Table of contents for July - August 2015 in Veranda

Can You Picture It? Los Angeles designer Windsor Smith (featured on page 46 and above) takes over our Instagram account in July. Look for a feed full of her signature, smart, and swoon-worthy ideas. @verandamag Jewelry for the Front Door Find the door knocker that perfectly suits your style with plenty of unique examples that complement this issue’s story (page 41). veranda.com/doorknockers Behind the Scenes at the Beach Designer Susan Ferrier guides us around the soothing and surprisingly soigné Florida haven she created (page 114) in an exclusive audio slideshow. veranda.com/beachhouse The Wonders of Waikiki Extra home and fashion accessories from our roundup (page 36) adopt the au courant Hawaiian motifs that are suddenly popping up everywhere. veranda.com/hawaii follow us…

“I love simple, honest design married to a sense of adventure.” JULIA LEACH’S FAVORITE THINGS 1. OLIVER PEOPLES ISABEL MARANT DARIA SUNGLASSES Sexy, cool, and timeless. 2. LINDSEY ADELMAN CHANDELIER Her objects reference nature in a beautifully reductive way. 3. LES INDIENNES ROYALE THROW Too many modern things can fall completely flat. 4. ÁLVARO SANDAL Blue croc elevates a basic. 5. POLUX FLEURISTE FLOWERS Effortlessly art-directed. I’m a cut-garden kind of girl. 6. GENERAL STORE WOODEN UTENSILS Everyday objects that are a joy to use. 7. DR. BRANDT PORE THING Evens out all my imperfections. 8. HERMÈS UN JARDIN APRÈS LA MOUSSON A wet and rainy scent with clean white florals. 9. ERES LES ESSENTIALS BIKINI Simple sensuality that’s so well made. 10. THE ROW LEANDER FISHERMAN SWEATER The ultimate…

1. ANN SACKS MARBLE MOSAIC “I love the way it feels on my feet.” $40 per square foot, annsacks.com. 2. NANZ CREMONE BOLT FOR CABINETS “Makes reaching for a coffee mug like opening a window onto a Parisian street.” To the trade, nanz.com. 3. WINDSOR SMITH SOLAS LAMP “Inspired by a stack of bangle bracelets.” To the trade, boydlighting.com. 4. DECORATIVE VENT GRILLE “Immediately elevates any interior.” From $30, patterncut.com. Painted in Nimbus Gray, $42 a gallon, benjaminmoore.com. 5. COWTAN & TOUT DELMONICO LEOPARD VELVET “A print that reads like a solid.” To the trade, cowtan.com. 6. WINDSOR SMITH FOR ARTERIORS PAX SIDE TABLE “Cool and warm metals with the sense of an heirloom.” $2,700, arteriorshome.com. 7. LA CORNUE CHÂTEAU RANGE “Prettily anchors a kitchen.” From $30,000, lacornueusa.com. all designers…

it’s one of our very favorite color combinations: crisp, clear shades of blue shot through with grounding splashes of cream, ivory, and white. As a perennially sought-after palette, it’s classic without being stuffy; romantic without feeling sappy; happy and vibrant, but deliciously subtle, too. A Ming vase has never been accused of being an eyesore. The two hues together are also infinitely versatile. During the dog days of summer, there’s no fresher, more tonic way to set the table or elevate a barefoot meal with an unbuttoned sense of sophistication. The latest tabletop collection from Ralph Lauren Home capitalizes on that spirit. The plates, bowls, and serving pieces are named for the Côte d’Azur and channel the laid-back vibe of the French Riviera with a trio of winning patterns: a…

THE PROJECT BEGAN, AS MANY DO, WITH THE renovation of a house, this one in sunny Southern California. But in the hands of Anthony Baratta and his former partner, William Diamond, it then expanded to include some really unusual spaces and outbuildings: an ethereal dining pavilion, for instance; a partyready porte cochere; a vine-wrapped poolside pergola–cum–screening room; and, in the garden, a freestanding kitchen that happens to look like a greenhouse. “When we started,” says the wife, “we were thinking we wanted the house to be great for a wedding.” But what the homeowners, transplanted New Yorkers with three grown children, wound up with is so much more. Baratta describes the resulting West Coast château as an “over-the-top place in Provence.” In these days of midcentury everything, French decor is…

