Flower March/April 2022

FLOWER MARCH •APRIL 2022

HOUSE l GARDEN l LIFESTYLE

Lowcountry Showhouse INSIDE OUR

BEHIND THE GATES OF A

California Historic Garden AN EFFORTLESS EASTER BRUNCH

Beautiful, Youthful Skin

S ape lo SKIN CARE

Available at SapeloSkincare.com/Flower and Saks Fifth Avenue

PHOTOS: ADAM KUEHL (RIGHT) AND COURTESY OF FILOLI HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDEN (TOP RIGHT)

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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.

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Treasured Past

A handsome Tudor house in Dallas gets a fresh renovation with the strong English accent it deserves.

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With an abundant art collection punctuated by plenty of botanical accents, this magical home perfectly speaks to the creative passions of its owner.

Nestled in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, our Flower Showhouse reflects the beauty and serenity of its natural surroundings.

“Just living isn’t enough,” said the butterfly. “One must also have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”

Palmetto Bluff

–HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

ON THE COVER: The den of our Palmetto Bluff Showhouse, designed by Phoebe Howard and Nellie Howard Ossi, beckons relaxation with its oversize sectional. An arrangement of eucalyptus, eryngium, and steel grass connects the space to the home’s natural surroundings. Photographed by Adam Kuehl

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We’ve got our eyes on...

The latest gardens, entertaining, and interiors book releases

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Travel

Pack your bags and head northeast for a quaint yet luxurious getaway at your choice of four dazzling properties.

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Decorate: Color

Let the sunshine in with this goldenrod hue that casts a warm glow all around.

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Entertain

For Washington, D.C., event planners Rick Davis and Christopher Vazquez, springtime means a nostalgic Easter celebration with friends at their Maryland farmhouse.

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These Oklahoma City sisters help clients tell their individual stories through thoughtful floral design.

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PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT): KINDRA CLINEFF, COURTESY OF GRAYBARNS, COURTESY OF VERDURA, AND KATE HEADLEY

A lifelong passion for poppies led Jenny Elliott on an unexpected journey that resulted in Tiny Hearts Farm.

PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT): KINDRA CLINEFF, COURTESY OF GRAYBARNS, COURTESY OF VERDURA, AND KATE HEADLEY

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A Note from the Editor

“My destination is no longer a place, rather a new way of seeing.”

– Marcel Proust

tastes shift with experience and exposure. As I review our editorial content, I’m struck once again by how the pandemic has focused our gaze more and more on home (always with a botanical accent, of course, but home nonetheless). We’ve always loved our homes and taken time to fashion them to our liking. But spending such a vast swath of time in them over the past two years has inspired us, as a culture, to reimagine, redo, and remodel—or maybe just change a paint color. And we’ve realized again, or maybe for the first time, the power of personal expression in our environments—the power to create a mood, to welcome friends and family, to embrace the new and different, to reveal who we are and what we value. This issue embodies all these things.

Throughout these pages, we invite you to view the featured homes and gardens through the unique lenses of the creative minds behind each project. Take in the serenely sophisticated style of our Palmetto Bluff showhouse designed by Phoebe Howard and her daughter, Nellie Howard Ossi. Experience

Mallory Mathison Glenn’s masterful yet playful rendering of an interior that honors her mother’s artwork and art collection in Auburn, Alabama. Swoon over Cathy Kincaid’s dreamy Dallas project that melds the best of past, present, and pattern. And discover the compelling story of the origin, restoration, and modern-day maintenance of Filoli, a historic home and garden in northern California.

As we take time to look closely at these inspiring creations, we can perhaps envision new possibilities for our own homes and gardens—and even our lives.

Love and SDG,

Margot Shaw EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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THINGS CHANGE. Our passions and pursuits evolve. Our

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Beatrix Farrand spent the last threeand-a-half years of her life at Garland Farm, where she created her final garden. The design reflects her deep knowledge of Maine horticulture.

READING LIST

Essential Reads PHOTO BY NICOLAI FOX

THE LATEST GARDENS,

ENTERTAINING, AND INTERIORS BOOK RELEASES

By Julie Gillis

Beatrix Farrand: Garden Artist, Landscape Architect

by Judith B. Tankard (Monacelli, March 2022), $60

As the only female founder of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Beatrix Farrand is remembered as one of the most significant landscape architects of the early 20th century. Throughout her career, she created grand gardens for some of the country’s most prominent families, including the Rockefellers, the Harknesses, and the Blisses. Farrand may be best known for her design of the landscape at Dumbarton Oaks, a once-private residence that now serves as a research center for Harvard University surrounded by a naturalistic park. To celebrate Farrand’s influence on succeeding generations of women in the field, landscape historian Judith B. Tankard highlights the designer’s finest works, many of which are currently being studied, restored, and opened to the public. f l o w e r m a g .c o m

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At Home with Designers and Tastemakers

by Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes (Rizzoli, March 2022), $50

Co-producers of the popular “At Home With” video series on their Quintessence YouTube channel, Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes team up to give readers an inside look at the homes of top designers and tastemakers. These interiors are not only full of inspirational ideas and creativity, but they also give us insights into the personal style and passions of the creatives behind them. Featured homes include those of designer John Robshaw, photographer Pieter Estersohn, and chef Lulu Powers.

AT HOME WITH DESIGNERS AND TASTEMAKERS

A Loving Table

by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman and Shelley Johnstone Paschke (Gibbs Smith, April 2022), $55

Entertaining in Style: Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster

by Jane Churchill and Emily Astor (Rizzoli, February 2022), $40

Cousins and socialites Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster were known as two of Britain’s most influential party-givers.

A collaboration between descendants of both women, this book features original photography highlighting many of the sophisticated menus, interior décor, table settings, and flower arrangements that were hallmarks of the women’s English Country style. Readers are also treated to 75 of their classic recipes, along with a handful of previously unseen family photographs.

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The home of fashion-industry veterans Martin and Karen Cooper, featured in At Home with Designers and Tastemakers, is named B’ellow for its “Big Yellow” buttery glow.

PHOTO (BOTTOM) BY STACEY BEWKES

When it comes to how we entertain, many of us rely on the traditions and lessons we learned from watching our own mothers and grandmothers welcome guests into their homes.

Lifestyle expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman and designer Shelley Johnstone Paschke explore this theme by featuring 34 style-setters who share how they embrace their heritage for entertaining, whether it’s incorporating a recipe passed down through generations or blending inherited dinnerware into their modern tablescapes. Tip boxes throughout also help readers replicate the ideas and create their own family traditions.

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COLLABORATIONS

Iconic Invitations Carolina Herrera and Paperless Post have partnered to create an exclusive digital collection of chic, botanicalthemed invitations. With an abundance of saturated color and graphic florals, the designs for these environmentallyfriendly invitations and correspondence cards come straight from the bold and beautiful runway looks conceived by Herrera’s Creative Director Wes Gordon.

Now any woman who has ever coveted a piece of Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera has access to his style—and can share it with every guest on her list. paperlesspost.com

ARTISANS

As artist Hillary Waters Fayle says, “When we are connected to the land, we’re connected to ourselves, and one another.” Her collection of hand-embroidered leaves is a testament to that.

Using dainty embroidery stitches worked on fragile collected leaves, Hillary creates pieces that perfectly represent the intricate relationship between humans and nature. As Hillary explains, “My work is a celebration of what can be done when we are gentle and act with care.” hillarywfayle.com

ARTWORK

Domain of the Flowerings Artist Tricia Paoluccio grew up on an almond farm in Modesto, California, surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty. There, she learned to press weeds and flowers and began to experiment with collaging and preserving compositions. Today, her unique works are captured on camera at the highest resolution and then printed in limited editions on acid-free, cotton-rag papers for durability. Tricia’s pieces are exhibited by galleries in New York and San Francisco.

