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uluvjay · 1 year ago

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Fall in love with you- T. Zegras

Trevor Zegras x Best friend! Reader (feat. Quinn Hughes)

Summary: you knew Better than to fall in love with Trevor

Warnings?; angst, self-doubt, crying, asshole Trevor, cursing, Quinn comes to the rescue, this is extremely old and hardly proofread so I apologize for any errors!

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You were Trevor’s best friend, your moms were best friends in collage leading to the life long friendship of you two.

You two had always been close even when he moved to Michigan for hockey you never drifted. He begged you to come to Boston with him for collage even though he only stayed a year and your had gotten into your dream school.

It was Trevor how could you say no?

That was a problem of yours never being able to tell him no. He wanted to go to a party even though you hated them? You went, wanted you to stay up late with him despite you having a big test the next day? You did it.

You always blamed it on the fact he was your best friend but everyone besides Trevor knew you were lying, they could all see how in love you were with him they just never brought it up.

The first person to call you out on those feelings was Quinn Hughes. Trevor had invited you to the Hughes lake house two summers ago where he constantly left you and was hardly even home most nights, usually with some random girl he met that day.

There had been an argument between you and Trevor, you blew up on him after he came home from another one night stand telling him if you knew you would be spending more time with the Hughes family and their other friends then him you wouldn’t have come in the first place.

He got offended saying he was allowed to have fun to even though that had nothing to do with what you were saying, after he stormed out of the room you were staying in you made the impulse decision to book a flight back to New York, and get the hell out of there but Quinn had caught you packing.

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“Hey you okay we heard you two yell- woah what’re you packing for?” He asked stopping himself mid sentence

“Im going home Quinn, thank you for opening your home to me I really appreciate it and you guys have all been so nice spending time with me while Trevor’s off with random girls every night”

“Wait, why are you leaving though? Did Trevor say something? I’ll go kick his ass right now if he hurt your feelings”

“No he didn’t I-I just can’t do this anymore, he begged me to come and of course I said yes like always just for him to pretty much say fuck me and leave me to be with some random girls who probably took pictures of him sleeping so they can post them an-“

“Your in love with him” he said cutting you off

“What? No Quinn, I’m not” you replied with a defensive laugh

“Don’t lie to me”

“Quinn I’m not”

“Cut the bullshit” he told you more stern shutting the door

“I’m not lying”

“Yes you are, I see the way you look at your phone when he lets you know he won’t be coming back, how you stare at the marks on his neck and back, how you stare daggers into all the girls that talk to him, the way your face lights up when he walks into a room, your in love”

“He can’t know Quinn, it’ll ruin everything” you told him looking down at your hands

“Hey, your secrets safe with me, but you can’t do this to yourself forever kid”

And that’s how You and Quinn also became best friends

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Fast forward two years and here you are back at the same Lake house in the same predicament. However over last summer you became good friends with most of the guys including Jamie and Mason who came with from Anaheim.

You Graduated from collage in May and got your degree in interior design, tonight Quinn and Jack were hosting you a small graduation dinner as they wasn’t able to attend your graduation along with some of the other guys.

You were standing in the Kitchen with Cole, Quinn, Jack, Trevor and Jamie who had all just come back from a workout.

“So Y/n you gonna come to Montreal and help me make my house look nice? I need some help decorating my shelves they don’t look good” Cole asked

“You can reach your shelves?” Jack asked causing everyone to laugh

“Shut up asshole” Cole replied

“Yeah Coley I’ll come help but I won’t be needing your stepladder I should be good” you said adding in to the joking

“You know what fuck all of you” he said walking off laughing

“Love you!” You called out laughing as well

“When he murders us all in our sleep I won’t be surprised” Quinn said causing everyone to let out light giggles

“Y/n what color you wearing tonight? I don’t wanna clash” Jack asked you

“You act like you won’t be wearing shorts and a random shirt ” you replied “but probably this white dress I bought a little while ago, I’m finally tan enough to wear it”

“You can’t wear white, the girl I invited is” Trevor blurted out looking at his phone

“Dude what the hell? I told you this was a lake house thing only, only the people staying here are allowed at the dinner, no extra invites” Quinn said getting a little pissed

“Aren’t your parents coming? Along with Luke, some of his friends, and y/n’s one friend? Why can’t my friend come”

“That’s our Family Z, they have a relationship with y/n and she knows Luke’s friends from them hanging around they’re like all madly in love with her” Jack said joining in

“Y/n’s fine with it right?” He said giving you the look he always did when he wanted something from you

“I’m not paying, it’s up to Quinn and Jack they organized the dinner” you said looking away

“Yeah so she’s not coming and if she for some reason does show up, she better not be in white, it’s Y/n’s night” Quinn said ending the conversation and walking out everyone else following besides you and Trevor.

