When I think of my favorite Florida designers, Palm Beach-based Ellen Kavanaugh immediately comes to mind. Her crisp palette combined with whimsey, cheer, and comfort can be seen on full display in today’s home tour… Built in 1985, the owners of this Palm Beach retreat wanted a happy home for their children and grandchildren to gather and build memories. The only problem is they may never want to leave! Let’s take a look inside with photography by Brantley Photography.
To learn more about Ellen Kavanaugh, please click here to read our Style Profile interview!
Jenny Rose-Innes is an author, blogger, and self-trained designer who resides in Australia by way of South Africa. She also happens to be one of my favorite follows on Instagram where shares inspiration with her 115,000+ followers. Jenny and her husband, Michael, live in a charming cottage that she has beautifully designed in The Southern Highlands New South Wales, and they have also renovated many properties in South Africa and in Australia. Jenny is the author of Australian Designers at Home (which I reviewed last year) and today we will take a peek inside her latest book, British Designers at Home.
British Designers at Home takes you inside the personal homes of over 20 of the most important names in British design and decoration including: Alidad; Edward Bulmer; Emma Burns; Nina Campbell; Jane Churchill; Octavia Dickinson; Mike Fisher; Veere Grenney; Beata Heuman; Gavin Houghton; Roger Jones; Kit Kemp; Robert Kime; Rita Konig; Penny Morrison; Paolo Moschino; Wendy Nicholls; Guy Oliver; Colin Orchard; Carlos Sânchez-García; Daniel Slowik; Justin van Breda; Sarah Vanrenen and Philip Vergeylen.
Each designer has been profiled and photographed at home alongside details of their working life and the story of how they became interested in design. They share the thinking behind their home’s design and decoration. From the unexpected to that classic British look, this is an exciting look at modern British interiors.
“The idea of home is almost always bound up in stories and the passing of time: the object passed down by a favourite grandmother; the thought of winter evenings by the fireside, the quiet hours spend reading a book in the armchair that catches the light at the right time of day.” ~ Jenny Rose-Innes
You won’t want to miss this exceptionally beautiful book, available for purchase via Amazon. For a tour of Jenny’s home and to read my review of her first book, Australian Designers at Home, click here. And for ongoing inspiration, please follow @jennyroseinnes.
Summer break is positively flying — and so, it seems, are any number of houseguests traveling far and wide, eager to visit family and friends once again. We have long awaited the return of at-home hospitality, and Walmart has partnered with The Glam Pad to help us welcome back our guests — and our hostessing skills!
Simple creature comforts like fluffy new towels, makeup-friendly face cloths, fresh pillows, and cozy throw blankets are at the top of our shopping list from Walmart Home, which has quick-ship options available to deliver the goods even in time for the most spur-of-the-moment visitors.
When it comes to hostessing, here is one of our favorite tips: provide guests with a little bit of autonomy when it comes to refreshment. Self-serve options such as a drinks dispenser filled with iced cucumber or lemon water, a variety of tea available with the touch of an instant kettle, or even a dedicated wine cooler are all options available through Walmart Home. Shop the post for more of our picks for re-honing our hospitality skills below, and as always, see more of our favorite Walmart finds on LikeToKnow.it! Happy hostessing!
I have followed Brooke and Steve Giannetti’s blog, Velvet & Linen, for years now and also love all of their books, so naturally I was delighted to receive a copy of Patina Homes, their latest book, released by Gibbs Smith this year.
Twelve varied homes ranging from a beachfront contemporary to a historic East Coast farmhouse and a Provencal-style home in California showcase the collaboration of Steve’s architectural talents with Brooke’s chic interior design. Modern, classical and industrial elements merge to create a unique style that draws upon history and creates a sense of timelessness. Materials such as white plaster, grayed cedar planks, Bleached white French oak, limestone, and steel are used throughout, and a neutral palette embraces a sense of calm. Inspiration from the gardens is infused within along with natural linens, aged leather, and antique textiles. Everything is selected to give the homes a sense of comfortable tranquility. Nothing is precious.
Unless otherwise mentioned, photographs are from Patina Homes, reprinted by permission of Gibbs Smith.
