale with

TGP Loves: Marvelous Jacket, Petit Michelle, Faux Fur Cuff Leather Glove, Honeypot Wicker Basket Vachetta Natural

THE FOGGY DOGGY

Extra 30% off Sale Items

TGP Loves: shop sale items here

FRONTGATE

Up to 60% off + free shipping

TGP Loves: Fraser Fir and Holly Color Changing Greenery Collection, Beauvier French Cane Bed, Lighting

FURBISH

Extra 20% off Sale Items with code MOREMERRY

TGP Loves: sale needlepoint pillows, holiday tabletop, needlepoint and other ornaments

GAP

Up to 70% off Markdowns

TGP Loves: Fair Isle Cardigan, Fair Isle Shawl Cardigan, High Rise Jeans

HILL HOUSE HOME

Extra 20% off Sale

TGP Loves: The Yara Dress, Bluebonnet pajama set, all sale here

JACK ROGERS

Up to 40% off Markdowns

TGP Loves: shop markdowns here

J. CREW

Extra 60% off Sale with code EXTRA

TGP Loves: PJs, Midi ball skirt in taffeta, Perfect cashmere cable-knit crewneck sweater, all women’s cashmere sweaters

J. CREW FACTORY

Extra 70% off Clearance + 40 – 70% off Everything Else

TGP Loves: Striped Boatneck wit heart elbow patches, Tartan dress, Camel blazer

J. McLAUGHLIN 

Up to 50% off

TGP Loves: Sequin pants, Leopard skirt, Shirt dress

KATE SPADE 

Extra 40% off Sale Styles

TGP Loves: Grace hobo bag, Bow slides, Polka dot dress

LACOSTE

Up to 50% off

TGP Loves: sale items here

LANDS END

40% off Full Price + additional 60% off sale

TGP Loves: Scalloped cardigan, Ruffled blackwatch Popover (only $11.98!), Women’s Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, Corduroys, Totes & Bags

LOEFFLER RANDALL

Up to 40% off Select Items

TGP Loves: woven leather boots, paisley dress, moire bow wedges

MACY’S

Deals on apparel, home decor, small kitchen appliances and toys, and more.

TGP Loves: Kurt Adler Nutcrackers (80% off!), Christmas Spode, Chinoiserie blue and white Ornaments and dishes, Woodland Spode, Lenox Holiday, Dyson hair tools

MARK & GRAHAM

Up to 60% off + Free shipping

TGP Loves: bamboo handled handbag, 5-piece packing cube set, dog sweaters, ruffled votive candles

NEIMAN MARCUS

Up to $250 off Select Styles with coe DECSAVE + Up to 75% off Select Styles

TGP Loves: Floral cardigan, Valentino bow sandals, Kid’s 2-in-1 Dollhouse And Play Kitchen (exclusive to NM), cashmere sweaters

NEST

Up to 35% off

TGP Loves: the absolute best holiday candles, perfume oil discovery set, Indian Jasmine candle

NORDSTROM

Up to 60% off 

TGP Loves: women’s shoes, 3-carat diamond cross necklace, cosmetics and beauty, chic lunch box, striped pajamas

POTTERY BARN

up to 60% off

TGP Loves: faux fur throw, Loveshack Fancy collection, Monique Lhuillier collection, brass lampshades, personalized silver frames, all things tartan!, Dog Beds  

Monique Lhuillier for Pottery Barn

RALPH LAUREN

Enjoy 30% off Select Styles

TGP Loves: Mens coton polo shirts, denim shirtdress, corduroy ball cap, bow ballet flats

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE  

Up to 75% off

TGP Loves: Shoshanna dresses, LED face mask, silk hair wrap, Grace De Monaco candles, Mansur Gavriel hobo bag

SERENA & LILY

up to 70% off

TGP Loves: wicker Christmas trees, hand-knotted blue and white rug, rattan pendent light

SHOPBOP

Up to 60% off

TGP Loves: chic jeans, Mansur Gavriel bag, Lady flats, tortoise sunglasses

SMYTHSON

Up to 50% off Select Styles

TGP Loves: Backgammon case, shoulder bag, notebook, crossbody bag

STRATHBERRY 

Up to 30% off Select Styles

TGP Loves: Midi Tote, Mosaic Bag, leather gloves

TALBOTS 

Extra 40% off all Markdowns

TGP Loves: the best cashmere, velveteen pants, Red Door deals

THE COMPANY STORE 

up to 70% off End of Season Sale

TGP Loves: the BEST matching family pajamas, best-selling monogrammed towels,  Kid’s Sleeping Bags

TUCKERNUCK 

up to 50% off

TGP Loves: feather trim blouse, striped button down blouse, puffy sleeved red dress, pom pom flats, Emilia Wickstead skirt

