Table of contents for Jul/Aug 2018 in Veranda

IN FULL BLOOM Welsh artist Cedric Morris was a rare polymath: a major figure of the British modern movement who also achieved renown as a serious gardener. The combination of talents served him well, allowing him to portray plants and landscapes he was intimately familiar with through a Surrealist and Cubist lens. The vivid, resplendent results—like May Flowering Irises No. 2, 1935, at left—will be on display through July 22 at the Garden Museum in London (gardenmuseum.org.uk). Morris’s interest in plants also led him to travel extensively collecting specimens—and, thankfully for us, painting along the way. “Cedric Morris: Beyond the Garden Wall,” at Philip Mould & Company (philipmould.com), is a concurrent retrospective that gorgeously documents the wanderings of an artist who mentored Lucian Freud, was said by contemporaries to rival…

Coco Chanel had her Verdura cuffs; Bunny Mellon, her Schlumberger bangles; Daisy Fellowes, her Tutti Frutti Cartier. When a woman of style and substance blazed a fashionable trail through the salons, red carpets, and famous fetes of the 20th century, she often did so wearing a complement of jewels, leaving a glittering legacy in her wake. The styles associated with these boldface names continue to be influential today. Updated, gem-studded versions of the Maltese Cross cuff Duke Fulco di Verdura designed for Chanel in the 1930s are still sold by the house. Like the other evolutions shown here, they’re tailor-made for an entirely new generation of trailblazers.…

In support of VERANDA’s annual tribute to preservation, we present Kemper Lakes Golf Club. For over 35 years, Kemper Lakes Golf Club has been recognized as one of the finest pure golf facilities in the country. A dramatic, sprawling layout designed by renowned architects Ken Killian and Dick Nugent, Kemper Lakes features expansive lakes, pristine meadowlands and historic stands of oak. Kemper Lakes has played host to some of the greatest players in the world, including the 1989 PGA Championship, four Grand Slam of Golf events, six Senior PGA Tour events, the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship, the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship and 26 consecutive Illinois PGA Championships. This year, Kemper Lakes has the honor and privilege of hosting the 2018 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.…

DOWNSVIEW KITCHENS Pure and simple style: the lightly stained, wire-brushed oak veneers and stainless steel accents blend into the pure whiteness of the room above. The exquisitely designed and masterfully manufactured kitchen is just one example of the specialty custom products that Downsview offers for the entire house. downsviewkitchens.com STUNNING GILTWOOD CHANDELIER FROM FOXGLOVE ANTIQUES Foxglove’s artisan-made chandelier is designed from a late-18th-century giltwood altar stick. It features strands of faceted crystals draping upper and lower tiers, with gilded arms and bobeches. Shown above with 12 lights, it is available in custom sizes. foxgloveantiques.com HOTEL BENNETT, CHARLESTON Located on the corner of historic Marion Square, a blend of gracious Charlestonian spirit and European classic design will soon welcome guests. Bespoke amenities feature a stunning terraced restaurant, rooftop pool and bar,…

A REAL ESTATE TOUR THROUGH CONNECTICUT’S LITCHFIELD COUNTY sealed the fate of interior designers Michael DePerno and Andrew Fry. Upon entering a neglected 1910 cottage, DePerno opened a jammed window, only to watch it crash to the ground. “The broker told me, ‘This is your house. You’re the only one who will restore it properly,’” DePerno says. “He was right. I knew I had to take care of this place and return it to its simple elegance.” Early in his career, DePerno proclaimed his aesthetic loyalty to clean lines, superior craftsmanship, and natural palettes. His former New York shop, Hope & Wilder, had style cognoscenti flocking to SoHo for its artful mix of white-painted furniture, handwoven baskets, and decanters blown in glass as thin as plastic wrap. While that store…

SHINING A LIGHT ON WOMEN IN DESIGN VERANDA Editor in Chief Clinton Smith and Circa Lighting Founder and President Gale Singer moderated an inspiring panel celebrating three prominent women in design—AERIN Founder and Creative Director Aerin Lauder, Interior Designers Alexandra Champalimaud and Suzanne Kasler at the New York Design Center’s “What’s New, What’s Next” event. circalighting.com VISPRING UNVEILS THE MOST LUXURIOUS BEDS For 2018, British brand Vispring presents the latest collection of its most prestigious beds. The new arrivals up the wow factor when it comes to the ultimate in comfort and luxury. The exceptional beds are handmade, with the utmost care and skillful attention of the Vispring master craftsmen, using only the finest natural materials. Find your local Vispring specialist at vispring.com. THE FUTURE OF THE ULTIMATE KITCHEN AT…

