Vintage Silver and Creative Flower Designs Shine at an Avid Collector's Parties
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1/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaVintage hotel silverware sets the stage for an afternoon tea. Matouk placemats and Deborah Rhodes table napkins are from Neiman Marcus. Floral arrangements are by Lemon Dahlia.Photography by Chichi UbiñaVintage hotel silverware sets the stage for an afternoon tea. Matouk placemats and Deborah Rhodes table napkins are from Neiman Marcus. Floral arrangements are by Lemon Dahlia.
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2/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaTall lavender delphiniums complement similarly hued napkins, each with a vintage silver napkin ring.Photography by Chichi UbiñaTall lavender delphiniums complement similarly hued napkins, each with a vintage silver napkin ring.
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3/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaOne of the challenges of using small silver containers for flowers is the issue of balance. Blooms that are too large or heavy can actually tip the objects. Here, a series of diminutive pitchers are filled with dahlias, phlox, ageratum, petunias and gomphrena. Floral designer Karen Legan notes, “Color on the table hits the heart of guests.”Photography by Chichi UbiñaOne of the challenges of using small silver containers for flowers is the issue of balance. Blooms that are too large or heavy can actually tip the objects. Here, a series of diminutive pitchers are filled with dahlias, phlox, ageratum, petunias and gomphrena. Floral designer Karen Legan notes, “Color on the table hits the heart of guests.”
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4/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaVintage silverware often carries a hotel’s name, logo or initials.
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5/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaKaren Legan and Debra Goldstein.
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6/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaThis arrangement includes a David Austin Juliet garden rose, lavender scabiosa, pink asters, blueberry branches and geranium leaves; treats are from Marcia Selden Catering.Photography by Chichi UbiñaThis arrangement includes a David Austin Juliet garden rose, lavender scabiosa, pink asters, blueberry branches and geranium leaves; treats are from Marcia Selden Catering.
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7/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaFresh flowers elevate a simple bar tray
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8/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaThe interior design for the dining room, and the entire house, is by Gregory Shano Interiors.Photography by Chichi UbiñaThe interior design for the dining room, and the entire house, is by Gregory Shano Interiors.
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9/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaLegan (in her trademark lemon yellow) and Goldstein prepare for a poolside party.Photography by Chichi UbiñaLegan (in her trademark lemon yellow) and Goldstein prepare for a poolside party.
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10/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaMany of the fresh blooms are grown by Legan at her garden in Wilton.
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11/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaSetting the table with mismatched pieces is part of the charm of collecting silver.Photography by Chichi UbiñaSetting the table with mismatched pieces is part of the charm of collecting silver.
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12/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaPink dahlias are complemented by green pokeberry.
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13/13Photography by Chichi UbiñaNapkins and navy placemats are from East Hampton Gardens; rattan chargers are from William-Wayne & Co.Photography by Chichi UbiñaNapkins and navy placemats are from East Hampton Gardens; rattan chargers are from William-Wayne & Co.
This article appears in the April 2019 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
