The sad news of the death of Albert Hadley is vastly known by now. The Dean of American Decorators is one of those few outliers in Interior Design who have created spaces that will be timeless forever. As he said himself “Decorating is not about making stage sets, it’s not about making pretty pictures for the magazines; it’s really about creating a quality of life, a beauty that nourishes the soul.” And he certainly did, and in multiple of occasions, by creating homes that were as beautiful as they were interesting and unique.
I had the enormous pleasure of meeting him in two separate occasions and one of the things about him that most made me admire him was his humbleness and kind demeanor. Two qualities that are difficult to find in a media where large egos and self aggrandizement is abound. His legacy will always be a source of inspiration and a model for me. As well as to many others I’m sure.
Ashlina {TheDecorista}
awesome post. LOVE his style. Will be missed. 🙁 xo
ashlina
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Tatiana Doria
I love the colors in those interiors!
Splendid Sass
Lovely tribute.
Teresa
xoxo
Karena
Such an timeless interior design icon! Mr Hadley's philosophy really made him special.
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
classiq
What a wonderful post, Julie. I think he captured the essence of interior design in the first quote. May he rest in peace!
Ada