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Join us on October 6 at Old Westbury Gardens as we welcome @friendsofowg, celebrated international photographer Dylan Thomas @dylan_location, and award-winning editor and writer Clive Aslet @cliveaslet for an engaging conversation about the creative process behind their newest publication, Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace (@triglyphbooks, 2026).

Moderated by noted interior designer Thammanoune Kannalikham @kannalikham_designs, the discussion will explore the stories, research, and visual imagination that shaped this richly illustrated tribute to one of Long Island’s most beloved estates.

Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace brings the house and its history vividly to life through archival images and lush contemporary photography. The book honors the legacy of the estate Jay Phipps built to woo his English love, Dita Grace, after promising to recreate the world of elegance, gardens, and dogs she had known in Sussex. She said “Yes”—and the rest is Old Westbury Gardens.

Pictured:
1. The front hall. Beyond the screen is the staircase. The ceiling, which appears to open the room
out to the sky, was painted by A. Duncan Carse, who later worked on the liner, the RMS Queen Mary.
2. In 1927, a new dining room was created. The paneling came from Henry and Annie’s house
at 1063 Fifth Avenue, which had itself been designed by George Crawley. Crawley now adapted the
proportions to the new space. Dark paneling and Georgian portraits were thought appropriate to a room
used mainly in the evenings.
3. The White Drawing Room was originally the library, for which Crawley proposed paneling in
white-painted wood to “harmonize with the carved wood mantelpiece,” which had been bought from the
English firm of White Allom & Co. The mantelpiece was later replaced by one in marble. The needlepoint
carpet came from the renowned collection of Colonel H. H. Mulliner, and was purchased by the Phipps family in 1924.
All images from Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace. Courtesy of Triglyph Books.

#oldwestbury #longisland #historicestate #historichomes #traditionalarchitecture taken in Institute of Classical Architecture & Art by @dylan_location

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Join us on October 6 as we welcome the Friends of Old Westbury Gardens @friendsofowg, celebrated international photographer Dylan Thomas @dylan_location, and award-winning editor and writer Clive Aslet @cliveaslet for an engaging conversation about the creative process behind their newest publication, Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace (@triglyphbooks, 2026).

Moderated by noted interior designer Thammanoune Kannalikham @kannalikham_designs, the discussion will explore the stories, research, and visual imagination that shaped this richly illustrated tribute to one of Long Island’s most beloved estates.

Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace brings the house and its history vividly to life through archival images and lush contemporary photography. The book honors the legacy of the estate Jay Phipps built to woo his English love, Dita Grace, after promising to recreate the world of elegance, gardens, and dogs she had known in Sussex. She said “Yes”—and the rest is Old Westbury Gardens.

Pictured:
1. A drive sweeps to the entrance front. To maintain the drama, the full extent is partially hidden by
shrubs and trees.
2. Roses, lupins, and peonies crowd this border in the Walled Garden. Beyond the fountain is the
East Gate.
3. The South Allée in April. The linden trees come into leaf and dogwood blooms above the neatly
trimmed forms of the hemlock hedges.
All images from Old Westbury Gardens: Days of Grace. Courtesy of Triglyph Books.

#oldwestbury #longisland #traditionalgardens #traditionallandscapes #historicgardens by @dylan_location

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Thrilled to be included in 2026 HG101 list - thank you @houseandgardenuk editors for your continued support. Pictured last summer at our new build multi storey Folly at @doddingtonplacegardens - open to visitors this coming Easter w/e & an ideal spot to view the beautiful Grade 2 Listed Edwardian gardens from an elevated perch! Photo by @dylan_location , caught by his drone camera in 2nd photo… #HG101 #thomascroftarchitects taken in Doddington Place Gardens by @dylan_location

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Part 2 with @cliveaslet and @dylan_location with @triglyphbooks to discuss Clive’s new book King Charles lll during our open house in collaboration with Andrew Skurman of @andrew_skurman_architects

Video @meenaconsulting DOP @david_blodgett

#triglyphbooks #PalmBeachAtelier #ArchitectureAndDesign #TimelessCraftsmanship #DesignCommunity taken in Palm Beach, Florida by @dylan_location

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Edward Sexton what a gentleman. Walking into his panelled tailoring studio in Knightsbridge felt like entering a special world, filled with hissing irons and tape measures at the ready. This image was taken for the Telegraph in 2017 taken in London, United Kingdom by @dylan_location

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I am thrilled to have published and photographed Top Dogs - A British Love Affair.
A big thank you to all the subjects in the book, the author @georginamontagu and all that made it possible at @triglyphbooks. A special thank you to HM The Queen Consort for writing the foreword.

Thank you to, The Telegraph Magazine for running it, Clive Aslet my business partner at @triglyphbooks and to all the team who support us. Now to enjoy the paper - in a dog free house!

@triglyphbooks
@cliveaslet
@clarencehouse
@medicaldetectiondogs
@susierushton
@matthewbellglobal #topdogsabritishloveaffair taken in London, United Kingdom by @dylan_location

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Thrilled and very honoured to have Photographed and Published ‘Top Dogs — A British Love Affair’ not only did I meet some very impressive dogs, I was able to meet their equally impressive owners.

Subjects: Minnow & Jasper Conran
@jasperconran @jasperconranlondon

Thank you to
Writer: @georginamontagu
Designer: Paul Tilby
The amazing Triglyph Books team: @triglyphbooks
Clive Aslet @cliveaslet
Kate Turner
Ines Cross
Claire Mercer
Leona Crawford

At all good bookshops and please tell me what you think.

#topdogs #medicaldetectiondogs taken in London, United Kingdom by @dylan_location

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4 years ago

A big shout-out to artist Joel Parkes, This ‘Genius at work’ transforms wood into beautiful bowls. I had the pleasure to meet him and spent a fun dusty day following the process.
You will find the full article in the Robb Report February’s print edition. Words by editor in chief @paulcroughton. Keep an eye on @joel_parkes_artist He has lots to look forwards to this year. Thank you @robbreport and a huge thanks to @irene_opezzo by @dylan_location

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6 years ago

Closely hung with old family photographs, festooned with antlers and all-weather clothing and with a dog bed under the sink, the boot room is a hymn to the outdoors.

@hopetounhouse
@cliveaslet
@triglyphbooks
Featured in the book Old Homes, New Life
#OldHomesNewLife by @dylan_location

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The State Dining Room, created from a bedroom and anteroom in 1821; King George IV lunched in it the next year on turtle soup and three glasses of wine.
@hopetounhouse
@cliveaslet
@triglyphbooks
Featured in the book Old Homes, New Life
#OldHomesNewLife by @dylan_location

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Today the heart of every home, big or small seems to be the kitchen. Hopetoun is no different - Old-fashioned cupboards evoke country-house hospitality and routine at their most appealing. This was such an inviting room and home. Special gratitude to Andrew and Skye for your help and support with the book.
@hopetounhouse
@cliveaslet
@triglyphbooks
Featured in the book Old Homes, New Life
#oldhomesnewlife by @dylan_location

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Lady Darlington’s Room, named after Caroline Vane, Countess of Darlington who was a cousin of the family and a regular visitor. It was decorated with William Morris wallpaper by Lady Vane in the late nineteenth century.
#OldHomesNewLife @triglyphbooks #huttonintheforest by @dylan_location

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