By Natalie Aldridge When I stumble upon something new that sparks my interest, I often become engulfed with fascination. A small flame quickly becomes a raging fire. I must pour my soul into learning all I can of said something until exhaustion. This instance was no different. Meet Clementina Zegna, the Italian-born globetrotter who turned her artistic talent, vision, and exceptional taste into ... continue reading...
Style Profile: Sara Hillery Interior Design
Selected as a House Beautiful 2021 NEXT WAVE Designer, Sarah Hillery specializes in creating beautiful and functional spaces with a focus on honoring each client's personal history. Her firm excels at updating and transforming interior spaces both architecturally and decoratively, making previously acquired and antique pieces more relevant and practical. While Sara draws inspiration from her ... continue reading...
The Destruction of Highland Park, Texas
In the Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas, the most beautiful, architecturally significant and historic landmark homes are being torn down by people who think colossal white boxes with all the charm of a prison are more important than preserving the soul of our city. I was physically ill when the local news recently reported that one of my favorite homes, 4908 Lakeside Drive, has been sentenced ... continue reading...
St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape & Treasures
The Glam Pad looks for any excuse to set a pretty table, and since St. Patrick's Day is Thursday, we have partnered with Scully & Scully to set a fun and festive table, perfect for the occasion. In addition, we have pulled our favorite St. Patrick's Day treasures that will allow you to enjoy the luck of the Irish year-round! Halcyon Days clover cufflinks are a whimsical and practical ... continue reading...
Tropical Palm Beach Chic
There is nothing more fun than discovering a new-to-me designer, and I was tickled pink when I discovered the work of Erin Condron Interiors. Founded in Boston in 2014, Erin's portfolio includes residences throughout the East Coast including Nantucket and Palm Beach. Frequent travel to these locales--as well as international travel to India, Latin America, Iceland, and Europe--has allowed Erin to ... continue reading...
14 Ways To Repurpose Your Silver Pieces!
Holly Holden - interior designer, author, and tastemaker - learned how to repurpose her silver pieces from her mother... Her parents moved 33 times during her father's career! Today, Holly joins The Glam Pad to inspire us not only to use our silver pieces, but to also consider using them in unexpected and unique ways. Welcome, Holly! How To Repurpose Your Silver Pieces by Holly ... continue reading...
Style Profile: Samantha Varvel
Samantha Varvel began her career in finance, but her true passion has always been design. After welcoming her second child, she found a way to turn that passion into a new career, and despite being self-taught, her talent is greater than most fashion and interior designers! Samantha grew up immersed in a world of travel and beauty - Her mother, Shauna Varvel, is the author of Provence Style: ... continue reading...
Welcome Home With: Artist Erin Tice
New series alert! Tomorrow The Glam Pad will launch a new video series "Welcome Home With..." where our favorite interior designers, artists, and tastemakers share an intimate glimpse into their homes, studios, gardens, and other beautiful spaces. Each tour is coordinated and filmed solely by the participant - unedited by TGP - giving you a true insider's look into their daily world. We begin ... continue reading...
A Sentimental Pied-à-Terre by CeCe Barfield Thompson
When a New Yorker who grew up in a family of collectors purchased a pre-war pied-à-terre on the Upper East Side, it was important for her to select an interior designer who understood how to incorporate her heirlooms... CeCe Barfield Thomas was the perfect fit. "Many of the pieces in the apartment are from the collection of my client's Grandfather including all of the art, the porcelain, ... continue reading...
Style Profile: Nina Long
Nina (Nash) Long is an Atlanta-based interior designer who loves historic preservation, antiques, and timeless decor with a generous dose of bold color and a sprinkle of modern touches. Her business partner is Don Easterling, and together they strike the perfect balance creating interiors that are not only beautiful but meaningful and comfortable. I have been a huge fan of their work ever since ... continue reading...
