Arrange for a greenhouse gathering ensconced in the enchanting ambience of a botanical hideaway stocked with treasures in bloom.
Relishing the interlude between summer’s splendor and autumn’s arrival, set a table for four amid the lush foliage of a conservatory. See the splendid details of the this setting on the following pages.
Rooted in Radiance
A floral tablecloth layered atop a neutral linen is the natural choice for a space that brims with potted pretties and leafy delights. Build upon wooden chargers with a white dinner plate and a ceramic dish that reprises bright green leafage. Depression glass tumblers in umber, amber, and orange complement tortoiseshell accents like hexagonal napkin rings and gleaming flatware. Wisteria-hued napkins brighten the palette of earth tones.
With a simple raffia bow and cardstock, seed packets double as personalized place markers. As milder days replace the Southern heat, there’s plenty to plant before year’s end, making sachets of carrots, kale, and winter radishes the perfect parting gifts for this greenhouse gathering.
Nature’s Allure
A footed gold vessel overflows with blossoms and branches like ombré dahlias, ‘Gold Plate’ yarrow, indigo Love-in-a-Mist, burgundy amaranth, and plenty of purple and green fronds to fill out the arrangement. Dappled sunlight dances around the room, glinting off gilded candlesticks and leaving lively plants awash in its glow.
Find the full “Botanical Hideaway” feature in our September 2020 issue.
Styling by Beth K. Seeley
Photography by Nicole Du Bois
Location: SHOPPE in Birmingham, Alabama
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