Table of contents for March/April 2023 in Flower

“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.”— Elizabeth Lawrence 20th-century gardener, designer, and garden writer I KNOW THAT THIS QUOTE can be interpreted symbolically or as a poetic device, but it can also be accepted at face value. I accept it at face value. When I first read this passage in Lawrence’s writings, I was transported to a place from my childhood that haunts me, in a good way. We lived in Lausanne, Switzerland, when I was in early grammar school. My parents were travelers not tourists. They were always immersed in the cultural and social landscape of wherever we were. My brother and I accepted this lifestyle with the equanimity of…

It’s no secret that Instagram is an endless mine of design resources. In the case of a South Carolina homeowner, it was the tool that allowed her to connect with Maggie Griffin, whose work she had long admired. Her request was for help with the interiors of her newly purchased house. What followed was the proverbial match made in heaven as Maggie discovered she and the homeowner shared a similar design aesthetic and a love of color. When Maggie first laid eyes on her client’s recently renovated 1940s cottage in Greenville, she was swept away by the charming structure. “I was so tickled with what the previous owners had done with the renovations,” she says. “They preserved the architectural integrity of the old cottage while updating its functionality for modern…

Ideally, every garden strikes a balance between surface structure and its environmental impact. In this West Coast Washington garden, Land Morphology was tasked with being particularly sensitive to the ratio of hardscape to permeable surface in a landscape abutting a waterway. The proximity to the lake was a godsend—the property was certified as having the right to pump irrigation from the water source. “That’s worth a mint,” says homeowner Ruth Lipscomb. “I actually framed the certification document.” But the water proximity also came with environmental concerns. As a result, the layout of the landscape was a careful give-and-take between hardscape and permeable surface. The creative solution was to stripe a second driveway using granite slabs set apart by planted bands of various creeping sedums. “Necessity is the mother of invention,”…

IN BLOOM PAGES 38-41: WOMEN IN THE GARDEN: Farleys House & Gallery, farleyshouseandgallery.co.uk PAGES 42-44: ARRANGE: Floral designer: Flora Fetish, florafetish.com A PERFECT MATCH PAGES 46-53: Interior designer: Maggie Griffin, maggiegriffindesign.com; ENTRY: Wallpaper: Brunschwig & Fils, kravet.com; Lamps and mirror: Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com; DINING ROOM: Lamps on sideboard: Legend of Asia, legendofasia.com; China: Oriente Italiano, Ginori, ginori1735.com; Carpet: Stanton, stantoncarpet.com; KITCHEN: Paint color: Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com; Pendants: Circa Lighting, circalighting.com; MUDROOM: Wallpaper: Thibaut, thibautdesign.com; PARLOR: Grass cloth wallpaper: Thibaut, thibautdesign.com; SCREENED PORCH: Garden stools: Legend of Asia: legendofasia.com; Pillow fabric: Schumacher, fschumacher.com; MAIN BEDROOM: Wallpaper: Schumacher, fschumacher.com; Sofa: Kravet, kravet.com; Bench: Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com; Bedside tables: Kathy Kuo, kathykuohome.com; Chair, Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com; Jars: Danny’s Porcelain, dannysporcelain.com; BLUE BEDROOM: European shams: Kravet, kravet.com; TWIN BEDROOM: Paint color: Dark…

Wallpaper that Wows From quiet textures to statement-making graphics, nothing transforms a space like wallpaper. At our recent showhouse, the designers used 50+ different wallpapers ranging from textured grass cloths to scenic reveries. Everyone seems to be considering these beautiful backdrops for stylish rooms. In March, we’re diving into wallpaper with pieces on historic reproductions and contemporary treatments, as well as inspiration and buying guides. Get designer tips for choosing wallpaper, browse a collection of ideas for every room, and take our quiz to discover your wallpaper style. Find it all at flowermag.com/wallpapers. “I love wallpaper. I love it in rooms and even in closets. In my view, it just adds another layer of richness. I mean, I do love paint, but wallpaper is better.” —CHARLOTTE MOSS Spring Garden Countdown March…

Wallpaper in rooms with very little fabric, like bathrooms and powder rooms, adds personality, especially if you pull a bold color from the wallpaper for the cabinetry. I like adding wallpaper in utility rooms, such as a laundry room or mudroom. It’s unexpected and fun. Hanging wallpaper in a foyer provides a color punch when guests arrive and can set the tone for the rest of the house. To make a bedroom cozier, add wallpaper with a small print as the backdrop of the space. It provides a little whimsy, color, and pattern. Murals have made a comeback as of late, and I love using them. The dining room seems to be the most popular space, but many people are also using murals in bedrooms. I love hanging tonal wallpapers…