Antiques at the Gardens Catalog 2012

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T A B L E O F CONTENTS MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS Antiques at The Gardens will feature Tastemakers who are regionally and nationally known architects, interior designers and landscape designers. Each designer will curate themed areas with goods selected from the best of Birmingham and other sources around the country. Come, shop and be inspired!

GALA IN THE GARDENS Sterne Agee presents Gala in The Gardens. This black tie affair will feature some of ANTIQUE DEALERS Birmingham’s most respected This year’s show will continue to include chefs. antiques dealers from across the United States presenting antiques, furniture, porcelain, fine art, silver, garden accessories and jewelry.

ALEX HITZ This year the Red Diamond Mayor’s Welcome • 2 Lecture Series will feature Alex Hitz. Author of My Honoring Leo Kayser, Jr. • 2 Beverly Hills Kitchen: Classic Schedule of Events • 3 Southern Cooking with a French MORE THAN BEAUTY Twist starts his national book Birmingham Botanical Gardens is Alabama’s Executive Director Welcome • 4 tour in Birmingham. largest living museum, featuring educational 2011 Photo Album • 8 programming to thousands each year. Sponsors • 12

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 1 Dear Garden Supporter,

As Mayor of the City of Birmingham and friend of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, I am pleased to offer my support for the Antiques at The Gardens event. Honoring Mr. Leo Kayser, Jr.

Antiques at The Gardens not Antiques at The Gardens 2012 honors Leo Kayser, only increases tourism, but Jr., whose leadership and philanthropy have helped provides educational shape Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Leo served opportunities for our school on our Board of Directors during the formative years of the 1980’s when many of our gardens were children and horticulture and being developed. In 1988, he and his wife Simmie landscape architecture students. sponsored a seminar on water gardens and gave This show further beautifies a splendid gift to create the Kayser Lily Pool, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens centerpiece of the Hill Garden. The pool, with its and it provides a variety of plants vibrant water lilies, papyrus and colorful fish, is one of the most beloved spots in The Gardens. Leo’s to be enjoyed by all who attend. grandson, Kayser Strauss, released the original goldfish, and since then, his grandfather has kept The ongoing efforts of this the pool stocked to the great joy of the children of show have played a vital role in Birmingham and our resident great blue herons. In the growth and development of 2010, Leo sponsored the complete renovation of the pool and, currently, he and his family are con- our City’s progress as we work to tinuing their legacy at The Gardens with a gift in build a better Birmingham. memory of his wife, Simmie. As Mayor, I am appreciative of your efforts, and pleased to Join us in celebrating Leo at this year’s event. encourage and support the Antiques at The Gardens event.

Sincerely,

William A. Bell, Sr. Mayor VISIT US ONLINE. Scan the smart tag with your phone to learn more about the event & to purchase your tickets.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WHERE GALA IN THE GARDENS Birmingham Botanical Gardens sponsored by Sterne Agee 2612 Lane Park Road Black Tie Preview Party Birmingham, Alabama 35223 Thursday, October 4, 2012 7-midnight • $150 per person WHEN 2012 Public Show Hours FEATURED LECTURER Friday, October 5 • 10-5 p.m. Sponsored by Red Diamond Saturday, October 6 • 10-5 p.m. Sunday, October 7 • 1-5 p.m. General Admission: $10 • Free Parking Alex Hitz Author, Chef & Creator of The Beverly Hills Kitchen LECTURE TASTEMAKERS Friday, October 5, 2012 • 10:30 a.m. • $30 per person This year 12 regionally and nationally known architects, interior designers and landscape LUNCHEON WITH ALEX designers will serve as “Tastemakers” and will Friday, October 5, 2012 • 12:30 p.m. • $125 per person curate themed areas. (includes admission to lecture)

ANTIQUES DEALERS BENEFITING The show will continue to include antiques dealers from Proceeds from Antiques at The Gardens across the United States presenting antiques, furniture, support educational programs at Birmingham Botanical porcelain, fine art, silver, garden accessories and jewelry. Gardens. Since 2006, the event has raised more than $1.8 million for The Gardens.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 3 2012 ANTIQUES AT THE GARDENS Art, Jewelry COMMITTEE & Antiques HONORARY CHAIR Leo Kayser, Jr.

