Gracious Living. Timeless Design. Family Traditions.
Father’s Day is the perfect time to give your grill master dad his pick at the pits! Maybe he already has one, but he’s looking to up his grilling game, or maybe your family has really taken to expanding your lifestyle to the outdoors, and now you’re looking to update your patio grilling area. Whichever […]
From biblical to Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman times through to today, a timeless, classic vessel used to carry or pour liquid is - the pitcher. Its form, similar to an amphora (a two handled vessel), is one of the most functional designs in the decorative arts and design. This single handled container has been used […]
Memorial Weekend kicked off the start of Summer Entertaining outdoors! And with so many opportunities to choose from, it can get a little tricky balancing and planning gatherings - from pool parties to a backyard birthday bash - movie nights to the family barbeque- daytime bridal or baby showers - to even relaxed sunset […]
Juliana Onipchenko is a female artist, working in wood marquetry, who lives in Kiev, Ukraine. Today, on Hadley Court, we are celebrating her exquisite talent. The wood marquetry panel above, DREAM BABY, was created in collaboration with artist Irena Malkova. THE HISTORY OF MARQUETRY Wood marquetry had its original inspiration in 16th century Florence, where […]
In my mind, the perfect relaxed summer day is one spent lounging by a pool with a good book or magazine, a refreshing drink and a friend or two to share the fun with. With this Memorial Day weekend now upon us, I’d like to pause, first, to remember the service of our veterans. Thank […]
“Houses, like gardens, need our watchful eye, sunshine and nurturing. The houses where we live don’t thrive on neglect. Living abundantly requires loving energy.” – Alexandra Stoddard Two memories from childhood have inspired the design vision of Alexandra Stoddard, best-selling author, acclaimed interior designer and contemporary philosopher. One of her happiest and earliest memories is […]
World-Famous Interior Designer Continues Life-Long Pursuit of Gracious Living Life for Alexandra Stoddard today is very different from the days when she ran an international interior design firm from a corner office suite on Park Avenue, traveled around the world and wrote an average of two books a year. The famous interior designer, best-selling author and contemporary lifestyle philosopher […]
