Page Six recently went on a tour of Dorinda Medley’s iconic Blue Stone Manor estate fully decked out for Halloween.
But the “Real Housewives of New York City” alum’s affinity for interior design isn’t reserved only for spooky season; she keeps it nice — and oh-so-chic — all year round!
After driving from NYC to the Berkshires thanks to Tri-State Cadillac — who helped us, “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real, get there in style in their sleek electric LYRIQ vehicle — Medley, 59, took us inside the estate to highlight its most luxe details.
First, she pointed out her custom Missoni carpets that make her grand staircase pop with color and texture.
“I just think it’s great because it pulls in all the colors of the house. And it’s a little bit modern but it doesn’t conflict with everything else kind of going on this house,” she said, referring to the blue, green and red hues included in the zig-zag pattern.
“I always say the house is a little bit Marilyn Monroe, Frankenstein and old-world gilded age,” added Medley, describing the eclectic aesthetic of her Massachusetts compound.
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When the Bravolebrity walks down her stairs, she is greeted by a sentimental art piece purchased by her beloved late husband, Richard Medley.
“[Richard] had a habit of going to these school auctions and he was the one that always raised his hand and just bought stuff. It just drove me crazy!” she recalled.
“And he bought this painting. It was donated to a Sacred Heart auction and he bought it … for, like, $10,000.”
The artist eventually approached the couple to let them know that Richard — who died in 2011 — got a major discount because the painting was supposed to be sold for a whopping six figures.
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“He’s like, ‘You know that thing is actually worth, like, $100,000?’ So I had to get it insured immediately,” Dorinda continued. “So that’s a funny thing … I always think about that story and I always think about Richard when I come down [the stairs] in the mornings.”
Another piece of artwork that brings up fond memories for Dorinda is a bedazzled picture of Marmite, a nod to her time spent living in London.
“I call this little corner of Blue Stone Manor my ‘Living in London’ corner,” she said, referring to the painting of the British delicacy that is hung at the bottom of her staircase.
“This piece I saw in a gallery in London 100 years ago. When [my daughter] Hannah was little, she loved Marmite. And Marmite is such a cultural thing in London. You almost have to be raised with Marmite to like it,” Dorinda — who resided in the UK capital for a decade — reminisced.
The Bravolebrity admitted that she, personally, “could never get used to” the taste of the yeast-based spread, but still wanted to honor Hannah’s affection for it with the artwork.
“It seems like every child in London — or in Britain — loves Marmite,” Dorinda explained. “So of course I had to buy this great Marmite painting. It’s such a great talking piece.”
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