Antiques at the Gardens 2021 Catalog by Birmingham Botanical Gardens

AATG 2021 | SHOW SCHEDULE september 30th through october 3rd

Thursday, September 30th

Saturday, October 2nd

HONOREES CELEBRATION*

Show Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and Patron Preview Party 6 p.m. p.m

TASTEMAKER PANEL* Presented by VERANDA magazine

GALA IN THE GARDENS*

Cathy Kincaid, Corey Damen Jenkins,

in the Formal Garden

Ken Pursley, Matthew Carter: 11 a.m.

Sponsored by Starnes Davis Florie LLP 7 to 11 p.m.

Friday, October 1st Show Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. RED DIAMOND LECTURE SERIES* Sponsored by Red Diamond, Inc. Charlotte Moss: 11 a.m. Christopher Spitzmiller: 2 p.m. COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION* Mark D. Sikes: 4 p.m.

FERNANDO WONG* Presented by FLOWER magazine 2 p.m.

Sunday, October 3rd Show Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SUNDAY WITH SUZANNE* Suzanne Tucker: 11:30 a.m. JAMES FARMER* Sponsored by LICOA 1:30 p.m.

bbgardens.org/antiques *Additional ticket is required. Limited seating. Free parking. Please visit bbgardens.org/antiques for the latest Covid-19 safety guidelines. antiquesgardensbham

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WELCOME TO ANTIQUES AT THE GARDENS 2021! What makes this antiques show so special and enduring? Could it be our community’s exceptional generosity and never-failing compassion for building a better Birmingham? Or, perhaps, our community’s love of beauty and design that propels the show year after year? The show’s success could also be related to this community’s love of heritage and tradition that is exemplified by our passion for antiques.

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We think the answer is you, our Birmingham community. Our community believes in its natural beauty, and we appreciate our special brand of design that has suffused the country through the many national publications with creative teams rooted here. We understand the tradition upon which we stand, and we recognize the potential we have to bring that tradition to a new generation. We also understand that Birmingham has a special place in recognizing the future. We know that we can always do more and do better for our community, with an awareness that our community has a bigger influence than just Birmingham.

stephanie lynton

shannon lisenby

Co-chairs, 2021 Antiques at the Gardens

e are so very excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Antiques at the Gardens, and we are eager to gather with you, our guests, our incredible speakers, our terrific dealers, and our stalwart volunteers. It has been a long and winding road to bring us together this year! We are delighted that we are all here to support the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. As you will read inside, Antiques at the Gardens has a rich and storied history. With each chapter, the show has benefited from a passionate following and has persevered through good times and challenging times.

With the commitment of our community, the nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens provides a beautiful respite for all of Birmingham at our Botanical Gardens. The Friends offers educational programs to people of all ages and abilities; it plays an important role in creating an inviting destination that is available to visitors from near and far; it provides fresh vegetables to local food deserts; it cultivates environmental awareness in inner-city schoolchildren; and so much more. Again this year, Antiques at the Gardens welcomes nationally renowned designers and architects to Birmingham. It is a terrific opportunity to showcase our beloved Birmingham and to shine a spotlight on you, our community. Antiques at the Gardens provides a platform to highlight to the nation the beauty of our region. We are grateful to Kim Matthews and to Joan Starnes for their commitment to Birmingham and their incredible inspiration in bringing Antiques at the Gardens to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. We hope this 15th-anniversary show will honor their legacy. Thank you for joining us this weekend. We hope you have a wonderful experience, and we hope you fall in love (or fall in love again) with Antiques at the Gardens!

