On this rainy Monday, I’m flipping through my camera roll and once again swooning over these photos that have been sitting here (collecting electronic dust) since June. So I’m thinking, no reason not to turn them into a blog post?!
After dropping Annie off at Camp Alleghany early this summer, we made a quick detour to The Greenbrier for lunch. (Draper’s Cafe for burgers, fries & ice cream!)
This iconic hotel has been popping up on my Instagram feed for years now. Being so close, I absolutely had to make an excuse to see it myself. Months later, I’m still in awe of this interior design. Every corner is bold, unapologetic color and frivolous floral pattern play.
It truly felt like waltzing through at time capsule.
The Greenbrier’s interiors were famously reimagined in the 1940s by Dorothy Draper, one of the most influential designers of her time. In the design / antique world, she seems to be referenced more often than not. Still influencing to this day!
She is known for color combinations that most of us would never dare to try together and I love that even though they are wild and almost “out there” these spaces still feel fresh even today.
Emerald-green stair runners, pink-on-pink sitting rooms, and lemon-print draperies gathered into enormous bows. It felt like walking through a maximalism daydream.
Naturally, I couldn’t help but think about Heirloom House while wandering through. The Greenbrier captures so much of what we love about vintage design and I left brimming with ideas on what to source next for the shop: more vibrant textiles, playful lamps, floral upholstered pieces … yes please!
If you ever find yourself near White Sulphur Springs, without a doubt, plan to pop in The Greenbrier. To simply peruse or even just for lunch or a cocktail. It feels like stepping back in time in the best way.