![]() Mary Wells and Harding Lawrence were terrific clients of Baldwin. The formula, however, is a classic that was perfected over forty years ago by legendary decorator Billy Baldwin. ![]() The concept of a mix of antiques with sleek custom furniture, contemporary art, geometric carpets, and architectural artifacts is universally championed today as the Latest Big Thing in interior design. The apartment of Harding and Mary Wells Lawrenceġ970s interior design is more influential in today's work that many of you readers of The Devoted Classicist might realize. Photo: Michael Dunne, The Oak Spring Garden Foundation. Of Bunny Mellon's New York City townhouse providedĪ transition space between the two decorating schemes. The Anteroom between the Living Room and Dining Room All interested in the history of decorative arts are sure to appreciate HOW THEY DECORATED published by Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., the source of all images used here. The Devoted Classicist has read the book cover-to-cover and throroughly enjoyed it. Photo:Hans Wild, The Life Picture Collectiion/Getty Images The text is generously supplemented with an invaluable cache of drawings and reference photographs, plus delightful watercolor illustrations by Jimmie Henslee created especially for the book. Photo: Pascal Hinous, Architectural Digest.Ĭharlotte Moss, a successful interior designer in her own right, provides an insightful Introduction. The trompe-l'oeil panel over the mantel was painted by That formerly belonged to the style-setter Carlos de Beistegui. Is arranged for intimate comfort with elegant fauteuils The Dining Room in the Paris home of Helene Rochas And the final section, "Unconventional Eye" discusses Bunny Mellon, Dominique de Menil, Georgia O'Keffe, and Lesley Blanch. "Fashionably Chic" shows the residences of the fashion plates Babe Paley, Elsa Schiaperelli, Fleur Cowles, and Pauline Trigere. "In the Grand Manner" presents the interior of the homes of Helene Rochas, Gabrielle van Zuylen, Mona Harrison von Bismark, and Pauline de Rothschild. "Legacy Styles" features a chapter each on Lady Diana Cooper, Evangeline Bruce, Louise de Vilmovin, and Sybil Connoly. The book is organized into four sections. Pair of Gothick chairs that had belonged to decorating It is not a book about Lady Decorators, but about the women whose personal style influenced interior design, sometimes working with a design legend, but other times working on their own.Įvangeline Bruce's Georgetown townhouse is one of three Gaye Tapp, author of the blog Little Augury, has just released a wonderful new book HOW THEY DECORATED, INSPIRATION FROM GREAT WOMEN OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. ![]() But, for short notes between blog posts, feel free to follow me on Instagram as cover of P.Gaye Tapp's new bookįeatures a delightful 1937 watercolor by Cecil Beatonĭepicting Harrison and Mona Williams in their It is a non-monetized site and under constant attack by pirates who would like to change that with ugly advertisements, so please stay alert to this original site as linked in the previous sentence. ![]() Readers' support of The Devoted Classicist blog is greatly appreciated. See the news at the office site Jayne Design Studio New York news. There are some scheduled lectures and book signings that should not be missed if the opportunity arises at a location near you. The Great Room in a house at Oyster Bay, Long Island.ĬLASSICAL PRINCIPLES FOR MODERN DESIGN uses new photographs, most taken expressly for this book, of projects by Jayne Design Studio New York to illustrate the points. This new book follows the same chapter organization as the original, giving guidelines for walls, doors, windows and curtains, etc., plus new chapters that address kitchen design and color. Photo: Paul Highnam, via The Monacelli PressĬLASSICAL PRINCIPLES FOR MODERN DESIGN is Thomas' answer to the game-changing 1897 book by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman, Jr., THE DECORATION OF HOUSES, that is arguably the basis for our current concepts for interior design. The Dining Room of Crichel House, Dorset,īy architect James Wyatt, restored to its 1770s scheme by But here is a brief break to recognize the terrific new book just released by long-time friend and colleague Thomas Jayne. The Devoted Classicist has not retired, merely busy with a major John Tackett Design project that requires his undivided attention.
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