Dawnridge

Tony Duquette’s Dawnridge

Posted by The English Room on Mar 5, 2012 in Dawnridge, Hutton Wilkinson, Los Angeles, Tony Duquette | 2 comments

Dawnridge This beautiful property was originally owned by Tony Duquette and his wife, Elizabeth. Hutton and Ruth Wilkinson bought the home and property from the estate in order to save and preserve the history of Dawnridge. Hutton had updated and redecorated the property over the years. You can see many of the original pictures in his books Tony Duquette and More is More in an exclusive box set. If you do not have them that are worth the investment. They are exquisite eye candy. You can reread them and find new wonderful objects each time. Hutton was so gracious to give us a tour of historic Dawnridge. I had trouble taking...

Ruth and Hutton’s Hideaway

Posted by The English Room on Mar 4, 2012 in Dawnridge, Design Bloggers Conference, Hutton Wilkinson, Los Angeles, Tony Duquette | 0 comments

I posted a few weeks ago about Hutton and Ruth Wilkinson's beautiful new home. I included all the pictures from the wonderful Harper's Bazaar article. I sent my post to Hutton whom I had met in Charlotte a few years back. I was so flattered to be invited to his home last Sunday for a Tea. It is a memory I will cherish. Hutton and Ruth were the most warm and gracious hosts. We snacked on homemade tea cakes and cookies. The tea was supplemented by divine Champagne. The glasses and serving pieces were all sublime, Wedgewood majolica and coral teacups. I was in heaven. Many of the fabrics, lighting, rugs and...