“What the hell was that?” Trevor scoffed

“What?”

“You totally taking Quinn’s side!? Are you in a mood with me or something? Why can’t my friend come”

“Because I’m not paying Z, it’s not something i organized Quinn and Jack did, if I had it up to me we’d being having pizza and sitting around a fire not going to a fancy restaurant.” you told him growing a bit annoyed.

“Whatever” he mumbled stomping off.

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Four hours later everyone was in a private room at some fancy restaurant in Michigan, in all it had ended up being You, The Hughes family, Cole, Mason, Jamie, Trevor, Dylan and Luca.

Trevor hadn’t spoken to you since earlier in the kitchen and hadn’t gotten off his phone since you guys had gotten to the restaurant.

Jamie and Mason had both said something to him multiple times but it just ended with Trevor giving both of them attitude.

You were talking with Ellen about the new things she had planted in their home garden when Trevor stood up and pocketed his phone walking out of the private room.

“Okay can I ask what the hell his problem is?” Ellen had asked loud enough for everyone to hear.

“I didn’t let him invite one of his little hookups and he got mad because Y/n took my side instead of giving in” Quinn explained.

“He hasn’t said a word to me since like noon either” Jack added.

“Okay this isn’t about him and let’s not make it about him, tonight is about Y/n and her achievements” Jim said shutting everyone up just in time as the food was being served.

Ten minutes later the door opened back up and in walked Trevor with a blonde girl.

You froze, was he serious right now? For one night he couldn’t listen and not go off and do what he wanted. You looked around and seen Jamie and Cole both rubbing their foreheads and looked next to you at Quinn who had his head titled back, then to your right to your best friend who looked like she was about to murder both Trevor and the blonde girl.

You returned to eating until you heard someone scoff and a chair scoot out, as you looked up you seen Jamie pulling Trevor out the room, leaving the girl in the room.

“And you are?” Ellen asked causing Luke and Jack to both let out slight laughs at how straightforward their mom was.

“Emma” she replied

“Mm” was all Ellen replied, she also knew about your feelings for Trevor

The door opened back up and in walked a pissed off Jamie which was a rare sight to see, and an annoyed Trevor.

“Everyone this is my girlfriend Emma” he announced and it got so quiet you could hear a pin drop as everyone looked from them to you.

Did everyone know about your feelings? Were you truly that noticeable when it came to how you acted around Trevor?

“Since when?” Mason asked

“Three months” Emma answered

Everyone just stayed quite, the tension could be cut with a knife and the amount of awkwardness was uncomfortable.

“I think it’s time to head home” you whispered in Quinn’s ear

“Yeah, I’ll go grab the check” he said getting up and walking out

“Where’s he going?” Trevor asked

“To get the Check” you replied

“Already? Is that what you whispered in his ear about? I’m not ready to leave you can’t just decide when we all leave Y/n”

“Well I’m ready to head home Trevor and it was my graduation dinner but you of course found a way to make the night about you” you snapped standing up and leaving.

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Once everyone got home you went straight to your room and got changed into comfortable clothes, went down stairs, made a drink and went outback.

You were feeling a rollercoaster of emotions, you loved Trevor and he constantly hurt you but honestly it was your fault, you were the one that never told him how you feel how’s he supposed to know you wanna be the one in his bed every night?

You were also angry at him, how dare he pull the shit he did tonight at your graduation dinner of all things. You celebrated multiple achievements of his with him and never once made it about you, it just wasn’t fair.

You didn’t even realize someone had come outside or that you were crying until you heard someone ask you something.