This spring, she will introduce her highly refined luxury brand, translating her work into wearable art in the form of soft accessories. The line will also include her artwork as tabletop pieces, linens, and decorative objects. domainoftheflowerings.com

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PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) BY DAVID HALE; COURTESY OF PAPERLESS POST; COURTESY OF DOMAIN OF THE FLOWERINGS

A DELICATE BALANCE

PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) BY DAVID HALE; COURTESY OF PAPERLESS POST; COURTESY OF DOMAIN OF THE FLOWERINGS

Garden • Travel • Entertain • Decorate: Color & Flowers

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For the Love of Poppies A LIFELONG PASSION FOR THE DELICATE FLOWER LED JENNY ELLIOTT ON AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY THAT RESULTED IN TINY HEARTS FARM.

By Tovah Martin • Photography by Kindra Clineff

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nvision a field of Shirley poppies stretching into the distance, creating a patchwork of crinkled, tissue-thin petals swaying on slender stalks. Now, visualize the scene at dawn when all the blooms— each one unique—have been open for hours, preoccupying every type of pollinator imaginable. Place this picture in Upstate New York, about a two-hour drive from New York City, and then imagine waking up to that field of pulsating poppies every late-spring morning for the rest of your life. Now you know why Jenny Elliott grows poppies.

Poppies have always fascinated Jenny, even as a child growing up in California.

But she also loved music, and for awhile, that seemed to be her career path. She was playing classical guitar and studying music education when she met Luke Franco, a jazz guitarist—and that was the beginning of a scenic detour on her life journey. Together, Jenny and Luke decided to dabble in farming with a focus on food, but it wasn’t long before poppies stepped into the forefront.

Early in her farming foray, Jenny found a plot of land to work with in Upstate New York. However, the land had no potable water source beyond the rainwater she could collect, and it didn’t take Jenny long to realize that growing most vegetables was out of the question.

Undeterred, she jumped right over to

ABOVE: Luke Franco and Jenny Elliott stand in front of

their Hillsdale flower shop with their children, George and St. Clair. RIGHT: For six weeks, various rows of poppies sparkle in the sun with blocks of beauties such as ‘Mother of Pearl’ (the lighter colors on the left) and ‘Falling in Love’ (Jenny’s favorite workhorse and the first to blossom every year). PREVIOUS PAGE: One of the tallest poppies performing in the fields at Tiny Hearts Farm is Shirley poppy ‘Pandora’ with petals that catch the sun’s glow.

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ABOVE: Much of the prep when cutting Shirley poppies is accomplished in the field, where Jenny strips the leaves to help the stems hydrate. OPPOSITE PAGE: A cluster of Shirley poppy ‘Angels Choir’ shows the evolution of the flowers from the yellow stamens of a freshly opened flower to the browner stamens of a more mature flower.

flower farming as an entirely feasible plan B—and that’s when she remembered the poppies from her youth.

She plugged the flowers into the equation, blissfully unaware that she was embarking on a route that most flower farmers would label as “Mission Impossible.” Looking back, Jenny jokes, “It’s amazing where naivete will get you.”

With her first packet of ‘Angels Choir’ in hand, Jenny got to work.

Germination came readily, and she soon popped her bumper crop of those initial Shirley poppies into the ground.

A barrage of phenomenal flowers followed, thriving beautifully with little fuss or irrigation—and Tiny Hearts Farm was born. But then Jenny hit another roadblock. “I couldn’t get the flowers to last as cuts,” she says.

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Once again, Jenny was not giving up on her dreams. She knew that with a little homework, she could help her cut flowers thrive. Jenny and Luke moved the farm up to Copake, New York, ambitiously planting 15 acres devoted solely to growing flowers on land where irrigation was possible. Their acreage morphed into 30 acres, and in 2018, they were offered the perfect shop in nearby Hillsdale. In fact, the landlord was so eager to have Tiny Hearts in the location that he custom-fit the renovated interior specifically for them. “The shop was destined for us,” says Jenny.

Even as Tiny Hearts branched out with a variety of flowers, Jenny never stopped planting poppies, with an emphasis on the Shirley poppies, the ones that started it all. Through trial

Jenny Elliott could write a book about the challenges of working with poppies as cut flowers. And she has plenty of experience, as she grows 2,400 Shirley poppies and 2,000 Icelandic poppies annually. Seedlings are started as plugs in greenhouse humidity chambers before transplanting the Shirley crop outdoors. That’s the relatively simple part. It’s the handling of the cut flowers that involves a little more skill.

Jenny cuts poppies in the evening when they are on the verge of popping, rather than in the early morning when the flowers have already been open for hours. Then she sears the stems immediately before plunging them into a bucket of water.

With the best of care, a cut Shirley poppy can remain prime for three to five days.

Arranging poppies comes easier. The blossoms perch on long, very wiry stems, lending themselves to slender, tube-like bud vases that allow the stem’s posture to become part of the poetry. When composing a more voluptuous arrangement, Jenny says that quantity is the key and suggests bundling them by the dozen. She works with the full poppy spectrum of peaches to reds in each composition, letting the color story become part of her expression.

Designing mixed arrangements with other types of flowers is another option when wanting to create structure. However, Jenny cautions against mixing in flowers that might upstage the poppies size-wise. She likes choosing borage, larkspur, nigella, feverfew, strawflowers, sweet Williams, or cornflowers of modest dimensions to mingle with her poppies. As this poppy-lover says, “The result is always breathtaking.”

and error, she found that cuts of Shirley poppies could be coaxed to last slightly longer than cuts of lettuce leaf poppies or Oriental poppies. The trick lies in harvesting at just the right moment (at dusk prior to opening, rather than the dawn after the flower popped during the night) and conditioning properly (searing the stems while picking).

She also found the right market with event florists in New York City since they do not demand longevity in their cut flowers—they just need arrangements to endure for the day of the fete. Jenny also added ‘Colibri’ Icelandic poppies to her repertoire, with their immense flowers that hold longer than other, more fleeting cousins.

More recently, Tiny Hearts Farm has introduced new color quirks to the Shirley poppy bag of tricks, bringing even more attention to the beloved blooms. The semidouble, smoky, plum-colored ‘Amazing Grey’ now leads sales, but other mixtures are equally poetic, especially maroon-streaked ‘Pandora’, tutu-like ‘Angels Choir’, picotee-edged ‘Mother of Pearl’, and pastel-colored ‘Falling in Love’. With each variety, Jenny and her Tiny Hearts team continue their quest—spreading a little poppy love one bloom at a time.

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New England Escape PACK YOUR BAGS AND HEAD NORTHEAST FOR A QUAINT YET LUXURIOUS GETAWAY AT YOUR CHOICE OF FOUR DAZZLING PROPERTIES.

By Marion Laffey Fox

FARAWAY NANTUCKET, NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS

Recently opened in summer 2021, the Faraway Nantucket adds a fresh, trendy mix of luxe accommodations to the iconic island. The boutique hotel, nestled within four renovated houses, feels like a self-contained village on historic Centre Street in the heart of town. Rooms cluster around a lush courtyard, the central meeting place for guests to enjoy cocktails and conversation.

Inside, Sister Ship features a cheerful, brassclad bar, as well as an inviting dining room that serves local fare. The décor is studded with treasures inspired by the seafaring life of Susan R. Bloomfield, captain of an all-female crew that sailed across the oceans in the 1800s. Sixty-two rooms and suites designed in inviting color schemes offer crisp, contemporary accommodations. One of the buildings, Roberts House, has the bonus of being pet-friendly. Two more buildings are being repurposed for additional dining spaces and common rooms.

Reservations: 855.976.1796. farawayhotels.com

TOP: Nantucket visitors will delight in Faraway’s refreshed, contemporary design that includes plenty of whimsical touches, as seen in the entry to the hotel. ABOVE: Located on Mount Desert Island, The Claremont Hotel includes a heated pool overlooking expansive views of Somes Sound.

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Facing the East Coast’s only fjord, this 1884 grande dame offers ever-changing views on the quieter side of Mount Desert Island. For years, the long beloved but gently frayed Claremont Hotel, preening on a spit of land overlooking the merge of majestic Somes Sound with the Atlantic, was the spot where local kids clamored to work summers and returning visitors forgave the tired interiors.

