Beneath the exuberance of a dahlia lies something remarkable. Petals gather around the center in spirals, each row echoing the last, drawing the eye along with them without asking for it. There's a kind of order to it that you feel before you can explain it. Follow those petals inward. The longer you look, the more the rest of the world seems to quiet around them. And yet no two dahlias arrange themselves quite the same way. This individuality is part of the pleasure of designing with...

There comes a point in September when home begins to have our attention again. After a summer spent moving from one thing to the next, these weeks give us more time to linger. On the patio. In familiar rooms. Long enough to notice the details we may have passed by only weeks ago.. A corner that could use something green. A tabletop that feels a little bare. Often, it isn’t a complete reimagining that makes the difference, but one well-chosen addition. A generous Campania urn brings weight and...

Certain moments ask for something more than ribbons. We have always answered with flowers. In ancient Greece, laurel was woven into wreaths for the victors of chariot races and equestrian contests. England's Ascot Racecourse became known for its grand floral displays. Kentucky Derby winners have their shoulders draped with hundreds of red roses sewn into a garland. For centuries, wherever horse and rider have met at the height of their skill, flowers have been right there beside them, and the...