Watch the video above for a full tour of the 2021 Flower showhouse led by interior designer Mary Evelyn McKee. For sources, see the list below. You may also tour individual rooms. Situated in Bibb County, Alabama, the showhouse is the new countryside home of Flower magazine’s founder and editor-in-chief, Margot Shaw, and her husband, Gates (see story). Special thanks to our sponsors who helped make this house a home.
Source Guide
- Architecture by Pete Pritchard, Pete Pritchard Architects Inc.
- Landscape design by Ben Page, Page | Duke Landscape Architects
- Interior design by Mary Evelyn McKee, Mary Evelyn Interiors
- Builder, Larry Gemmill
- Landscaper, Gary A. Webb, Gary A. Webb Horticulturist Inc.
- Floral design by Suzanne Graves of Wildflower Designs
- Container plantings by Shoppe
- Styling by Amanda Smith Fowler
- Photography by David Hillegas
- All wall and trim paint, Devonshire Green and Baffin Island by Benjamin Moore
Entryway / Gallery
- Circles made-to-measure console in a custom finish from Hickory Chair
- Rowan black table lamp from Currey & Company
- Art, Studio Sunflowers by Nan Cunningham (above console) from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Aix-En-Provence chairs in Truffle finish from the Suzanne Kasler Collection by Hickory Chair, with cushions upholstered in Indian Zag in Madder by Suzanne Rheinstein for Kravet
- Branwen table lamps from Currey & Company
- Art, Falling for You by Christina Doelling (above antique table) from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Antique Persian rug from Paige Albright Orientals
- Farm Wing made-to-measure settee from the Archive Collection by Hickory Chair upholstered in Iggy fabric by Jane Churchill through Cowtan & Tout
- Carriage side table from the Ray Booth Collection by Hickory Chair
- Art, Well at Least We Will Eat Well Tonight by Dirk Walker (above settee) from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Portrait of Margot Shaw by Clyde Smith from Portraits, inc.
Living Room
- Silhouettes made-to-measure ottoman by Hickory Chair upholstered in Lee Jofa Lille Linen through Kravet
- Leather chair by Hickory Chair
- Bibi spot table from the Hable Collection by Hickory Chair
- Oldknow bookcase lamps by Currey & Company, with shades painted Grenadier Pond by Benjamin Moore
- Custom 18th-century leaf tapestry and 17th-century tapestry on homespun linen pillows and hand-stitched suzani, all from B. Viz Design
- Art, Fall Creek Splendor by Roger Dale Brown (above mantel), Sunflower by Laura Murphey (on shelf), and Farmhouse Fragments by Dawn Whitelaw (on shiplap wall), all from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Cupola pool house lanterns by Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights
- Candlesticks and stick candles from ALKMY
- Lorraine sofa from the Suzanne Kasler Collection by Hickory Chair upholstered in Flaubert fabric by Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little through Ainsworth-Noah
- Curtain fabric, Beatrice from the Paradiso Collection by Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little through Ainsworth-Noah
- Emory skirted swivel chairs from the Suzanne Kasler Collection by Hickory Chair upholstered in Beatrice fabric from the Paradiso Collection by Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little through Ainsworth-Noah
- Lauren cocktail table by Charlotte Moss for Century Furniture, painted Audubon Russet by Benjamin Moore
- Art, Marvelous M by Bart Lindstrom from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Hidcote accent table by Currey & Company
Dining Room
- Freya dining table base and top from the Hable Collection by Hickory Chair
- Karlie side chairs from the Thomas O’Brien Upholstery Collection and Mainland wicker large armchairs from the Thomas O’Brien Outdoor Collection (in Kravet Basics 34080-17 fabric by Kravet), both by Century Furniture
- Nottaway bronze large chandelier by Currey & Company
- Antique Persian Sultanabad rug from Paige Albright Orientals
- Curtain fabric, Beatrice from the Paradiso Collection by Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little through Ainsworth-Noah
- Palladio gold charger by Vietri, Rambouillet dinner plate by Faïencerie de Gien, Gold Cane flatware by Towle Silver, Arlington Amber glass by Southern Living, and Arabesque green goblet by Denby, all through Replacements, Ltd.