Now owned by visionary Kennebunkport hotelier Tim Harrington, the pristine 24-room inn has recently enjoyed a dramatic redo.

In addition to the inn, The Claremont includes several freestanding cottages and houses with rooms and suites spruced up in stunning William Morris, Sister Parish, and Pierre Frey décor. Add in a heated pool, chic cabanas, and cosseting spa, and you can understand why local Mainers are still marveling at the wonder of it all. The inn also has it covered when it comes to food and drinks. Relax over cocktails in buzzy Harry’s Bar, or enjoy homemade goodies in cheerful Buttercup Bakery. Craving something

PHOTOS: (TOP ) COURTESY OF FARAWAY; (BOTTOM) BY ERIN LITTLE

THE CLAREMONT HOTEL, SOUTHWEST HARBOR, MAINE

PHOTOS: (TOP ) COURTESY OF FARAWAY; (BOTTOM) BY ERIN LITTLE

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heartier? Batson Fish Camp, located on the waterfront, features burgers, chowders, salads, and lobster rolls, while Little Fern Restaurant offers authentic coastal dining. And when it’s time to work off those calories, there are plenty of options such as yoga on the lawn, sea kayaking, boating, and croquet on a manicured court overlooking the water.

Closed October 24 to mid-May. Reservations: 207.244.5036 or reservations@theclaremonthotel.com. theclaremonthotel.com

Farther south, in the leafy Monadnock foothills of New Hampshire, a pristine eight-bedroom hostelry with a nonpareil kitchen has been discovered by die-hard foodies. Chef-owner Carolyn Hough and her husband, Charlie, opened Cranberry Meadow Farm in July 2020 after a complete redo of the 1797 Wilson Tavern that served as a stagecoach stop for years before it became a private residence. When the couple bought the 80-acre property, they were determined to turn it back into an inn. A year-long renovation involved refreshing every space, creating three new bathrooms and four sitting rooms, and expanding the kitchen with 20 additional feet. And, of course, Chef Carolyn added her superior culinary skills to the farm.

A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Carolyn treats guests to remarkable breakfasts of homemade muffins, eggs from the inn’s chicken coop, garden-grown vegetables, and

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TOP LEFT: The Claremont Hotel shows off traditional white clapboard siding and dark green shutters in its enviable, bike-friendly location. TOP RIGHT AND ABOVE: Cranberry Meadow Farm, a lovingly repurposed 1797 stagecoach stop, includes Chef Carolyn Hough’s expansive kitchen, as well as outdoor spaces full of fanciful gardens, a sylvan pond for picnics, and hiking paths and bike trails on its 80 acres.

local maple bacon and other meats from nearby farms. She also whips up delectable picnic lunches and dinners upon request.

Accommodations at the inn beckon rest with serene grays augmented by high-end bed linens, along with spa-like bathrooms and complimentary robes lined in huggable lambswool. There’s also a fitness center and three common rooms boasting fireplaces. What better way to end the day than relaxing before

a crackling fire knowing that another treat, à la Carolyn, is on its way?

Reservations: 603.784.5766 or cranberrymeadowfarm@gmail.com. cranberrymeadowfarminn.com GRAYBARNS ON THE SILVERMINE RIVER, NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Less than an hour from Manhattan, yet seemingly a world away, lies a National Historic District on Connecticut’s leafy

PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) BY DOUGLAS MERRIAM; COURTESY OF JUMPING ROCKS INC. (2)

CRANBERRY MEADOW FARM, PETERBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

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Silvermine River. The area is centerpieced by the old Silvermine Tavern that dates back to the 17th century when it was a stagecoach stop. The tavern later became a speakeasy and inn, known for its Sunday brunches.

Droves of artists who couldn’t resist its carefree atmosphere hung around and eventually established the Silvermine Guild of Artists, the genesis for the existing arts center.

During the 1960s, Silvermine Tavern thrived as a classic country inn that magnetized the glam crowd of Lauren Bacall, Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, and Katharine Hepburn, among others. Along the way, it also became an idyllic wedding destination and jazz hot spot. In 2015, local developer Andrew Glazer bought the property and rebranded it as GrayBarns on the

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Silvermine River. The charming complex consists of an inn, cafe/shop, and tavern.

The classic, columned inn, which was the original tavern, features ample porches overlooking the Silvermine River. Inside, six spacious king suites offer contemporary style with a nod to the past by combining custom design elements with reclaimed wood and oak floors. Across the street, Mercantile at GrayBarns, which once functioned as a textile factory, is a newly renovated country store and café. Nearby, the Tavern at GrayBarns includes a

vaulted-ceiling bar room and dining room with original fireplace and expansive waterside views. Culinary offerings draw on seasonal ingredients from local farms and purveyors.

“Executive Chef Ben Freemole adds an unexpected—and delicious—twist to every dish,” says local resident and artist Daphne Chapin. It’s that extra touch that keeps guests coming back.

Inn reservations: 203.489.9000 or contact@graybarns.com.

Tavern reservations: 203.580.1900 or reservations@graybarns.com. graybarns.com

PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) BY MORGAN IONE YEAGER; COURTESY OF GRAYBARNS; BY ELLEN MCDERMOTT INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY

THIS PAGE: The iconic Silvermine Tavern, a favorite watering hole for writers and artists, magnetized a famous crowd of revelers for many years. A new owner and total redo has transformed the stunning compound into GrayBarns on the Silvermine River, a pristine, contemporary nest that beckons those seeking personal refreshment, outdoor activities, and luxurious accommodations.

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1 Madeira Citrine & Chrome Tourmaline Candy Ring ($12,500) in 18k gold from Verdura, verdura.com 2 Elizabeth Tufted Sofa (price upon request) by Barrie Benson for Highland House, highland housefurniture.com 3 Dorian Ceramic Lever Faucet Set ($1,988) in Sunflower

by Sherle Wagner International, sherlewagner.com 4 Fleurs De Nantes Fabric (to the trade) in Citron & Bleu by Clarence House, clarencehouse.com 5 Carnival Flambeau Mirror ($2,475)

by Fleur Home, fleurhome.com 6 Pimpernel Wallpaper (to the trade) in Sunflower/ Pink by Morris & Co., morrisandco. sandersondesign group.com 7 Liz Accent Table ($1,235) in Mustard

by Arteriors, arteriorshome.com

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Simple Pleasures FOR WASHINGTON, D.C., EVENT PLANNERS RICK DAVIS AND CHRISTOPHER VAZQUEZ, SPRINGTIME MEANS A NOSTALGIC EASTER CELEBRATION WITH FRIENDS AT THEIR MARYLAND FARMHOUSE.

By Cathy Still McGowin Photography by Kate Headley

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Antique ironstone dinner plates cradled by woven chargers, along with hand-painted vintage napkins and midcentury Bakelite cutlery, await guests. An assortment of caned-seat chairs picked up here and there surrounds the antique dining table.

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n today’s world, everyone is used to bringing in a caterer when they entertain, but a waiter in a white jacket would look ridiculous here,” says Rick Davis of the parties and dinners he and partner Christopher Vazquez host in their Maryland farmhouse. As owners of Amaryllis Floral and Event Designs in Washington, D.C., the couple is wellversed in the language of elaborate, white-tablecloth events, but at home, they favor casual living, timeworn appointments, and old-school traditions.

“It’s all about classic comforts,” says Rick of the colonial-inspired home he and Christopher built together almost 20 years ago. So when they opened their door to friends for an Easter lunch last spring, the designers eschewed the everyday tools of their trade and instead focused on sentimental notions that reminded them of celebrations from childhood.

The gathering fell on a glorious, unseasonably warm day. Early spring blooms of flowering cherry trees and quince colored the landscape, while a rainbow of pansies, daffodils, and tulips filled beds and containers. To keep the event simple and intimate, Christopher created the menu and asked everyone to bring one of the items listed. Guests arrived in casual attire carrying their homemade recipes in covered dishes.

