To follow up on my Great Lady Decorators: Past post, I thought it might be fun to feature the work of a few of the current lady greats who have graced us with their amazing designs and phenomenal creativity in the 20th and 21st centuries!
Bunny Williams worked for twenty-two years with Parish-Hadley Associates before striking out on her own in 1988. Known for her beautifully orchestrated and classic designs, I have been admiring her work for years.
Bunny’s own apartment.
Charlotte Moss is summed up by her businesses by-line: “A Flair for Living”! The queen of luxury is incredibly accomplished; she has written seven books, serves on the boards of several charities, has won multiple awards and has designed home furnishings collections too. I have shared my admiration for Charlotte before here.
Some of her work.
Mariette Himes Gomez opened her own design business almost thirty years ago and hasn’t stopped since. Known for integrating heirlooms with fine artwork and luxurious antiques, Mariette’s style is best defined as ‘simplicity at its finest’.
Some of Mariette’s work as featured in Architectural Digest.
Barbara Barry has experienced tremendous success with her ever-expanding company. Her products are elegant and incredibly tasteful – from her candles to her textiles.
Irish-born Clodagh is now based in New York. Her work features modern designs that use different textures to bring warmth into a modern space.
Some of my other favorite lady greats:
And Kelly Wearstler.
Who else is on your list?
Images: Bunny Williams (1-2), Charlotte Moss (3-4), Mariette Himes Gomez (5), Mariette Himes Gomez for Architectural Digest (6), Traditional Home (7), Barbara Barry for Architectural Digest (8), Clodagh (9), Victoria Hagan (10), Suzanne Kasler (11) Alexa Hampton (12), Kelly Wearstler (13).
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Holly Hunt
Rose Cummings
Sheila Bridges
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Hi Laura,
I wondered if you would include Sheila Bridges…I went to college with her, and I’ve admired her work over the years. Hope you are all doing well and that you had a great trip!
So many talented ladies. Love this post.
I like Bunny’s apt best of all!
Dear Laurra,
Thanks for signing me up to see these marvelous posts!
I look forward to receiving them – anytime.
Interior design is a wonderful art from.
Love,
Maryruth
I think you have covered the new ‘legends’! I love them all, for different reasons.
Having been in SK’s home for a book signing, I can say that part of what makes it work so beautifully are the collections of a lifetime, carefully edited, and beautifully displayed. Also, a comfort and lack of fear about placing things in what might seem like unusual arrangements, but arrangements that work well.
Have a great weekend!
Holly
I LOVE the black stair case in the last picture! I can’t think of a time I’ve ever seen stairs painted black and I really like it!