Nov/Dec 2016
DECKING ELWAY HALL Barry Dixon looks to his own backyard—almost 400 acres in Warrenton, Virginia—for the natural materials that decorate practically every nook and cranny of his house at Christmastime
THE ROMANCE OF REPOUSSÉ The ancient art of working with metal still captivates today, especially in the intri- cate oral designs as seen in silver atware and other specialty pieces for the table and vanity
A WORLD OF HER OWN Interiors expert Michelle Nussbaumer’s unique alchemy and deftness for design comes from inspiration she’s gathered around the globe
THE FLOWERS OF CHRISTMAS Poinsettias, amaryllis, and paperwhites grace the season with their festive palettes and lend significance to the holiday with their storied pasts
THE MAGICIAN OF VENICE Design virtuoso Mariano Fortuny’s mysterious, shimmering fabrics continue to enchant more than a century later with their inherent beauty and ingenuity
