by Jason Burnett | Oct 14, 2024 | Fall Arrangements, Floral Designers, Flower Arrangements, Flower Farms, Fresh Features
Photo by Leila GiannettiA basket overflows with goldenrod, wild white asters, and late purple asters in this wonderful arrangement of wildflowers foraged at Patina Meadow. Leila Giannetti grew up surrounded by beauty. Her parents, the renowned architect and interior...
by Carrie Orteza | Sep 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Photo by Georgianna LaneAn utterly splendiferous, multi-purpose flower, Salmon Fairweather arrives late in the season, but it is certainly worth the wait. Naomi Slade’s sixth title in Gibbs Smith’s Beautiful Varieties floral series celebrates the...
by Jason Burnett | Sep 24, 2024 | Gardens, Plants
“They light up my life!” June Hood says, describing her love for tulips. “500 tulips are not enough—next year I’m planting MORE.” At her home in the North Carolina mountains, June indulges her passion for growing and arranging tulips. Due to the weather and fauna of...
by Carrie Orteza | Aug 24, 2024 | Entertaining, Expert Party Tips, Fresh Features, Recipes
Photo by Heidi HarrisJoseph Marini sets a casual and effortless table, complete with a striped linen cloth purchased in Provence. The origins of the potluck date back centuries, rooted in the idea of shared responsibility and communal dining. At its heart, a potluck...
by Carrie Orteza | Aug 23, 2024 | Fresh Features, Homes, Interiors
Photo by Brie Williams | Styling by Frances BaileyThe compelling original entrance shows off a Murano glass chandelier and a zebra wood table with an art deco attitude. Not everyone is up to the challenge of taking on a house that’s over 100 years old. However, “old...
by Carrie Orteza | Aug 22, 2024 | Entertaining, Recipes
Photo by Heidi HarrisKeeping the table decorations minimal lets the outdoor beauty shine. As the summer sun blazes on, entertaining guests can be both a joy and a challenge. The key to a successful summer gathering lies in creating a menu that not only satisfies the...
by Carrie Orteza | Aug 21, 2024 | Homes, Interiors
Photo by Nathan SchroderThe Tudor Revival-style house designed by architect Richard Drummond Davis and custom built in the mid 1990s, belies its age thanks to the period-appropriate materials and architectural details. Photo by Nathan SchroderPhoto by Nathan Schroder...
by Carrie Orteza | Aug 21, 2024 | Entertaining, Expert Party Tips, Table Settings
Photo by Vicki GraftonAugusta Cole FLOWER: TELL US ABOUT YOUR ENTERTAINING STYLE. Augusta Cole: It is definitely rooted in an appreciation for interior design, antiques, and tradition—all things that I learned about early on from my mother and grandmother. I believe...
by Carrie Orteza | Aug 21, 2024 | Art & Style, Products
Photo by David HillegasLeska Graves Taylor created an arrangement full of the bounty of autumn colors. Arrrangement by Leska Graves Taylor includes: beige cushions, kangaroo paw, marigolds, asclepias, allium, astrantia, fountain grass, sunflowers, acacia, and...
by Carrie Orteza | Aug 21, 2024 | Fall Arrangements, Flower Arrangements
Photo by Belle Daughtry/ @just_belleAs the temperature cools and the threat of frost looms closer, the garden undergoes a beautiful paint job: deep reds, silky browns, and the richest orange-rust are autumn’s gift. As I retreat indoors after a summer spent...
by Carrie Orteza | Aug 20, 2024 | Entertaining, Recipes
Photo by Heidi Harris Light and fruity fool makes an ideal summer dessert. Instead of the classic English version with fruit in custard—or the American shortcut, fruit folded into whipped cream—this recipe uses a blend of sweet mascarpone and rich, Greek yogurt....
by Carrie Orteza | Aug 20, 2024 | Entertaining, Recipes
Photo by Heidi Harris This colorful pasta salad is packed full of roasted vegetables and makes a flavorful, vegan-friendly, dish for a summer picnic or a casual luncheon. It is best served at room temperature. Serves 12–14 as a side dish Ingredients 1 pound Rotelle...
