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“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.”—Joe from Nora Ephron’s “You’ve Got Mail” I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN THIS QUOTE, AND I SAW THE MOVIE 25 YEARS AGO. Now that’s good dialogue. I don’t live in New York, for better or worse, and I don’t necessarily need a “bouquet of just-sharpened pencils” as I do most of my writing now on a keyboard; but I do well recall and relate to the anticipation, the frisson of a new school year—and a new season, especially fall. Fall, with its fresh palette of golds, deep reds, burnt oranges, charcoal grays, and vibrant grapes; its lingering dahlias; the welcome…

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. I first visited England’s Chatsworth in the early 90s with the American Friends of the Georgian Group. We toured the house, walked the gardens, and had lunch in the family dining room with Andrew Cavendish (then Duke…

While in Boston, Stephanie found great connection through adult education. “I had been working in commercial interior design for five years and was just really burned out,” she says. “I wanted to do something different.” She took a weekend job teaching classes at the Boston Center for Adult Education, which not only fostered new connections but also inspired her desire to host classes of her own at Heirloom Artifacts. Once a month (or more often as schedules allow), the broad farmhouse table at the heart of the store is cleared of merchandise and set for creativity and connection. Small groups of fewer than 10 participants gather to learn the art of calligraphy, floral arranging, knitting, or needlepoint. As hands get busy developing skills that create more than simple handicrafts, the…

“We wanted a house that fit into the landscape; one that would make sense when you look at it,” say the owners of this property outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. That refrain was the jumping-off point and the continuing touchstone throughout the entire project, from the plantings to the architecture to the interior design. The savvy stewards of such choice acreage had the foresight to begin with the outside. “The property had been used for agriculture, so there was barely a tree in sight,” says landscape architect Anna Boeschenstein of Grounded. “We created a screen with native evergreens mixed with some deciduous trees and shrubs all along the edge of a fairly active road for both privacy and noise reduction. And because of the early installation, the trees had some growth…

Interior designers often refer to the ceiling as the fifth wall—an area of opportunity for unexpected adornment. But don’t forget the floor! Undoubtedly, it is vital to the structural foundation of the house, but it can support the design foundation as well. Interior designer Stephanie Woodmansee shares a few uncommon ways to “step up” your floor décor game. PAINTED WOOD From an elegant marquetry-inspired style to a mod geometric motif to a transitional checkerboard pattern, the design and color options are endless when it comes to painted wood floors. They are also an affordable alternative to professional refinishing and can be fun and cathartic for the weekend DIYer. ALTERNATIVE NATURAL FIBERS Sisal, seagrass, and jute are perhaps the most popular members of the natural fiber rug family, but a few…

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Foraged and Fabulous When floral and event designer Lewis Miller of Lewis Miller Design was in Birmingham, Alabama, for an event at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, he treated us to a floral arrangement demonstration at the home of FLOWER editor-in-chief Margot Shaw. He foraged materials from her garden and included some locally-grown dahlias to create a vibrant fall arrangement. See the video and Lewis’s tips for arranging at flowermag.com/howtodahlia Inspired Tables For almost every issue of FLOWER, our stylists set a fantastic table (see page 96 for the latest from contributor Amanda Smith Fowler). They curate gorgeous, seasonal table settings and share tablescape ideas using the latest wares and classic pieces from Replacements, Ltd.; Kravet; Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights; and others. We’ve gathered more than two dozen of these…

Kelli Haywood loves a little friendly competition. So, when the Texan-turned-Tennessean began planning her 40th birthday party with husband Dave Haywood (of the country music group Lady A), she wanted it to be remembered as the BEST game night of all time. “Next to her people, what Kelli loves most is winning—whether it’s games, sports, contests, or anything else for that matter!” says the honoree’s close friend Blair Laborde of Sarah Blair Event Design. “So we planned an event that really spoke to Kelli’s passion for fun and games with festivities that would start in the afternoon and continue well past dinner.” In an homage to Kelli’s roots, more than 70 of her nearest and dearest wore their “Texas best” and convened at West Glow Farm, an enchanting 65-acre property…

