Innholdsfortegnelse for March/April 2025 i Flower

“When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest.”– ERNEST HEMINGWAY I KNOW THE FEELING. THE JOY OF SPRING—its first signs, the daffodils, the buds of forsythia. Then (in our zone anyway) the full yellow swath of the same forsythia in someone’s garden that was not there when you drove by yesterday. The promise, the hope, the light at a different angle shining on the first robin on our lawn. I’m smiling in my heart right now just sifting through these images in my mind. Imagine, as Hemingway cites, there being “no problems except where to be the happiest.” This really applies to what lies within this issue. The dilemma is where to start. Do we read in order and patiently let the…

“ CONSOLES are incredibly versatile. Float one behind a sofa or place it in an entry as a statement piece. Create serving space in a dining room or pull up a chair to make it a desk. ”—DESIGNER PHOEBE HOWARD…

Shane Connolly, one of the most important floristic authorities in the United Kingdom, enjoys welcoming guests to his headquarters, a single-story, weatheredbrick building draped in tousled green vines. Once home to an antiques restoration business, the structure is identified with its original signage: ‘Eynham Works.’ “This was basically an industrial building with lots of greenery that had been empty for five years,” Shane says. “We added two new sheds and transformed the interiors into a light-filled, more civilized place that functions efficiently for our needs.” Shane’s business is located 40 minutes outside of London in North Kensington, a quaint neighborhood lined with family homes, gardens, small shops, and restaurants. “I have had my headquarters here for 12 years, and I also live in the area,” he says. “I like the…

WHEN TWO FRANCOPHILES who are also antiques aficionados fall in love with a circa-1930 Spanish Revival house, something curiously exciting is bound to ensue. Amanda and Chris McNeill both love historic architecture and bought the home with the idea of preserving its integrity while also adding some French style based on ideas gathered from their travels, especially in Provence. They hired architect Eddie Maestri to work his magic in merging the two styles. Eddie thoughtfully designed some French accents that complement the existing house, such as a sun-drenched orangerie-inspired addition on the rear and a remaking of the façade to include a pea gravel courtyard. With the architecture solidified, Amanda called interior designer Josh Pickering to make the interiors come to life. “I really needed an editor and a collaborator,”…

Any items not listed are unknown. THE 2025 FLOWER OF THE YEAR PAGES 14-18: The Levante® Rosa Anemone developed by Biancheri Creazioni, bianchericreazioni.it; Panelists: James Farmer, jamesfarmer.com; Elaine Griffin, elainegriffin.com; Tara Guérard, taraguerardsoiree.com; Ben Page, page-landscape.com; Lewis Miller, lewismillerdesign.com; Charlotte Moss, charlottemoss.com; Scott Shepherd, theflowerpodcast.com; Sybil Sylvester, wildflowerdesigns.com; Mish Tworkowski, mishfinejewelry.com FROM THE FIELD PAGES 21-32: Books information: Relaxed Elegance: Rooms for Living Well by Brittany Bromley, Rizzoli, rizzoliusa.com; Embracing Southern Homes by Eric Ross, Gibbs Smith, gibbs-smith.com; The Romance of Home by Marcus Mohon, Rizzoli, rizzoliusa.com; Embracing Beauty: Serene Spaces for Living by Beth Webb, Rizzoli, rizzoliusa.com; This is Home by Jeffrey Alan Marks, Rizzoli, rizzoliusa.com; Alfredo Paredes at Home by Alfredo Paredes with Brad Goldfarb, Rizzoli, rizzoliusa.com; David Kleinberg: Interiors by David Kleinberg with Mayer Rus, Phaidon, phaidon.com; Marshall…

For almost two decades, FLOWER has looked at every aspect of style and design through a botanical lens. Our pages have been filled with lush gardens, lovely homes, and more flowers than we could count. We’ve met with artists, fashionistas, chefs, and tastemakers, all in the name of showcasing the beauty of flowers and what they bring to this world. And we continue to celebrate flowers of every shape, size, and color, from the statmentmaking exuberant extroverts to the most humble blooms that can be hard to name. While it’s challenging for us to claim a favorite—we love them all in the right setting and season—in this issue, we’re excited to debut a new initiative: The FLOWER Magazine Flower of the Year. To help us choose, we gathered a team…

FLOWER: How did the Century collaboration come about? Tara Shaw: I’d been asked to do a signing for my book, Soul of the Home, during the High Point Furniture Market. I arrived a day early just to look around, and as I happened to be standing in front of the Century showroom, I decided to walk in and ask to speak to the president. And the rest is history. Tell us about the inspiration behind the collection. What ties it all together for you—the common thread? It comes from years of working in Europe and being immersed in European design. The one-of-a-kind items from Italy, France, Belgium, and Sweden will seep into your subconscious. The beauty of this new line lies in its individuality—there’s no unifying thread because every piece…