“Huh?” You asked as you came back to your surroundings to see Jack sitting next to you.

“I asked why your crying”

“Oh it’s nothing” you rushed out wiping your tears

“Non of that Bullshit what’s up” he asked

“I love Trevor, no I’m in love with him, have been since I was 17”

“I know” he replied nonchalantly

“What?!”

“It’s not hard to notice y/n, your pretty bad at hiding it” he said with a laugh

“You don’t think he noticed do you..”

“No he’s to stupid” he told you laughing again

“Good, I just don’t know what I’d do if he found out I was in love with him, we’ve been best friends since we were born it would ruin everything.”

“You’re in love with me?” You heard the person that shouldn’t be asking that question ask it.

“Shit” you mumbled closing your eyes

“I’m gonna head back inside” Jack said getting up and patting your shoulder

“I asked you a question Y/n, please tell me you’re talking about someone else you’ve been friends with since kids.”Trevor said

“No it’s you, I love you” you said in a low voice

“What the Fuck” he said with a laugh

“I know, I know I’m sorr-“

“Sorry doesn’t cut it Y/n! Do you know what this is going to change? Everything! Our whole lives, every moment we’ve ever shared, it’s all different now”

“I know that’s why I never said anything, I knew you wouldn’t feel the same” you mumbled

“Damn right I don’t feel that way”

“Can you not be rude right now?, you listened in on a conversation you had no business hearing and now you know information that just ruined our friendship, I don’t need you being an ass”

“Why? Why me y/n?”

“I don’t know Trevor! I ask myself that every single day, why you, why my best friend? And I don’t have an answer ” you told him.

“You should have known better”

“It not like I wanted to fall for you Trevor, it’s not like I hoped and wished that I’d fall in love with you and ruin a 22 year long friendship.”

“We need space, I need space y/n I don’t know how to feel about this.” he told you

“I’ll find the next flight to New York tomorrow and be gone” you told him walking past him and into the house.

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As you were laying in bed you heard someone knock on your door, “come in” you said with a hoarse voice from crying

“Hey I just wanted to check in, Jack told me what happened” Quinn said walking in

“It was so bad Quinny” you said breaking down again.

“No, don’t cry, it’ll be okay y/n” he said sitting next to you and rubbing your back

“I’m leaving tomorrow” you told him

“Why?”

“He said he wants space so I’m gonna go home, I think it’s for the better you know getting away from him”

“Don’t go home, let’s go somewhere”

“Where?” You asked with curiosity

“A beach?”

“That sounds nice”

“Yeah?”

“Yeah” you said looking up at him with a smile

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evan-collins90 · 1 year ago

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Assaggio restaurant - Boston, MA (mid 1990s)

"Enjoy Italian cuisine in a Renaissance ambiance. Assaggio, designed by Arteriors, re-creates experience of Rome in Boston. Artist-designer Stephanie and Amiel Mesner created an unconventional interior. They used no floor plan. Instead, they improvised as the project progressed. The idea originated from the artworks by Botticelli. The ceiling is filled with grapevines and ivy; Zeus and faux columns are attached to a wall that's decorated in trompe l'oeil marble blocks; the room is topped off full of woodland scenes, with a midnight-blue overhead rendering of the zodiac. Assaggio is a bistro with an underground wine bar. The ceiling is painted to simulate sunlight shining through; the stonewalls and ivy-clad columns are all faux art. The Napoli room is a recreation of a seaside villa."

Scanned from 'American Theme Restaurants' by I.M. Tao (1999)

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dd20century · 21 days ago

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Alexander Girard: Color, Texture, and Joy

“Anything can be used to create beauty.” – Alexander Girard

Alexander Girard’s Youth

American architect, interior designer, product designer, and textile designer Alexander Girard was born on May 24, 1907 in New York City to an American mother from Boston and a French-Italian father. He spent his childhood in Florence, Italy, which likely influenced his later design aesthetic. (1) Florence’s rich artistic and architectural heritage of the Renaissance likely contributed to his appreciation for craftsmanship, attention to detail, and bold use of color that would later characterize his work.