CHAIR Tricia Holbrook

SHOW AMBASSADOR Richard Keith Langham

WELCOME TO THE ALL NEW MEN’S COMMITTEE CHAIRS Cary Cooper Mark Drew ANTIQUES AT THE GARDENS Taylor Pursell Todd Sharley Dear Friends: COMMITTEE Susan Alison Susan Farlow Lindsey Price Welcome to Antiques at The Gardens 2012! Our seventh year promises Libet Anderson Mary Frances Giltz Lydia Pursell to be the best yet. Some of our favorite antiques dealers from prior years Steva Austill Maura Goodwyn Margaret Ann are back with their inspired selections, and talented local Tastemakers have Nancy Beeler Celeste Grenier Pyburn assemble themed collections exclusively for our show. Kaki Blanton Helen Harmon Peggy Rafield Dailey Boschung Cissy Jackson Kim Rogers Emily Bowron Gina Karcher Diana Slaughter We truly hope you find something wonderful and unforgettable here, be- Elizabeth Broughton Joy Kloess Michelle Smith cause buying an antique should be a memorable event. Unlike much of Crawford Bumgarner Valerie Lightfoot Sharon Stark today’s mass-produced merchandise, a product from another time, made Mary Burge Margaret Little Sarah Kathryn Tarter with the skill and creative care of an artist or artisan, represents history Barbara Burton Wendy McDowell Lora Terry and permanence. We hope you’ll agree – like we do – that these beautiful Molly Clark Claire Medo Peggy Thompson Emily Curran Tricia Noble Janie Williams objects are the ultimate in recycling; they are heirlooms that will continue Francie Deaton Ellen Perry to bloom through future generations. Rita Dixon Mary Kay Pickering Trisha Dodson Carol Poynor Your support of our antiques show – and all of our programs – helps Jennifer Evans Elizabeth Poynor keep your Birmingham Botanical Gardens cleaner, greener and, perhaps most importantly, educationally relevant. As our largest fundraiser, 2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Antiques at The Gardens is critical to our mission of educating people President Cathy Adams about plants, gardens and the environment. Revenue from philanthropic Henry Ray Laurie Allen gifts, memberships, plant sales and events like this one provides us with President-Elect Shane Boatright the dollars we need to deliver strong, science-based education programs to Tricia Noble Mena Brock young and old alike, all year, every year. When you buy an heirloom here, Treasurer Maggie Brooke you help us bloom, too. Scott Walton Gary Burley Secretary Barbara Burton We believe that introducing children to science is an investment in the Lou Willie Clarke Gillespy future of our country and our planet. There is no better place than The VP Development Patricia Holbrook Hanson Slaughter Robert Holmes Gardens to spin stories of the beauty of plants and gardens, and to tell VP Gardens & Buildings Margi Ingram of the singular importance of plants in our environment and our lives. Brian Barr Sheryl Kimerling Understanding today’s complex issues requires critical, nimble thinking Past President Mike Malone and a keen grasp of science. The Gardens is, for many, a gateway to the Dr. Thomas G. Amason, Jr. Fred Murray natural world, and its scientific foundation. With your help, Birmingham Officer Kathryn Porter Botanical Gardens is improving the science literacy of our community. Carl Jones Lucy Tutwiler Officer Mary Williamson Janet Taylor For The Gardens, Officer Amanda Fleming, Elizabeth Broughton Junior Board President

Frederick R. Spicer, Jr. Henry B. Ray © 2012 Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any material in this publication without written permission of FBBG is Executive Director President expressly prohibited.

The Antiques at The Gardens catalog is a publication of Friends of Birmingham OUR MISSION OUR VISION Botanical Gardens. The catalog is published once a year to foster awareness and support Friends of Birmingham The vision of Birmingham for the Antiques at The Gardens fundraiser. Comments and suggestions can be directed Botanical Gardens promotes public Botanical Gardens is to be one of the to Andrew Krebbs, Director of Marketing & Membership, at [email protected] or 205.414.3959. knowledge and appreciation of plants, nation’s preeminent botanical gardens. gardens and the environment and Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens practices a policy of equal opportunity and receives, raises and administers resources equal access to services for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, for these purposes. disability, veteran status, orientation or sex. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a facility of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board.

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 7 Some of our guests during last year’s Gala in The Gardens. 2011 GALA IN THE GARDENS Visit www.bbgardens.org/antiques for more photographs.

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27597_OneGlass_Resize.indd 1 7/17/12 4:07 PM MEET OUR LECTURER | Alex Hitz

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Author of My Beverly Hills Kitchen: Classic Southern Cooking with a French Twist begins his national book tour at Antiques at The Gardens son of the South, 43-year-old chef Alex Hitz now calls Los Angeles home. He was raised in a self-described “artistic” home: His stepfather was a world-famous symphonic and choral conductor. As a child, Alex regularly broke bread with the likes of Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copeland, Leontyne Price, Coretta Scott King, and Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter. After college, he studied at what was then the most famous culinary school in the world,A Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Now stateside, he has combined those French methods with the traditional Southern cooking on which he was raised and created a unique line, The Beverly Hills Kitchen, available exclusively through the Home Shopping continued on page 14

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 11 It is with much appreciation and gratitude that we acknowledge the following generous contributors to the seventh annual Antiques at The Gardens. THESE DONATIONS WERE RECEIVED AS OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2012. Visit www.bbgardens.org/antiques for an up-to-date listing. PRESENTING SPONSOR

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Dr. and Mrs. Derrill Crowe The Thomas E. Jernigan Foundation Mr. Leo Kayser, III Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kimerling

AZALEA Boatright Companies Mr. and Mrs. Michael Luce Brasfield & Gorrie Leaf & Petal / Lydia and Taylor Pursell Burr & Forman LLP McCorquodale Transfer, Inc. The James Milton and Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Sallie R. Johnson Foundation ServisFirst Bank DOGWOOD Altec Industries, Inc Mr. and Mrs. T. Michael Goodrich Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Noble, III Mr. and Mrs. John G. Brock Mrs. Fay B. Ireland Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer S. Poynor, III Will and Maggie Brooke Ligon Industries, LLC Mr. and Mrs. W. Stancil Starnes Ms. Barbara L. Burton Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Ray, Jr. Starnes Davis Florie LLP Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Coleman RealtySouth The Summit flower magazine Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rogers Mrs. Louise A. Wrinkle Mr. and Mrs. J.S.M. French Mark Rosse and Kaye McWane-Rosse

12 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques WILDFLOWER Mr. and Mrs. Brian Barr Kim and George Matthews BHK Investment Advisors, LLC Mr. and Mrs. G. Ruffner Page Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company Nancy and John Poynor Mr. and Mrs. Paul* R. Butrus Mr. and Mrs. B. Hanson Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Daniel Mr. and Mrs. William M. Slaughter Mr. Stewart M. Dansby Mr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr. and Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Donald Ms. Kim McBride Elegant Earth Janet and Jarry Taylor Dunn French Foundation The Thompson Foundation Mrs. Claire H. Fairley Mrs. Hall W. Thompson First Commercial Bank Ms. Jean C. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Meredyth R. Hazzard, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Temple W. Tutwiler, III

