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“Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass, Of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind.…”–WILLIAM WORDSWORTH FROM ODE: INTIMATIONS OF IMMORTALITY FROM RECOLLECTIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD THERE’S SOMETHING SO CAPTIVATING ABOUT THE PAST. Nostalgia can play a significant role in our looking backward longingly. But often when I look back, I realize I wouldn’t want to go back—instead there are vestiges of bygone days that I move to incorporate into my daily life. I use my mother’s silver every day; I watch my father’s favorite ’60s Bond films; I’ve read every work ever written by F. Scott Fitzgerald; and I listen to Bach, Debussy, Aaron Copland, The Rolling Stones, and Nina Simone more than I listen to Billie…

Sweet Dreams After exploring the latest in bedroom design starting on page 11, go to flowermag.com/dream to discover more beautiful bedchambers. We’ve gathered stately suites, guest retreats, and even an open-air sleeping porch. There are dozens of spaces to inspire your beauty sleep. Snuggle in and enjoy. PALM BEACH CHIC Join us in sunny Palm Beach to revisit stylish home and apartment makeovers from Kim Coleman, Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors, and Kemble Interiors. Plus we’ll explore Renny Reynolds’ lush, tropical garden and check in with designers of every stripe who have migrated to the area. Go to flowermag.com/palm-beach THE FLOWER MAGAZINE FLOWER OF THE YEAR Which flower will be prevalent in arrangements, flourishing in gardens, and influencing design in the year ahead? Find out what our panel of floral designers and suppliers,…

GUEST BEDROOMS “Guest bedrooms don’t need to be a snooze. You can’t miss with a serene color palette, but add a dash of personality with a playful pattern. And thoughtful touches like a cashmere throw, a chest spacious enough to unpack their things, and a vase or two of fresh flowers make guests feel right at home.”—AMANDA SMITH FOWLER, STYLE DIRECTOR BEDSIDE LIGHTING “Light can transform a room, bringing it alive and shaping the mood of the space. In the bedroom, the right lighting creates a sense of calm and warmth, turning it into a restful sanctuary or an inviting retreat.”—DESIGNER BARBARA BARRY For more information, see Sources, page 76.…

I’d heard of Bunny Mellon the same way many of us who appreciate design and gardening have—she was a great friend to Jackie Kennedy Onassis (she collaborated with her on The White House Rose Garden), and she had exquisite style reflected in her houses around the world. And while she mostly stayed out of the limelight, she was a familiar name among New York’s social elite in the 20th century. After Mrs. Mellon died at age 103 in May 2014, Sotheby’s auction house conducted a sale of the art, furniture, and collections from her estates. When I looked at those pieces in the online catalog, I felt a connection to her aesthetic, and I wanted to know her story more thoroughly. As a multi-disciplinary artist with a passion for gardens,…

I first visited Blackberry Farm, tucked in the foothills of the Tennessee Smoky Mountains, over the New Year’s holiday in 2009. The trip included all the Farm has to offer—a bucolic setting, wonderful dining, impeccable service, and exceptional hospitality with every possible need or want anticipated. A highlight of that stay was spending the day with John Coykendall, the Farm’s master gardener. At the time, I had no idea of the permanent imprint that experience would leave on me, but 15 years later, I still believe wholeheartedly that he is a bright soul on this earth. I was blessed to have the opportunity to soak in his wisdom and experience—both in the garden and in life. John doesn’t have a cell phone. He doesn’t answer to the same demands this…

Dennis Schrader and Bill Smith were always drawn to tropical landscapes. Something about the vibrant colors, unique growth forms, and edgy silhouettes of the equatorial plants sang to their mutual aesthetics. By 1992, that infatuation had grown from working together on design projects using these unique plants to opening Landcraft Environments Ltd., their wholesale Long Island and Maryland nurseries with a focus on exotics, rare annuals, and tender perennials. Meanwhile, their own Long Island garden featured some of those plants, although the selections were limited due to the fluctuations in seasonal temperatures in the Northeast. So whenever possible, Dennis and Bill slipped away to vacation in tropical climes where they could take in the lush vegetation. Not surprisingly, they eventually began to seek their own piece of paradise and found…

Any items not listed are unknown. FROM THE FIELD PAGES 11-16: Websites or phone numbers for products: weitznerlimited.com; coleyhome.com; kravet.com; schumacher.com; matouk.com; casabranca.com; adamsantiquesandthepotager.com; kassobrien.com; theboutiquecharleston.com; juliska.com; williamyeoward.com; herendusa.com; mirrorlakeantiques.com; McKenna Designs: 205.454.5858; shopjubin.com; francesvalentine.com; scandiahome.com; alkemispaint.com; hickorychair.com; leeindustries.com; Books information: Love How You Live by Rodman Primack, Monacelli, phaidon.com; English Country House Style by Milo and Katy Campbell, Abrams Books, abramsbooks.com; Henry Hobson Richardson by Jay Wickersham, Chris Milford, and Hope Mayo, Monacelli, phaidon.com; Classic by Design by Michael S. Smith with Andrew Ferren, Rizzoli, rizzoliusa.com; The World of Atelier Vime by Benoit Rauzy, Anthony Watson, and Marie Godfrain, Flammarion, rizzoliusa.com; Modern Artisan by Isabelle Dupuy Chavanat, Flammarion, rizzoliusa.com; The Book of Colour Concepts by Taschen, taschen.com. JOHN’S ALMANAC: PAGES 18-25: Blackberry Farm, blackberryfarm.com ARTISAN: PAGES 27-29: Artwork available through…

“I began as a wedding florist in London, relying heavily on imported flowers I could easily obtain year-round. Now that I’ve moved to the countryside, I grow my own flowers, and I’ve become much more aware of the seasons. I must adapt to whatever the garden offers, and this photograph, taken last February, captures my current way of working. Hellebores mingle with magnolia branches I forced into bloom after a week or so in the warmth of the kitchen. The other blossom, planted by a previous owner of our old farmyard, remains a mystery to me, but it’s a highlight each year to see its shock of pink erupt into life.”— GRAEME CORBETT OF BLOOM AND BURN IN KENT, ENGLAND…