When young Girard was 10 years old his parents sent him to a boarding school in England. After graduating school he studied architecture in London in 1927 and later in the Royal School of Architecture in Rome. (2)

Alexander and Susan Girard pose with their family and several pieces of their folk art collection (circa 1950). Photo credit: unknown. Image source.

Alexander Girard Begins His Career

“In 1932, Girard returned to the United States and opened his first design office in New York City. Five years later, he moved again, to Detroit, where he opened a second studio” (3). In the United States, Girard’s work became influenced by the current movements of Modernism and Art Deco, blending traditional European elements with contemporary design, creating a unique style that bridged both European and American aesthetics. (1)

During his time in New York Girard was “a member of the Architectural League of New York and the American Institute of Decorators” (4). Also while in New York Girard met designer Susan Needham March. They fell in love and married in 1936. The couple had a daughter and a son. Later Susan would be instrumental in helping Girard build their impressive collection of folk art for which the couple purchased a 200-year-old adobe house in the early 1950s in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Girard’s home “evolved into a showcase residence...featured in television shows and books” (4).

In Detroit, Girard “practiced design and architecture in Grosse Pointe, Michigan” (4) and decorated the homes of many wealthy clients. In 1949 he curated an exhibition “For Modern Living” on postwar Modernism for the Detroit Institute. (1) This groundbreaking show “included the first public display of Charles and Ray Eames’s molded plywood chairs” (3). In 1953 Girard served as interior designer on Eero Saarinen’s Irwin Miller House in Columbus, Indiana.

Alexander Girard, Living Area of the Miller House, Columbus, IN, (1953-1957). Photo credit: Library of Congress. Image source.

Girard Joins Herman Miller

During the late 1940s, Girard became friends with designer Charles Eames “when the two … realized they had coincidently designed almost identical modern radio cabinets and were both experimenting with plywood chairs” (1). In 1952 Charles Eames helped to recruit Girard to join the Herman Miller Company and head up their Textile Division. (5) Girard was responsible for transforming the “look and feel of the furniture products designed by Charles Eames” (5) and those of Herman Miller’s head designer George Nelson. Girard used bold colors and strong graphic patterns on the upholstery he designed for the firm. Many designs were inspired by the Southwestern folk art that he loved. (1) Girard was not only concerned with the look of the fabrics used but also their quality introducing “new and varied forms of fabrics that could be used on a whole host of products and offer durability, comfort and versatility" (5).

Alexander Girard, T&O Showroom, New York City (1961). Photo credit: Vitra Design Museum. Image source.

In 1961 Herman Miller opened the T&O (Textiles and Objects) showroom which featured, “textiles as an integral part of interior displays for both designers” (2) and consumers. Girard’s folk art was also predominant throughout the showroom. Unfortunately, the shop was a bit ahead of its time. Consumers still comfortable with the muted color palate of the late 1950s were not yet ready for Girard’s bold looks, although his designs would become very popular by the decade’s end. “Girard continued designing for Herman Miller until 1973. He created over 300 textile designs in multitudes of colorways, wallpapers, prints, furniture, and objects” (6).

While Girard is perhaps best known for his work with Herman Miller, he did not work exclusively for the company. This allowed him to obtain commissions for interior projects for Braniff Airlines and John Deere. He designed many restaurant interiors, most notably LaFonda del Sol (1960) and L'Etoile Restaurant (1966), both in New York City, and The Compound Restaurant (1967), in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (2)

Alexander Girard, La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant, New York City (1960). Image source.

La Fonda Del Sol

Girard collaborated with his friends and fellow designers Charles and Ray Eames on the La Fonda Del Sol project. The restaurant which opened in the Time-Life Building in 1960 "was a Latin American-themed eatery with beautifully designed murals, typefaces, menus, tableware and fabrics all by Girard” (5). The Eames designed the restaurant’s furniture, and Girard asked that the chairs “not be higher than the surface of the table and that they could be pushed to the table and leave a clear field of vision over the restaurant” (5). The resulting chairs were an upholstered “adaptation of the fiberglass arm and side chairs but with a lower rounded back.” Herman Miller later sold the Eames’ designs under the La Fonda line. (5)

Alexander Girard, Menu from La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant, New York City (1960). Image source.

