A Look at Althorp

When we visited the Theodore Alexander showroom in High Point, we learned that they have an entire Althorp Collection of reproduction furniture.  Althorp is a stately English home in Northamptonshire that is owned by the Spencer family.  While it has over 500 years of history, it is best known as the childhood home of Princess Diana and serves as her final resting place.  As you can imagine, it is very expensive to maintain a home of this size and historic significance which is why Charles Spencer authorized a collection of Althorp reproductions at Theodore Alexander initially to help pay for a new roof.  There was also an attic sale at Christie's last year. We were not allowed to take photos in the Theodore Alexander showroom so I thought it would be fun to look at the home that inspired the collection.  We can't all live in such a magnificent splendor but it is fun to know that we can own the same furniture. 

On a side note, actor Max Irons, son of Jeremy Irons, was recently photographed by Jason Bell for Vanity Fair at Althorp. All the photos with the handsome young man are from that shoot and the black and white photos are a vintage look at Althorp.  There is also a video online of Max Irons at Althorp that gives you an even better look at this stunning house and grounds.  Enjoy!

Max Irons in Wooton Hall

The Library

The South Drawing Room

The Billiard Room

The State Dining Room

The Great Room

The Sunderland Room

The Picture Gallery

The Painters Hallway

The Saloon

The Marlborough Room

King William Bedroom

Max Irons in the King William Bedroom

Oak Bedroom

Prince of Wales Bedroom

Max Irons in the Wine Cellar

The Stables are now home to the Princess Diana exhibition.

A photo of the Stables taken in 1921

Sponsor Spotlight: Chico's

I always thought Chico's was a store for my mother.  That was until they introduced me to their very chic fashions that anyone can wear.  Many of their pieces are completely on trend and more importantly affordable!  Happy Shopping!

The Silk Utility Shirt is perfect to thrown on with jeans and a fabulous necklace.  You could even tuck into a skirt.

White Jeans should be in everyone's closet for spring and these have a perfect style and fit.

The Tayla Necklace reminds me of something I'd see at Marni.

 

Everyone needs a denim shirt and this Tina Shirt is a perfect option.

Army green cargo pants are everything this spring and I love these Cargo Snap Roll Pants. 

These Itas Bangles remind me of a high end end brand but are much more affordable!

The Herringbone Heidi Shirt Dress is going to be a staple in my spring wardrobe.

These Gustavia Sunglasses are the new hot shape for spring and much less expensive than those by Tom Ford!

Joan Mitchell: Lady Painter

I am still editing all my photos from High Point but decided to take a break today.  While catching up on my favorite websites, I was excited to read on Vogue.com that there is a book about to be released about my favorite artist Joan Mitchell. While I absolutely love Joan Mitchell's abstract paintings, I just realized that I don't know much about her life. Joan Mitchell: Lady Painter by Patricia Albers won't be out until May 3rd so I'll have to wait until then to read it...unless Knopf wants to send me an advance copy as a birthday present.  I have no shame when it comes to a subject I love!  Bon Weekend!