Flowering Outdoors: Gardens & Parties
"From the first issue I ever received of FLOWER magazine, I knew I had found a soulmate in Margot Shaw. We share a passion for flowers, gardens, home, and entertaining, and in her new book, Flowering Outdoors, she shows not only how to live in a garden but how to entertain in the garden." From the foreword by Bunny Williams
Beauty blooms beyond the garden gate in visionary editor Margot Shaw's second tome as celebrated tastemakers share their love of—and need for—flowers in outdoor living. From sun-dappled terraces and breezy loggias to city balconies, country patios, and coastal retreats, each setting reveals the art of living gracefully amid nature.
Designers and floral visionaries, including Meg Braff, Kate Rheinstein Brodsky, Zeze, Bettie Bearden Pardee, and India Hicks, are introduced by a foreword from legendary decorator, gardener, and entertainer Bunny Williams. In these pages, observes Williams, "you can almost hear the birds."
Lushly photographed, the book concludes with a thoughtful guide to garden design and decoration. Timeworn architectural details and statuary are celebrated alongside tableaux of terra-cotta vessels, burnished metal urns, and a curated array of enchanting accessories. Both a visual feast and a source of refined inspiration, this volume is an essential addition for flower devotees, decorators, and hosts with an eye for beauty.