Girard and the End of the Plain Plane

In 1965 Girard obtained a commission from Braniff Airlines to spearhead a rebranding campaign called “The End of the Plain Plane.” Girard was responsible for redesigning over 17,000 objects “airplane interiors to waiting room seating, condiments, blankets, uniforms and even food trays” (5). Girard did not design the airline attendant uniforms which were designed by Italian designer Emilio Pucci. In addition, Girard created a line of furniture for Braniff's ticket offices and customer lounges which Herman Miller marketed only in 1967. (5) Girard’s design was so popular that other airlines soon followed after the Braniff corporate redesign program.

The Girard Foundation

Alexander and Susan Girard founded the Girard Foundation in 1962. The organization managed over 100,000 items in the couple’s folk art collection. “Toys, dolls, icons, and other ethnic expressions” 2 made up the collection. “In 1978, Girard contributed his immense collection to the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States”. (2) The Girard Wing of the museum houses Multiple Visions: A Common Bond, a permanent collection by Alexander Girard designed and installed. (2)

Alexander Girard, Poster for the 'The Nativity’ exhibition of folk art, Nelson Gallery of Art, (1962). Image source.

Alexander Girard's Awards and Legacy

Alexander Girard was awarded the Silver Medal by the Architectural League of New York in 1962 and the Elise de Wolfe Award by the New York Chapter of American Institute of Interior Designers in 1966. (2) In 2001, Cooper Hewitt in New York City held a retrospective of this work The Opulent Eye of Alexander Girard. Another exhibition of Girard’s work was held at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in 2006. Several books have been published on Girard’s work. (2) Alexander Girard died from complications of Alzheimer's Disease on New Year’s Eve 1993 in the home where he and his wife had lovingly assembled their folk art collection. (4)

With current interest in mid-century modern design, Girard’s work has become very popular and highly collectible. A new generation of designers has been influenced by his bold color sense and strong graphics and by his sense of joy and whimsy obtained by combining those designs with Southwestern folk art.

References

Stardust.com, 2024. Alexander Girard Biography. https://www.stardust.com/alexander-girard.html

Wikipedia.com, (1 October, 2014). Alexander Girard. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Girard

Stylepark AG, (2024). Alexander Girard. https://www.stylepark.com/en/designer/alexander-girard

Lyons, R. D. (2 January, 1994). Alexander H. Girard Dies at 86; Architect and Interior Designer. New York Times online archive. https://www.nytimes.com/1994/01/02/obituaries/alexander-h-girard-dies-at-86-architect-and-interior-designer.html

Eames.com, (2024). https://eames.com/en/articles/alexandergirard

Herman Miller (2024). Designers: Alexander Girard. https://www.hermanmiller.com/en_lac/designers/girard/

#alexander girard #graphic design #interior design

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jamieroxxartist · 7 months ago

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Episode #1409 of 🎨#JamieRoxx’s Pop Roxx Radio 🎙️#TalkShow and 🎧#Podcast w/ Featured Guests:

Doug Strong (#Director, Co-#Writer) & Kira L. Wilson (#Actress) The Parallels of Loneliness; #Film | #Short, #drama

Pop Art Painter Jamie #Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes #DougStrong & #KiraLWilson ( #TheParallelsofLoneliness; Film | Short, Drama) to the Show!

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The Parallels of Loneliness was originally made for Winterfilm XI competition. It was nominated for 10 awards and took home trophies for: Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design and Best Lead Female Actor. This film has been revised and sent to numerous film festivals around the world. At this time, it will only be viewable during the festival screenings.

Doug Strong is a director, editor, writer, and cinematographer from Cincinnati, Ohio. Known for River Road, Psycho Bastard, 24 Percent, and The Parallels of Loneliness, He's won many awards for his work including Best Film: Psycho Bastard (Fright Film 2021), Best Narrative Short: Psycho Bastard (Blue Chip Media Awards 2022), Best Cinematography: 24 Percent (Winterfilm 2023) and Best Film and Best Cinematography: The Parallels of Loneliness (Winterfilm 2024). Best Kill for Psycho Bastard 2022 (Days of the Dead Indianapolis) and Doug has also been nominated by Cincinnati City Beat Magazine for Best Local Filmmaker 4 years in a row. He has two dogs, a German Shepherd named Elio and a red Boston Terrier named Apple. Next up for Doug is the Fright Film competition in August 2024, and currently he's doing a film festival run with Parallels of Loneliness, already being officially selected for 2 upcoming festivals including DMoff and Hilliard. A feature-length horror film could be on the horizon. Favorite movies include John Carpenter's Halloween, and Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.

