James Andrew at David Hicks' Savannah.
At last we’ve made our pilgrimage to Savannah, David Hicks’ tropical masterpiece on Windermere Island’s Savannah Sound.
Let me tell you, it was one of those most sublime thrills to experience this tropical masterwork in person. You may have heard me go on quite a bit about the British born Hicks – and I’ve had good reason! He was quite simply one of the most prolific, innovative, and sought after decorators of the twentieth century – his touch extended into every conceivable design forum, from aristocratic homes, to set design, to fashion, to industrial design, to landscape design etc. etc. etc. – and his genius was only matched by his bigger than life persona. Needless to say much of what I do has been inspired by David Hicks – so you can only imagine how honored I was when the London Telegraph described me as an “…updated David Hicks.” – High praise that I aspire to live up to one day!
Savannah became of keen interest to me especially when I learned that it has remained virtually unchanged since it was completed in 1969. I’ve had the great fortune to speak with Ashley and India Hicks who graciously provided me with fascinating background information on the property.
Tomb of King Djoser at Saqqara.
Paying Homage to the great David Hicks I’m pictured standing in front of Savannah’s monumental entrance way, absorbing some of Hick’s enduring brilliance – I’m sporting lemon yellow jeans by Cassette, palest pink safari shirt and silver chain link belt both by Gucci, black leather sandal/espadrille by Christian Louboutin, KVA sunglasses by Oliver peoples my fragrance is Citrus Bigarrade by Creed.
Dear Jamie,
What a superb image of you standing in front of Savanna ! I do remember reading about this house in one of the DH books, and being so fascinated by it. Ashley was quoted as saying that his father kept the air conditioning blasting all the time… I am most excited to see you actualizing your dreams, and then posting about it on WIJW !!! Imagine if DH could have had a blog ! I’m sure he would have loved the internet. Congrats on another decorating and lifestyle coup. You are on to something BIG.
Dean in Florida (U.S.) *****
GREAT LOOK! Hugs James! i love the yellow trousers…
what an interesting story!
Mein liebster James, das ist ein sehr schönes Portrait von Dir! Deine gelben Hosen gefallen mir sehr!
Liebe Grüsse
Deine Christiane
Me encanta la historia de los Hicks!
you look divine darling! I have heard so much of Windermere Island!
Seguro lo pasaste genial por allá! Maravillosa fotografía, te queda muy bien el amarillo!
Hallo mein Lieber,
Alles was Du erzählst hört sich sehr interessant an, ich würde sehr gerne einige Tage in Savannah verbringen!
Alles Liebe
Mara
ya me imaginaba que el diseño de esa maravilla venía de un lugar como Egipto!
me encanta!
besos
Maria
absolutely fantastic!
jaaaaaaaaaaaaaames
you rock!
send you hugs and kisses
keep doing it 🙂
mmmm… sun, sand, waves AND beautiful structures and interiors. Sounds like a fabulous vacation to me! India Hicks is one of the people I want to be when I grow up. She’s so smart and stylish… but of course, when you are learning from David Hicks and Lady Pamela Mountbatten, what do you expect? LOL.
What a fantastic place!
amazing outfit!
Fleur
Lieber James,
Wir brauchen Dich in Deutschland, Du hast so guten Geschmack, Du könnstest hier sehr viele Wohnungen dekorieren, wir warten auf Dich!
Liebste Grüsse
Marie F v S
I adore your shirt!
Que fascinante idea la de tener una casa en Bahamas!
you look so hot in yellow!
James always looks perfect, it doesn´t matter the color he is wearing!
everything sounds fascinating!
Hello Darling,
My cats and racoons were keeping me busy, so glad to hear that you spent nice days in Bahamas, you look great as always!
kisses
Edie