“Our friends love to cook, and this allowed them to show off their talents,”

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EFFORTLESS ENTERTAINING Designers Rick Davis and Christopher Vazquez are always at the ready for any holiday. Here’s how they make it look so easy.

COLLECT ALL YEAR LONG. Rick and Christopher buy holiday and entertaining items as they find them— no matter what time of year it is.

“Sometimes, the best deals are found out of season,” says Rick.

GET ORGANIZED. Through many years of planning events, the designers learned that having a system is key to putting parties together quickly. The duo stores their seasonal and holiday décor in carefully marked plastic bins in their basement for easy accessibility.

CHOOSE FLOWERS AND GREENERY THAT ARE READILY AVAILABLE. Rick and Christopher enjoy visiting local growers and garden shops for fresh cuts or plants that can later be transplanted outside. Then they clip blooms and branches from their own garden to add to the store-bought items.

ENGAGE YOUR GUESTS. For casual entertaining, the designers like to create a menu and ask each guest to contribute to the meal. “People always want to bring something,” Rick says. “This makes it easy and fun for everyone.”

MAKE IT MEMORABLE. The designers suggest serving a signature drink that guests will remember.

For their Easter luncheon, they prepared a blood orange cocktail made with elderflower liqueur and gin in vintage, patterned, pressed glasses.

says Rick. “There’s usually a bit of history behind each dish, and it lets our guests bring their stories to the table.”

A mix of terra-cotta pots and vintage majolica containers planted with a variety of blooms such as azaleas, primrose, and lettuce—all purchased from a local garden shop—brought seasonal color to the antique teak dining table. “It’s an easy, budget-friendly look to create,” Rick says. “I just bought flats of young lettuces and repotted them really tight. Then I smashed the little viola plants

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ABOVE: Spring flowers,

both potted and cut, are strewn down the center of the dining table in casual containers to create the look of an indoor potting shed. LEFT: Christopher created a classic Easter menu that included ham, grits, and deviled eggs for a potluck-style luncheon. For flowers on the serving table, Rick filled an ironstone bowl with fragrant purple hyacinth.

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“Sometimes I think vintage finds are so tacky they’re cool. I am all about a little kitsch.” —RICK DAVIS

ABOVE: Always on the hunt, Christopher and Rick gather Easter eggs no matter the time of year. RIGHT: The couple raises heritage farm animals,

including these gray Saddleback Pomeranian geese. At Easter time, Rick uses their unfertilized eggs for décor.

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together until they were full. After the event, I transplanted them all outside.” Cut stems of more spring blooms such as cyclamen and hyacinth in green glass apothecary bottles were tucked in between pots. “Setting the arrangements directly on the wooden surface gives the table the look of a potting bench,” says Rick.

Adding to the jubilant scene, the designers scattered in the candies of childhood: jelly beans, marshmallow chicks, and foiled chocolates. “My mom worked for a candy and tobacco wholesaler when I was growing up, so I always had the latest and greatest treats,” says Rick. “Back then, it was a coconut egg.”

The couple’s abundant collection of Easter décor completed the festive setting. A variety of eggs— some made of papier-mâché from Germany, some hand-carved from wood, and some gathered from the couple’s own geese and then blown out with a straw by Rick—decorated sideboards and tabletops. “We hunt for all sorts of eggs and other decorations throughout the year,” says Rick. “If we are antiquing and discover a good holidaythemed find, we’ll buy it out of season and squirrel it away so that when the time comes, we’ll have it.”

Along with their dozens of Easter eggs, the couple displayed vintage ceramic and porcelain chicks and bunnies that evoke more childhood memories.

In the entry hall, a chick planter held a tiny viola beneath an arrangement of hybrid delphiniums, lilacs, fritillaries, garden roses, jasmine vines, pussy willows, and hellebores. “Our overall goal when hosting any gathering is to make sure people feel welcome in our home,” says Rick. “When things are a little homespun, your guests don’t feel like you’ve gone over the top, and everyone can relax.”

in Bloom DECORATE: FLOWERS

Lauren, Leah & Callie Palmer of The Wild Mother THE OKLAHOMA CITY SISTERS HELP CLIENTS TELL THEIR INDIVIDUAL STORIES THROUGH THOUGHTFUL FLORAL DESIGN.

By Alice Welsh Doyle • Photography by Laurey W. Glenn

LEFT TO RIGHT: LAUREN, CALLIE, AND LEAH PALMER

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Peonies Strawflowers ‘Miyabi’ roses Yarrow Abelia branches

Foraged greenery Lisianthus Dahlias Ranunculus Scabiosa Strawberries

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The Palmer sisters often look to the seasons and their Afro-Indigenous culture for inspiration. Here, the professed storytellers created a narrative around the changes from spring to summer that culminate with strawberry season and the Strawberry Moon, which is the June full moon.

“Strawberries are very symbolic for indigenous people, as they are often used in ceremonies representing the renewal of life or blessings,” says Lauren.

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A Story of Sisters The Palmer sisters, eighth-generation Oklahomans, each came to flowers on their own individual paths, but they all agree that the seeds of floral joy were planted early in their lives.

The three women grew up exploring their grandparents’ garden and picking wildflowers, which they arranged and experimented with at the kitchen table. In college, Lauren enjoyed displaying her arrangements of fresh flowers in her apartment, and friends took notice. “They began asking me to create designs for their weddings,” she says. As the requests increased—some from people she didn’t even know—Lauren realized she needed assistance, so sister Leah left her teaching position and stepped in to help.

Ironically, the two sisters had always hoped to open a business together and had discussed ideas for a bookstore.

However, when floral demands kept pouring in, they shifted gears to launch The Wild Mother Creative Studio in 2015, eventually opening a storefront and studio in the Arts District in downtown Oklahoma City. Soon after, the youngest Palmer sister, Callie, joined the team.

The sisters create floral designs they like to describe as

“story-driven.” Every event they plan—from lavish weddings to intimate affairs—is a unique reflection of their clients, created through the beauty of flowers. And the women specialize in more than celebrations. Through their storefront, they offer carryout arrangements and hand-tied bouquets, as well as the ever-popular floral workshops—both in person and online.

The talented trio behind The Wild Mother also emphasizes the healing power of flowers. Last year, they raised awareness and money to send flowers to honor those who died 100 years ago in the massacre of Greenwood, a once-thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The sisters used the hashtag #sendflowerstogreenwood on social media to spread the word.

Other florists from around the country joined the cause to create floral installations for the Greenwood anniversary.

The success of that project led to more #sendflowersto movements from The Wild Mother. On their website, the sisters regularly update the people and places that followers can help shower with love through flowers. For the Palmer sisters, it’s all about the opportunity to “celebrate, remember, honor, grieve, and educate through our floral medium.”

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS The Palmer sisters like to design using a lazy Susan so that it’s easy to see the arrangement from all sides with a simple twirl.

STEP 1 Choose a low, medium-size container,

roll up a ball of chicken wire, secure with floral tape, and add water.

STEP 2 Start to build your base with abelia

and any other foraged greenery that has interesting texture and color. Be sure to insert at various angles for coverage and movement. Add sprigs of the yarrow. Group them in bunches for more impact.

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by including dahlias in different sizes. These softer colors will provide a base for the brighter blooms. Make sure to add them at angles throughout.

STEP 4 Cluster the lisianthus so they make a

statement off one side of the arrangement.

Position a single garden rose low in the arrangement as a focal point. Add the red peonies judiciously so they don’t overwhelm the whole group. Pop in a few strawberries for additional color. Use strawflowers, ranunculus, and scabiosa to vary the palette. Allow some strawflowers to dip downward at the base and some to float above.

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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

Text by

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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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Interior Design The interiors offer a nod to the whitewashed, eclectic aesthetic of the iconic Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt, known for his love of art, antiques, and architecture. “To complement those Belgian influences, we chose a primarily linen fabric scheme,” says Nellie. By using fewer furniture pieces, the designers placed

a heavier focus on textures such as iron, reclaimed wood, plaster finishes, and natural stone accents. As Phoebe explains, “It’s a subtle yet sophisticated decorating approach that blends well with the architecture and doesn’t fight the natural beauty of the landscape.”