Kira L. Wilson is a multi-award winning actress, production designer, and producer from Dayton, Ohio represented by Heyman Talent Agency as well as Talent Fusion. 8 years ago, Kira was a full-time insurance agent and happened to “fall into” acting on a local feature film. It had always been her dream to be an actor but never had the opportunity to do so until then. After a highly successful 2 years of networking and acting work, she left her career of 20 years to pursue acting professionally. In addition to acting, she has produced a number of highly successful short films, worked on production design/set decorating, and wardrobing, has been a location manager quite a few times, and assisted with casting projects.

Kira has been involved in over 200 projects such as commercials, print modeling, short & feature films, music videos, and industrials and can be seen on numerous streaming services and television programs for AppleTV, Amazon Prime, Tubi, Roku Channel, Cineverse, Oxygen, TVOne, and HLN networks. Kira is also known by many of her industry peers as “The Chameleon” for her ability to physically transform into practically any character thus making her a well sought after actor to portray biographical roles.

When she’s not working on projects and studying her craft, Kira enjoys traveling, watching movies, attending film festivals, filming alternative hair educational videos on Instagram and YouTube, cooking, volunteering, and fostering for animal rescue, interior design, and spending time with her family and 3 dogs.

● Media Inquiries: Doug Strong, FB: @DougStrong Kira L. Wilson, FB @kira8899

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alannacellucci · 1 year ago

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The Breakers Music Room —

The MUSIC ROOM, designed by Richard van der Boyen and Allard et Fil, reflects the French Baroque interior the Vanderbilts would have seen in places like the Paris Opera House, and was the setting for family weddings and debutante parties. Gold and silver leaf, blue-grey Campan marble from France, mirrors, and crystal light fixtures combine to make a glittering effect for evening concerts and receptions. The spirit of music and numerous great composers are celebrated in the ceiling painting. This room and furnishings, in addition to those in the Morning Room, were designed and constructed in France then shipped to this location for installation.

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The Breakers Morning Room —

The wall paneling in the MORNING ROOM was designed by Richard van der Boyen, who carved elaborate garlands and figures in the late Renaissance style. Classical mythology and allegories decorate this room, from the painted allegory of the four seasons on the ceiling, to the Muses who appear in the corners of the room, painted on platinum leaf panels.

The room also displays portraits of Cornelius Vanderbilt II by the preeminent American portrait painter, John Singer Sargent, and the Count Laszlo Széchényi and Countess Gladys Széchényi, by the Hungarian artist Philip Alexius De László. Countess Széchényi was born Gladys Vanderbilt, the youngest of Cornelius and Alice's children. In 1908, Gladys married Count Laszlo Széchényi, a member of Hungary's premier aristocratic family and a minister to the Court of St. James in London and, later, to the United States.

When her mother Alice passed away in 1934, Countess Széchényi inherited The Breakers. In 1948, to raise funds for the Preservation Society's restoration of Hunter House, Countess Széchényi opened The Breakers to the public for tours. That same year, she leased The Breakers to the Preservation Society for $1.00 a year and continued to fund the maintenance of the house. The Preservation Society purchased The Breakers in 1972 for approximately $400,000. As an early member and supporter of the Preservation Society, Countess Széch��nyi made a major contribution to the preservation of Newport's architectural heritage.

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The Breakers Breakfast / Dining Room —

The BREAKFAST ROOM served as both breakfast room and informal family dining room. The table, which may be extended to seat 16 would have seated the entire family or served as seating for a small, informal dinner or luncheon. One of the premier decorators for America's elite families, Jules Allard et Fils Cules Allard & Sons) of Paris, supplied the Louis XV style furniture for the room and decided on the room's color scheme. The Vanderbilts were surrounded by imagery of the harvest.

