Albert Hadley

I was so sad to learn last week of the death of Albert Hadley (1921-2012). He was a true southern interior designer raised in Nashville, Tennessee (I was ecstatic when I learned he lived a block from my house).  He studied at Peabody College and then Parsons School of Design in New York, where he also later taught.  Known for his modernistic and classic designs, he partnered with Sister Parish in the 1960's, whose work was more of an English style. This dynamic pair worked together for 33 years.  His celebrity clientele includes:  Oscar de la Renta, the Rockefellers, the Kennedys, and other high society politicos.  He recently donated some of his sketch collections to the Nashville Library.

(photos: elle decor, pinterest, google)

Trip to Jackson

Our one week vacay in Jackson made up for this mild southern winter.  I was delightfully reminded of my love for the mountains.  I ate my way through the week with skiing in between and lots of good QT with old friends.

Our friendly neighbor at the back door

Great friends

John and me

John

John, again.

Dinner with the gang.

Costume parties are as frequent as powder days.

Breakfast with Bunny

I have had the pleasure of spending the last two days, on and off, with Bunny Williams.  My goodness!  She came in town yesterday to present Albert Hadley's collection of personal sketches to the Nashville library.  While here, she stayed at the home of a friend.  What a treat!  I did have the opportunity to pick her brain about design and make small talk about you name it.  She is delightful and elegant and poised with southern charm.  Great advice and two signed books later, I have much to take away from our visit to say the least.

{images via pinterest and bunnywilliams.com}