Photograph by Lisa RomereinBrooke Giannetti, Photograph by Lisa RomereinSteve Giannetti, Photograph by Victoria PearsonPhotograph by Lisa Romerein
ABOUT BROOKE AND STEVE GIANNETTI
Steve and Brooke Giannetti are known for their artfully designed houses and unpretentious elegance. Steve, a renowned architect, founded the firm in 1994. Wife Brooke runs the company’s interior design studio and is the author of the popular design blog and Instagram account, Velvet & Linen.
Steve Giannetti has designed homes around the world for clients in nearly every architectural style. His unique combination of classical and modern architecture appears in homes from California to Nashville, Maine to Maryland and all the way to the French countryside.
Brooke and Steve have authored four books including Patina Style, Patina Farm, Patina Living and Patina Homes. Filled with breathtaking images of gardens and indoor/outdoor lifestyle, and exquisite houses across the country, the books contains extraordinary original images capturing the pleasure and beauty of the homes and properties they design.
The Giannetti’s work has appeared in major national magazines including Veranda, Luxe, Architectural Digest, The New York Times, C Magazine, Milieu, The Los Angeles Times and other prestigious publications.
Mark your calendar! Last year’s inaugural Dallas Kips Bay Dallas Decorator Show House was such a success, it will be returning this fall! Located (again) in historic Old Preston Hollow, this year’s home is a classic 1999 Georgian that was beautifully renovated in 2008 by the late architect Cole Smith. It features a dramatic foyer, multiple living areas, charming breakfast room, two full kitchens, sunroom, wine cellar, theater, and more. Located on nearly an acre and a half of lush grounds, the estate also includes a pool, expansive outdoor terraces, and playhouse.
Today we will take a “before” tour with images from a recent real estate listing, but first, here are the details!
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas will take all proper COVID-19 precautions. Admission tickets will be sold for specific dates and times, and the number of guests who can tour the home at once will be limited. Opening-day and evening tickets (Thursday, September 23) are available for $250, and show house tickets (September 24 to October 24) for $40, at kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org.
The 2021 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas opens Thursday, September 23 with an opening day and evening celebration, and is open to the public Friday, September 24 through October 24.
NOW LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE BEFORE PICTURES OF THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME!
Located at 5138 Deloache Avenue, this beautifully updated home features 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and 11,185 square feet.
Cara and Tom Fox are a husband and wife team based in Salt Lake City, Utah with an incredible talent for creating elegant and timeless homes. Since she was young, Cara has always had a passion for designing beautiful spaces, and her style has been honed through her travels throughout the world including the English countryside and the East Coast. Tom has a keen architectural eye for creating balance and historically accurate homes that will stand the test of time. Together they have created The Fox Group, a nationally recognized, full-service residential design and construction firm. They specialize in custom homes, renovations, classic design, custom millwork, and timeless interiors with impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail.
The Fox Group also offers remote design services including custom house plans and interior design services. And you won’t want to miss The Fox Shop where you can bring their curated selections of furniture, lighting, rugs, art, accessories, and more into your own home.
Below are some of The Glam Pad’s favorite examples of The Fox Group’s work from their online portfolio and Instagram. It was nearly impossible to narrow down, so pour yourself a cup of coffee, and enjoy! 🙂
Tom and Cara have been featured in numerous national and local publications, including Martha Stewart Magazine, Veranda, Rue Magazine, The Cottage Journal, and Utah Style & Design. They spend as much of their free time as they can with their five children, two dogs, cat, and horses.
For additional information, please visit The Fox Group and The Fox Shop. Hourly consultations are available through @theexpert. And for ongoing inspiration, you will also want to follow @the_fox_group_ on Instagram.
As Colonial Williamsburg’s first Designer in Residence, Anthony Baratta is known for his exuberant All-American style. So when recent clients purchased a pied-à-terre at the Apthorp on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, naturally they called upon him to capture their favorite decorating theme: historic Americana with an emphasis on textiles and folk art.
With large rooms to fill, Anthony scaled appropriately, selecting big sofas, high chairs, grand curtains, and a patriotic palette of red, white, and blue. References to Colonial design include matelasse-covered slipper chair in a bedroom, an armchair in a wool ingrain, and stripes found throughout from the entry and bedroom wallpapers to the tapes and trims on the furniture and curtains. The result is a whimsical home designed to delight and inspire!
Let’s take a tour with images from the July/August 2021 issue of VERANDA, in addition to previously unpublished photos provided to The Glam Pad. Photography by Mark Roskams.