Foyer and Dining A dramatic, sweeping staircase offers a grand welcome into the home. The iron railing gives an introduction to more iron accents found throughout the interiors, such as the curtain hardware, the base of the dining room table, and the bed in the main suite. A collection of tree sketches by Richard Bowers climbs the stairway wall. “These sketches have a very vernacular, Lowcountry feel that emphasizes the theme of connecting the interiors to nature,” says Phoebe. Just past the staircase, the dining room draws the eye to the center of the home. “The dining table is one of the first things you see when you enter the house, so it needed to have impact,” says Nellie. “The moment we found this stone table, we knew it was perfect. I love that it’s a little bit unexpected.” To soften the space, the designers surrounded the table with wicker chairs for a relaxed look. The oyster chandelier overhead celebrates the home’s coastal locale while also striking a balance between the formal and casual elements of the space.

Oyster chandelier from Currey & Company; stone dining table and wicker chairs through Mrs. Howard; Jars Vuelta dinnerware, Crate & Barrel tea glasses, Denby Jet wineglasses, and Ralph Lauren Frontier flatware all from Replacements, Ltd.; Nori cotton dinner napkins and pewter napkin rings from Ballard Designs

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Living Room Because the living room is very open to the other public spaces in the house, the designers wanted to establish a sense of cohesiveness. “All of the walls and trim are painted the same color so that the gathering areas—living room, dining room, and kitchen—feel like one continuous space,” says Phoebe. To keep the neutral scheme from becoming too flat, the designers added plenty of texture. Rough-hewn, salvaged wood beams create interest above, while the chalky finish of the plaster walls adds dimension to the surroundings. “The size of this room called for larger furniture, and the Plaza sofa from Sherrill Furniture was the perfect choice,” Phoebe says. “It has arms that are slightly flared to help soften the look of the oversize piece.” Fireside chairs covered in a thick, cozy bouclé fabric, along with a sleek ottomon upholstered in leather, bring in even more texture. An antique chaise, re-covered in a modern-day fabric, fits perfectly into the window nook, providing a quiet spot to take in the water views behind the house. The mirror over the fireplace, made of wooden shoe forms, offers a unique focal point, as well as an interesting conversation piece. Black-and-while floral photographs ground the space and add a botanical note to the décor.

LEFT: Plaza sofa, Leroi chairs, and Wellborn ottoman from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture; sofa pillow fabric in Ventura and wingback chair pillow fabric in S. Harris Powerplay from Fabricut; Dash & Albert Grey Moon woven cotton/viscose rug from Annie Selke; Elysian curtain fabric from Fabricut; Crochet low basket from Ballard Designs; flower photographs by Joseph Guay; landscape painting by John Folsom ABOVE: Antique chaise upholstered in Trend fabric from Fabricut; Finstock floor lamp from Currey & Company

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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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OPPOSITE: Stonemoss pendants and

Quadrato sconce from Currey & Company; counter stools through Mrs. Howard; Jillian long tray, Irva serving board and bowl, and Melissa bud vases all from Ballard Designs; Roman shade Elysian fabric from Fabricut; custom cabinets from Kingdom Woodworks LEFT: Custom Lillian August banquette from Sherrill Furniture and Arte chairs from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture; breakfast table through Mrs. Howard; Elysian curtain fabric from Fabricut; Vietri Incanto dinner, salad plate, and mug, and Dansk Torun flatware all from Replacements, Ltd.; Melrose napkins from Ballard Designs BELOW: White dishware from Sophie Conran

by Portmeirion and Rosenthal Fuga wineglasses all from Replacements, Ltd.; Lotta containers and Ventura woven place mats from Ballard Designs

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Kitchen The kitchen includes plenty of seating with a banquette nestled into a nook, as well as barstools that run the length of the island. The round breakfast table has a tilt top, so it can easily be moved if needed. An oversize island with built-in sink doubles as a prep area and serving space. “The pendants over the island are one of my favorite things in the kitchen,” says Nellie. “Their concrete finish offers a nice complement to the plaster walls throughout the home.” Just around the corner, a custom walk-in pantry with plenty of shelving keeps dishes, glassware, and food storage close at hand.

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Main Suite “Tall ceilings in the roomy main suite called for a statement piece,” Phoebe says of the iron king bed. Sumptuous fleece bedding softens the square lines of the frame. A bay window, wrapped with wheat-colored, loosely fitted sheers, provides a warm, inviting spot for morning coffee or evening reading.

Naturalistic accents such as the woven-wicker, drum-shaped drinks table next to the sofa and the teak leaf over the bed bring in the outdoors. Adjoining the bedroom, the handsome, custom-built closet leads into the luxurious bath with freestanding soaking tub.

LEFT: Tuscan king bed, Reedy chest, Snug sofa, and X-Leg benches all from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture; drinks table through Mrs. Howard; Bookclub swing-arm sconce from Currey & Company; Dash & Albert Niels Latte woven wool/viscose rug from Annie Selke; Pine Cone Hill Silken Solid Sand sheet set, Marshmallow Fleece Ivory Puff comforter and decorative pillow, Mara Knit Ivory decorative pillow, and Longwool Tibetan Sheepskin Ivory decorative pillow on sofa all from Annie Selke; bolster trimmed in Chondo, sofa pillow covered in S. Harris Sarande, Roman shade and curtain in Sonder with Trend trim all from Fabricut; desk tray, Melissa bud vase in orange, and Nori cotton dinner napkin all from Ballard Designs; white dishware from Sophie Conran by Portmeirion from Replacements, Ltd.; teak leaf wall piece through Mrs. Howard ABOVE: Denison lantern from Currey & Company; Signature banded white/shale towels and Rowe stripe shale bath rug from Annie Selke; beauty products from Sapelo Skin Care; Reed side table and Melissa bud vase in teal blue from Ballard Designs; Montauk curtain fabric from Fabricut

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Two guest bedrooms with ensuite baths anchor each end of the upstairs, almost as mirror images of one another. Both spaces feel tucked away to allow plenty of privacy for overnight visitors. To enhance the comfort factor, the designers added layers to the bedding. “It’s another way to bring in texture and interest in a neutral space,” says Phoebe. She also emphasizes the need to give a lot of thought to the rug. “It’s the foundation of the room,” she says. “The rug should be soft underfoot and sized just right so that you still see some of the beautiful hardwoods.” A pair of bedside tables offers convenient drawer storage along with open space underneath, perfect for housing baskets or even a small piece of luggage. “One of my favorite things in the room is the pair of pendants flanking the bed,” Phoebe says. “These offer a unique way to provide lighting without taking up space on the bedside tables. They work perfectly when you are short on space.” A cabinet across from the bed offers additional storage for extended stays.

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Guest Bedrooms

LEFT: Rateau center table from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture; Teppo table lamp from Currey & Company FAR LEFT, TOP AND BOTTOM: Monroe king bed, Atlantic side table, and Samuel cabinet from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture; Aquaterra pendant by Currey & Company; braided basket from Ballard Designs; Pine Cone Hill Comfy Cotton Natural quilt, Comfy Cotton Natural Puff comforter, Comfy Cotton Natural Puff shams, and Lush Linen Ivory sheet set all from Annie Selke; Ancoats bolster fabric from Fabricut BELOW: Mirror and desk through Mrs. Howard; Pablo chairs from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture; Chronicle table lamp from Currey & Company; Elisa desk organizer and Piper woven wastebasket from Ballard Designs

Upstairs Hall and Office

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At the top of the stairs, a circular table echoes the curves of the metal railing. Just off this upstairs hall, the home office provides ample workspace for two people. Desks sit on opposite sides of the room to allow for privacy. Slipcovered side chairs play the role of desk chairs, offering an opportunity for the designers to bring in some fun with patterned fabric. The mirror combines form with function as it beautifully reflects light from the window to brighten up the space while also holding a wooden shelf that helps keep desk clutter at bay.

“The great thing about this room is that it’s versatile,” says Nellie. “It can easily be converted into a bunkroom or nursery depending on the homeowners’ needs.”