Joy and Price Kloess *deceased GARDENIA Judy and Hal Abroms Mr. and Mrs. Clarke H. Gillespy Kay and Eddie Aldridge Mr. Gregory H. Hawley Ms. Olivia E. Alison Mr. and Mrs. James F. Hughey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Allen, Jr. Ms. Margi Ingram Pratt and Anne-Marie Brown Mr. and Mrs. Donald Y. Menendez Mr. Brian Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Murray, Jr. John and Kittie Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Patton Mr. and Mrs. Ehney A. Camp, III Mr. and Mrs. Leo A. Shaia Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Carruthers Mr. and Mrs. Murray W. Smith Mr. John F. Carter Garland and Lathrop Smith Mr. and Mrs. Reaves M. Crabtree Mr. Dennis Trammell Daniel Iron Mrs. A. Brand Walton Trudy Evans Lou Willie and Cindy Comford MEN’S COMMITTEE CHAIRS Mr. Edward M. Friend, III Mr. John T. Oliver, III Mr. Cary Cooper Mr. Hubert W. Goings, Jr. Mr. James Outland Mr. Mark L. Drew Mr. M. Williams Goodwyn, Jr. Mr. William C. Patterson Mr. Taylor Pursell Mr. James L. Goyer, III Mr. Brad Phelan Mr. Todd Sharley Mr. Christopher B. Harmon Mr. William M. Phillips, Jr. Mr. Roger A. Hartline Mr. James W. Porter, II Mr. James F. Alison, III Dr. Jimmie H. Harvey, Jr. Mr. William R. Pradat Dr. Thomas G. Amason, Jr. Mr. Holman Head, Jr. Mr. Goode Price, III Mr. Leon Ashford Mr. William L. Hinds, Jr. Mr. Jim Priester Mr. Jeffrey S. Beall Mr. Tryg Hoff Mr. David Proctor Dr. Kennie Bramlett Mr. Jimmy Holloway Mr. Milton Clay Ragsdale, IV Mr. Thomas A. Broughton, III Mr. George H. Holman Mr. T. Alan Ritchie, Jr. Mr. Charlie Brown Mr. Duncan Hulsey Mr. William Gillis Sanders, Jr. Mr. T. Michael Brown Mr. Stephen C. Jackson Mr. Robert A. Schleusner Dr. James Bryant Mr. Donald M. James Mr. Jim Shaw Mr. Joe Bynum Mr. Carl E. Jones, Jr. Dr. Eugene Sherlock Judge John L. Carroll Dr. Gerald D. Karcher Mr. Hatton C. Smith Dr. Lee Carter Mr. Greg Keyes Mr. William A. Stark John W. Chambliss Mr. Warren B. Lightfoot, Jr. Mr. M. Jefferson Starling III Mr. Thomas C. Clark, III Mr. James B. Little, III Mr. Mark R. Tucker James L. Cooper, Jr. Mr. Jeff Logan Mr. Alex Vare Mr. Alan L. Creighton Mr. Michael Lucas Mr. Steve Varner Mr. Gregory S. Curran Mr. Thomas G. Luckie Mr. Kennon Walthall Mr. C. Hartwell Davis, Jr. Mr. George Gambrill Lynn Mr. Scott Walton Mr. Thomas Andrew Davis Mr. Duncan Manley Dr. Phillip C. Watkins Dr. Tom Eagan, Jr. Mr. F. Hampton McFadden, Jr. Mr. John M. Williams Mr. Jack Echols Dr. David Smyth McKee, Jr. Mr. Lloyd R. Wilson Dr. Robert P. Eichelberger Mr. Ryan C. Medo Mr. Michael E. Woods Mr. Parker Evans Mr. Mac M. Moorer Mr. Tim Zanaty

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 13 MEET OUR LECTURER | Alex Hitz Alex and Lady Frederick Windsor

Network and at his website, Julia, I knew. Frank, I thebeverlyhillskitchen.com. look forward to know- ing. In a telephone conversation, Alex shared his inspiration, When I attended Le concepts to entertain and Cordon Bleu, the first what to expect from his Oc- thing you learn is to tober cookbook release, My scramble eggs. And Beverly Hills Kitchen: Classic it’s totally different. Southern Cooking with a French They’re cooked in a tall Alex and Lady Twist. sauce pan instead of a skillet. It’s almost a cus- Blake Ells for Birmingham tard. They steam into Botanical Gardens: Who this large-curdled pile inspires you? of deliciousness.

Alex Hitz: My number one What I did when I food hero is Julia Child. Ju- came here was use a lia Child is revolutionary be- mix of French tech- cause she changed America. I niques and Southern still never get tired of reading traditions. What’s bet- her books. But there are a lot ter than that? of other people today. I think Jean-Georges is amazing. BBG: When you say James Beard. M.F.K. Fisher. that, as a pedestrian South- I combine that with the same AH: How about a chicken I’ve also gotten a lot of inspi- erner, I immediately think standards the French kitchen pot pie, a salad and some ration from my friends along Cajun. uses. brownies to be passed the way. around? AH: Not at all. And I know BBG: What’s your best dish? I’m a big fan of Frank Stitt. I why you say that, but it’s dif- BBG: What makes a great absolutely can’t wait to meet ferent. Cajun cooking uses AH: Well, I think they’re chicken pot pie? him when I come to Bir- a bunch of seasonings that ALL my best dish (laughs). mingham. I love his books. I don’t. For my food, a lot To properly answer, I’d have AH: Several things: white Stitt is probably a little more of inspiration is found in to ask the occasion. But my wine, tarragon, heavy cream Southern than I am. I can’t Charleston and New Orleans heirloom tomato pie is pretty and, last but not least, the overstate that he’s a genius. – plantation cuisine, I call it. dang good. richest, savory biscuit crust. My chicken pot pie is a small BBG: I don’t have a big bit of trouble, but worth ev- budget or a lot of time, ery effort. And it can be done but I’m hosting 10 people as much as six months ahead on Saturday. What is the of time and popped into the best way to maximize my freezer for when you’re ready. budget and serve to im- press? BBG: And what should I pair with it? AH: What time of year is it? AH: A full body white or medium body red. Or a sim- BBG: We’re in the South. ple California Chardonnay Let’s say I’m entertaining would be great in the Fall. A people on a fall Saturday burgundy. Some people love and we’re watching col- to say pinot noir. I say bur-

Alex and Joan Collins lege football. gundy.

