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42 The Emerald Isle’s Legacy of Linen and Lace
Woven with the threads of history, these ancient
Irish textiles are handcrafted with unparalleled
artisanship and exquisite beauty renowned
throughout the world.
50 A Verdant Irish Treasure
With exotic plantings and artfully designed
landscapes, Mount Stewart gardens present a
stunning tribute to the remarkable woman who
brought them to life more than eighty years ago.
58 Natural Curiosities
Amid the urban environs of San Francisco, Paxton
Gate is an intriguing shop packed with a fascinating
array of botanical finds and nature-inspired
collectibles.
64 Springtime Pageantry
The horticultural showplace of the Sarah P. Duke
Gardens welcomes the growing season—and
countless visitors—to Durham, North Carolina,
with a dazzling display of breathtaking blooms.
68 Life Among the Greens
Seeking a refuge in their empty-nester years,
Birmingham, Alabama, homeowner Pat Camp and
her husband created a comfortable haven replete
with tranquil tones, eclectic antiques, and inviting
outdoor spaces.
Contents
March
/April 2012
Volume 6, Number 2
14 Writer-in-Residence
&
Artist-in-Residence
Spring’s true colors
16 Favorite Things
Flower show
22 Touring
The glorious gardens of Charleston
30 On Our Bookshelf
Character study
32 Cooking and Entertaining
An alfresco fête
74 Shops We Love
Art in bloom
80 From Our Table
All in one basket
98 Chimes
A garden escape
departments
8 Dear Friends
10 Reader to Reader
12 Victoria Online
84 Recipe Index
88 In the Next Issue
96 Where to Shop
and Buy
In Every Issue
On Our Cover
Delight in the pastel hues of spring with a garden party featuring delectable treats. For
a recipe similar to the petits fours pictured, try our Raspberry-and-Lemon Petits Fours in
the Recipe Index on page 84.
Photograph by Marcy Black Simpson.
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