AT MY TABLE Pages 73–74 All products: Ralph Lauren Home, 888-475-7674, ralphlauren.com/cotedazur. TEXAS TRIUMPH Interior design: J. Randall Powers, 713-524-5100, jrandallpowers.com. Architecture: Drew S. Wommack, 214-355-1403. Landscape design: Johnny Steele, 713-862-5700, johnnysteeledesign.com. Page 84 Sconces: Paul Ferrante, paulferrante.com. Page 85 Chair: Michael Taylor, 646-497-1502, michaeltaylordesigns.com. Pendant: Dennis & Leen, 310-652-0855, dennisandleen.com. Lamp: Visual Comfort, 866-344-3875, visualcomfort.com. Wall paint: Farrow & Ball, 888-511-1121, farrow-ball.com. Page 86, top Sofa upholstery: Pierre Frey, 212-421-0534, pierrefrey.com. Sofa: Cameron Collection, 214-752-4421, cameroncollection.com. Armchairs: Gregorius Pineo, 310-204-0400, gregoriuspineo.com. Stool upholstery: Vervain, 800-611-8686, vervain.com. Stool: Dennis & Leen, 310-652-0855, dennisandleen.com. Coffee table: Erika Brunson, 323-931-3225, erikabrunson.com. Tables: Dessin Fournir, 212-758-0844, dessin fournir.com. Curtain fabric: Fortuny, 212-753-7153, fortuny.com. Wall paint: Farrow & Ball, 888-511-1121, farrow-ball.com. Page 86, bottom Table: Rose Tarlow Melrose House, 323-651-2202, rose tarlow.com. Pendants: Dennis &…

1. A flat bezel frames a stunning oval pink tourmaline from Tamara Comolli; $45,000, tamaracomolli.com. 2.Chanel’s Panache juxtaposes a glittering morganite against a feathery pavé-diamond setting; $103,000, chanel.com. 3. A basket-weave band clasps a bougainvillea-bright rubellite from David Yurman; $48,000, davidyurman.com. 4.Luscious lollipop shades go from light to dark on Georland’s Spinel; $29,000, georland.com. 5.Diamonds are fireworks around a pink sapphire from Graff; price upon request, graffdiamonds.com. 6.A confetti array of gems encircles Taffin’s pink spinel; price upon request, taffin.com. 7.Scale’s the thing with a rose quartz cabochon in heady proportions from Alexandra Mor; $53,000, alexandramor.com. Champagne and martini glasses; from $51, williamyeowardcrystal.com. 1. Tito Pedrini’s Artigli features a peridot in a sharp signature setting; $27,000, titopedrini.com. 2. Sleek lines on Art Deco from Roberto Coin have a spangly modern…

master ceramist Christiane Perrochon From her rustic studio in the bucolic Tuscan countryside, Swiss ceramist Christiane Perrochon creates delicate, hand-thrown tableware with simple, sober silhouettes that are nevertheless meant for everyday use. The pieces themselves are exquisitely crafted works of art, but their rich, evocative shades truly set them apart. Perrochon is inspired by the world around her—the pink of a twilight sky, the tone of yellow in a goldenrod bud. “I’m surrounded by incredible landscapes with changing light and color. The hues you find in nature are extraordinary.” christianeperrochon.com. pattern maker Christine Van Der Hurd As a young woman, textile designer Christine Van Der Hurd created delicate fashion prints for the likes of Yves Saint Laurent and Liberty before moving into the world of home furnishings. Today, her London-…

