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Lowcountry Showhouse INSIDE OUR
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California Historic Garden AN EFFORTLESS EASTER BRUNCH
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PALMETTO BLUFF Nestled in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, our Flower Showhouse reflects the beauty and serenity of its natural surroundings. Designed and Styled by
PHOEBE HOWARD AND NELLIE HOWARD OSSI OF MRS. HOWARD
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Photography by ADAM KUEHL
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ABOVE AND RIGHT: Coach House, French Quarter, and Governor Pool House copper lanterns from Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights; A Series
casement windows from Andersen Windows & Doors; Oahu side tables from Universal Furniture
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ituated along the May River in Bluffton, South Carolina, Palmetto Bluff is home to the newest Flower Showhouse. “We love the serenity of this community,” says designer Nellie Howard Ossi. “And the style of this English Country cottage fits perfectly into the setting.” Nellie partnered with her mother, designer Phoebe Howard, to create a neutral scheme in keeping with the natural beauty of the surroundings. The result is a home that not only fits the needs of the current owner, but also those of future buyers. “There is plenty of room for a family to spread out, as well as spaces that can easily be converted for other uses,” says Nellie.
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The owner was first introduced to Palmetto Bluff by her son, Geoffrey Sernyak, the developer of the showhouse and founder of Nashville-based Geofferson & Co. development firm. “She fell in love with the community and, more specifically, with this property because of its expansive views,” Nellie says. “We made sure the interiors complemented those views and did not distract from them, especially off the back of the house.” Working closely with Tippett Sease Baker architecture firm in Montgomery, Alabama, and Atlanta-based builder Young & Meathe, Nellie and Phoebe skillfully captured the beauty and charm of the Lowcountry throughout the home.
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Den “We wanted the den to feel like a cozy offshoot of the living room,” says Nellie. A wood-clad cased opening creates a sense of separation between the spaces, and paneled walls add warmth. The sectional sofa, almost a room unto itself, offers an ideal place for intimate gatherings or quiet relaxation. Textural patterns in the throw pillows and drapery trim add visual punctuation to the monochromatic scheme. The cloud-like painting by Wellon Bridgers brings a moody tone to the space, while a lush arrangement of seeded eucalyptus, blue eryngium, and steel grass introduces a touch of color and a connection to the outdoors.
Manhattan sectional, Margot side table, and Oskar coffee table all from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture; S. Harris Batik Tribal and Mallorca pillow fabrics from Fabricut; Dash & Albert Sorrel woven wool rug from Annie Selke; Fittleworth table lamp from Currey & Company; Fellas curtain fabric with Kantu trim from Fabricut
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handsome, 56-room Georgian Revival house at the heart of the 654-acre Filoli estate was designed by Willis Polk and completed in 1917. OPPOSITE: The gateway to the upper gardens bears the Filoli crest, with each symbol separated to emphasize William Bourn’s motto: “Fight for a just cause. Love your fellow man. Live a good life.”
PHOTOS COURTESY OF FILOLI HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDEN
THIS PAGE: Located 20 miles south of San Francisco, the
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Finding Sanctuary From its colorful past to its mission-based present, the historical house and gardens of Filoli strive to make the future one of unity and peace. By FRANCES SCHULTZ f l o w e r m a g .c o m
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A handsome Tudor house in Dallas gets a fresh renovation with the strong English accent it deserves. By LYDIA SOMERVILLE Photography by NATHAN SCHRODER
OPPOSITE: The dining room’s lush Zuber wallpaper sets the scene for elegant entertaining. Floral designer Margaret Kane Ryder fashioned an equally extravagant table centerpiece of garden roses, pink peonies, Italian ruscus, and green hellebores. THIS PAGE: Cathy added the glossy wainscoting in the foyer for architectural impact.
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When Cathy Kincaid was hired to renovate her clients’ new house, she had a strong head start. The house was quite familiar since she had lived near it for a time and watched as it passed through various hands. “At one point, the previous owners had given the home a style that leaned French,” says Cathy. “But it’s really a classic English house.” So the designer set out to restore those English bones and bring the house back to its origins.
While her clients moved into a condominium for the duration of the three-year project, Cathy started the process of reconfiguring spaces, adding paneling and wainscoting, and papering the dining room in an exuberant landscape mural. The designer, who frequently describes her style as “pretty,” lavished the house with floral motifs in the form of English chintzes and needlepoint cushions, while also bringing in plenty of antique porcelains. f l o w e r m a g .c o m
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