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Porch and Terrace Off the kitchen, a classic covered porch serves as an extension of the home’s entertaining space and offers vistas of the surrounding water. “One of the best things about living in the South is that the weather allows for outdoor living most of the year,” says Phoebe. The designers grounded the space with a large rug that makes the porch feel more like an interior room. Then they added plenty of seating, including two poufs that can be moved around as needs arise.

“Outdoor pieces don’t have to be a matching set,” Nellie says. “The sofa and chairs we chose don’t match, but the colors and fabrics we selected tie them together. It’s all about the mix.” Just off the porch, a grassy terrace creates the perfect setting for alfresco dining. A teak dining table surrounded by wovenback chairs sets the scene for a light, midday brunch or dinner under the stars.

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TOP: Chesapeake rectangular dining table and armchairs from Universal Furniture; Olive

topiaries, Piper woven chargers and napkin rings, Crochet Edge napkins, and silver wire cachepot all from Ballard Designs; Jars dinnerware, Denby glassware, and Yamazaki silverware all from Replacements, Ltd. ABOVE AND OPPOSITE: Chesapeake sofa, Miramar and Newport chairs, and Galen cocktail table all from Universal Furniture; poufs through Mrs. Howard; Kanor console table from Currey & Company; Governor and Cupola Pool House lanterns from Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights; Dash & Albert Venus hand knotted wool/viscose rug from Annie Selke; teak sculptures through Mrs. Howard; Trudy glass vase on stand from Ballard Designs

Exterior Drawing inspiration from the architecture styles of Edwin Lutyens and Axel Vervoordt, builder Young & Meathe and architecture firm Tippett Sease Baker collaborated to create a home resembling a European country gardener’s cottage.

The exterior consists of lime-washed, handmade brick walls and a cedar shake roof, as well as large, multi-pane, divided-light windows to frame views and create interesting passages of light.

Architecture

The one-and-a-half story home includes a large, open, firstfloor space that houses family life and gatherings within the kitchen, dining, and living rooms, each area defined with a large bay window. More intimate rooms, such as the den and main suite, juxtapose the common areas. Because the house is

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one-room deep, every space is bathed in light, which plays off the bright plaster and warm wooden beams and floors. The peninsula porch, accessed off the kitchen, invites breezes and provides views of the marshy landscape beyond.

Landscape Design

Designed by AO Studio, the landscape highlights the home’s atypical style, helping it stand out from neighboring houses without being over the top. Surroundings consist of native plantings found on the coast, many selected to create a loose, natural feel with a touch of formality. Natural stone and pavers give rustic, timeless appeal to the areas closest to the house. Multiple outdoor entertaining spaces serve as extensions of the home, with a cohesive palette that complements the interiors.

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PALMETTO BLUFF FLOOR PLANS

MAIN BATHROOM

TERRACE PORCH

MAIN CLOSET

MAIN BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

DINING ROOM

STAIR/HALL DEN MUDROOM

INTERIOR DESIGNERS Phoebe Howard and Nellie Howard Ossi of Mrs. Howard Builder: Young & Meathe

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GUEST BATH OFFICE

GUEST BEDROOM 1

Developer: Geofferson & Co.

GUEST BEDROOM 2

STAIR/HALL

Architect: Tippett Sease Baker Landscape Designer: AO Studio Floral Designer: August Floral & Event Design

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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.”

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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.

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y mother used to take us there when we were little.

She loved the gardens,” says the fellow helping me with my too-many bags as I arrive in the Bay Area to visit the nearby Filoli Historic House & Garden. Seems you either have a story about the handsome 1917 Georgian Revival house and its expanse of formal gardens or you have never heard of it, according to a purely anecdotal survey by yours truly. Maybe you only recognize it from its star turn in the opening credits of the hit ‘80s nighttime soap opera Dynasty, among its other cameos in various shows and films. But Filoli likely doesn’t come to mind when you think of Woodside, California, located near San Francisco and Silicon Valley—an area more famous for its high-flying tech companies than for its highmaintenance, grand old houses and gardens. That may explain the under-the-radar status of this extraordinary 654-acre property given to the National Trust in 1975 for all to enjoy, arguably no more so than in the last two years.

“Gardens in particular have surged in popularity lately,” says Filoli CEO Kara Newport. “The pandemic really solidified the importance of gardens as cultural centers. They’re universally relatable.” After all, the inscription on a sundial at Filoli reads, “Time began in a garden.” And ever since that beginning, it’s the stories behind gardens—and the houses that often go with them—that give them life.

Filoli’s stories originated centuries ago with the indigenous migratory Ramaytush Ohlone peoples who occupied the land, followed by Spanish settlers, Mexican rancheros, and then North Americans. Entrepreneur, socialite, gold mining magnate, and utilities tycoon William B. Bourn II and his wife, Agnes, built the house at Filoli as a country retreat in 1917, naming the place as an abbreviation of his credo by using the first two letters of the first word in each sentence: “Fight for a just cause.

Love your fellow man. Live a good life.”

From the fortune they amassed to the estate they stewarded, the couple seemed

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The garden house was designed by Arthur Brown, Jr., and constructed in 1920. The sundial’s inscription fittingly reads, “Time began in a garden.” Filoli’s formal gardens, originally designed by Bruce Porter and Bella Worn, have evolved over the years to adapt to today’s sense and sensibilities. ABOVE: According to the American Daffodil Society’s historic daffodil list, Filoli preserves 37 cultivars. BELOW: It take 14 horticulturists to look after the grounds of Filoli, which includes hundreds of containers for seasonal displays.

to live out this doctrine to the extreme, as evidenced in gatherings such as the “Drunks Dinner” they hosted in 1933 celebrating the end of Prohibition.

In 1937, a year after both Bourns died, Bill and Lurline Roth acquired Filoli and continued the Bourn legacy. Lurline, like her predecessor, Agnes, was an avid gardener and worked to expand the elaborate Bruce Porter- and Bella Worn-designed gardens. Bill’s business

successes mounted, the estate thrived, and the revelry continued to roar with extravagant fetes decorated by the incomparable late Tony Duquette.

Tony’s protégé and business partner Hutton Wilkinson remembers a blue-and-white party with giant pagodas and suits of armor painted to look like blue-and-white porcelain; a mise-en-scène with tableaux that looked like Flemish paintings created f l o w e r m a g .c o m

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ABOVE: Multiple varieties of wisteria drape and bow along walls and walkways. BELOW:

The 16 acres of formal gardens are Filoli’s main attraction, highlighted by a sunken garden and reflecting pool, a Chartres Garden inspired by the Tree of Jesse window at the 12thcentury Chartres Cathedral in France, and a 1-acre walled garden subdivided into numerous ornamental garden rooms.

There are terraces, woodlands, hayfields, orchards, cutting gardens, panel gardens, and greenhouses as well. “We are in the perfect microclimate to grow a lot of things that are familiar to people from the East Coast, as well as other parts of the world,” says director of horticulture Jim Salyards. “We have something blooming 365 days a year, including an incredible camellia collection.” Camellias were fashionable in the 1930s and 40s around the time the Roths bought Filoli, and Lurline Roth was a devotee. Today there are nearly 300 shrubs and over 150 varieties. The camellias are in good company with a million daffodils. (Yes, you read that number right.) Close to 2,000 containers hold tulips, foxgloves, pansies, and other spring bulbs.

Jim and his fellow senior staff members are working with landscape architects Nelson Byrd Woltz to create a master plan for gardens and infrastructure for the next two decades, taking issues of water conservation and fire mitigation into consideration.

Including more droughttolerant plants and perennials in place of annuals, as well as adding more Mediterranean species, are part of the plan.

The Mediterranean varieties in particular are in keeping with the original Bourn borders, but all of the plants at Filoli respect the spirit and aesthetic of the garden’s initial intent. For Jim and his team, it’s all about enriching the public’s experience of this historic site.