Mérida HOTEL The Hacienda Xcanatún is an elegant, thoughtfully restored 18th-century property. We go there for dinner or drinks. The atmospheric dining room has black-and-white checkered floors, but we usually sit on the beautiful terrace overlooking the gardens. Calle 20 S/N, Xcanatún, xcanatun.com. SHOPS When I have guests, I take them to the Mercado Municipal Lucas de Gálvez, the enormous central market. It’s not like walking into Whole Foods—it’s a riot of color, smells, and people haggling over everything from cheese to silver to produce. You can find pretty much anything you could ask for. Calle 56, Centro. •Opened by Belgian couple Mathieu Brees and Stephanie Verbrugge, Ki’Xocolatl is a chocolate boutique that sources indigenous cacao beans. They create artisanal bars flavored with Mexican spices like pink peppercorns and oregano.…

Old and new. Rustic and refined. Classic and contemporary. The new mix reflects how we live today: celebrating life in the moment. RANDY POWERS COULDN’T SLEEP. THE HOUSTON DECORATOR WAS UP AT TWO IN THE MORNING, WORRIED ABOUT A TABLE FOR A DINING ROOM. But not just any dining room. It was for one of his most involved commissions to date. It had to be the perfect table, utterly unique— and it had to be able to accommodate up to 26 in a pinch. The cold-sweat wake-ups would happen again and again in the 14 months it took him to furnish this capacious home. (“I went completely gray-haired during the project,” says the gregarious Powers.) Built from scratch in Houston’s tony River Oaks neighborhood, the house was a highly detailed…

And while many of us have porches, decks, loggias, balconies, and pergolas, some of us are only armchair gardeners, relegated to the fantasy greenscapes in our minds or a windowsill just big enough for a tray of herbs. For the past few weeks, I have been helping a colleague and friend with her “veranda,” a tiny perch above her New York apartment building’s entrance that’s just a block from where I live. I’m not sure if I’m advising as much as offering unsolicited advice on what I think she should plant; after all, I do walk by it every day. She has taken my recommendations in stride. One day it’s wildflowers, the next, white impatiens. Finally, I suggested masses of clipped boxwood in terra-cotta pots. She’s sticking with the wildflowers,…

Michelle Obama’s recent choice of “Kailua Blue” for the White House china trumpeted a bold new movement. The lagoon hues and tropical motifs of Hawaii—palms, pineapples, birds of paradise—are turning up on runways, fabrics, and accessories. Extraordinary South Pacific crafts (like the vibrant lei shown here) also get their due in “Royal Hawaiian Featherwork: Nā Hulu Ali‘i,” which opens in San Francisco on August 29. deyoung.famsf.org.…

as the first thing people see when they get to your front step, a knocker sets the mood like little else can. It should have some heft and feel heavy in the hand (the better to call your attention to a visitor on the stoop). Think of it as jewelry for your facade—a charming bit of bling that says hello before you even open the door. FOR MORE KNOCKERS, GO TO VERANDA.COM 1. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HARDWARE A talismanic motif with loads of whimsy. Hand of Fatima; $391, rockymountain hardware.com. 2. P.E. GUERIN Intricately etched for instant romance. Scallop; $2,500, peguerin.com. 3. ERIC MORRIS & COMPANY Hand-chased beading and basket motifs. Weave; $1,750, ericmorrisandco.com. 4. SUN VALLEY BRONZE Rustic modern simplicity. Square (DK-96); $448, sunvalleybronze.com. 5. MAISON VERVLOET Resplendent refinement. Renaissance…

Tennis, Anyone? Pastel stripes, wicker and basket weave motifs, and sporty accessories go from court to club room with unstudied ease. 1. Sorenson pendant, $1,425; remains.com. 2. Constance porcelain plate, $143; bernardaud .com. 3. Eclipse trishaw, $15,000; kennethcobonpue.com. 4. Marco Bicego brooch, $9,920; neiman marcus.com. 5. Nantucket seersucker cottons, to the trade; hollandandsherry.com. 6. Serpui Blair clutch, $240; shopabientot.com. 7. Portofino skirt, $788; temperleylondon.com. 8. Made Goods Donovan chair, $850; mecox.com. 9. J12 Soft Rose watch, $5,500; chanel.com. 10. Rock Candy blue topaz bracelet, $7,495; ippolita.com. 11. Tennis glasses, $227 each; artelshop.com. Horse Sense In materials like porcelain, gold, and leather, equestrianaccented accessories have stylish appeal that transcends the stable yard. 1. Horseshoe paperweight, $335; herendusa.com. 2. Middlefield chandelier, $900; hinkleylighting.com. 3. Gien Cavaliers dessert plate, $180 for four; fxdougherty.com. 4. Horsebit bracelet, $2,350; gucci.com. 5. Kentucky julep cup, $70; reedandbarton.com. 6. La…

