"I dream't I dwelt in marble halls"
Devoted to the histories and current state of the great mansions of America's Gilded Age.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Martin Hall, The Martin/ Satterwhite estate at Great Neck, New York.

Here are some photos of the Martin/Satterwhite estate that once stood along the cliffs in Great Neck. When first built it was decorated in  a fussy overdone eclectisim, but in the 1920's the interiors were redone. Notice the entrance hall how it becomes much more elegant and easier on the eyes. The house and estate, no longer survive.

Front Entrance of Martin Hall at Great Neck, New York.
Rear Facade of Martin Hall at Great Neck, New York.
Original Entrance Hall of Martin Hall at Great Neck, New York.
Redesigned Entrance Hall of Martin Hall at Great Neck, New York.
Redesigned Entrance Hall of Martin Hall at Great Neck, New York.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

School of Flaunt

Here is a new book which I wasn't able to put down. Actually read the whole book in two days!
It is fun, refreshing, witty and actually serves as a guide to those who aspire to a life of style and chic.
So if you got a ton of money and want to spend it properly, or if you want to be able to converse with your rich friends, this is a must read book!
In the vein of great books about society, like Cleveland Amory's, "Who Killed Society" and, "The Last Resorts" this book brings it all up to date!

http://www.schoolofflaunt.com/
Read some reviews.

"The School of Flaunt Handbook is a symphony of Bling Bling and Kling and Kling! My head was ringing from all the information garnered from this book! Anyone who wants to have fabulous "Star" style then this book is for you!" Ed Asner, Emmy award winning actor.

It's not a book, it's a passport for living well., December 6, 2011
By
D. Scott Tjaden (Saint Louis, MO, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The School of Flaunt Handbook (Kindle Edition)
Alexandra Smythe and Cate Clarke tell the viewer their insightful, insider stories with candor and humor. A reminder for those brought up correctly, but also a passport for transporting anyone to a level of living that one deserves. Coupled with the illustrations created by interior and fashion designer Joel Woodard, this omnibus encapsulates the meaning of self-respect, honoring yourself, and positive projection... and reveals the expected rewards that follow. Bravo!

Must Read Book of Manners and Taste!, January 28, 2012
By
Mary Helen McCoy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The School of Flaunt Handbook (Paperback)
These two authors have explored the good, bad and ugly of today's living with humor and wit. Having been brought up "old school" like Alexandra Smythe and Cate Clarke I could just "see" some of the examples pinpointed in the book.I gave a copy to my daughter-in-law at Christmas and she was hysterical with laughter. So, this goes to say that the book is for the young set as well as an older set...Enjoy!


Wednesday, May 9, 2012

The Fifth Avenue Childhood Home of Huguette Clark

The Fifth Avenue Mansion of Senator William A. Clark, the father of Huguette Clark.
 Here is a photograph of the Senator William A. Clark mansion that once stood on Fifth Avenue & 77th Street.
Huguette Clark was the daughter of the Senator and spent her early years here. The house was torn down in 1925 and Huguette and her mother moved to apartments at 907 Fifth Avenue. Click HERE to see and read more about the Clark mansion.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Villa Carola, Port Washington, New York

 The Issac Guggenheim Estate located at Port Washington, Long Island, New York was built in 1916.
Click HERE to read more about it on Old Long Island. This estate fortunately still survives and is now the Village Club of Sands Point.

Villa Carola, The Isaac Guggenheim Estate at Port Washington, New York looking towards the house from the garden.
Villa Carola, The Isaac Guggenheim Estate at Port Washington, New York looking towards the garden from the house..
Villa Carola, The Isaac Guggenheim Estate at Port Washington, New York looking towards the house from the allee.
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