Look around to see fruits and vegetables plentifully adorning the walls. The 12 rose-colored stone columns are solid alabaster and draw your eyes upward to the ceiling painting of the goddess Aurora heralding the dawn. The massive chandeliers and wall sconces in the Imperial design are made of French Baccarat crystal, and were piped for gas and wired for electricity at the time the house was built. The crown shaped tops indicate the style, while the rings on the chains were used to adjust the flow of gas.

Allard and Sons of Paris assisted Hunt with furnishings and fixtures, Austro-American sculptor Karl Bitter designed relief sculpture, and Boston architect Ogden Codman decorated the family quarters. The mansion covers nearly an acre of the 13-acre property and has 70 rooms including 48 bedrooms for family and staff. There are 27 fireplaces. It was equipped with electricity – still a novelty in houses during the Gilded Age – as well as gas for lighting.

The Breakers has entertained presidents, royalty and guests from across the world for more than 125 years and today is visited by hundreds of thousands of people each year. It is the flagship of the Newport Mansions and a world-famous iconic image of the City-by-the-Sea. The Breakers was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994.

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musette22 · 2 years ago

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if Seb and Chris got married then do you think they'd live in Boston or NYC? cause both of those guys looooove their cities so bad 🤣 i don't even think I've ever seen Seb being in Boston? /

can I Chim in? I think Seb would be the one to move to Boston cause

1) he travels the most and he's barely home in nyc

2) he really does love nyc but he's the one who's moved out constantly since he was a kid so i don't think it would be a big problem for him

3) he "only" has his mom in nyc but they do seem to be super independent right? so i think it would be an easier move compared to Chris and his entire fam in Boston

4) he's a people's pleaser and you bet he'd want to please his hubby 😏😌

5) he knows dodger needs space

but i agree that they'd try to keep Sebs apartment so they have a place to arrive when they're in the city 😍

this question only got me wondering who'd be the one in charge of decorations tho? cause i believe Seb would live in Chris' current house and he already has a style and Seb well we've seen his apartment is pretty... empty?? and he only has his fav actor in the walls 🤣 so i wonder how would they do it, i imagine this scenario very often 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

Of course you can chime in honey, we're all just dreaming out loud here 🥰

I see what you mean! I feel like you might be right about Chris's place becoming their home base while they keep a pied-a-terre in New York. I definitely could not ever see Chris packing up and moving his life to New York and Seb would never ask him to. But realistically (lol), I think Seb would still spend quite a lot of time in NYC, especially in the beginning. He's definitely got an entire life there, even if he travels a lot, and he's spoken a lot about how much he loves the city and could never leave and all that. I think maybe in time, if they really settle down and start a family (🥺) Seb would like to spend more time in Boston, but initially I think Seb would go to New York quite a lot, or they'd both split their time between the two places. Seb is a pretty independent guy (which happens to be something Chris has said he values in a partner!) But maybe they find a new place in New York, something a little bigger which suits both their tastes? (they've definitely got the budget for it!)

As for the decorations: I also think Seb would be fine with Chris's home as it is, and maybe just add a few pieces of his own here and there. Seb doesn't seem to be toooo fussed about decor, as you said! In the new place in New York, Seb would probably also be fine with following Chris's lead, although I do feel like they/Chris might enlist the help of an interior design stylist whom he trusts to do the majority of the work, and then they only have to sign off on the plans once they're both satisfied and add their own things and touch, you know? That's how I could see that going! 💛💛

#evanstan #rpf #we can dream can't we <3 #minnie answers

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Best Plants for Indoor-Outdoor Living Spaces

Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living spaces has become a major trend in interior design. People are increasingly embracing nature as a key element in their homes, creating serene and vibrant environments with plants that thrive both inside and outside. Whether you have a cozy balcony, a spacious patio, or an open-concept home, the right plants can enhance your living space in numerous ways.

In this blog, we will explore the best plants for indoor-outdoor living spaces, their care requirements, styling ideas, and how they can improve your overall home environment.

Why Choose Plants for Indoor-Outdoor Spaces?

Plants serve multiple purposes beyond just decoration. Here’s why incorporating greenery into your home decor is a game-changer:

Improved Air Quality: Many plants act as natural air purifiers, removing toxins and increasing oxygen levels.

