Tabla de contenidos para July/August 2021 en Flower

For more summer style fun, consider the handbags of MME.MINK, created by fashion veteran Jan Haedrich, whose style goals are classics that stand the test of time, peppered with a bit of whimsy. MINK stands for “Many Individual Niceties We Keep,” and each piece in the collection is numbered and authenticated with its own luxury label. We love the woven totes, with their ribbon-bedecked handles, and The “Court” Clutch from the Hedge Fund collection is a garden party conversation starter. mmemink.com…

Fourteen years ago, when landscape designer Lisa Bynon and Mona Nerenberg, owner of the beloved home goods store Bloom, were hunting for a new house outside the bustle of Sag Harbor, they almost passed by an elegant but unassuming home in the hamlet of North Sea. But Mona remembered driving by the house when she was a little girl growing up on Long Island and looked it up. Shockingly, the house was for sale, so she and Lisa jumped in the car to scout it out. “We came, but no one was living here,” says Lisa. “I said to Mona ‘I’m sure the key is right under the mat’ and sure enough, we found the key, got in the house and walked around for an hour.” The home, built in…

THE BACKYARD is in bloom, the terrace is overflowing with potted herbs and flowers—it’s time for a summer garden party and a reason to add a couple of new pieces to your warm-weather wardrobe. Loren Hope’s fanciful floral jewelry and hair accessories with a retro vibe, created in Rhode Island, caught our attention. Loren’s fascination with costume jewelry took hold in childhood, when she opened jewelry boxes in her grandmother’s thrift shop to examine the treasures inside. She is also inspired by nature. “During the warmer months here in New England, I spend most of my weekends in my flower garden or shopping for more flowers at the nurseries,” she explains. “Since I was a little girl, I have always loved spending time outdoors and have been captivated by the…

“My inspiration was the bounty of summer—classic seasonal flowers that I grow in my home garden and wonderful heirloom tomatoes that are at their peak.” For step-by-step instructions, turn to page 20. MATERIALS LIST ■ Rudbeckia ■ Chocolate lace flower ■ Queen Anne’s lace seed pods ■ ‘Limelight’ hydrangeas■ Chaste tree seed heads■ Weigela ■ Heuchera foliage ■ Loropetalum MATERIALS LIST ■ Heirloom tomatoes■ Variegated grasses■ Garden roses■ Rudbeckia■ Coneflowers■ Dahlias■ Begonias■ Celosia■ Silene■ Weigela■ Fern HOW-TO MATERIALS LIST ■ Zinnias■ Celosia■ Dahlias■ Heuchera foliage■ Foxgloves■ Rudbeckia■ Weigela■ Coneflowers■ Chocolate lace■ flower■ Chaste tree■ Fig■ Hydrangeas■ Fresh herbs■ An assortment of tomatoes in different colors and sizes■ Other produce, such as squash and mini eggplant■ Small glass vases■ Twine■ Handled container STEP BY STEP STEP 1 Prep the materials (see…

Richard Dragisic chuckles as he recalls an encounter he had with a shopper shortly after opening his Magazine Street shop, Sud, in 2019. “A customer came in, looked around, and asked me where I slept!” he laughs. “The question seemed so strange at the time, but I get it now, and it’s quite a compliment. We’ve created more than just a shopping experience here; we’ve created a sense of home. Since then, we’ve made a point of always having one bed in our inventory for that very reason.” Perhaps the shopper’s confusion stemmed from the genuinely warm welcome she received at the door or the sound of a teakettle whistling from the cozy galley kitchen in the back. But most likely it was because the shop was actually a home…

Mother Nature clearly missed the memo that April showers bring May flowers because on May 5, just days before Blair Laborde’s 40th birthday fete, the forecast projected a week of wet weather ranging from light sprinkles to full-blown thunderstorms. “Tents were oversold almost everywhere by the time I rolled out the rain plan,” says the Nashville event designer, who had spent months planning the outdoor dinner party in the backyard of her Belle Meade home. “When I finally found a company that had one left, I went into overdrive to adjust the floor plan and lighting setup. My mood needed major adjusting, too, so I tried to lighten things up by adding a few fun, unexpected touches. I had eight dozen white umbrellas shipped overnight from a vendor in Virginia…

Flower: How long have you been creating paper flowers as a hobby? Suzonne Stirling: I’ve been dabbling on and off for 20 years, but I began getting serious about them in the summer of 2014. I was grappling with autoimmune disease and burnout, and making them became an act of meditation for me—a way to calm my nervous system. Later that same year, something clicked and it became a much more joyful experience—the kind of transcendence I had experienced when I made things as a child. When you find something that makes you feel better than whatever afflicts you, you grab onto it with your whole heart How was your work discovered? A few years ago, I was commissioned to create a piece for a magazine. The day after publication,…