All About Anemones With their blossoms heralding the arrival of spring, anemones are the birth flower for the month of March. We’re celebrating the Levante® Rosa Anemone, our 2025 Flower of the Year, with new features all month long. • In two new videos, Sybil Sylvester of Wildflower Designs shares tips for working with Levante Rosa anemones as she demonstrates how to create showstopping arrangements with the blooms. • Garden expert Tovah Martin digs into the fundamentals of growing and caring for anemones in your home garden. She also shares her favorite varieties and sources. • Discover fun facts about anemones, from the flower’s mythical origins to its meanings in the language of flowers. Plus we’ve rounded up even more anemone arrangements from the pages of FLOWER! See it all…

MARGOT: First of all, I want to thank you for devoting an entire book to living with flowers. What made you decide to undertake this project?  AERIN: I’ve always loved flowers, and the book is a great opportunity to bring all my memories and stories together. I launched a brand 12 years ago, and over time we’ve amassed this amazing library of floral images. When I started looking through it, seeing it all together, I began to imagine a concept for a book. I also became interested in understanding the symbolism of flowers, so it gave me an opportunity to highlight that as well. I know there are many books on flowers—everyone’s individual perspective on them is what’s intriguing. We love getting to see YOUR perspective—a peek behind the curtain…

The idiom of Dutch still life is embraced by many, but for me it is a way of life. Living on Dutch soil means being surrounded by all the flowers the world has to offer and witnessing the magical light. When I create flowers out of sugar, I traverse the blooming seasons with each and every sweet petal I roll by hand. By fusing my sugar flowers [such as the peony, tulips, and cherry blossoms seen here] with fresh blossoms gathered from markets near my house, I am honoring and absorbing the traditions of the past into everyday living.” —NATASJA SADI, SUGAR FLOWER ARTIST AND AUTHOR OF A SWEET FLORAL LIFE (TEN SPEED PRESS) For more information, see Sources, page 92.…

“This flower’s composition of hot pink petals with a dark, almost black, center makes a contemporary statement.”JAMES FARMER Interior Designer and Author “THIS ANEMONE’S DOME SHAPE, CREATED BY LAYERS OF DELICATE PETALS, WOULD MAKE AN ELEGANT BUTTON EARRING. I ALSO IMAGINE THE CROWN OF STAMENS THAT SURROUND THE CENTRAL MOUND COVERED WITH THE MOST EXQUISITE DIAMOND PAVÉ.”MISH TWORKOWSKI Designer of Mish Fine Jewelry “It’s pink, showy, new, different, and wonderful—a flower that commands attention and leaves a lasting impression.”TARA GUÉRARD Event Planner, Designer, and Author “The Levante Rosa Anemone is a voluptuous and happy flower that reminds me of the Flower Fairies illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker.”CHARLOTTE MOSS Interior Designer, Author, and Philanthropist “This anemone speaks to today’s trending design aesthetic: personalized spaces with strategically-placed ‘wow’ elements. It works great…

“ Spring gardens bring an overall excitement and wonder of a new season. I’m always amazed when I check the seedling trays and see those first little crooks pop up. Every year it’s like the first year — this never gets old. ” Growing & Guidance A SPRING VEGETABLE GARDEN MIGHT BEGIN IN A HOOP HOUSE or in seed trays on a kitchen windowsill. Some seeds may be sown directly into the soil, or seedlings can be purchased from a local garden store for transplanting. The most important part of the spring garden is simply to begin one. Companion Planting One of the best ways to learn about gardening is to use tried-and-true ideas from the past. Companion planting is a surefire way to start a strong garden. Through hundreds…

Jewelry designer Mish Tworkowski isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. A gardener since childhood, he takes pleasure in the perpetual tasks of digging and pruning, weeding and fertilizing, even the trial-and-error joys and frustrations of bringing seedlings to fruition. While there are those gardeners who most appreciate wandering amid the bounty of the garden, that’s not Mish, who tilled and tended his childhood garden with his parents. “For most gardeners, it’s an unconscious way of life, but I’ve found it’s also a great problem solver,” he says. “Removing things you don’t want, finding satisfaction when you make something better. It’s spiritual in a way. It takes you out of yourself.” That roll-up-your-sleeves image may be at odds with perception after a visit to his Palm Beach shop and studio…