ANTIQUES AT THE GARDENS Chairs: Shannon Lisenby and Stephanie Lynton Honorees: Kim Matthews and Joan Starnes Show Ambassador: Richard Keith Langham

2021 Advisory Committee Chair: Cathy Luckie Virginia Amason, Emily Bowron, Elizabeth Broughton, Barbara Burton, Ragan Cain, Cameron Crowe, Joy Grenier, Leigh Haver, Katie Baker Lasker, Tricia Noble, Kim Rogers, Kathleen Roth, Margot Shaw, Leah Taylor

2021 Show Committee Beth Adams, Paige Albright, Susan Alison, Charlann Anderson, Sissy Austin, Annemarie Axon, Caroline Bailey, Cindy Barr, Laura Bartlett, Britney Bradford, Lindsey Branyon, Lisa Jernigan Bruhn, Elizabeth Burgess, Cyndy Cantley, Jenny Carroll, Ellie Christopher, Lellie Cole, Dana Compton, Anna Cooper, Emily Cotney, Katherine DeBuys, Erin Donohoo, Kathryn Dorlon, Georgia Downs, Alice Welsh Doyle, Bridget Drennan, Emily Dunn, Cameron Estes, Janie Evans, Anne Marie Everly, Caroline Ezelle, Ashelynn Falkenburg-Smith, Cheryl Fritze, Caroline Gidiere, Zoe Gowen, AK Hardeman, Betsy Hayes, Leah Hazzard, Amanda Hickam, Tamala Hillhouse, Becky Holt, Jennifer Hunt, Alice Jackson, Emily Jensen, Wendy Johnson, Janie Jones, Robin Kidd, Haley Kirkpatrick, Joy Kloess, Alison Lassiter, Sally Lineberry, Katrina Logan, Jobie Lynch, Francie MacDougall, Lisa Mani, Steele Marcoux, Mary Lauren McBride, Bart McCorquodale, Handley McCrory, Elizabeth Miles, Amy Moore, Dede Moore, Barbara Mulligan, Leslie Naff, Katie Nelson, Tricia Noble, Jean Noojin, Elizabeth Outland, Sarah Peinhardt, Catherine Pringle, Claire Puckett, MK Quinlan, Valerie Ramsbacher, Anne Rand, Jenny Reed, Lynn Ritchie, Christiana Roussel, Julie Sandner, Allison Skinner, Jerelyn Sneed, Sumner Starling, Hampton Stephens, Sarah Kathryn Tarter, Mark Thompson, Staci Thompson, Robin Tobey, Kathryn Trotter, Laura Vogtle, Brooke Wahl, Marissa Walker, Rachel Weingartner, Carlen Williams

2021 Junior Guild Chairs: Emma Allen, Olivia Arnold Sarah Ager, Lucy Baird, Kirby Bates, Jenna Bissell, Emily Wood Bowron, Rachel Burrow, Marshall Campbell, Virginia Dansby, Smith Diano, Kacy Dunaway, Emily Ehrhardt, Virginia Grisham, Merrill Grace Hartline, Molly Hendry, Marguerite Johnson, Kalli Jordan, Katherine Miller Justice, Virginia McCary, Lauren Rhyne, Rebecca Todd, Eleanor Tolbert

DEAR FRIENDS,

2021 board of directors Chair

Thank you for joining us for the 15th-anniversary celebration of Antiques at the Gardens— Birmingham’s premier antiques show—which has benefited the nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens since 2006. Led by a dynamic duo, co-chairs Shannon Lisenby and Stephanie Lynton, and a committee comprising 150 dedicated volunteers, the 2021 show features an exciting lineup of nationally acclaimed speakers and dealers who are sure to delight and inspire you throughout this very special weekend. Your support of Antiques at the Gardens benefits a wonderful cause. By attending, sponsoring, and shopping the show, you enable us to fulfill our mission: to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. We are honored to work side by side with the City of Birmingham to fulfill the promise of a botanical garden. Together, we are responsible for the growth and success of these extraordinary 67.5 acres. Because of your commitment, each year the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens educates thousands of schoolchildren about the science of plants and grows thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables to combat hunger in our community. Your support also enables us to help maintain the Gardens, spearhead much-needed improvement projects, and work to promote the Gardens as a destination of local and regional significance.