BOGLIONE’S FAVORITE THINGS 1. LABOUR AND WAIT BIB APRON “British-made aprons that are sturdy but look great.” labourandwait.co.uk. 2. ORIGINAL MINERAL SEVEN DAY MIRACLE MOISTURE MASQUE “It doesn’t feel too heavy.” originalmineral.com. 3. STAMPERIA BERTOZZI FERN PORCELAIN “A favorite for outdoor dinner parties.” allorashop.com. 4. CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO “From my husband’s family vineyard.” petershamnurseries.com. 5. IACOBELLA NIRMALA BAG “Beautiful accessories made by a friend in Italy.” iacobella.com. 6. MY STYLE SORRENTO WEEKENDER “I got a monogrammed version as a wedding gift.” mystylebags.it. 7. FOX LINTON KINVARA LINEN “I love natural textiles at home.” foxlinton.com. 8. METAL WATERING CAN “A must-have gardening tool.” petershamnurseries.com. 9. BLANCPAIN COMPLETE CALENDAR WATCH “Passed down from my grandmother to my father to me.” blancpain.com. 10. CUTLER AND GROSS (1314-04) SUNGLASSES “My mum made…

RAMBLE ON For sheer smile-inducing splendor, plant an arbor, fence, trellis, or tuteur with clematis, our favorite all-around garden climber. STAY AWHILE Finally! A luggage rack for the guest room that’s as beguiling as the wallpaper.…

There was a time not long ago when fabric had its limits. Each type, whether silk, cotton, linen, or wool, was best suited to its own purpose and place in a room. Any textile that could come close to surviving a lot of wear and tear—from sun, humidity, pets, kids—was not something anyone wanted to touch, much less cozy up to. And using one of those fabrics to upholster a vintage Louis XVI chair or dress a delicate iron-framed daybed? That simply would not have been done. But when it comes to deploying fabrics in the decoration of houses today, Sunbrella has changed the game. Its fabrics combine the elegance of traditional textiles with an unparalleled level of durability, while each new collection is filled with colors of wonderful nuance…

A picturesque setting is matched by jaunty printed fabrics, fine porcelain, mouth-blown crystal, and leather and wicker accessories. Summer never felt so chic. it wouldn’t be summer without lobster rolls, fireworks, and a dose of red, white, and blue. Few brands mine that palette as well as Ralph Lauren Home: After all, the company’s founder made denim as chic as haute couture, put polo on the map, and turned the all-American allure of New England into a symbol of style. That design acuity was on full display on Nantucket, where the brand hosted an intimate cruise and beachside dinner at the Wauwinet resort to unveil its latest alfresco entertaining accessories. The evening began aboard a classic yacht—Hinckleys like this one have been handcrafted in Maine for 90 years—a fitting backdrop…

IT TAKES COURAGE TO WIND UP WITH A HOUSE that’s just right. After all, a chorus of experts stands at the ready to tell you your house should look like this, be built like that, and feature all sorts of extraneous elements for the sake of “resale value.” Fortunately, Jim and Gina Bremner had courage in spades, as well as a clear sense of just what they were after: a serene and simple ground-level house that did not need to be rebuilt. Says Gina: “I wanted the inside to connect seamlessly with the outside”—an increasingly rare find in southwest Florida, where zoning laws require that all new construction be elevated. It took five years, but they found a house worth renovating in Naples, Florida, then turned to designer and longtime…

With roots in classical Rome, cameos first depicted gods and goddesses, evolved into royal portraits, and later became keepsakes immortalizing a loved one’s profile.…

NAP ON THE PORCH Warmer weather transforms a screened or glassed-in porch into an extension of the living room. Furnish it with plush seating, plump pillows, and plenty of chintz and wicker, and while away an afternoon or two. LIVE LIKE AN AGNELLI Buccellati reissues the eminently stylish sterling-and-bamboo service it created in the 1960s for the tastemaking family’s yacht. KICK OFF YOUR SHOES Painted wooden floors are a deliciously understated grace note—see the whole slew of Swedish palaces, as well as the handiwork of the Bunnys Mellon and Williams—and they’re positively luscious under bare feet. These printed wooden tiles mean you don’t have to commission an artisan to install them at your weekend escape. POUR ON THE CHARM Painted furniture exudes a happy, sweet sensibility that’s ideal for this…

