BILLY BALDWIN, on my mind
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| BILLY BALDWIN |
One of my biggest inspirations and favorite decorators of all time, William Williar Baldwin, known as "Billy" - is the subject of todays post, a great look back in order to gain fresh perspective for a new month!
Way back in 1977, I had the chance to meet the master, but little did I know, I had spent the last two years studying under an early protégé of his- Stan Topol! (1975-77).
My grand tour chaperone, Robert Morring, placed a call to BB's office from our New York hotel suite, to arrange the meeting- and alas, Billy had already left for Sconset- (Nantucket).
After a brutal beating by the IRS, the most prominent designer in American decorating was left with very little- and ended his days in a small dependency at the kindness of his friends Michael Gardine and Way Bandy.
The bookkeepers had not been managing Baldwin's business properly, and it's a minor scandal that dear Billy had to end as he did. (Albert Hadley was a millionaire at the time of his death, and left substantial bequests to several New York institutions). Here, a few images to look at and be inspired by- representing the genius of Baldwin! Enjoy! DF *****
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Chanticleer, one of BB's favorite spots on Nantucket, see here is very high on my bucket list of places to visit NEXT summer!
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| Chanticleer, Nantucket |
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