by Carrie Orteza | Jun 14, 2024 | Floral Designers, Flowers, How-To
When it comes to dahlias, Drew English, owner of The English Gardener in Cashiers, North Carolina and head gardener at High Hampton, is your go-to guy. FLOWER contributing editor Alice Doyle talked with him about cutting and arranging these gorgeous flowers. Photo by...
by Carrie Orteza | Jun 13, 2024 | Gardens, Plants
Photo by Molly HarrisThe garden produces an abundance of dahlia varieties, offering endless possibilities for cut flower arrangements. Photo by Molly HarrisDrew English, High Hampton's head gardener, cuts fresh dahlias for arrangements throughout the resort. From the...
by Jason Burnett | Jun 13, 2024 | Flowers, Plants
Photo by Molly HarrisThe dahlia garden at High Hampton at peak flowering season The Nature of Dahlias Dahlias are grown from tubers which are commonly confused with blubs. Tubers are more like a potato with a thin skin and they sprout eyes while blubs have layers and...
by Carrie Orteza | Jun 12, 2024 | Decor, Interiors
Take a quick scroll through your favorite design follows on Instagram or Pinterest, and you’re likely to come across inspiring images of interiors with eclectic arrangements of art, referred to as gallery walls. Within a New York minute, searching #gallerywall on...
by Carrie Orteza | Jun 11, 2024 | Decor, Gardens, Homes
Photo by Michael MundyBuilt in 1833 as the Bellport Classical Academy, this historic structure was rescued, restored, and repurposed by Thomas as a weekend home. Photo by Michelle ArcilaThomas O’Brien, characteristically in the company of interesting and...
by Carrie Orteza | Jun 10, 2024 | Gardens, Plants
In her 2024 book, A Year Full of Pots: Container Flowers for All Seasons, gardener extraordinaire and author Sarah Raven celebrates the nearly 400 containers at her Perch Hill home in East Sussex. Sara describes pots in the garden as “the bubbles in the glass of...
by Carrie Orteza | Jun 10, 2024 | Decor, Design Details: Furniture, Interiors
You’ve selected and invested in quality furniture for your home that makes your interiors even more beautiful and practical. Learn how to take care of your pieces so they keep the finish and style you loved in the first place. The experts weigh in: Natural Light We...
by Anna Thorner | Jun 10, 2024 | Decor, Design Details: Furniture, Interiors
Bureaus, bookshelves, chests, cabinets, and other case goods are an essential and beautiful part of any interior. If you choose wisely, you will have years of enjoyment with these pieces and can eventually pass them down as heirlooms. Wading through the choices may...
by Jason Burnett | Jun 7, 2024 | Fresh Features, Places to Stay, Travel
On vacation, my husband finds joy early in the morning casting in a trout stream. However, I tend to sleep in and ease into my day, which generally involves shopping and a long languid lunch before we meet up again for cocktails and dinner. So while we don’t always...
by Anna Thorner | Jun 7, 2024 | Decor, Design Details: Furniture, Fresh Features, Textiles
When most of us picture a piece of furniture, such as a sofa, we see its form and maybe a fabric and color. But when an interior designer imagines a piece of furniture, they see a Technicolor composition that tells a story about the piece and the space where it might...
by Jason Burnett | Jun 3, 2024 | Fresh Features, Gardens, Travel
Photo courtesy of Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese Temple of Asclepius (Tempio di Esculapio) at Villa Borghese Pinciana, Pincian Hill, Rome, Italy Italy remains a popular summer destination with millions of visitors traveling to the Mediterranean to soak up the sun, arts...
by Jason Burnett | Apr 29, 2024 | Homes
Photo by Dustin Peck On this Raleigh, North Carolina, front porch, Nellie Howard Ossi brought in outdoor furniture by Kinglsey Bate. The rug is by Couristan, and the throw pillows are Home Couture. See more from our interview with Nellie. Photo by Michael Mundy The...