Wally Evans Executive Committee

Brian Barr, Emily Bowron, D.C. Coston, Norm Davis, Kirk Forrester, Bill Ireland, Caroline T. Little, Lee McLemore, John Smith T At Large

Uday R. Bhate, Sharon L. Brown, Stephanie Cooper, Bob de Buys, Wendy Evesque, Helen Harmon, Chris Hastings, Evelyn Jones, Beverley Hoyt, Janet Kavinoky, Blevins Naff, Tiffany Osborne, Mike Rushing, Sharon Sherrod, Martha Emmett Sims, Benjamin Torczon, Jesse Vogtle Executive Director

Tom Underwood Senior Staff

Stephanie Banks, Mindy Keyes Black, Penney Hartline, Brooke McMinn, Jane Underwood Art and Production

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Perhaps most importantly, by supporting our efforts, you are helping Birmingham Botanical Gardens grow and thrive, ensuring that future generations will have the same opportunities we have to enjoy this community treasure. We want to extend special thanks to our presenting sponsor, IBERIABANK (a Division of First Horizon Bank), and to our gala sponsor, Starnes Davis Florie LLP, for their continued commitment to the show and to this urban oasis. Our sincere thanks as well to all of our individual and corporate sponsors and supporters. We are rooted in community, and we couldn’t do it without you.

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wally evans

tom underwood

Board Chair

Executive Director

Antiques at the Gardens is hosted by the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Proceeds benefit the ongoing stewardship and enhancement of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, educational programs, and outreach activities. A facility of the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board, Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the result of a public/private partnership between the City of Birmingham and the nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

RICHARD KEITH LANGHAM 2021 Show Ambassador Alabama born and Manhattan based, Keith has been a force in the decorating world for more than 30 years. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and studying at the Study Center for the History of Fine and Decorative Arts in London, he then apprenticed with design legend Mark Hampton. Keith spent 10 years with Irvine & Fleming before founding his own firm in 1990. His keen eye and ebullient talent serve well in assembling his signature rooms—those that speak to the past in a fresh way and are brimming with luscious color, pattern, and couture detailing. Perhaps no one summed up his aesthetic better than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who once proclaimed him to have “a sorcerer’s eye.” We could not be more honored to have Keith bring his talent and affection for Birmingham to our 15th-annual Antiques at the Gardens show!

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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS One look at past show catalogs and keepsake photos and it is at once evident how much Antiques at the Gardens (AATG) has grown and blossomed over the past 15 years. Going back to 2006, you can see that this special event—the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ largest annual fundraiser—was destined to become a beloved Birmingham tradition. From the start, dedicated volunteer committees crafted a fun and inviting show structure: a kickoff gala, ticketed talks by noteworthy design influencers, and plenty of antiques dealers from around the country.

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Special guests like renowned Southern gardener Ryan Gainey; American designer Miles Redd; lifestyle chef Alex Hitz; architect Bobby McAlpine; “Prince of Chintz” Mario Buatta; acclaimed decorator Bunny Williams; and lifestyle icon Martha Stewart have given heft to this already attractive event. This year’s guest lineup features show alumni Charlotte Moss, Mark D. Sikes, James Farmer, Christopher Spitzmiller, and Richard Keith Langham. Premiering nationally recognized speakers new to the show this year are Suzanne Tucker, Cathy Kincaid, Corey Damen Jenkins, Ken Pursley, Matthew Carter, and Fernando Wong.

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At the heart of every Antiques at the Gardens show are the dealers themselves. In addition to recognizing longtime participants such as McDonough Fine Art, Thomas Fortner, and Whitehall Antiques, you will discover several new faces. The caliber and variety are the true constants of every AATG show, and this one is no different. Be sure to seek out (and take home) one-of-a-kind treasures such as furniture, rugs, treasures, jewlery, and art. It should be noted why the Antiques at the Gardens show exists in the first place: to support the ongoing and important work that the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens does in educating visitors about plants, gardens, and the environment and ensuring the ongoing stewardship and enhancement of the Gardens. From the children who come to the Gardens on field trips to the senior citizens who engage in its green spaces, as well as the numerous programs the Friends puts on for our community, Birmingham Botanical Gardens serves quite simply as a gateway to the natural world. In our 15th year, we continue to attract visitors from all over Birmingham and around the world, making it easy to see just how special our Gardens are and why they deserve to be supported. Thank you for joining us for this anniversary celebration. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to be educated and entertained. As you shop, may you find something that is—much like the Gardens—timeless and treasured.

