Holiday style: Sparkle & shine
November 27, 2024
The Morehead Inn provides a historic backdrop for a chic holiday staycation.
styling + production: Whitley Adkins
photography: Olly Yung
interiors styling: Brooke Werhane
hair + makeup: Adrienne McCann
models: Carly Peck, represented by Directions USA Model & Artist Management,
and Angelina Russo,represented by Marilyn’s Agency
photography assistant: Alvin Hall
set assistants: Mercy Clark, Sydney Gallagher, Pressley Jonas
On location at The Morehead Inn. Assorted pastries and desserts provided by Chez Marie.
Featured image: Angelina: Montaldo’s Lurex two-piece set, $248, Hong Kong Vintage; earrings, $125, Primaura. Carly: 1960s Nadine dress, $98, Stash Pad Vintage; earrings, $125, and ring, $145, both from Primaura. Ginori 1735 dessert plate, $400, Elizabeth Bruns; silver ice bucket, $50, The Pearl Pagoda; Temple green lampshade, $130, Isabella.
Angelina: Renata Gasparian velvet dress, $518; 1970s Napier necklace, $190, The Pearl Pagoda; Diana cuff, $165, and Florence ring, $75, both from Primaura.
Carly: Alysi trousers, $484, Thirty-One Jane; Dollie cardigan, $495, Alice + Olivia; Gigi earrings, $195, Thirty-One Jane; Virginia ring, $125, Primaura
Ginori 1735 dessert plate, bread plate and espresso cup, $340-$445, and Gorham 4-piece sterling silver tea set, $3,500, all from Elizabeth Bruns; Matouk Wave cocktail napkins, 6/$115, Isabella; glass cloche, $54, vintage brass centerpiece, $148, and antique candle holders, 2/$72, all from Perch Interiors.
Thelma sweater, $950, and Louise knit skirt, $750, both from Daniel Gonzalez; earrings, $52, Hong Kong Vintage; 1960s givre glass stone bracelet, $155, The Pearl Pagoda; 1960s La Regale purse, $35, Stash Pad Vintage; mink jacket, $17,995, Douglas Furs; shoes, stylist’s own.
Matouk Gisele guest towel, $124, and Anika teal napkins, set of 4 for $108, both from Isabella; amber wine glass, $24, The Pearl Pagoda.
Hunter Bell Angelina skirt, $395, and Hunter Bell Libby top, $450, both from Thirty-One Jane; velvet handbag, $598, Veronica Beard; Virginia ring, $125, Primaura; vintage earrings, $64, Hong Kong Vintage; shoes, stylist’s own.
Spruce Tree of Life pillow, $175/pair, Meera block-print pillow, $90, and Tasara throw, $280, all from Isabella.
Angelina: Pria top, $895, Alice + Olivia; Malina skirt, $370, The Pearl Pagoda; Margot earrings, $145, Primaura; vintage chain-strap purse, $148, Hong Kong Vintage.
Carly: ruffled blouse, $68, Hong Kong Vintage; silk/cotton sash, $125, Daniel Gonzalez; earrings, $145, Primaura.
Handwoven wool rugs, The Mill USA (price upon request); papier-mache bowls, $35-84, and antique map decorative box, $47, both from Perch Interiors; marble tray, $175, Isabella; vintage necklaces in box, $99-190, The Pearl Pagoda; vintage ram’s head pendant necklace, $148, and black beaded necklace, $64, both from Hong Kong Vintage; medallion necklace, $235, Primaura.
Carly: Samsoe Samsoe dress, $270, Thirty-One Jane; Dollie cardigan, $495, Alice + Olivia; vintage chain-strap purse, $148, Hong Kong Vintage; Anais earrings, $125, and Virginia ring, $125, Primaura; shoes, stylist’s own.
Angelina: Perry pearl trim sequin skirt, $598, and Alessia pearl trim sequin jacket, $998, both from Veronica Beard; satin pouch, $72, Hong Kong Vintage; Camille earrings, $115, Primaura.
Champagne glass, $24, The Pearl Pagoda; tissue box, $130, Isabella; vintage mirrored tray, $35, Perch Interiors. SP
About the venue:
Designed in 1917 by London-born architect William Peeps, The Morehead Inn at 1122 E. Morehead St. was a private residence until 1980. Charles Campbell “C.C.” Coddington, a New Jersey native who became the exclusive Buick distributor for the Carolinas, and his wife, Thomasville native Marjorie Lyon Coddington, were the home’s original owners. Following Marjorie’s death in 1925, C.C. — by then one of the city’s wealthiest men — left the Dilworth home and moved to the Duke Mansion. Peeps is also known for designing uptown landmarks such as Latta Arcade, Ivey’s Department Store and Ratcliffe’s Flowers. In 1984, the two-story clapboard home, built in the colonial revival style with a distinctive, green-tiled roof, was converted to a bed-and-breakfast. Today, the 12-room inn is owned by former city councilman Billy Maddalon. — Cathy Martin
