I have had Aldous Bertram on my mind for a while. First of all, he is so handsome and talented. But also - his instagram feed is so fun to follow. Peppered between his posts of his own interiors, and his work (notably the collaborations with Amanda Lindroth) - he features the most beautiful historic homes and architectural details. Aldous is a classic multi-hyphenate, and his work as an artist, decorative painter, and designer has me captivated. His work and interests are whimsical, yet firmly rooted in classicism — and I can promise that if you follow him, you will go down more than one rabbit hole learning about this or that palazzo or neo-palladian pile.
I have to admit - Palm Beach is on my short list of places where I would love to live. If not for the antiquing alone… Here is a glimpse into Aldous’ Palm Beach apartment as featured in House Beautiful (a few months ago!). The title of the editorial “The World is His Canvas” - is so fitting, It is also a good directive for all of us, as I feel the most interesting interiors are pulled together from bits of one’s life — and if you are lucky, experiences from all over the world. I love the personal, eclectic vibe of his collections - from shells to porcelain to prints which he bought by way of some serious sleuthing on e-bay!
An Chinoiserie expert who has a PhD from the University of Cambridge in Chinese Influence on English Garden Design and Architecture - Aldous has a book coming out in 2021 with Vendome Press called “Dragons and Pagodas.” Until then, you can have a tiny piece of his world by purchasing one (or three!) of his prints.
To inject some Aldous Bertram style into your home…
