Tour Amanda Smith Fowler’s and Susan Hable’s front courtyard, pool deck, and pavilion and learn more about their inspiration and sources for this beautiful space. If you enjoy this feature, subscribe to FLOWER magazine for more inspiring homes, gardens, lifestyle content, and of course, florals!
“Nature influences so much of my design work. When I need a creative recharge, I head from my studio to the garden, where I can find inspiration at every turn, in every season.”
—Susan Hable on her point of view
FRONT COURTYARD, POOL DECK, AND PAVILION
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
“Having a front courtyard with seating groups for conversation feels like such a gracious way to enter this house. I love the way sunlight moves across the fretwork pattern on my outdoor furniture, creating shadows that are just magical.”
POOLSIDE CHARM
“Hable’s chaises and nesting tables for Hickory Chair, scalloped umbrellas by Serena & Lily, and bolsters in a stripe from Liberty make lounging lazily by the pool an exercise in chic,” says Amanda Smith Fowler.
LIGHT FANTASTIC
“No room is complete without metallics or shine, and exterior spaces are no exception,” says Amanda. “Bevolo’s aged copper lanterns seem as if they’ve been a part of the house for years. Whether during the day or when lit for evening, they look great at the front door, around the pool, or leading into the pavilion.”
DON’T-MISS DETAIL
“In the pavilion, we adapted the tradition of painting porch ceilings haint blue, which the Gullahs believed would help ward off evil spirits,” Amanda says. “It’s also thought to deter mosquitos, and although I’m not sure that’s true, during a hot-and-humid Louisiana summer, we’ll try anything.”
THE STAGE IS SET
Using tableware from Replacements, Ltd., Amanda amped up the style factor for a luncheon après swim. She layered plates in different shapes and shades of green with bamboo flatware and colorful crystal.
NO MOWING REQUIRED
The turf by European Company feels soft underfoot, looks natural and green year-round, and can take the wear-and-tear of a cutthroat game of croquet. When it’s time to return to more solid ground, handcrafted pavers by Hartstone provide both texture and contrast in the front courtyard and backyard pavilion.
FLORAL SPOTLIGHT
AnnMarie Meyers of Hummingbird Floral Studio decorated the pavilion and poolside for the Baton Rouge Showhouse Gala with arches and bouquets made up of yellow and pink roses from Grace Rose Farm, tulips, and greenery. Roses floated on top of the pool for an elegant and dreamy touch.
See more from AnnMarie on her website and on Instagram. And don’t miss our Q&A with AnnMarie.
SOURCES
Who Did It & Where To Get It
ACCESSORIES
Frontgate
ART AND ANTIQUES
FABRICS AND TRIMS
FLOOR COVERINGS
FURNITURE
LANDSCAPE TURF
LIGHTING
LINENS
Sferra
PAINT
PAVERS
PLANTS AND PLANTERS
Capital Garden Products
Clegg’s Nursery
TABLETOP
By Karen Carroll
Styling by Amanda Smith Fowler
Photography by Paul Costello
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