MEET 2021 ANTIQUES AT THE GARDENS HONOREES KIM MATTHEWS AND JOAN STARNES 15th-Anniversary Show Celebrates the Event’s First Co-chairs By Christiana Roussel

show as grand as Antiques at the Gardens does not just come together overnight. In addition to months of planning and a squadron of dedicated volunteers, it requires vision, dedication, cajoling, listening, researching, engaging, and a whole lot of heavy lifting. This year, the nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the mission-driven membership organization that works side by side with the City of Birmingham Park & Recreation Board at the Gardens, honors Kim Matthews and Joan Starnes, chairwomen of the first Antiques at the Gardens show. The multiday event we experience today would not be possible were it not for the dedication and work Kim and Joan undertook more than 15 years ago.

GALA IN THE GARDENS Sponsored by Starnes Davis Florie LLP honoring Kim Matthews and Joan Starnes

thursday, september 30th 6 p.m. – Honorees Celebration and Patron Preview Party 7 to 11 p.m. – Gala in the Formal Garden Black Tie

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Complimentary Valet

These two longtime Birmingham residents and lifelong friends joined forces to create something both grand and intimate, sophisticated and approachable, entertaining and educational. Their ability to attract beloved antiques dealers—convincing them that this show would be amazing and worth participating in—was just the beginning. Crafting a setting befitting the treasures these vendors would showcase was instrumental in setting the tone for the event. Their deft hands ensured that guests felt welcomed and that this would become an annual affair not to be missed. Joan and Kim will be the first to tell you that it was their prior community involvement and phenomenal committees that made it all possible. “We were both involved with the Junior League of Birmingham antiques show, and that gave us the inspiration and confidence that we could re-create that same feel at the Gardens,” says Joan. When asked how that concept translated to an event here, Kim adds, “It appealed to us to use the smaller, more intimate space that the Gardens offered. [Staging chairs] Tricia Noble and Mitzi Davis were instrumental in optimizing the Gardens’ space into a perfect setting for the dealers, showing them Southern hospitality at its best—a tradition that continues today, creating a welcome atmosphere for our dealers, speakers, and guests.”

For guests who were not able to attend that very first show, Kim and Joan paint a picture for us: “The theme was Heirlooms in Bloom, which helped us marry the concept of having antiques and flowers, allowing us to showcase both,” says Kim. “One of our biggest challenges was coming up with the name, Antiques at the Gardens.” Curating a cohesive feel for a three-day event with lots of moving parts—a gala, talks, and time with dealers—is no small feat. Having just the right people in just the right positions is a testament to Joan’s and Kim’s leadership styles and ability to share their vision with others. “If you could look back at our printed material, catalog, brochure, etc., [from 2006], you could see how we blended the two concepts—antiques and flowers—in a creative and elegant way,” says Joan. She gives “a special nod to Val Holman, our marketing chair, who was instrumental in creating the initial design concept.”

are learning about the science of plants, vegetables grown and harvested at the Gardens are being shared with area residents in need, the Gardens’ two dozen garden spaces have continued to grow and thrive thanks in part to the success of the Friends’ fundraising efforts, and visitors from near and far can enjoy a safe and welcoming retreat in the heart of the Magic City.

