FLOWER Magazine - November/December 2025
On The Cover: To celebrate the holidays with FLOWER readers, designer and artist Aldous Bertram created our cover painting that incorporates a few of his favorite motifs, including the peppermint camellias that bloom abundantly throughout his adopted hometown of Charleston.
Andiamo Lodge Thanksgiving: Colleen Duffley and Steve Carpenter enjoy the art of hosting at their lodge in Mentone, Alabama.
The More the Merrier: Aldous Bertram whirls whimsy and tinsel in his one-room Charleston apartment, wrapping an “empty box” with classical flourish.
Amaryllis: From Bulb to Bloom: The weather outside might be frightful, but this beloved flower brings plenty of beauty and warmth inside.
Classic Christmas: Interior designer Mark Kennamer’s home reflects his quintessential design sensibilities, his joy in curation, and during the holidays, his absolute devotion to Christmas decorating.
Plus: We’ve gathered the goods to make holidays—and every day—merry and bright. Pastel hues, natural materials, and vintage furnishings set the scene for holiday hospitality at designer Cece Bowman’s guest house in West Palm Beach. With The Punctilious Mr. P’s Place Card Co., husband-and-wife owners Martin Cooper and Karen Suen-Cooper elevate the art of entertaining. Editor-in-Chief Margot Shaw sits down with designer Pamela Babey to learn more about her international career, including the inspiration behind Villa Feltrinelli on Italy’s Lake Garda. And in this final installment of our yearlong series, John Coykendall, master gardener at Blackberry Farm, shares his parting reflections.