14 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques BBG: What is your favorite place you what to do with it when it’s Lecture sponsored by to dine in Birmingham? cooked. Luxury is enjoying every minute of your life – what better AH: It’s going to be one of the way to do it than with good food Stitt places, but I haven’t been and good wine? There’s nothing to Birmingham since 1985, and you do as often. I don’t believe those restaurants were there. I can not wait to see “My Beverly Hills Kitchen: LECTURE DETAILS what he’s up to. Classic Southern Cooking with a Friday, October 5, 2012 French Twist” offers a European 10:30 a.m. BBG: What can we expect from sensibility to America, in that it’s $30 per person | limited seating the Beverly Hills Kitchen line? all about the way of life – the art Register online at of life – and appreciating every www.bbgardens.org/antiques. AH: What it is – is an inspiration- single minute. al lifestyle brand centered around food and wine. It’s luxury, gourmet frozen food that you could never tell was in a freezer.

BBG: What can we expect from the book coming in October?

Photographs courtesy AH: It’s going to be the bible of Alex Hitz of a new way of life. There is a proliferation of food now, but no one seems to be able to tell Aileen Mehle and Alex Brooke Davenport, Kathy Hilton, Bettina Zilkha and Nicole Miller

MY BEVERLY HILLS KITCHEN LUNCHEON HOSTED BY ALEX HITZ AND RICHARD KEITH LANGHAM Friday, October 5, 2012 | 12:30 p.m. $125 per person | limited seating Register online at www.bbgardens.org/antiques.

Join Alex Hitz and Richard Keith Langham as they host My Beverly Hills Kitchen Luncheon featuring recipes from Alex’s new book. The seated Alex’s book will be available for purchase at luncheon will take place under a tent on the plaza at The Gardens. Leaf & Petal at The Gardens Gift Shop Guests will enjoy tables decorated using Alex’s tablescape designs. during the event. You can preorder your copy by calling 205.877.3030. Alex will be $125 admission includes lunch, wine and lecture. available to sign copies of his book.

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Mary Evelyn McKee Liz Woods Kitty White Pied-à-terre Beach House The Art of Paint

Bill Ingram Cameron Crowe Judy Hill & Weekend Getaway The Jewel Box Barbara Ashford Mirror Mirror on the Wall Wendy Barze & Karen Luce & Marjorie Johnston Cathy Harvey Ware Porter The Rainbow Room The Gallery Behind the Privet Hedge

Tammy Connor Troy Rhone Leah Hazzard Let There Be Light Secret Garden Living with Flowers Photograph courtesy of Connor Tammy

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 17 MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS| Pied-a` -terre Photograph courtesy of Michael Mundy of courtesy Photograph

Pied-à-terre Mary Evelyn McKee Creating dramatic but inviting rooms

ary Evelyn McKee has design and artistry in her genes. Painting classes with her grandmother taught her how to really see, and her artist father spurred her talents. “He was so encouraging. I could put two dandelions Min a bottle, and he would proclaim it gorgeous. And my mother, an accomplished pianist, taught us tempo and movement to Mozart and Bach.” From her richly artistic upbringing, she studied art history fo- cusing on decorative arts and architecture at Hollins College. Photograph courtesy of Mundy Michael

Her approach is personal, pragmatic and artistic. “When a client is up- dating, I look for solutions that are timeless, elegant and comfortable. I try to create something fresh and forward-looking, and use personal

18 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques Photograph courtesy of Laura Moss Photography of courtesy Photograph collections that reflect the individual.” Her style is elegant but not fussy and informed by history yet fresh and surprising. Formulaic design is not in her vocabulary. She seeks the singular piece that creates the frisson neces- sary for dramatic but inviting rooms.

Mary Evelyn began her design enterprise in 1986. Its success led to opening her retail interiors shop offering her signature palette of sunny neutrals and her eye for great design.

Whether in New York, Paris or Birmingham, her interiors shop exhibits designs for a lofty Pied-à-terre with midcentury and contemporary décor. Antiques add frisson and gravitas.

Mary Evelyn has been published in Coastal Living, Southern Accents, Elle Décor, Traditional Home and many local publications. Photograph courtesy of Don Harbor

Learn more about Mary Evelyn’s work Photograph courtesy of Mundy Michael at www.maryevelyn.com.

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The architectural style is simple and warm with an English spirit. There is an old-world charm and timeless air about his homes. In the construction of the designs you will always find earthy textures and natural materials.