- Darcy embroidered linen napkins by Leontine Linens
- Guinea feather place mat from Bradley’s Market
- Portrait of Hansell Smith by Jennifer Welty from Portraits, Inc
Breakfast Box Bay
- Josephine wing chairs from the Suzanne Kasler Collection by Hickory Chair upholstered in Ralph Lauren Home Assyria Paisley through Kravet
- 17th-century tapestry fragment and antique galon on homespun linen pillows by B. Viz Design
- Brussels chandelier by Currey & Company with custom painted interior in Kennebunkport Green by Benjamin Moore
- Portière fabric, Kravet Basics 34986-16 by Kravet, with tape trim by Holland & Sherry
- Antique Persian rug from Paige Albright Orientals
- Gien Songe dinner plates, Wedgwood Hunting Scene cup and saucer, Crate & Barrel double old fashioned, Imperial Glass Candlewick champagne/tall sherbet, Denby Magnum Clear goblet (seen in previous photo), and Ralph Lauren Equestrian Braid flatware, all from Replacements, Ltd.
- Picot napkins by Leontine Linens
- Round place mat from ALKMY
- Treen compote with pierced thistle design from Balzac Antiques
Kitchen
- Cabinets in Devonshire Green and walls in Baffin Island, both by Benjamin Moore (used throughout the house)
- Axis swivel counter stools from the Ray Booth Collection by Hickory Chair upholstered in Ultrasuede Green fabric in Teal by Kravet
- Pharrell pendant lights by Currey & Company
- All appliances, including built-in French door refrigerator, by Signature Kitchen Suite
- Dual-fuel pro range (with steam combination oven and griddle) by Signature Kitchen Suite
- Art, Browning Ranch Creek by Perry Austin (above counter, catty-corner to range) from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Microwave oven drawer from Signature Kitchen Suite
- Art, Field Day by Barbara Davis (above microwave) from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Gien Rambouillet tureen and Denby Arabesque Moss Green water goblets, all from Replacements, Ltd.
- Cocktail napkins by Leontine Linens
- French antique confiserie cupboard from Kenny Ball Antiques
- Art, The Shady End of the Lake by Andy Braitman (above cupboard) from Beverly McNeil Gallery
Children’s Bedroom
- Candler bed from the Suzanne Kasler Collection by Hickory Chair, in Azure fabric (used on headboard, sham, bedskirt, and bedspread) by Clarke & Clarke through Kravet
- Isabella bedside table from the Winterthur Estate Collection by Hickory Chair
- Custom monogrammed bolsters and French pillowcases by Leontine Linens
- Art, Field of Wildflowers by Nan Cunningham from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Basket swing-arm sconce and Boanna table lamp, both by Currey & Company
- Vintage Moroccan Azilal rug from Paige Albright Orientals
- Walls in Devonshire Green by Benjamin Moore
Den
- Silhouettes English-arm sleep sofa by Hickory Chair, in Rushlake fabric from the Charlton Collection by Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little through Ainsworth-Noah, with Deia Linen trim by Kravet
- Jefferson chair by Century Furniture, in Russell linen, an archival print by Robert Kime (also used on Roman shade)
- Lisbon floor lamp by Currey & Company
- Art, Earth Rising by Georgia Nassikas (above chair) from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Charleston desk and Leatrice side chair, both from Century Furniture
- Art, A Kaleidescope Moment by Dawn Whitelaw (above desk) from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Custom Wool and Jute Rug from Paige Albright Orientals
- Beaujon table lamp from Currey & Company
- Portrait of Gates Garrett by Rob Beckett from Portraits, Inc
Guest Bath
- Kingali sconce by Currey & Company
- Karlie mirror from the Great South Bay Collection by Century Furniture
- Cloisters wallpaper from the Ashdown Collection by Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little through Ainsworth-Noah
- Art, Solitude by John Lonergan from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Tiles, Altered State (on floor), Handwritten Gothic picket and leaf mosaic (on shower walls and ceiling), and Yin + Yang in Lotus Blossom (on shower floor), all by Crossville, Inc.