TORY BURCH 

Up to 50% off 

TGP Loves: classic shoulder bag, camel loafer, silk wrap dress

VINEYARD VINES

up to 70% off all Sale Styles

TGP Loves: mens quarter-zips, classic womens jeans, boys basics 

WALMART

End-of Year Clearance

TGP Loves: Electric Jeep for Kids, Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum, Dyson Airwrap Hair Styler

WILLIAMS SONOMA

up to 75% off

TGP Loves: Classic stripe towels, Ruffled baking dish, Kaleidoscope Bundt® Pan, Staub cast enamel pumpkin

A Merry TGP Christmas: Holiday Cheer at Cheekwood, Timeless Tradition with Libby Hunt, and Emmie Ruth’s Artful Christmas Tablescape

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A Merry TGP Christmas: Holiday Cheer at Cheekwood, Timeless Tradition with Libby Hunt, and Emmie Ruth’s Artful Christmas Tablescape

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 holiday cheer at Cheekwood, timeless tradition with Libby Hunt, and Emmie Ruth’s Artful Approach to the Christmas Table. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

Holiday Cheer at Cheekwood

Built in the late 1920s as the country estate of Leslie and Mabel Cheek, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens reflects a distinctly American sense of elegance, shaped by classical architecture, cultivated landscapes, and a longstanding love of the arts. Today, the Georgian-style mansion and its gardens are among Nashville’s most cherished landmarks, where history, horticulture, and design all become one. Each winter, Cheekwood leans fully into the season, transforming its interiors into a Christmas wonderland, with each room being its own festive moment.

Images courtesy of John Neitzel.

This year’s holiday presentation, Gifts of the Garden, draws inspiration directly from the landscape itself. Throughout the mansion, festive décor unfolds room by room, weaving garlands, florals, and natural elements into the historic interiors in a way that feels intentional rather than overdone. The emphasis is on craftsmanship and storytelling, with each space having its own interpretation of the season while remaining true to the spirit of the house.

Nowhere is this more beautifully realized than in the dining room, where former White House Chief Floral Designer Laura Dowling fully embraces the room’s rich pink walls and classical bones, using them as a springboard for something joyful and unexpected. Rather than tempering the color, she leans into it, layering soft pink ornaments, pale blues, and an abundance of florals that feel at once romantic and playful. Trees and arrangements spill organically across the table and into the space beyond, softening the room’s formality and amplifying the whimsical nature of the architecture. The result is celebratory and elegant, but never rigid. A dining room alive with color, movement, and the promise of a truly magical Christmas.

Timeless Tradition with Libby Hunt

Christmas at Libby Hunt’s Dallas home is rooted in tradition, but never feels stiff. Purchased from the estate of Governor Bill Clements and his wife Rita, the classically designed house was built around 2000 by architect Richard Drummond Davis and the interiors were done by Gloria Nicoud. The home’s Neo-Classical and Georgian Revival bones have been lovingly preserved, with Libby and her husband David adding their own layers over time alongside designer Perry Henderson.

One of Libby’s favorite spaces is the dining room, wrapped in the iconic Zuber War of Independence wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution, the same paper famously found in the White House. Its richly detailed backdrop sets the stage beautifully for the holidays. At Christmas, the home’s traditional spirit comes to life through a classic red-and-gold palette and decorations that feel collected rather than themed. A cherished Fontanini Nativity, originally a wedding gift, anchors the season, while Reed & Barton silver ornaments gleam on the mantel and vintage glass balls gather at the center of the dining table.

But what truly brings the house to life are the traditions it holds. Each year, Libby and David’s family gathers for a buffet dinner followed by a Christmas pageant performed by the children, a tradition now joyfully carried on by a new generation. The celebration continues with a white elephant gift exchange and a pajama party. Between the timeless décor and these meaningful traditions, Libby’s home is one filled with incredible Christmas memories.

Click here to follow Libby on Instagram and here to see her Christmas shopping guide as one of TGP’s 2025 Christmas Tastemakers!

Emmie Ruth’s Artful Approach to the Christmas Table

For artist and designer Emmie Ruth, Christmas decorating is less about a formal tablescape and more about creating a living painting. Her holiday table feels like a still life brought to life, layered and painterly, with candles, seasonal fruit, greenery, and collected objects arranged with an instinctive hand. Nothing feels overly styled, yet everything comes together with the quiet harmony of a Renaissance painting.

Emmie approaches the table as an evolving composition, one that shifts as pieces are added, moved, and enjoyed throughout the season. It is a reminder that some of the most beautiful Christmas tables are deeply personal, shaped by an artist’s eye and an appreciation for the poetry of everyday objects.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

A Floral Stylist and Writer’s Georgian Terraced House in East London written by Amy Merrick for House and Garden.

Turn Gifts Into Works of Art With These Gorgeous Wrapping Essentials written by Jill Simpson for Frederic.

Shop this week’s inspired finds!

x Natalie

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