DECORATOR SCRAPBOOK: 04.25.17

Alex Hitz

Honey Collins

Anthony Baratta

Casa Bonita project, (c) DFID

Hal Ainsworth

Cathy Kincaid

Ralph Lauren for Visual Comfort

Some random images from my files- I'm mad for those Louis XV chairs in the Beverly Hills residence of Alex Hitz, image courtesy House Beautiful.  Enjoy!  DF *****

STYLE: Pauline and The Pink Door

 The Baroness Pauline de Rothschild

So, my very kind friend, Ted Glasgow, the super talented interior designer- sent this image to me recently.  It reminded me of how I've always been inspired in my imagination by this icon of style, Pauline de Rothschild . 

Ted works with The Pink Door in Greensboro, NC and is a decorator who is aware of past designers such as Otto Zenke, and later, The Zenkes.

Check out this amazing video of The Pink Door here !  I first discovered this chic emporium years ago while visiting my parents in Winston-Salem.

Our friend, the writer Mitch Owens, is working on a book about the Baroness, and just told me that the new very high style book on Thomas Britt that he's working on is now in the captions on images stage, so you know I just cannot wait for that one to come out!

I imagine that the Baroness would approve of Tom's new book.  I forgot to mention in my previous post, on Carleton Varney, that he'd made a point of reminding the HSN viewers of the importance of fantasy in our lives and in our homes, while selling very beautiful sheets and bedding.  I couldn't agree more!  "Mr. Color" promotes the use of bold palettes and has an international point of view.  He also has a new book out,  "Decorating On The Waterfront" Click here to view/order.  Enjoy!  DF *****

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TIMELESS, Carleton Varney

Carleton Varney

What fun and excitement too, to have famous Carleton as a friend and an inspiration!  An iconic figure in the interior design world, he's written over 30 books- and has appeared on HSN (television) as well as fathering three sons, and running the oldest design firm in America, Dorothy Draper, Inc.  (and prestigious) - a true man in full!  

Speaking of Home Shopping Network, I just this morning purchased some of the famous CV sheets, in the "Versailles" pattern- inspired by D. Porthault!  Click here to read more on fabulous and inspiring Carleton Varney!

Carleton Varney

Carleton on HSN

Carleton Varney

Carleton's Palm Beach residence 

Carleton Varney

Carleton Varney

Carleton Varney

Carleton Varney

Carleton Varney

Carleton Varney

Carleton Varney "Growing Wild"

Carleton Varney

Carleton at MP Interiors (Naples, Florida)

You can also find Carleton by the yard at MP Interiors, in the Miromar Design Center, tel (239) 498-9074 or
www.mp-interiors.net

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GRANT GIBSON, Fresh for Spring

via Grant Gibson, Quadrille fabrics

OK, so I LOVE this look Grant Gibson pulled together for a young family- he had the Quadrille fabrics laminated for durability and wash ability-very smart!  See his Instagram too!

Check out more of his stylish work here !  DF *****

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MOOD BOARD: April 04.12.17

Bowood House

Limoges tray, L'Objet

Capri

Thomas Britt (Veranda)

Young Huh (Kips Bay Showhouse)

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KINDEL: Dorothy Draper Collection

I'm very excited that the firm MP Interiors, just north of tony Naples, Fla. - is now representing  Kindel - including the fabulous Dorothy Draper collection! 

Here are some of my favorite pieces from the line.  Please visit us soon to see them in person!
DF *****

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ENLIGHTENED: Images for a Rainy Day

Thomas Britt, via Veranda

via Nan and Thomas Kempner

Follow Nan Kempner on Instagram here !  See her NYT obituary here ! Her legend of style and taste lives on!

via my phone, Highlands, NC

Kevin McNamara



Jeffrey Bilhuber

DeGournay, via House Beautiful

Mrs. Henry Parish, II

Loi Thai, via Tone on Tone

Leta Austin Foster

Bethany O'Neil

While I've posted some of these before, I thought it might be fun to find favorite images to brighten up a gloomy morning- the charm of floral motifs in decorating, combined with a love of chinoiserie and granny smith apple green are recurring themes of mine!  Enjoy!  DF *****

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A MOMENT, The Nostalgia of Tradition

(c) DFID

More Spring cleaning prompted this post on how my Naples, Fla. apartment takes me back to a time when technology was less invasive in our personal lives.  Perhaps these images (via I-phone) demonstrate my point?

(c) DFID

I don't think my flat screen television could get any smaller- !

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ROOMS: Classical Glamour

The Greenbrier

One of my earliest and most powerful influences from an early age, has been classical décor, and all that implies.  Today, I promote the same classic look that I was exposed to from childhood and beyond, into my youth.

Dean Farris Interior Design

George Baker Houses, NYC

William "Billy" Baldwin

Thomas B. Britt

DFID, Charleston

Chateau de Castille

DFID

Todd Alexander Romano

 

 

 

NOUN

1. the attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special:

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   "the glamour days of Old Hollywood"

   synonyms: allure · attraction · fascination · charm · magic · romance · mystique ·

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   exoticism · spell · excitement · thrill · glitter · bright lights · glitz · glam · tinsel

   • beauty or charm that is sexually attractive:
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     synonyms: beauty · allure · attractiveness · elegance · chic · style · charisma ·

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     charm · magnetism · desirability
   • archaic
     enchantment; magic:
     "that maiden, made by glamour out of flowers"

 

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