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| Ann Getty by Keith Morrison, courtesy ANN GETTY INTERIOR STYLE |
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| Ann Getty in Oscar de la Renta |
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| Ann Getty in Morocco |
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| Ann Getty, (in Valentino Couture) ANN GETTY INTERIOR STYLE, by Diane Dorrans Saeks |
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| Ann Getty in San Francisco |
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| Ann Getty, 1979, by Slim Aarons |
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| Ann Getty, ANN GETTY INTERIOR STYLE |
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| Ann Getty, in San Francisco |
Ever since the mid 1980's, when I was fortunate to work with my old school friend, Tice Alexander- I began my journey involving hearing about Ann Gilbert Getty, and seeing images of her beautiful apartment on Fifth Avenue, in New York. Tice worked with Sister Parish, Mrs. Getty, and Albert Hadley on the New York apartments, and traveled frequently to Paris to shop for the job. I heard the most fabulous stories of how the details were worked out, and was shown photographs as well. One thing I vividly remember was that the drawing room was created with entirely new (interior) walls- so that the silk stripe wall upholstery would then "lay out" perfectly evenly- including the corners...! As well, a set of four "important" chairs were procured, costing in excess of a million dollars. At the time, Mr. Getty was the richest man in America, having sold Getty Oil to Texaco for about ten billion US dollars.
For all these years, Ann Getty has inspired me, and now, I have the wonderful book on her design work, called ANN GETTY INTERIOR STYLE, which is something I often go to for further inspiration and pleasure. So, should you find yourself at loose ends this weekend, do pick up a copy, and enjoy the visual feast. Some of the images were previously seen in the "Architectural Digest" spread on the Getty residence.
I love that in the ballroom, disco and house music is often heard...and that children and dogs are always around. It's the all American dream come true, for an all American girl! Inspiring. Beautiful. Enjoy! DF ***** You may also order
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