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THE GLORY OF THE GARDENS

ABOVE: The sunken garden is the centerpiece of the garden “rooms” and features the largest, most dramatic flowerbeds. The

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charming clock tower tops the gift shop, originally the garage.

from acres of sunflowers planted at Filoli just for the occasion; and a pink-andwhite ball with puffy white clouds floating across an enormous tent done in swaths of Jim Thompson silk woven

by Thompson himself. “How can you describe the indescribable? It’s almost impossible,” says Hutton. He doesn’t even mention the giant replica of a three-masted, flower-bedecked schooner that once sailed across the lily pond or the 10-foot-tall arrangements that often graced the reception room.

Although such stories of extravagance do not serve Filoli’s current aspired-to narrative of inclusivity, they are part of its history. Filoli, and others like it, must tread a delicate balance between yesteryear and modern day. The idea

is to create a Filoli for today that is an elegant platform from which to present a broad sampling of human experience that influenced not only a single estate, but also a broader scope of culture and society. “That is our intention,” says Kara. “The various spaces in the house and gardens emit different stories.” For example, a plaque in the reception room tells of a Japanese butler who returned to service at Filoli upon his release from the internment camp where he was held during World War II. And there are many others—Chinese cooks, Polish maids, Italian gardeners—all with stories to share of their time at Filoli. Rooms now include “soundscapes” that re-create conversations that might have occurred.

The movement toward a modern-day

mindset is also evident in the gardens.

Director of horticulture Jim Salyards oversees the upkeep of the landscape that consists of English Renaissance Gardens, a Gentleman’s Orchard, and a nature preserve with multiple, distinct ecosystems. “Sustainability and water conservation are top of mind,” says Jim. “We also have a more recent focus on vegetable and pollinator gardens.”

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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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In a serendipitous twist, Cathy’s favorite floral designer, Margaret Kane Ryder of Kane & Co., was also intimately familiar with the house. “My greatgrandfather built it,” Margaret says.

“My grandparents lived in it, and then my parents did.” She has many fond memories of the elegant, sophisticated rooms of her childhood. “My father designed the Chippendale staircase. He was a hobby carpenter.” Thrilled at the opportunity to add her floral touches to the home, Margaret notes that she was

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fully onboard with the new iteration of the treasured house. “They even papered the dining room in the original Scenic America wallpaper,” she says.

Over the years, Cathy’s clients had amassed an impressive collection of fine English antiques, which provided the backbone of her design. Collections of Majolica and blue-and-white chinoiserie containers lend the English Country look that Cathy deploys so expertly. In the living room, a timeless arrangement of furniture—a velvet sofa, club chairs, a

Chinese lacquered coffee table—exudes permanence, with layers of botanicalthemed pillows and landscape paintings adding a collected look. The dining room, distinguished by the scenic wallpaper, features an English antique pedestal table, Chippendale chairs, and Adamesque gilt mirror over a sideboard. “This beautiful antique furniture has been in the owners’ collection for a long time,” says the designer. “We added mirrored wainscoting to bring some shimmer.”

A singular piece of furniture inspired

OPPOSITE: To the

living room’s old-world opulence, Cathy added a Chinese lacquered parchment coffee table for an exotic touch. On a side table, an arrangement of dusty miller, ranunculus, and burgundy and fuchsia peonies adds a splash of color. LEFT: Cathy enjoys incorporating floral patterns not only in her interiors, but also in her wardrobe.

FLORAL FINDS Cathy Kincaid gravitates toward the eternal appeal of floral designs.

She shares some of her go-to sources for botanical inspiration.

Avant Garden (Dallas) always has a unique assortment of flowers, as well as interesting vases and decorative objects.

Ellis Hill (Dallas) sells embroidered linens, hand-painted china, and porcelain tableware with botanical motifs. They also have stationery, invitations, and Christmas cards. Scalloped linen handkerchiefs with Liberty print appliqué hearts make wonderful gifts, as do their Liberty print cocktail napkins.

the breakfast room design. “The space was created around the owners’ Gothic bookcase,” says Cathy. “We added beadboard paneled walls and plaster moldings to complement it. The Gothic door was a custom design by the home’s architect, Alex Eskenasy.” Margaret brought in botanical elements with an arrangement of garden roses, blue thistle, and Italian ruscus. The casual, unfussy centerpiece sits on a Swedish table with Gothic skirting.

In the family room, Cathy installed a new fireplace surround in an Arts and

KRB (New York), owned by Kate Rheinstein Brodsky, offers custom Marian McEvoy botanical collages and decorative lampshades. Kate also carries Frances Palmer porcelain vases.

She will often get in sets of vintage glass bud jars in gorgeous jewel tones like amethyst and amber, which look beautiful in a kitchen window.

Madison (Dallas) features beautiful tableware and china. I recently

purchased a set of Richard Ginori Vermiglio in petal pink.

Kane & Co. (Dallas), owned by Margaret Kane Ryder, covers all things floral and event planning.

Les Indiennes (New York) stocks great floral fabrics and wallpapers.

I love to place their soft cotton quilts at the foot of a bed.

Mish (Palm Beach) showcases beautiful floral-themed jewelry.

I found the prettiest peony earrings with diamond centers.

La Grenouille restaurant (New York) always has the prettiest and most abundant flowers. I love the tiny table lamps with red silk shades that add a spark of glamour. The oldworld sensibility of the dining room never goes out of style.

Canary and its sister store Cabana (both in Dallas) feature fun, floral apparel by designers you don’t see in larger stores.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Blooms abound in a guest room, from the Bennison wallpaper and fabric to the floral-embroidered quilts. In the Gothic-style breakfast room, Margaret Kane Ryder loosely arranged garden roses, blue thistle, and Italian ruscus in a pedestal centerpiece. The bright kitchen served as Margaret’s staging area for her floral artistry.

Crafts style, which then inspired the design of the new paneling. “We glazed the paneling with a butter yellow custom mix for a warm effect,” she says. Floral needlepoint pillows in the club chairs, along with botanical porcelains on display, add that essential dose of pretty to the mix. Likewise, floral fabrics for the window treatments in both rooms bring the depth of pattern to the walls.

In the bedrooms, Cathy continued the botanical theme with wallpaper and fabric by Bennison. A pair of reproduction twin beds features embroidered linens and quilts. In another guest room, a Pierre Frey floral fabric on the bamboo headboard inspired the colors of the Leontine Linens bedding and satin comforters.

The kitchen epitomizes English Country style, with copper pots on display, built-in bookshelves for cookbooks, and a formidable range. And, like many other rooms in the house, it features a lacquered ceiling. “Lacquer makes the ceilings appear higher, while also brightening the room,” Cathy says. And, as she is often heard to say, “It’s just really pretty”—the hallmark of a Cathy Kincaid design.

Cathy installed an Adamesque mantel in the family room and designed the paneling to complement it. Walls glazed in a butter yellow create a warm, old-world glow. An arrangement of double tulips, garden roses, pittosporum, and ranunculus echoes the blooms on the needlepoint pillows.

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The Artist at Home With an abundant art collection

punctuated by plenty of botanical accents, this magical home perfectly speaks to the creative passions of its owner.

By ALICE WELSH DOYLE Photography by LAUREY W. GLENN

A Thibaut gingko wallpaper adds to the liveliness of the den. Painted in Benjamin Moore’s Palladian Blue, an English library cabinet shows off a collection of creamware, silver, and other treasures. RIGHT: Monteigne Mathison (left) and her daughter, Atlanta interior designer Mallory Mathison Glenn, with their Shih Tzu dogs

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fter living in parsonages provided by the Methodist church for decades, artist and avid collector Monteigne Mathison at long last built a home that suits her sensibilities in every respect. “I’ve been mentally designing this house for our whole married life,” says Monteigne, whose husband, George, is a retired Methodist minister in Auburn, Alabama. “The house is very symmetrical and is basically a square,” she says. “There were specific things I wanted, such as a long entry hallway to showcase my art collection—sort of a gallery space.” And Monteigne was not interested in the popular open floor plan, preferring to have dedicated rooms for dining and relaxing.