“We have been friends for a long time, so joining forces to bring this beloved antiques show to the Gardens was a natural fit.” —Joan Starnes

Today Joan and Kim are enjoying a bit more downtime—traveling with their spouses to mountain retreats in Highlands, North Carolina, or bringing grandchildren to the Japanese Garden to see the koi and turtles here. Today more than ever, they can appreciate the impact they had in producing that first Antiques at the Gardens show, knowing that scores of schoolchildren

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While expectations were high that year for a successful event, no one really knew exactly how everything would play out. When asked what was on their wishlist for the event, the two are quick to respond with humor and humility. “Our wishlist was simple: to pull it off!” Kim says with a laugh. By any measure, their tireless dedication and hard work paid off in spades. “We had no idea what to expect as far as how [Antiques at the Gardens] would be received, so we were delighted with the funds raised, show attendance, and positive feedback from all fronts,” says Joan. “The dealers lined up to return the next year, which was also a positive sign.” Kim and Joan are eager to share the credit for their big win for the Friends: “Our biggest success was choosing the right committee [members] to help us achieve our goal,” says Kim. “In addition to the staging chairs, Tricia and Mitzi, our hospitality committee chairs, Cameron Crowe and Kate Phillips, were invaluable in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both dealers and committee members. We should also honor our men’s committee chairs, Stewart Dansby, Hubert Goings, Jr., and Douglas Stockham. They jumped in with us to make the first show a success.”

JOAN AND KIM

HOW YOUR SUPPORT BENEFITS THE GARDENS Your support truly grows. Created to extend the reach and impact of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the nonprofit Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens (formerly the Birmingham Botanical Society) has for more than 55 years worked side by side with the City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board to fulfill the promise of a botanical garden by promoting the stewardship and enhancement of the Gardens, providing impactful educational programs and outreach, marketing and communicating about the Gardens, and raising funds to support these efforts. A mission-driven membership organization, the Friends seeks to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of these beloved Gardens—a community treasure that provides comfort, joy, and inspiration in a peaceful outdoor setting when we, and those around us, need it most. We are committed to serving the Gardens, serving the community; serving our visitors; and inspiring a passion for plants, gardens, and the environment. Your support of Antiques at the Gardens enables the Friends to educate thousands of schoolchildren annually about the science of plants and our dependence on them, to grow and harvest thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables to combat hunger in our community, to help maintain beloved garden spaces and spearhead much-needed improvement projects, and to promote the Gardens as a destination of local and regional significance. Over the past few years, member and donor support has allowed us to accomplish important projects here, from the renovation of popular water features and restoration of the Japanese Garden’s Long Life Lake to our recent refresh of the Southern Living Garden flower border and Little Ones Memory Garden, as well as the Gardens’ new signature sign at the intersection of Cahaba and Lane Park roads. Our success—and the success of the Gardens—depends on the support of those who value this special place. Thank you for continuing to make our work here possible by supporting Antiques at the Gardens 2021.

RED DIAMOND LECTURE: CHARLOTTE MOSS With 35 years in the business of design, Charlotte Moss is known for her timeless aesthetic, layered interiors, Southern warmth, and keen eye. She has received numerous honors, including the New York School of Interior Design’s Centennial Medal and The Royal Oak Foundation’s Timeless Design award. She is named on Elle Décor’s Grand Master List of Top Designers and is on the Advisory Board of The New York School of Interior Design, where she holds an honorary doctorate degree. In spring 2022 Charlotte will deliver the commencement address for Virginia Commonwealth University, her alma mater. Charlotte has used her experience culled from 35 years of decorating homes to design licensed collections with Century Furniture, Fabricut, Stark Carpet, Pickard, P.E. Guerin, Soicher Marin, IBU Clothing Artemis Design Company, and more. She lectures widely and is a prolific author, having published 12 books to date, including her latest, Charlotte Moss Flowers (Rizzoli, 2021), followed by Home: A Celebration: Notable Voices Reflect on the Morning of Home (Rizzoli, 2021) to benefit No Kid Hungry. Of all her work, philanthropy plays an important role in her life. Charlotte is Emerita Trustee of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, on the Boards of The Bone Marrow Foundation and The Madoo Conservancy, a member of the International Council of Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, and on the Board of American Corporate Partners, where she mentors veterans.