Learn more about Bill Ingram and his work at www.billingramarchitect.com.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 23 MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS| The Rainbow

The Rainbow Room Wendy Barze & Marjorie Johnston Creating memorable spaces with vibrant color

arjorie Johnston & Co. is a design collaboration of mother/daughter team Marjorie Johnston and Wen- dy Barze. Located behind their small storefront JoJo Home in Mountain Brook village, Marjorie and Wendy Moffer a variety of services including: renovation and construction con- sultation, decorating and interior design, space and furniture planning and entertaining and styling. The aesthetic philosophy Marjorie John- ston & Co. uses incorporates fine antiques, modern twists, lush fabrics Photographs courtesy of Allsopp & Miller Mobley Jean and affordable details. “What a fun and interesting business this has been! With over 25 years combined experience, we continue to see

24 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques together for cocktails and a sunset view or for late-night dancing on its revolving dance floor. “Our booth aims to cap- ture the Rainbow Room’s air of laughter, fellow- ship and overall joie de vivre so we can bring it into our own homes. Our vignette focuses on the trend of using strong and vibrant colors throughout interiors to create memorable spaces that come alive.” our clients’ homes get more and more Whether it’s a chartreuse beautiful and reflective of their person- lamp or a magenta-em- al style,” Marjorie says. Their work has broidered pillow, color been featured in: Interiors of the Southeast, can add a “POP” to ev- Alabama Magazine, Pinnacle Living, Bir- ery room in our homes. mingham Home and Garden, Thicket maga- Marjorie & Wendy have zine, Birmingham magazine, Birmingham traveled all over during the past year News and Decorating Magazine. Marjorie collecting wonderful pieces for their Johnston & Co.’s work also has been booth like artist Tommy Mitchell’s tole- showcased at the Birmingham Decora- ware flowers and French artist Phillipe tors’ Show House and Cashiers Designer Balayn’s irreverent tin sculptures. Our Show House. palette is limited only by the hues of the rainbow! New York’s iconic Rainbow Room & Learn more about Marjorie Johnston & Co. by visiting www.mhjinteriors.com. Grill was always a place to gather friends

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 25 MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS| Let There Be Light

Let There Be Light Tammy Connor CREATING TIMELESS CLASSIC INTERIORS “Let There Be Light” is a curated selection of home accessories that focuses on lighting. With pieces collected from local and international shopping trips, Tammy combines the old with the new for a timeless look. One-of-a- kind lamps, custom lampshades, sconces, lanterns and pendants, along with custom, in-house designed iron fixtures act as the centerpieces of the space. Tammy adds a touch of refinement by incorporating designer textiles and antique furniture. Photographs courtesy of Heather Swanner, Erica George Dines Jean Allsopp, Colleen Duffley,

26 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques color palette are the trademarks of Tammy’s interiors.

She is the principal of Tammy Connor Interior Design, which she founded in Charleston, South Carolina. Her firm has completed comprehensive residential projects throughout the eastern United States ranging from town, country, mountain and beach houses. Her hospital- ity projects have also included private clubhouses.

Tammy’s work has received both local and national recognition. spect for the architecture and setting of Most recently, she was awarded a project is at the heart of Tammy’s inte- the Phillip Trammell Shutze riors. She is consistently dedicated to en- Award for Interior Design by hancing the lifestyle of her clients, and the Institute of Classical Archi- she firmly believes that the best interiors tecture and Art, the Bloggers’ are the ones that beckon you to have a Choice “Ones to Watch” award seat and stay awhile. by ElleDecor and was named one of Traditional Home’s 2012 Prior to founding Tammy Connor In- New Trad Designers. In addi- terior Design, Tammy received degrees tion, Tammy has been featured in studio art and art history from Wake ammy Connor has built her in numerous magazines includ- Forest University, and a degree in Inte- reputation on creating time- ing Renovation Style, Atlanta Homes & Life- rior Design from The American College less classic interiors infused styles, Southern Living, Coastal Living, Bir- of Applied Art. Tammy is a professional with a casual Southern ele- mingham Home & Garden and Traditional member of ASID and a NCIDQ ac- gance.T Her attention to detail along with Home’s online magazine, TRADhome. credited designer. her relaxed approach to formal spaces results in interiors that are sophisticated Tammy is continually inspired by yet inviting. Seamlessly integrating an- her travels both personally and pro- tiques, contemporary pieces, personal fessionally. While the location and collections of clients and fabrics of Learn more about Tammy Connor style of the firm’s work is diverse, - re by visiting www.tammyconnorid.com varying textures with subtle yet studied

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MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS| Beach House

BEACH HOUSE Liz Hand Woods Interiors informed by cherished objects and

inspired by significant experiences Photographs courtesy of Antoine Bootz

he desire to design a space has always been uated with a degree in marketing. part of Liz Woods’ being. After pursuing another field following college, she found her While her friends dressed and styled their way back to interior design through an opportunity with a Barbie dolls and played out scenarios of Birmingham interior design firm. There, she flourished and their imaginary lives, Liz was decorating the dolls’ house and once again pursued her passion, later venturing out on her camper.T own.

She began her college years studying interior design at Liz’s primary focus is on residential spaces, and her goal is to Auburn University, but changed course midstream and grad- create environments that nourish and improve one’s quality

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 29 of life. She listens intently to her clients expressing their vision in a way that is deeply personal to them, yet reflects her own design aesthetic.

She has worked on projects from Florida to Wyoming and has been published in Cottage Living, Southern Accents, Birmingham Home and Gar- den, Veranda and Portico magazines.

In addition to designing spaces, Liz travels extensively and loves to be in the kitchen pursuing another of her passions: gourmet cooking. She is married and lives in Birmingham with her six children and two dogs.

Learn more about Liz Woods by visiting www.lizhandwoods.com

30 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques Giving isn’t about the cause. It’s about the right effect.