The small galley kitchen was very intentional as well. “I wanted it to be a creative space, like my art studio,” says Monteigne. “I love to cook, and I approach it the same way I do my art and my flower arranging—as another opportunity to be imaginative.”

When it came to the interiors, Monteigne worked with daughter Mallory Mathison Glenn, an interior designer in Atlanta, to imbue the home with authenticity and personality. Everything in the house speaks to Monteigne’s love of art, with pieces placed in each nook and cranny—hung over the picture molding, layered atop a glass-front china cabinet, propped up on the floor. No room is overlooked; even the kitchen features 18 pieces of art.

“Eventually I will run out of wall space,” Monteigne laughs.

Her taste in art is eclectic with a variety of realistic and abstract works in oil, along with chinoiserie panels, photography, and pen-andink pieces. The provenance of the art is of no concern to Monteigne.

“While I have some pieces from wellknown artists, others are totally obscure,” she says. “I only buy ones that speak to me in some way.” Her vast collection includes works by international artists, as well as by notable Southern artists such as William McLure, Joe Turner, Barbara Gallagher, and Adrian Alsobrook. She also displays pieces

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OPPOSITE: Art is

a focal point throughout the home. Here, an Adrian Alsobrook still life (top) and an abstract

by Monteigne colorfully complement a black lacquer chest.

RIGHT: The living room combines a variety of furniture styles with an abundance of art from regional, national, and international talents. Handtroweled walls are in Wind’s Breath by Benjamin Moore.

“While I have some pieces from well-known artists, others are totally obscure.”

—MONTEIGNE MATHISON

from art professors and faculty members at Auburn University.

In addition, the home highlights Monteigne’s other extensive collections. “I love the thrill of the hunt more than anything,” she says. “And just like with my art, I only buy things that bring me joy. I will always find a place for them to fit in.”

Monteigne’s collecting has increased over the years. “I started with a ‘consideration closet’ that grew to a ‘consideration room’ and then into a ‘consideration basement,’ ” she says. Her items include Blanc de Chine porcelain geishas and other export porcelain in blue and white and in celadon, as well as silver in all

forms and an array of china. “I certainly didn’t need any more china, but when I discovered a discontinued Royal Doulton collection named ‘Monteigne,’ I couldn’t resist!” says the artist, who was able to source a service for 12.

“My mother can find anything,” Mallory says. “Sometimes when I’m pushed for time on a project and I’m looking for something in particular, I’ll put my mother on the case, and she always delivers.” And Monteigne’s collecting goes beyond décor.

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LEFT: A guest bathroom features hand-painted walls in a hydrangea pattern, along with a cast-iron soaking tub and a painted, marble-topped vanity.

ABOVE: In the guest bedroom, an antique mirror serves as a backdrop to a vignette that includes Wedgwood marble lamps and a John Gould bird engraving. BELOW: Monteigne’s art studio reflects the eclectic style of her home.

are the kitchen and bathroom sinks. All had been waiting in the “consideration” space before finding a home.

The mother/daughter collaboration was a joy for both as they share similar tastes, including a passion for the high-low approach to decorating. “I love working with my mother. She is a fearless risk taker,” says Mallory. “She doesn’t shy away from the imperfect, and she knows the story behind every piece in the house. Some people might feel a bit overwhelmed when they first come in this house—there’s a lot to take in, and so many things catch your eye. But that’s what makes it so beautiful.”

Never one to sit still, Monteigne is always changing things in the house—swapping around art, adding new finds, and mixing up paint colors. “I’ll never be truly finished,” she says. “As a creative, I’ll always be inspired by something else.”

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Who Did It & Where To Get It

Prices are subject to change.

Any items not listed are unknown.

IN BLOOM

PAGES 23-27: GARDEN: Tiny Hearts Farm, tinyheartsfarm.com.

Sources

Young & Meathe, youngandmeathe.com.

Developer: Geofferson & Co., geoffersonco. com. Architect: Tippett Sease Baker, tsbarchitecture.com. Landscape designer: AO Studio, @aostudiollc. Floral designer: August Floral & Event Design; augusteventdesign.com. Sponsors: Andersen Windows & Doors, andersenwindows.com; Annie Selke, annieselke.com; Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com; Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, bevolo.com; Currey & Company, curreyandcompany.com; Domingue Architectural Finishes, dominguefinishes. com; Fabricut, fabricut.com; Kingdom Woodworks, kingdomwoodworks.com; Replacements, Ltd., replacements.com.; Sherrill Furniture, sherrillfurniture.com; Universal Furniture, universalfurniture.com; Le Creuset, lecreuset.com; Sapelo, sapeloskincare.com.

DINING ROOM: Wallpaper: Zuber, zuber.fr.

FOYER: Wallpaper: Aldephi Paper Hangings, adelphipaperhangings.com; pendant: Charles Edwards, charlesedwards.com. PAGES 74-75: LIVING ROOM: Coffee table: Wolf Hall Antique Collective, wolfhallantiques.com; Lamps: Christopher Spitzmiller. christopherspitzmiller.com. PAGES 76-77: BREAKFAST ROOM: Table: Cupboards & Roses, cupboardsandroses.com; Chairs: O&G Studio, oandgstudio.com. KITCHEN: Lantern: Urban Electric, urbanelectric. com. GUEST ROOM: Wallpaper and fabric: Chinese Paper by Bennison, bennisonfabrics.com; beds: Louis J. Solomon, louisjsolomon.com.

FAMILY ROOM: Chair and drapery fabric: Claremont, claremontfurnishing.com; sconces: John Rosselli, johnrosselli.com; pendant: Robert Kime, robertkime.com.

PAGES 36–40: ENTERTAIN: Designer: Amaryllis Designs, amaryllisdesigns.com.

FINDING SANCTUARY PAGES 66–71: Filoli Historic House & Garden, filoli.org PAGES 42-44: DECORATE: FLOWERS: Floral design: The Wild Mother Creative Studio, thewildmother.com.

THE ARTIST AT HOME PAGES 78–81: Interior design: Mallory Mathison Glenn, Mallory Mathison Inc., mallorymathison.com DEN: Wallpaper: Ginko Citron from Thibaut, thibautdesign. com; Drapery: Scalamandré, scalamandre. com; Sofa and ottoman: through Mallory Mathison Inc. LIVING ROOM DETAIL: Black lacquer chest: 1st Dibs, 1stdibs.com; Antique Oriental lamps: through Mallory Mathison Inc. LIVING ROOM: Fabric on X-stools and fabric on sofa: Scalamandré.

TREASURED PAST

PALMETTO BLUFF SHOWHOUSE PAGES 46–65: Interior designers: Phoebe Howard and Nellie Howard Ossi of Mrs. Howard; phoebehoward.net. Builder:

PAGES 72–77: Interior design by Cathy Kincaid, cathy-kincaid.com; Architectural design: Alex Eskenasy, Eskenasy Ferguson Architecture, eskenasyfergusonarchitecture.com; Floral design: Margaret Kane Ryder, Kane & Co., kaneandco.com. PAGES 72-73:

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SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

Art in Bloom New Orleans Museum of Art

Flowertown Festival

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VIRGINIA (STATEWIDE)

March 24 - 27

WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

Celebration Luncheon April 1

A Tour of Secret Gardens April 30

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At the Table

Spring Fling WARMER WEATHER CALLS FOR AN ALFRESCO SETTING FULL OF BRIGHT HUES AND BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS. Photography by Adam Kuehl

Tourron Quartz dinner plate ($49), Tourron Tilleul salad plate ($30), and Tourron Tilleul salt & pepper shakers ($60) all by Jars-France • CTB66 tea glass ($60) by Crate & Barrel • Old Denmark stainless four-piece place setting ($90) by Yamazaki.

All of the above provided through partnership with Replacements, Ltd., 800.737.5223, replacements.com

Piper Woven chargers ($80/set of four), Piper Woven napkin rings ($32/set of four), and Crochet Edge dinner napkins ($59/set of four) through Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns. com • Gaiety Fabric tablecloth

by Kravet Basics (to the trade), kravet.com

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