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Traditional Home Holiday House – Preview

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Yesterday, I was thrilled to have a chance to preview the 5th Annual Holiday House, sponsored by Traditional Home and benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, which was founded by Evelyn Lauder in 1993.

As soon as you walk through the doors, you will see this glorious portrait of Evelyn.

The first room I entered on the ground floor was the striking and nostalgic space designed by Geoffrey Bradfield Inc. and inspired by Marcel Proust’s Remembrance of Things Past. To my delight, fabric designer, Christopher Hyland was on hand, as his fabric was used throughout the room.

Just as you come up the stairs to your left is a jewel box of a corridor, “An Elegant Affair”, designed by Dallas designer, Janet Rice. Don’t you love the exquisite hand-painted Gracie wallpaper and the silver paint on the door and trim?! The furniture is from her own line and the chair is named after her 4 year old daughter, Jane! If my hallway looked like this, I’d never leave!

Which leads you into…”Everyday is a Holiday” by the incomparable, Charlotte Moss. The room is designed as a studio apartment for a woman traveler. This is her private refuge, where everyday is a holiday.

Just down the hall I found myself in the glamorous and feminine sitting room by Tobi Fairley, aptly titled “Spring Forward”. In honor of the spring equinox and also a play on words for a room that is “fashion forward”. I went crazy for this new wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries and love how Tobi tied the pattern into the trim on the curtains. Emerald green vintage Murano lamps act as “jewelry” for the space. And, I always love spotting Dunes and Duchess…in this case their wall sconces were used to flank the fireplace. A nod of pink gives the space the perfect amount of softness and contrast. 

There were many more rooms, but I’m saving some to share with you on Friday. I’ve been to many show houses and this one is absolutely worth visiting if you are in New York City between October 25th-November 18th. Located at 2 East 63rd St….between 5th and Madison, you’re just a hop, skip and a jump from lunch at Fred’s (Barneys). So, grab a friend, support a wonderful cause and find inspiration you haven’t dreamed of!

What’s YOUR favorite holiday?

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  1. Elizabeth it all looks so wonderful and I hope you had a great time. I don't have a favorite holiday because any time I get to see family is my favorite time.

    XXX
    Debra~

  2. We always make a point to stop by the Holiday House when it opens and it looks like it won't disappoint this year! Charlotte Moss always does such a fabulous room.
    xxoo
    C + C

  3. Elizabeth-
    I always look forward to your posts! This is one exceptional home, and I love the work in each room. The collage is one of the prettiest I have seen.
    Can't wait to see the rest on Friday.
    Happy Wednesday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

  4. How totally gorgeous!! Each and every room…hard to believe the season is upon us to even have a "holiday house' but as someone reminded me, only 9 more weekends till Christmas!! Scary? Yes!! This looks really exceptional!

  5. I would die to be there right now! I can't think of a better show house or a better city to see it in! Loved all that you showed us so far and can't wait to see more! I bought 2 Christmas gifts yesterday and it felt great! Off to get out the decorations at the shop today! I cannot believe it's time to put them out!

  8. Thanks for the peek, Elizabeth. Wish I could get myself to NYC before November 18th. I'm spying so many great wallpapers (you put wallpaper on my brain with your post last week) and am smitten with the Charlotte Moss "Every Day's A Holiday" space – I'm imagining a little pied a terre in NYC, Paris or London…
    Looking forward to seeing more on Friday! XO

  9. oh shoot Elizabeth! If I had known you were going I would have made an effort!!!grr, we need to communicate more on these…BUT, at least I have your lovely photos to look at!

  10. I need to go there….now!
    I was thinking of you when I spotted the prettiest lamps and I thought I wonder if EM has pretty pink glass lamps anywhere in her lovely home?
    enjoy this day….the colors are exquisite amidst all this gray.
    pve

  11. We will be there in December – so hate we will miss seeing it in person, but love your tour!! The Tobi Fairley space is fabulous – love the wallpaper..can't wait to see more!

  14. Ah I couldn't make the preview, was traveling that day, but I'm going to a party there next week. I love the Holiday House! We'd been talking with them about doing a room, but our little staff of three was too busy 🙁

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