Tabla de contenidos para July/August 2023 en Flower

Houses, like people, sometimes need a second chance—a champion who comes along and appreciates their finest qualities, willingly overlooks any faults, sees the full potential, and encourages them to truly thrive and flourish. Such was the case for a Georgian-style brick house built in the early ’90s that, despite its distinguished profile and strong bones, had languished on Atlanta’s real estate market for many months. “It was a little dark and dated and perhaps a bit too formal and traditional to appeal to a lot of buyers,” says designer Heather Dewberry Stoller. But Heather and her husband, Steve, could see past those things and decided to make an offer. The timing was perfect as the couple had just married—a second for both—a few days earlier and were returning from a…

Kate Rheinstein Brodsky keeps a packed calendar three-fourths of the year, but when the weather starts to warm up, life slows down a bit—especially when she arrives at her home in East Hampton. “Time seems to stand still a little longer here,” says the wife, mother of three tween daughters, and founder of KRB, her eponymous boutique featuring impeccably curated antique, vintage, and one-of-a-kind furniture, art, and accessories. “It’s a much-needed change of pace.” Kate knows firsthand about living life in the fast lane. The Los Angeles native moved to New York City to attend NYU and then completed stints with Jeffrey Bilhuber, Ralph Lauren Home, and ELLE DECOR before setting up shop just a few blocks from her pre-war apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Needing an escape from…

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Behind the Scenes As a young boy growing up in Columbus, Georgia, Bob Vardaman had two passions: theater and gardening. When he wasn’t performing for an audience at the local community theater, he was in the kitchen gabbing with his aunts as they arranged foraged flowers and cooked fresh vegetables harvested from the backyard. After Bob graduated from high school, his craving for culture took him to New York to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He then held various posts in theater management until returning to the South to take the role of company manager for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. There, the success of his on-stage productions placed him in the spotlight, and he quickly became the go-to guy for innovative, extravagant private events for…

Go Against the Grain You don’t have to have light floors to brighten the house. It sounds counterintuitive, but staining them really dark allows lighter walls, fabrics, and painted furniture to stand out. Err on the Practical Side With four teenagers, three dogs, and two bunnies, there’s a lot of traffic coming and going through our rooms. I don’t want to stress if someone spills a drink or tracks in mud, so all the fabrics are treated. Always Mix and Mingle While I love antiques and classic forms, I also incorporate furnishings that are more clean-lined and contemporary, like the acrylic coffee table in the living room. If you put a piece that’s quiet next to one that has a lot of personality, the juxtaposition elevates them both. Turn an…

A FLORAL PAIRING York Wallcoverings debuts the second edition of its Blooms collection and engages Atlanta floral designer Canaan Marshall to choose a favorite print as inspiration for his exuberant displays. Whether you want bold florals on your walls or more demure ones, York Wallcoverings has you covered with the second edition of their popular Blooms collection—14 fresh designs in multiple colorways for a total of 72 different styles. This new rendition of Blooms expands into fauna with the inclusion of butterflies, tree frogs, and other small inhabitants of plants and trees. “Our Blooms collection harnesses the natural healing power of different florals,” says Carol Miller, trend and color expert for York Wallcoverings. To celebrate the new collection, York reached out to Atlanta floral talent Canaan Marshall to create designs…

With a lifelong love of gardening, designer Charlotte Moss has long been intrigued with what draws people—especially women—into the world of horticulture. Some have made it their professions, while others have become enthusiasts, patrons, philanthropists, or simply weekend hobbyists. And then there are those who write about all things gardening. In her new column for FLOWER, Charlotte explores some of these women and the journeys that led to their passions for plants and flowers. She also has a forthcoming book with Rizzoli on the subject of gardening women set to release spring 2025. Not everyone can move seamlessly from one successful career to another, especially when you are just shy of your 70th birthday—but Nicole de Vésian did just that. As a consultant and textile specialist in the early years,…

First and foremost, I get to know my clients and their personalities and discuss their collecting goals while also educating them about the market and the process. I protect them from making hasty or ill-considered choices, and I oversee their collection for the long term. I look at artists who are on a certain trajectory in their careers and have a certain amount of exposure. If my clients enjoy following the artist, we decide to move forward and try to acquire the artwork. I like to ensure that the acquisition is the best representation of the artist’s work and that it fits in with the rest of the collection. I always advise clients to purchase what they love and not pieces to match their décor or for a specific room.…

Any items not listed are unknown. IN BLOOM PAGES 17-20: GARDEN: Swift River Farm, gardenconservancy.org PAGES 22-23: DECORATE: FLOWERS: Floral designer: Bob Vardaman, bobvardaman.com SECOND ACT: PAGES 32-43: Interior designer: Heather Dewberry Stoller, Huff-Dewberry, huffdewberry.com; ENTRY: Brown velvet on settee: Schumacher, schumacher.com; green velvet on stool: Lee Jofa, kravet.com; DINING ROOM: Wallpaper: Gracie Studio, graciestudio.com; chandelier: Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com; mirror: Michael S. Smith for Mirror Home, mirrorhome.com; LIVING ROOM: Paint color: ‘Swiss Coffee’ by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com; chinoiserie fabric: Brunschwig & Fils, kravet.com; lampshade fabric: Peter Fasano, peterfasano.com; yellow pillow fabric: Heather Chadduck, heatherchadducktextiles.com; end tables: Holland MacRae, hollandmacrae.com; FAMILY ROOM: Paint color: ‘Swiss Coffee’ by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com; paint on door trim: ‘Wrought Iron’ by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com; fabric on floral pillows: Nina Campbell, osborneandlittle.com; bargello fabric on center pillow:…