ATLANTA, GEORGIA ADAC in Bloom (virtual) July 21 adacatlanta.com/events LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA LA Art Show July 29–August 1 laartshow.com NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS Nantucket Summer Antiques Show August 6–9 nantucketsummerantiquesshow.com MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN The Grand Garden Show August 30–September 1 grandgardenshow.com Indicates Flower is attending or sponsoring the event. For more events, visit flowermag.com. What we’re reading now THE FLOWER-INFUSED COCKTAIL: Flowers, with a Twist by Alyson Brown (Folk, 2021), $30, theflowerinfusedcocktail.com…

ALYSON BROWN IS A FLOWER ENTHUSIAST, A cocktail creator, and founder of the Wild Folk Flower Apothecary. Though she resides in Oregon, she often references her Southern upbringing near the Florida Gulf Coast beaches. In her new book, The Flower-Infused Cocktail: Flowers, with a Twist (Folk, 2021), Alyson showcases her mixology skills using botanical ingredients. She also gives tips on “marvelous mocktails,” building a bar, and the art of the garnish. Her favorite summer sippers use wild rose, calendula, red clover, and sweet alyssum. Serve up a pitcher at your next gathering. theflowerinfusedcocktail.com CLOVERJITO Makes 1 drink The Cloverjito combines two of my favorite summer drinks, iced tea and the classic rum-based mojito, into a fresh cocktail. CLOVER SUN TEA 2 tablespoons red clover blossoms1 tablespoon dried mint1 tablespoon dried…

When creating a garden, it is essential to consider the complex relationships between the land, the home, and its inhabitants. My work as a landscape architect grew out of my fascination with the architecture of the home and my conception of the garden as a magical place where architecture and landscape become one. Designing a garden that is a seamless extension of the home requires a deep understanding of the house and how it reflects the personalities and desires of its owners. Ideally, home is a sanctuary. At its finest, it encompasses comfort and beauty while capturing the unique characteristics of its inhabitants. The garden is the extension of that refuge into the outdoors, a place where we experience the transitory pleasures of nature and light, the change of seasons,…

“Walking into an entry should be like stepping through a stage set. It’s really the opening act that establishes the mood for what’s to come,” says interior designer Michelle Nussbaumer. The moment you enter her 1940s Hollywood Regency-meets-Dallas house, you know you’re in for a glamorous adventure that will be vibrant and unexpected, with just the right dash of drama. Peonypink walls and a profusion of potted flowers worthy of an English country-house conservatory will be your first tells, as will the hostess who greets you dressed in a flowing caftan and looking every bit the part of a glamorous movie star (she did major in theater at college, after all). Michelle’s stylish flair reflects a life spent cultivating a global perspective. With houses she and husband Bernard own in…

Prices are subject to change. Any items not listed are unknown. IN BLOOM PAGES 17–20, DECORATE: FLOWERS: Floral design, Kappi Naftel of Kap Flowers, Instagram: @kapflower. PAGES 28–30, ENTERTAIN: Interior design, Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman of Brockschmidt & Coleman, brockschmidtandcoleman.com; retail shop and select vases, Sud, sudneworleans.com; floral design, Kim Starr Wise, kimstarrwise.com. A MOVEABLE FEAST PAGES 32–39: Interior design, peacock chairs and select décor, Michelle Nussbaumer, michellenussbaumer.com; floral design, Jimmie Henslee, Instagram @hensleejimmie; select fabrics and trims, Michelle Nussbaumer for Clarence House, clarencehouse.com. A SERENE RETREAT PAGES 40–47: Garden design, Lisa Bynon of Lisa Bynon Garden Design, 631.283.3438; Interior design, Mona Nerenberg of Bloom in Sag Harbor, 631.725.5940, and Mark Cunningham, markcunninghaminc.com. Select art photography by Michael Dweck, represented by Mona Nerenberg at Bloom. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN…

Mandarin Bouquet teacup and saucer ($135) by Mottahedeh, mottahedeh.com • Imari Rouge dessert plate ($114) by Haviland through Scully & Scully, scullyandscully.com • Apollo Clear wine hock ($170) in Sky Blue by Saint-Louis through Replacements, replacements.com • Ceremonial Indian Elephant dinner plate ($90) by Halcyon Days, halcyondaysusa.com • Lacque de Chine covered sugar bowl ($488) and dinner plate ($136) in Gold & Brick by Haviland through Scully & Scully, scullyandscully.com • In Bloom by Zemer Peled dinner plate ($59) by Bernardaud, bernardaud.com • Aladdin Brilliant flatware ($80/5-piece place setting) in Blue by Vietri, vietri.com • Matisse dinner napkins ($130/set of 2) in Shades of Blue and Sicily Scallop place mat in Royal Blue ($125/set of 2) by Elizabeth Lake, elizabethlake.com • Vita coupe in Rose ($295) by William Yeoward Crystal, williamyeowardcrystal.com • William Gold salad plate ($125) by Robert Haviland…