A founding principle of Alabama Power was that the company be developed for the service of Alabama. This culture of service and good work continues today, more than a century later, as Alabama Power brings more than electricity to the communities we serve. We believe that by supporting organizations statewide, we can make positive lasting impact that helps make Alabama a better place to live. MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS| The Jewel Box THE JEWEL BOX

Featuring Benchmark of Palm Beach, The Diamond Dealer, Levy’s Fine Jewelry and Wallace-Burke BENCHMARK OF PALM BEACH

family-owned business started by Ken and Sara Burns along with their two sons, Michael and Jeremy Burns, Benchmark has been in the industry for over 40 years. Our focus has al- waysA been fine-quality, high-end estate jewelry. The company originated in South Florida.

Home base is our store located on Main Street in Blue Ridge, Georgia; however, you will find us more often participating in antiques shows and trunk shows across the country.

Learn more about Benchmark by visiting www.benchmarkofpalmbeach.com. THE DIAMOND DEALER t The Diamond Dealer in Homewood, John Bromberg and Billy Brom- berg have offered fine jewelry since 2003. John Bromberg is a member of the prestigious Diamond Dealers Club of New York, opening doors to terrific gemstone values for their clients. “With The Diamond Dealer, youA are working face-to-face with someone you know, and who cares about earning your trust,” says Billy.

For Antiques at The Gardens 2012, The Diamond Dealer presents a sampling of its collection for connoisseurs of the past, present, and future. The brothers specialize in designing stylish new pieces while re-imagining treasures from earlier eras. The Diamond Dealer works with clients both in their 18th Street store and by ap- pointment. “Please enjoy our presentation at this year’s show,” says John,” and then come to see us soon!” Learn more about The Diamond Dealer by visiting www.thediamonddealer.net. 32 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques LEVY’S FINE JEWELRY

evy’s Fine Jewelry has been locally owned and operated in Birming- ham since Joe Denaburg opened in the same location in 1922. Levy’s specializes in antique and estate jewelry, and has the largest collection in the Southeast as well as one of the largest in America. Rang- Ling from antique pieces from the B.C. period through Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and 40’s and 50’s Retro period, our collection covers all time periods and tastes.

Over the years, we have developed working relationships with antique and estate jewelry dealers all over the US and worldwide. We also have an extensive collection of loose diamonds and gemstones, modern previously owned designer jewelry and watches and an extensive bridal jewelry selection from several top named designers.

Learn more about Levy’s by visiting www.levysfinejewelry.com.

WALLACE-BURKE

allace-Burke Fine Jewelry & Collectibles creatively began as an idea in April of 2007 and opened in October 2007. The owners, David B. Hezlep and Preston W. Foy, bring to the fine jewelry business over seventy years of experience. BecauseW of their history and experiences over the years, they have developed vital relationships worldwide with quality artisans that enable them to pro- duce almost anything one will ever see or imagine. Whether it is fine jewelry designing or rare, one-of-a-kind collectibles, Wallace-Burke can deliver.

Their staff holds certificates of study in Colored Stones and Colored Stone Essentials and diplomas for Pearls and Diamond from the Gemological In- stitute of America. These credentials will help assure that you can purchase a quality product that is of a standard to be proud of.

Learn more about Wallace-Burke by visiting www.wallaceburke.com.

The Jewel Box is curated by Cameron Crowe Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 33 there’s always something going on

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 35 oretta Goodwin opened Loretta Goodwin Gallery in 1982 making it one of the oldest operating art galleries in the Magic City. For over 20 years the gallery has nurtured a passion for art, offering a variety of artistic styles to collectors in not only the Bir- Lmingham area but across the country. Art captures life sometimes only for a moment - sometimes for centuries - and that has a way of imparting certainty to our humanity. It lifts our spirits, nourishes our souls and makes us cherish the sheer awesomeness of our being.

Dirk Walker became the owner in 2002 and has preserved the gallery's goal of presenting original works of art and fine art graphics which are revered and collected for their artistic integrity.

Learn more about Loretta Goodwin Gallery by visiting www.lorettagoodwingallery.net.

The Gallery is curated by Karen Luce & Cathy Harvey

36 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques KATHY G. & COMPANY Birmingham’s Catering Tastemaker!

Entertain, Fabulously! MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS| Secret Garden

Secret Garden Troy Rhone Creating enchanting and relaxing gardens

Photographs courtesy of Rhone Troy n 1998, while still attending Auburn University, Troy Rhone began designing gardens in the Auburn, Opelika and Birmingham areas.

After earning his degree in landscape design, Troy went into business Ifull-time. Troy started Troy Rhone Garden Design.

38 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques Hundreds of gardens have been designed, constructed and maintained without compromise. Troy and his team focus on creating enchanting and relaxing gardens and courtyards that complement the interior and exterior architecture of the house while creating intriguing outdoor rooms that are extensions of the home.

Troy and his wife, Randi, and two children reside in Birmingham with their two dogs, Coal and Romeo, and one un- named garden cat. As Garden Editor for fllower magazine and contributing writer for other publications, Troy continues to participate in local and regional forums for landscape design and horticultural education. Much of his project work can be found featured in a variety of publications each year.

The mountains of Western North Caroli- na are one of Troy’s favorite places in the world to live and work during the spring, summer and fall. The cool climate, crisp air and the fragrance of hemlock draw him back each year to work on the mountain homes and estates belonging to many of his native Birmingham and Rosemary Beach customers.