INTRODUCING POLISHED PATINA Ralph Lauren Paint presents Polished Patina, an exclusive, new specialty finish with a lustrous quality and layered, timeworn appearance. This rich finish creates the illusion of texture and movement in varying lights with a feel that is smooth and polished. Discover your color at RalphLaurenPaint.com. Available at The Home Depot. RAISE A GLASS TO BETTER WINE PRESERVATION Sub–Zero wine preservation systems are built to do more than simply store wine. They’re built to protect it. Now available in more sizes and configurations than ever before, from 15" to 30". Uncork the whole story at subzero.com. ORCHID DINNER VERANDA partnered with the New York Botanical Garden for its annual Orchid Dinner on February 10. Top interior designers curated and styled table settings for the dinner and guests enjoyed…

the cultivated life BACK TO SCHOOL We’ve been hearing a lot lately about classes devoted to the art of living well, especially ones that go beyond the standard DIY playbook. Here are a few we’re dreaming about: Ashley Buzzy McHugh hosts a traveling series of seminars (left) that teach the uninitiated how to reproduce her curling, charming calligraphy (ashleybuzzy.com). The Santa Barbara Beekeepers Association’s Backyard series shows neophytes the basics of an apiary, so you too can one day serve your own homeharvested honey (sbba.org). At the Little Flower School in Brooklyn, floral artists Nicolette Owen and Sarah Ryhanen impart the secrets to creating lush, straight-fromthe-garden arrangements (little flowerschoolbrooklyn.com). At Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, a mycologist leads gourmands through woodland trails in search of the forager’s holy grail: wild mushrooms (monticello.org).…

WHETHER PLANNING HIS NEXT TRIP OR DESIGNING A ROOM, ANDREW BROWN MAKES EVERY DECISION WITH ONE WORD IN MIND: AUTHENTICITY. “Travel is a huge source of inspiration,” he says. “It opens your eyes to so many new things and forces you to look at everything in a different way.” Seeking native flavor, Brown insists that the pulse of a city is found through a local’s eye. The same goes for his design philosophy—everything he brings to his own home is a reflection of his journeys. Brown spent his formative years in France and West Africa. As an adult, he returned to his Alabama roots but held on to his affection for wanderlust, making world travel and great design a lifestyle priority. Choosing items with provenance, Brown curates his collection of…

1. Micro Peekaboo bag; $1,550, fendi.com. 2. De Nacre Et D’Orient Tresor box; $1,295, bergdorfgoodman.com. 3. By Terry Baume de Rose Nutri-Couleur Mandarina Pulp lip balm; $56, b-glowing.com. 4. La Laque Couture Corail Colisee nail polish; $27, yslbeautyus.com. 5. The Printery Acorn note cards; $45, kneenandco.com. 6. Fan VIII mandarin garnet and diamond earrings; $34,000, www.majadubrul.com. 7. Irene Neuwirth rose gold and peach moonstone bracelet; $6,360, barneys.com. 8. Hyman Hendler & Sons ribbon; $30 a yard, eastcoasttrimming.com. 9. Fresh Fruit and 10. Sweet Orange paints; $60 a gallon, benjaminmoore.com. 11. Cape Cod watch; $2,900, hermes.com. 12. Craft tumbler; $54, barneys.com. 13. Confettis Coral cocktail napkins; $175 for six, dporthaultparis.com. 14. Patola ikat; to the trade, hillbrown.com.…