Also called hexagon or chicken wire, this graphic, nature-based shape can ground a room or catapult it to new heights
Style editor Amanda Smith Fowler is studying geometry, specifically hexagons. She’s found honeycomb design and patterns in everything from furniture and glassware, to fine jewelry.
Lexington Home Brands Los Altos Morocco media console; 336.474.5300, lexington.com.
Temple St. Clair 18-karat gold large (32-inch) Beehive necklace, $9,800; templestclair.com.
Nachtmann Bubbles tumbler, $40/set of 4; riedel.com.
Stark Carpet, Hexagon House carpet by David Hicks, available in Amber (shown), Desert Night, and Mirage; 212.752.9000, starkcarpet.com. "Patterns can give great atmosphere, as can be seen in the paintings of Vuillard and Matisse and earlier pre-Raphaelite interiors. I love pattern and use it a great deal, especially in carpets."—David Hicks
EJ Victor Antonia Collection Hexa table, $2,985 each or $5,685/set of 2; 828.437.1991, ejvictor.com.
Mr. Brown London Wilhelm small tall cabinet, $7,785; 646.293.6622, mrbrownlondon.com.
Arteriors Mae marble, brass, and iron cocktail table, $4,500; 646.537.3101, arteriorshome.com.
“It’s like shaking pepper out of a shaker. It’s that simple,” writes gardener Mary Walton Upchurch of the seeds saved from dried poppy pods. Sow your own poppy seeds this fall, and reap the benefits year after year.
From simple handpicked bouquets to artistic masterpieces, easy-to-grow zinnia flowers shine in seasonal arrangements from late summer through early autumn.
Becky Brinkman, the Fuqua Orchid Center Manager for the Atlanta Botanical Garden, shares tips for selecting healthy orchid plants, growing them at home, and daily care of your orchids
Flower magazine’s Jessica Cohen shows how to make a simple, fresh, flower crown with step-by-step instructions. This easy design only takes about 10 minutes to create and is ideal for parties, festivals, or weddings