Event designer Blair Laborde takes her clients’ parties personally. “Party favors are a wonderful way for a host or hostess to show their guests how much their presence is appreciated,” she says. “I like to take them one step further by creating a favor that reflects the giver’s personality or passion. It not only serves as a tangible memory of the event but also as a special reminder of the giver.” Here are a few of Blair’s gift ideas that reflect different givers: FROM THE GOLFER Personalized golf balls or golf towel. FROM THE GAME LOVER A customized deck of playing cards. FROM THE GARDENER Personalized packets of flower or vegetable seeds. FROM THE WINE ENTHUSIAST A bottle of the host’s favorite vino with a personalized label. FROM THE NIGHT…

Nestled in the heart of the Nashville suburb of Belle Meade lies Heirloom Artifacts, designer Stephanie Sabbe’s response to the clamor of quick-and-easy, space-filling interior design and disposable décor. Its location in an unassuming strip mall often surprises customers as they open the door to find a well-curated collection of pieces that imbues a sense of place. Stephanie likens the space to her own experience of growing up in a spec house as a child—the bones are just a place to start. In her mind, there is no need to be limited by the plain, white-box beginnings. As founder and principal of Sabbe Interior Design, a full-service design firm, Stephanie has spent more than 15 years working in both residential and commercial interior design. The Nashville native began her career…

Mick Jagger was once overheard pronouncing confidently, “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” That sentiment is embraced by Rebecca Gardner of Houses & Parties as her professional mission message. But don’t be deceived—her version of overdoing entails more of a tastefully considered, whimsical, and sometimes irreverent maximalism. Rebecca, with a Southerner’s sense of story and a love of antiquity, layers every scene, shop corner, party plan, and home design with compelling cues that woo the viewer into further examination and appreciation. One is intrigued. A native Texan who was raised in Mississippi, Rebecca has been dreaming of parties since the age of 7 and realized the inherent thrill of gathering guests around a theme—be it a pink-and-green-colored Barbecue Field Day ice-cream social complete with piglets or a “style-show wedding picnic”…

Elle Clymer’s love of flowers comes naturally. Her mother was an avid and award-winning rose gardener, and her childhood home was always abloom with the season’s best and brightest. Although she strives to carry on that legacy, Elle, wife and mother of three, admits that she doesn’t get her hands in the dirt quite as much as she would like. Instead, a variety of botanical motifs are planted inside her Kansas City, Missouri, home to keep her perennially connected to the outdoors. In addition to these lush layers, Elle’s abode displays a culmination of all the things—and people—that she cherishes most. Heirloom antiques passed down from her grandmother hold memories, as well as places of prominence, in rooms otherwise adorned with art, furniture, and décor that she and husband Greyson…

Any items not listed are unknown. IN BLOOM PAGES 31-38: ENTERTAIN: Event design: Sarah Blair Event Design, sarahblaireventdesign.com; Floral designer: The Florista, the-florista.com; Catering: Steven Bailey, thekindredfarm.com; Cake: Baked on 8th, bakedon8th.com; Rentals, tableware, glassware: Please Be Seated, pleasebeseated.com; Linens: BBJ La Tavola, bbjlatavola.com PAGES 44-46: DECORATE: FLOWERS: Floral design: Maxit Flower Design, maxitflowerdesign.com PAGES 50-54: SHOPPING: Design/shop: Heirloom Artifacts, heirloomartifacts.com UNDER THE BIG TOP AT ROUND TOP PAGES 56–65: Event design: Rebecca Gardner of Houses & Parties, housesandparties.com; Catering: KB Table, kbtable.com COUNTRYSIDE CHARMER PXGES 66–73: Architecture: Rosney Co., rosneyarchitects.com; Interior design: Anne Hulcher Tollett, Hanover Avenue, hanoveravenue.com; Landscape architecture: Anna Boeschenstein, Grounded Landscape Architecture & Design, groundedllc.com; Landscape contractor: J.W. Townsend, townsendlandscape.com; General contractor: Element Construction, elementbuild.com; Floral design: Mallory Joyce, malloryjoyce.com; Photo styling: KK Harris Design, kkharrisdesign.com;…