- Custom monogrammed towels, washcloths, and mat by Leontine Linens
- Ceiling and trim paint, Super White by Benjamin Moore
Master Bedroom
- Antibes bed by Century Furniture
- Martinique side tables and Camp chairs from the James River Collection by Hickory Chair
- Guinevere table lamps by Currey & Company
- Custom wool and jute rug from Paige Albright Orientals
- Curtain and bedspread fabric, Lotus Garden by Schumacher
- Art, Last Glow by Roger Dale Brown (above bed) from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Charleston three-drawer chest by Century Furniture
- Karlie armchair by Thomas O’Brien for Century Furniture
- Art, Touch a Cloud by Barbara Davis (above chest), and New Day and Queen Anne’s Last Stand by Perry Austin (to left of chest, top to bottom), all from Beverly McNeil Gallery
- Paper Cahaba lilies by artist Suzonne Stirling
- Monogrammed pillow, French pillowcases, shams, blanket cover, and sheets by Leontine Linens
- Spool lounge chair and ottoman (without casters) by Hickory Chair
- Compass table by Century Furniture
Master Bath
- Turkey print, candlesticks, and candles, all from ALKMY
- Custom monogrammed bath linens by Leontine Linens
- Creekside bench by Currey & Company
- Altered State floor tile in Steel Gaze by Crossville, Inc.
- Wallis sconce from Currey & Company
- Shower tiles (seen in reflection), Altered State (on shower walls) and Yin + Yang mosaic in Lotus Blossom (on shower floor, bench, and ceiling), all by Crossville, Inc.
Vestibule
- Vintage armoire from Chairish
- Lantern by Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights
- Monogrammed towels, napkins, bedding, quilt, white robe, and pillows by Leontine Linens
- ikat duster coat, Kuba cloths, and hand-stitched suzanis and tapestry pillows by B. Viz Design
Outdoor LIghting
- Moon Walk light post (with French Quarter lantern on yoke hanger) by Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, fabricated by Larry Gemmill
Front Porch
- Echo woven end table and Ashland teak Adirondack chairs and ottoman by Summer Classics Home
- Vintage suzani pillows by B. Viz Design
- Copper Cotton Exchange lanterns by Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights
Hayfield Terrace
- Newport sofa, lounge chairs, and barrel chair by Summer Classics Home
- Cahaba coffee table by Summer Classics Home
- Croquet teak end table by Summer Classics Home
- Copper French Quarter lantern on yoke hanger and Rault pool house lanterns by Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights
- Planters by Pennoyer Newman
- Container plantings by Jay Draper of Shoppe
- Coast teak dining extension table, side chairs, and armchairs by Summer Classics Home
- Vintage suzani textile (used as a tablecloth) and pillows by B. Viz Design
- Juliska Forest Walk dinner plates, Certified International olive-green wineglasses, Horchow Tortoise balloon goblets, all through Replacements, Ltd.
- Picot dinner napkins and cocktail napkins by Leontine Linens
- Cupola pool house lanterns by Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights
Fire Pit
- Fire pit, Classic Grill 40″ Low Round Base by Arteflame
- Skye Woven Euro lounge chairs chairs by Summer Classics Home
- Vintage hand-woven African Kuba cloth pillows by B. Viz Design
Exterior
Floor Plan
Magazine
This story appears in Flower magazine’s September/October 2021 issue on newsstands August 31. Subscribe or find a copy in a store near you.