STUDIO THOMAS JAMES INC.

As seen in — How do you keep clients happy while you’re on vacation?

For Philip Thomas Vanderford, exceptional client service begins long before a trip is booked. Through thoughtful planning, clear communication, and a trusted team, every project continues to move forward with the same level of care and attention.

“The key is making sure clients never feel the impact of my absence.” Philip shares. “We’ve also built a team and a process that clients can rely on.”

While travel offers inspiration from extraordinary homes, hotels, and cultural institutions around the world, the ultimate goal remains unchanged: returning with a broader perspective and delivering the thoughtful, highly personalized work every client expects.

Photography:
Writer: Aidan Taylor
Column: Trade Tales

Happy Fourth of July!

A celebration of home, hospitality, and the spaces that bring us together.

A well-designed bunk room is more than a place to sleep—it’s a place to gather.

Tailored yet playful, these spaces are designed to accommodate summer house guests, weekend traditions, and the kind of memories that become part of a home’s story.

Knox Villas continues to generate remarkable momentum, with half of the residences already reserved ahead of construction.

In collaboration with SHM Architects, Studio Thomas James has thoughtfully crafted interiors that pair expressive materiality with timeless refinement, creating a highly personalized living experience in the heart of the Knox District.

Represented exclusively by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, Knox Villas introduces a new standard of luxury living—where architecture, interiors, and craftsmanship come together with intention.

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For Father’s Day, we’ve gathered a collection of pieces that celebrate craftsmanship, utility, and quiet luxury. Designed to be used and collected, while each brings a sense of character to everyday rituals.

custom money clip
cars and watch book
golf tee set
leather wallet
chess set, letter opener and cocktail set