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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Reimagining Historic Interiors
DESCRIPTION:From elegant private residences in Beirut\, Vienna\, London\, and Paris to the restoration of two significant rooms at Buscot Park\, Oxfordshire (NT)\, interior designer\, Alidad\, explores the projects that define his distinctive approach to design. Presenting richly illustrated examples\, he examines the decorative choices behind each commission. Named one of House & Garden’s Top 100 Interior Designers\, Alidad is renowned for creating layered interiors featuring vibrant\, upholstered furnishings\, opulent passementerie\, and antiques sourced from around the world. Drawing inspiration from the Baroque and Neoclassical periods\, as well as Chinoiserie and Art Deco\, he creates spaces that feel both timeless and deeply personal. As he explains\, “I want to create spaces that look as though they have always been there.” \nAlidad is an award-winning interior designer renowned for his richly layered interiors\, which draw on a deep appreciation for history\, craftsmanship\, and tradition. After beginning his career at Sotheby’s\, Alidad established his own design studio where he developed his approach to creating bespoke spaces. Inspired by his Persian heritage and a lifelong fascination with historic design\, Alidad blends antique\, vintage\, and contemporary elements to create interiors that appear to have evolved over generations. His work combines color\, pattern\, texture\, and scale with meticulous craftsmanship displayed in his projects including the restoration at Buscot Park\, a National Trust property. \nThe recording will be sent on November 17 by 12:00 p.m. ET and available through December 31\, 2026. \nTickets: $20 Members\, $30 Non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Defending the Homefront: Britain's Home Guard
DESCRIPTION:As the threat of invasion by Adolf Hitler loomed over the British nation\, Prime Minister Anthony Eden’s 1940 radio broadcast appealed for volunteers to protect the domestic front. Often called “Dad’s Army\,” the British Home Guard was made up of volunteers who were too young or too old for conscription during WWII. However\, they were more than an assembly of well-meaning amateurs. Nearly 2M ordinary people—including George Orwell\, A. A. Milne\, and C. S. Lewis—stood ready to defend British towns and villages. Journalist and author Sinclair McKay will explore the incredible story of Britain’s Home Guard. He will describe the village greens that became drilling grounds for WWI veterans who balanced rifle practice\, night patrols\, and anti-aircraft duties. McKay will also highlight the important role played by women. While at first officially banned from the Home Guard\, undeterred\, a group formed the Women’s Home Defence Force in 1941. Also\, McKay will talk about the 1st American Squadron\, composed of US citizens living in the UK in 1940. This group stepped up to defend Britain while the US was still neutral. Drawing on archival research\, McKay will offer a new perspective on the domestic spirit of resilience\, ingenuity\, and courage that helped sustain the nation during its darkest hours. \nSinclair McKay writes for the Daily Telegraph\, the Mail on Sunday and The Spectator. He is a literary critic for the Telegraph and the Spectator. He has published extensively on Bletchley Park in his books\, The Secret Life of Bletchley Park\, The Secret Listeners\, and Bletchley Park Brainteasers. His other books include Dresden: The Fire and the Darkness (2020); Meeting Churchill: A Life in 90 Encounters (2023); St. Petersburg: Sacrifice and Redemption in the City That Defied Hitler (2025) and Dad’s Army: The Glorious True Story of the Home Guard (2026). \nThe recording will be sent on November 18 by 12:00 p.m. ET and available through December 31\, 2026. \nTickets: $15 Members; $25 Non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
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