
Susan’s Inspiration: I love experimenting and exploring new shapes. I also enjoy bringing techniques used for large-scale design to the tabletop, and vice versa. For this piece, I’m borrowing techniques to create oversized archways and shrinking it down for use in the home or for a special event. I think this cascading bridge piece can be used in many settings: for an entryway, a sideboard, an escort card table, or, as pictured here, resting on a pair of side tables. I chose all my early spring favorites in a rich palette. Color is something I’m especially hungry for this time of year.
MATERIALS:
- Spirea
- Eucalyptus
- Lilac
- Fritillaria persica
- Fritillaria meleagris
- Hellebores
- Butterfly ranunculus
- Ranunculus
- Sweet peas
- Jasmine vine
- Echeveria
“I chose all my early spring favorites in a rich palette. Color is something I’m especially hungry for this time of year.”—Susan McLeary
Produced by Jena Hippensteel | Photography by Amanda Dumouchelle
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