Learn more about Troy Rhone by visiting www.troyrhonegardens.com.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 39 MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS| Art of Paint

The Art of Paint Kitty White

studies with painted finishes, gilding, color theory and learn- ing the ancient craft of verre églomisé. Upon returning to Alabama, Kitty took a job with local designer Richard Tubb as an assistant Interior Decorator. While working for Tubb, she began to apply her skills with painted finishes to many of her projects. The demand for her skill and her passion for painting led Kitty to open her own studio at Pepper Place, where she worked on a range of projects for commercial and residential interiors. She also began apply- ing her painting techniques to bowls and accessories for the Photographs courtesy of & Sylvia Martin Mason Fischer home, in cities across iscovering and connecting the theories of an- the U.S. including cient techniques in art through modern design San Francisco-based has been Kitty White’s vision throughout her furniture store Fila- career. Kitty’s work has spanned many art and mento. One of Kitty’s Ddesign fields from various forms of painting techniques to favorite projects was textiles and jewelry and interiors. After graduating from the glazing the walls for University of Alabama in Apparel Design, Kitty spent time Birmingham’s renowned Highland’s Bar and Grill. In 2004, in San Francisco and New York City, where she began her Kitty expanded her design interests into jewelry. What started

40 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques as a hobby soon became business. Kitty’s jewelry could be found at boutiques in Palm Beach, Dallas and Nashville. The unexpected mixture of semi-precious stones, beads and various metals along with an ethnic influence made Kitty’s jewelry unique and a rare find. Her jewelry is now carried exclusively by Regina Jewelry and Treasures located in Gus Mayer. Working with paint techniques and pattern on textiles and trims for the home has been Kitty’s newest interest. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her husband and two daughters. Her home, which is a palette of exploration, has been featured in Cottage Living and Birmingham Home and Garden.

Learn more about Kitty White by visiting www.kittywhite.com

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 41 distinctive goods for home and life

English Village 2006 Cahaba Road 205.637.5840 Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 2 MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS| Mirror Mirror On the wall

Mirror Mirror o n t h e W a l l Judy Hill & Barbara Ashford

ocated in charming English Village for over fifteen years, Ashford Hill for Henhouse Antiques offers beautiful, unique pieces personally selected by owners, Barbara Ashford and Judy Hill. Barbara and Judy Ltravel to Europe several times a year in search of these special pieces. From the traditional to the unexpected, their collection is a fresh approach to decorating. They enjoy mixing English with French, 18th century with 21st century, and primitive with formal. You will find English and Swedish chests, French farm tables, crystal chandeliers, commodes and a wonderful mixture of style. Accessories range from English and French ironstone to a fantastic selection of art. They have a wonderful collection of silver, celery stands, tea caddies, and dresser bottles. They look is constantly changing and evolving.

When you walk into Henhouse Antiques, you are entering an inviting space that feels like the home of a well traveled sophis- ticate. Their visitors constantly remark, “I want to live here.”

“Mirrors have come to mean much more than the original ‘looking glass,’ they are now a part of the decorative scheme of a modern home. By using them, there are no dark, gloomy corners, no drab caverns for halls. There can be a feeling of freedom, light, air, space.” Dorothy Draper

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Today is your day. Go ahead and embrace it.

Each day is a gift. Enjoying our days amidst the amazing beauty of nature is a luxury. This is why Protective is proud to support the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the joy it provides our community.

At Protective, we are committed to tearing down the barriers that prevent people from enjoying life to its fullest. Helping people take care of their ﬁnancial needs and the needs of those who depend on them is what we do. We are Protective. We enable more people to conﬁdently protect their tomorrow so that they can freely embrace their today. Mirrors add a sense of light and space making a room appear larger and brighter. Their reflections create that sparkle just like a fine piece of jewelry on a beautiful woman.

Ashford Hill for Henhouse Antiques carries an extensive, unique collection. From radiant sunbursts to elegant Louis Philippe, from gilded Italian to beach house chic, they have mirrors for the most discerning tastes.

Every room needs a mirror and we have a mirror for every room.

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 47 MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS| Behind the Privet Hedge

Behind the Privet Hedge

WARE PORTER

48 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques are M. Porter's design aesthetic reflects how we live our lives today.W On the forefront of New Traditional design, Ware's projects have engaged him from the Gulf Coast of Alabama to the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Carefully curated, his laid back and well- lived style is grounded in classical proportions with modern sensibilities.

Learn more about Ware Porter by visiting www.waremporter.com.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques | 49 MEET OUR TASTEMAKERS| Living with Flowers for Leah. Following her grandmother’s influence, flowers later became a career that was second nature. Leah’s early years were spent in the Mississippi Delta nurturing everything green, both food and flowers, gathering all that was planted, and delivering all to delighted recipients. This southern way of life became a family tradition.

Anticipation of the garden’s bounty was only half the fun. Planning the garden was also a family affair with all the grandchil- dren participating. Most requests were honored and room made for them to grow. Ah! Waiting for the first bloom! Anticipating the visits that came along with deliveries of the bounty even more so. In Mississippi, these visits became events. They were always a community affair. Flowers made them beautiful.

Those early family traditions along with life’s many travels melded into Leah’s design approach. One of the main charac- teristics of her work is her innate ability to interpret her clients’ wants and desires. Leah then makes it happen by transform- ing space, large or small, filling it with flowers and “favorite things” making it uniquely theirs. Ultimately creating an environment that fully reflects her client’s vision for their occasion. The results have often been described as alchemy. Certainly they reflect the 3 Graces: Beauty Charm and Elegance.

