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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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 pay tribute to Robert A. M. Stern, take a look at Beata Heuman’s collection for de Gournay, and explore Christmas at Blackberry Farms. Written by Natalie Aldridge.

A Tribute to Robert A. M. Stern

This week we are taking a moment to reflect on the incomparable legacy of Robert A. M. Stern, who sadly passed last Thursday at the age of 86. Few architects have influenced the visual language of our time as profoundly as Stern. Today we look back at the enduring elegance he brought to the world.

Stern spent his career reminding the world that timeless design still has the power to stir emotion. He understood beauty in the most classical sense: proportion, materiality, and atmosphere. He believed that tradition is not a constraint but a foundation, and the clarity of that conviction shaped everything he touched.

 

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His buildings brought a kind of polish back to the modern skyline. Fifteen Central Park West remains the ultimate example, a building that reintroduced grace to contemporary living and reshaped an entire era of residential design. His campus and cultural projects carry the same sensibility. They feel settled, dignified, and connected to their surroundings, which is perhaps one of the greatest feats an architect can accomplish.

Stern was equally influential as a teacher and historian. At Yale, he nurtured generations of designers with a deep respect for craft and classicism, and his books on New York’s architectural story have become essential reading. He approached the city with genuine affection and curiosity, and that spirit infuses his scholarship with a richness few can replicate.

 

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What he leaves behind is a legacy grounded in beauty, discipline, and a deep understanding of how architecture shapes the way we live. His work will continue to guide those who believe that classical design still has the power to move culture forward and serve as a reminder that great architecture matters.

Beata Heuman for de Gournay

This winter, de Gournay is bringing a bit of magic to the Upper East Side with a Beata Heuman takeover of its New York showroom. Two rooms have been completely reimagined in Beata’s unmistakable world, layered with pieces from her Shoppa collection and filled with the charm and character that make her work so beloved. Originally from Sweden and now firmly planted in London, Beata has built a reputation for interiors that feel imaginative, nostalgic, and wonderfully idiosyncratic, earning her a loyal following and a place among today’s most influential designers.

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The pop-up celebrates the debut of two new wallpapers created in collaboration with de Gournay. Fruit Garden is inspired by the dining room of her Swedish countryside home, a hand-painted scene of blossoming fruit trees, fluttering birds, and wildflower meadows that feels like a breath of summer in the middle of winter. Delft Folly channels the crisp beauty of Delft tiles in a vivid blue and white pattern that playfully climbs onto the ceiling. The rooms come together to form an enveloping, storybook space, complete with a Christmas tree that brings a touch of Heuman’s very Swedish holiday spirit to the Upper East Side.

Visitors will also find exclusive porcelain designed with Beata, including a candlestick, a vide-poche, and a wonderfully spirited reimagining of de Gournay’s classic Goose tureen. Every detail feels considered and slightly mischievous in the best way.

For anyone who admires Beata’s imaginative proportions and nostalgic touch, this is a rare chance to step inside her universe and see it beautifully entwined with de Gournay’s artistry. A perfect little festive escape on the Upper East Side.

Christmas at Blackberry Farm

Few places capture the spirit of the holidays quite like Blackberry Farm. Tucked into the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, the property has long been admired for its thoughtful approach to hospitality, where every detail is layered with warmth and intention. This year, the Christmas tablescapes emerging from the Blackberry Farm Shop are setting the tone for our own festive gatherings. These images from their winter collection highlight the atmospheric, considered approach to entertaining that Blackberry Farm is known for, and they have us feeling wonderfully inspired for the season ahead.

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Layered with embroidered linens, glowing candlelight, and generous branches of winter greenery, the table captures that signature Blackberry Farm mood that feels rustic and earthy yet beautifully refined. Deep greens, warm reds, and amber glassware create a palette that is both traditional and fresh, while handblown ornaments in shades of forest green add a subtle touch of sparkle. Even the simplest place setting becomes elevated beside the flicker of a fireplace and the soft gleam of tapered candles.

What we love most is the sense of ease. Pine boughs trail along the center of the table, mingling with hurricanes, golden coups, and layered textures that never feel overworked. It is Christmas done simply and beautifully, the kind of table that invites guests to linger. Many of the pieces featured here, including the linens, glassware, ornaments, candles, and tabletop accents, are available through the Blackberry Farm Shop, making it possible to bring a hint of Smoky Mountain charm into the home.

Whether set beside a roaring fire or imagined against the Tennessee hills, these tables remind us that the heart of holiday entertaining lies in warmth, atmosphere, and thoughtful details. This year, we are happily drawing some  Christmas inspiration from Blackberry Farm. Read more via our interview Mary Celeste Beall, proprietor of Blackberry Farm, here.

Read our favorite articles of the week!

These Are the 5 Most Valuable Antiques to Collect in 2026, According to an Expert written by Sarah DiMarco for Veranda.

Second nature: William Morris Proven Himself a Replenishing Fount of Inspiration written by David Lipton for World of Interiors.

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And don’t forget to check out “Christmas with 20 Tastemakers” – Our 7th Annual Shopping Guide for all of your holiday shopping needs.

x Natalie

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