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Flower • VOLUME 18, ISSUE 2

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Scene • FLORAL DESIGN, HISTORIC EVENTS, A 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Gilded Age Gem • ON BISCAYNE BAY IN MIAMI SITS VIZCAYA, AN EARLY-1900S ITALIANATE VILLA SURROUNDED BY WONDER-FILLED GARDENS, ALL STEEPED IN HISTORY AND TIMELESS BEAUTY.

Loving Louisiana • THE HOME STATE OF OUR SHOWHOUSE OFFERS AN ABUNDANCE OF TREASURES FROM BELOVED LOCAL VENDORS.

Flourishing on the Farm • IN A TINY ALABAMA TOWN, AN INSPIRED AMATEUR FARMER LAUNCHED A SMALL BUSINESS THAT BLOOMED BEYOND HER WILDEST DREAMS.

More Than Words • BEST KNOWN AS THE AUTHOR OF OUT OF AFRICA, KAREN BLIXEN ALSO HAD AN ARTIST’S EYE THAT SHE INDULGED THROUGH FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The BIG Reveal Our FLOWER Showhouse • Each interior designer in this talented ensemble plays their part to perfection, melding classic and current to create rooms with just the right amount of decorative drama scripted into the mix. We raise the curtains and pull off the covers to take a detailed look at the FLOWER Showhouse.

Ware Porter Entry • “I think of an entry as an amuse-bouche leading to a big reveal that unfolds beyond. It’s the space that makes the first impression—and often the last, unless you’ve invited the kind of guests who prefer to slip out the back door at the end of the party.”

Ware Porter’s Point of View • “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.”

Kara Cox Nursery • “I love to design spaces for children, but I avoid themes or anything too childish because I want them to grow up in beautiful rooms that inspire and will allow their own creativity to shine as they get older.”

Kara Cox’s Point of View • “Thoughtful design means no detail is overlooked. I strive to create projects that are ‘toothbrush-ready’—that’s all you’ll need to comfortably move in.”

Ashley Gilbreath Living Room • “I grew up in Baton Rouge, so I’m returning to my old stomping grounds. Whether at a party, a football game, or enjoying dinner at home, people are going to have a good time in this colorful city. I wanted to reflect a sense of place in my room. This is my hometown—I have to show up!”

Ashley Gilbreath’s Point of View • “Balancing form and function with memory and emotion, home is a place for people to embrace family and celebrate life’s joys.”

Amanda Smith Fowler Laundry Room and Adjoining Hall • “Pretty surfaces and materials elevate a workhorse room like the laundry and help make going about life’s daily tasks a joy.”

Amanda’s Point of View • “A house should tell the story of a well-lived and well-loved life, and the most interesting ones are never truly complete—they only grow more layered and meaningful with each passing year.”

Benjamin Johnston Primary Bedroom • “Every room needs a touch of nature. Here, the wall of windows helps the backyard become an extension of the bedroom. Having that flood of natural light allowed me to go tailored and moody to quiet down the space.”

Benjamin Johnston’s Point of View • “I believe in keeping it classic, curated, and cool.”

Arianne Bellizaire Primary Bath and Dressing Room • “I envisioned a bright and airy enchanted garden in the primary bath—and for the dressing room, a moody and dramatic night underneath the stars.”

Arianne Bellizaire’s Point of View • “Design is about creating rooms that effortlessly mix nostalgia with aspiration—ones that feel like home because they remind you of fond memories but also leave space to evolve and grow as you do.”

James Farmer Dining Room • “My grandmother...