Aesthetic Appeal: Greenery adds beauty, texture, and a soothing ambiance to any space.

Stress Reduction: Studies show that being around plants can lower stress and boost mood.

Versatility: Many plants thrive both indoors and outdoors, making them a perfect choice for seamless transitions between spaces.

Best Plants for Indoor-Outdoor Living Spaces

1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

Why It’s Great:

Requires minimal maintenance.

Tolerates low and bright light conditions.

Removes toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from the air.

How to Style: Place snake plants in stylish ceramic pots inside your living room or line them up along an outdoor patio wall for a modern touch.

2. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Why It’s Great:

Beautiful white flowers add elegance.

Thrives in low light, making it perfect for shaded patios.

Improves indoor air quality by absorbing toxins.

How to Style: A peace lily in a decorative basket near your front door or in a shaded garden corner will elevate your space.

3. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)

Why It’s Great:

Adds a tropical vibe.

Can grow well in both indoor and outdoor conditions.

Acts as a natural humidifier.

How to Style: Position an Areca palm in a large pot by your balcony seating area or inside your living room near a sunny window.

4. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Why It’s Great:

Low-maintenance and thrives in almost any condition.

Grows beautifully in hanging baskets.

Excellent for indoor air purification.

How to Style: Hang Pothos plants in woven baskets from your pergola or let them cascade over bookshelves indoors.

5. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

Why It’s Great:

Large glossy leaves provide a bold statement.

Can grow tall, making it perfect for corners.

Adaptable to indoor and outdoor settings.

How to Style: Use rubber plants in oversized pots near entryways or along outdoor decks for a modern, lush look.

6. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Why It’s Great:

Ideal for humid environments.

Provides a soft, delicate texture.

Thrives in indirect light, perfect for shaded patios and indoors.

How to Style: Hang ferns in macramé plant holders on your porch or place them on plant stands indoors.

7. Aloe Vera

Why It’s Great:

Provides soothing gel for burns and skincare.

Easy to care for, requiring minimal watering.

Works well in small pots for tabletops or gardens.

How to Style: Keep an aloe vera plant on your kitchen counter or arrange it in an outdoor herb garden.

8. Lavender

Why It’s Great:

Offers a calming fragrance.

Repels mosquitoes and insects.

Thrives in sunny locations.

How to Style: Use lavender in outdoor planters along pathways or in decorative pots indoors for a fresh scent.

9. Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)

Why It’s Great:

Large, dramatic leaves create a statement.

Requires bright indirect light, making it suitable for patios and indoor corners.

How to Style: Position a fiddle leaf fig in a minimalist ceramic pot for a chic and stylish touch.

10. Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)

Why It’s Great:

Considered a symbol of good luck.

Stores water in its thick leaves, making it drought-tolerant.

Ideal for tabletops, balconies, and entryways.

How to Style: Use jade plants in small decorative pots for coffee tables or outdoor garden beds.

Tips for Maintaining Indoor-Outdoor Plants

Choose the Right Pots: Use breathable pots like terracotta for better drainage.

Monitor Sunlight: Ensure your plants get the right amount of light based on their needs.

Water Properly: Avoid overwatering; most plants prefer their soil to dry slightly between watering.

Seasonal Adjustments: Move sensitive plants indoors during extreme weather conditions.

Fertilize Occasionally: Use organic fertilizers to keep plants healthy and thriving.

Creative Ways to Style Your Indoor-Outdoor Space with Plants

Create a Green Wall: Use vertical planters to build a stunning green backdrop.

Mix and Match: Combine different plant sizes, colors, and textures for visual interest.

Incorporate Plant Stands: Elevate plants to different heights to add depth.

Use Hanging Planters: Suspend plants in decorative baskets for a floating greenery effect.

Blend with Furniture: Integrate plants into furniture pieces like coffee tables with built-in planters.

Conclusion

Adding plants to your indoor-outdoor living spaces transforms your home into a serene, stylish, and breathable environment. Whether you prefer bold statement plants like the fiddle leaf fig or easy-care options like snake plants and pothos, there’s a perfect green companion for every home.

Looking for more interior design and home styling tips? Stay connected for expert advice and inspiration to elevate your living space!

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