FEATHER YOUR NEST A reimagining of a belle epoque–era china pattern is a bird- and blossom-filled showpiece that matches the glory of the season. SCHEDULE A LAZY DAY Furnish a plush plein air perch for diving headlong into a stack of the summer’s most anticipated reads.…

Isle of Enchantment When Elsie McNeill Lee took over the textile company Fortuny after founder Mariano Fortuny’s death in 1949, the woman who would become La Contessa Gozzi remade the factory on Venice’s Giudecca island into an Eden. Gozzi built an in-ground pool—one of only four in Venice today—and replanted the garden, part of a onetime convent dating to the 15th century. By the time the Riad family took over the business from Gozzi in 1988, the property had fallen into disrepair. It was Fortuny fabrics that inspired the recent restoration: “We looked to plants and flowers in the patterns as a way of extending the showroom outdoors,” says Mickey Riad. Wisteria drips from stone arches, wildflowers peep from broad lawns, mist creeps in from the water on three sides.…

when summer is in full bloom, event designer Keith Robinson sets the stage for an intimate outdoor meal below the branches of a 150-year-old magnolia tree at Redwine Plantation, his Georgia estate. “People feel a kind of reverence beneath the arms of that tree,” Robinson says of the hushed and dappled 60-foot “room” sheltered under the leaves and blossoms. “It’s one of my favorite places to host guests during the warmer months.” The magnolia’s location, right off the kitchen, makes it convenient for entertaining and betrays a bit of social history. “In the time before air-conditioning in the South, it was customary to plant magnolia trees close to your home because the shade provided a cool place for the ladies of the house to sit,” he explains. To conjure a…

THE NATIONAL HEIRLOOM EXPO in Sonoma County, California, is a throwback to the county fairs that used to proliferate across the country a century ago: dahlias arrayed like fireworks vying for Best in Show; gourds and pumpkins of all speckles, stripes, and hues; a confetti explosion of tomatoes. But amid the pickup trucks, country bands, and cowboy hats, you can also find kombucha on tap, Vietnamese street food, and Mexican ice cream, along with a Pure Foods philosophy that’s at the forefront of this century. Founded in 2011 by Jere Gettle, the owner of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and a pioneer in the heirloom movement, the festival champions heritage strains and breeds threatened by commercial farming. “Since the 1960s, variety has disappeared from the grocery store,” Gettle says. “Peaches that…

ALL ABOARD Pages 75–77 Ralph Lauren Home, ralphlaurenhome.com. AT MY TABLE Keith Robinson, Gloriosa, 404-523-8077, gloriosadesign.com. Page 78 Hurricanes and pitcher: William Yeoward Crystal, williamyeowardcrystal.com. Tumblers: Juliska, juliska.com. Table runner: Heather Taylor Home, heathertaylorhome.com. Coasters: ALT for Living, altforliving.com. Lanterns: Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com. Tablecloth fabric: Robert Kime, robertkime.com. Bench: Janus et Cie, janusetcie.com. Plates: Richard Ginori, richardginori1735.com. Placemats: ALT for Living. Napkins: Sferra, sferra.com. NATURAL INSTINCTS Interior design: Michael DePerno and Andrew Fry, michaeldeperno.com. Page 85 Sofa: George Smith, georgesmith.com. Armchair fabric: Rose Tarlow Melrose House, rosetarlow.com. Page 86 Stove: Antique Stove Heaven, antiquestoveheaven.com. Hood: Vent-A-Hood, ventahood.com. Countertops: Chestnut Woodworking, chestnutwoodworking.com. Page 87 Rug: Appletree Design Depot, appletreedesigndepot.com. Page 88 Artwork: Cecilia Hallinan, quicksilvermineco.com. ISLAND PEARL Interior design: Veere Greeney, 011-44-20-7351-7170, veeregrenney.com. Landscape design: Tom Stuart-Smith, 011-44-20-7253-2100, www.tomstuartsmith.co.uk. Page 91 Custom…