Leah’s eye for color, texture, and composition has been in demand Living for everything from a simple with bouquet on the bedside table to lavish weddings and balls. Even so, helping friends prepare their Flowers homes for intimate entertaining, celebrating and creating their own ~ Leah Hazzard~ family traditions (like Christmas). - remains one of Leah’s favorite hat began as a pass along family tradition became a endeavors. career. Leah believes that designing an event mirrors the passage of flowers: from seed, to bloom, to The non-profit sector of the Bir- full blossom. An event, large or small, unfolds in mingham community has also muchW the same way. Flowers are an expected way of everyday life been a huge inspiration and learn-

50 | Antiques at The Gardens • Art, Jewelry & Antiques bbgardens.org/antiques ing experience for Leah. Through these community involvements she has been blessed with the opportunity to work, learn and play MEET OUR OTHER with an amazing array of talented and resourceful women dedicated FLORAL DESIGNERS to excellence in the Birmingham Some of Birmingham’s best arrangers have been non-profit community. Over the years, some of these fund raising paired with this year’s tastemakers to provide efforts featured world renowned stunning arrangements for each booth. floral artists, Birmingham’s own world class “flower ladies,” pre- A SPECIAL THANKS TO: mier gardeners from home and abroad and garden tours. Leah Mountain Brook Flower Shop | Malloy Love flourished, proving that one cans truly “Bloom Where Planted” in Lagniappe Designs | Carol Sullivan Birmingham. LoLo’s Flowers | Lois Owen & Kathy Miller Flower Buds | Ray Jordan It is in this arena that 3 Graces Design came into being. After college Bloom | Jon Martinez (University of Tennessee), travel, marriage, children and years of being the “Decorations Chairman” in community as well as personal 3 Graces | Leah Hazzard endeavors, the Southern family traditions instilled by her grandmoth- Dorothy McDaniel Flowers er came full circle. Leaf & Petal | Lydia Pursell Leah’s work has been Uncut Flowers | Michael Dyer featured in: Birmingham GG’s Flowers et al | Ginger Clark Home and Garden, flower Christopher Glenn magazine, Portico, Reader’s Digest, Alabama Brides and Learn more about Leah Hazzard by visiting www.leahhazzard.com. Over the Mountain Journal.

A Selection of Leah’s Events: Community, Corporate, Wedding & Flower Occasions

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques in The Gardens 2006-2007 Birmingham Zoo Gala Feast among the Beast and Preview Parties 2004-2009 Independent Presbyterian Church Holiday Houses 2008,2010 University of Alabama 175th Anniversary Celebration Birmingham Museum of Art Annual Ball Alabama Ballet Guild Point Ball Service Guild Gala University of Alabama in Birmingham Star Light Gala Heritage Ball Junior League of Birmingham Presidents Society Dinner United Way DeToqueville Society Patrons Dinner Alabama Literacy Council Mitchell’s Place for Autism Annual Gala 2008-2011 Tum Tum Tree/Make a Wish Foundation Beaux Arts Krewe Special Dinner Sterne, Agee, & Leach Annual Dinners Burr Forman Annual Dinner Coca Cola Annual Dinner White Plumb Annual Christmas Dinner Spa 119 Grand Open

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MEET OUR ANTIQUES DEALERS| Fine Selection of Antiques

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BEYOND THE BEAUTY Birmingham Botanical Gardens brings science alive for thousands of children and adults

t’s easy to get lost in our beauty. We understand. Over 67.5 acres, Alabama’s largest living museum offers some of its most scenic trails among more than 12,000 different living plants in over 25 unique gardens. And we’re a cheap date. For nearly 50 years, The Gardens has opened Iits gates from dawn until dusk to romantic picnics and strolls. We’ve seen plenty of “Yes,” and even one or two “I, do’s.” But our depth goes beyond our beauty. If our good times and our pretty face reel you in, we’re going to win you over with our brains. Our mission, our reason for being, is to educate the public about plants, gardens and the environment.

Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens works hard, year-round, to raise money to fund free, curriculum-based Discovery Field Trips to Birmingham-area schoolchildren. Our award-winning, flag- ship program is designed to meet the Alabama State Course of Study on six elementary school (K-6) science themes: plant propagation, nutrient cycling (George Washington Carver), Native Americans, tropical rainforests, interdependence (Bar- ber Alabama Woodlands) and trees.

These programs are offered free to schools and students and are led by trained docents. Last year, this program continued its growth, achieving an impressive number of 10,700 students served.

Much of these funds are raised through our special events, like Antiques at The Gardens. Because of the public’s participation and generosity in these events, nearly all the students of those who participated were able to do so absolutely free, including transportation expenses. continued on page 62

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By bringing the classroom to life, we’re lay- The program’s primary tenet is that garden- ing the educational foundation for future ing is good for the mind, body and soul. As engineers, botanists, doctors, chefs, chem- the program continues to enhance the lives ists, innovators and other like-minded indi- of its participants, it will promote health and viduals. well-being for all, using an inclusive model designed to help foster participation, access, We’re also proud to have the created the choice and relationships. first Horticultural Therapy program in Ala- bama, a program still in relative infancy and Discovery Field Trips and Plant Adven- our fastest growing. In 2012, the program tures are just two cogs in our educational evolved into Plant Adventures, an inclu- machine. We are home to the largest pub- sive program that explores the relationship lic horticulture library in the country. Now between people and place. Former Mayors in its second year, our Certificate in Native Certificate in Native Plant Studies Richard Arrington and Bernard Kincaid Plant Studies program remains a unique ed- joined current Mayor William Bell this year ucational opportunity available for just one to cut the ribbon on the Arrington Plant class or completion of the entire program. Adventure Zone, an educational garden that And we’ve made no mention of Earth Day will now serve as the home base for the pro- at The Gardens, Garden Explorations, Sum- gram. mer Camps at The Gardens and our partner- ships with organizations like Fresh Air Fam- As both Horticultural Therapy and now as ily and the Audubon Society. It’s difficult to Plant Adventures, the program has reached demonstrate The Gardens depth with words out to hundreds of participants from Chil- - depth that would go unexplored without dren’s Hospital, United Cerebral Palsy, the our loyal supporters, volunteers, members, Birmingham Independent Living Center donors and visitors. Go ahead. Get lost in and Kirkwood by the River. our beauty. Our brains will attract you for The Library at Birmingham years to come. Botanical Gardens

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