Do you remember the potluck dinner parties our parents’ and grandparents’ used to throw? Mom or Grandma would get a bundle of grocery store flowers (mums or carnations, anyone?!?) and plop them in a big pitcher or some random family heirloom vase. A giant stack of plates would get posted on the end of the banquet and that was that.
Well, we thought it’d be fun to take a little inspiration from classic Dutch paintings and make a non-traditional, traditional floral arrangement to go with our modern take on the family buffet. Everything old is new!
STYLING TIP # 1: ADD YOUR FAVORITE COLOR
STYLING TIP # 2: BRING IN FRESH AND FAUX FLOWERS
Explore five private gardens in Millerton, Millbrook, and Pawling, NY and West Cornwall, CT open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. Highlights include an extensive naturalistic rock garden, ornamental vegetable gardens, several ponds and water features, a large collection of native plants, and a wild and rocky ravine planted with giant ferns and hot colors. Begin at the Kaye Garden, or see website for additional locations; hours vary. No reservations required; rain or shine. Admission is $7 per private garden; children 12 & under free.
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