Book signing to follow presentation.

RED DIAMOND LECTURE: CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER

Christopher Spitzmiller’s lamps, tableware, and other ceramics are found in nearly every chic A-list interior, including those of several White House residents. His iconic designs draw inspiration from classical forms and traditional gem-like glazes. He began his career in Georgetown in Washington, D.C., where he worked out of an old schoolhouse near Dumbarton Oaks. Shortly thereafter, his work received critical acclaim and his reputation as a noteworthy ceramicist began to emerge. In the summers, he worked from Mecox Gardens in Southampton as an artist in residence, and such designers as Albert Hadley, Richard Keith Langham, and Suzanne Rheinstein began to commission his work. Since 1996, Christopher has been concentrating his efforts on his unique lamp designs. In the fall of 1999 after outgrowing his Washington studio, he moved to New York City, where he now creates his one-of-a-kind lamps with his crew of skilled artisans. The lamps are of timeless appeal and luxurious quality. Beautiful classic forms are drenched in bold, vibrant, rich glazes. Currently, Christopher has expanded his designs to tableware and other ceramic accessories. Christopher’s work is often featured in celebrated publications such as Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Elle Décor, Departures, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Journal. His latest book, A Year at Clove Brook Farm, Farm, from Rizzoli, was released in March 2021. Book signing to follow presentation.

COCKTAILS WITH MARK D. SIKES

An esteemed interior designer and tastemaker working on projects throughout the United States, Mark D. Sikes is known for all-American sensibilities and a fresh take on classical aesthetics. His talent for creating beautiful and timeless interiors that embody an indoor/outdoor lifestyle has been featured in Architectural Digest, Veranda, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal, C Magazine, Milieu, and Domino Domino,, and he is a member of Elle Décor’s A-List. Mark has partnered with the best manufacturers in furniture and fabric to develop his signature product lines, including Chaddock, Soane, Hudson Valley Lighting, Troy Lighting, Schumacher, Annie Selke, Merida, and Blue Pheasant. Mark’s first book, Beautiful Beautiful,, along with his second book More Beautiful,, are both New York Times best sellers. Beautiful

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TASTEMAKER PANEL Presented by VERANDA magazine

cathy kincaid

corey damen jenkins

Cathy Kincaid’s enviable sense of color and intricate design detail has established her as one of the country’s top designers and an editorial favorite whose work is published internationally. For more than 30 years, Cathy has designed houses that are as individual as her clients. A recipient of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s John Staub Award, Cathy is highly respected for her commitment to restoring old houses and

Nationally acclaimed designer Corey Damen Jenkins mixes vivid

filling them with traditionally stylish antiques and furnishings. From

colors with layered patterns to create architecturally inspired

a historic Beaux Arts estate in Dallas and a 1750s Ship Captain’s

spaces that are polished, inventive, and unexpected. Taking cues

Cottage in Old Lyme, Connecticut, to a Mas de Baraquet in the south

from the haute couture runway, his projects feature luxurious

of France, Cathy’s interiors evoke a sense of comfortable elegance.

and refined materials. His bold interiors have graced the covers

She offers a diverse combination

of House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Home, and more. He has also been

of old and new design elements,

featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Detroit

but her primary goal as a designer

News,, and Vanity Fair. News Fair. Corey is an inducted member of Architectural

remains: to create inviting, livable

Digest’s Digest ’s AD100. In 2020, he was named to Elle Décor’s Décor’s prestigious

spaces with her clients’ happiness

A-List. Corey’s first coffee-table book, Design Remix: A New Spin

the top priority. Cathy’s work has

On Traditional Rooms (Rizzoli), was released worldwide in March

been featured in several books

2021 and is a New York Times bestseller. A son of Detroit, he is a

including Farrow & Ball: The Art of

tireless advocate for many charities, including the Kips Bay Boys

Color and D. Porthault Linens. In

& Girls Club and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He resides in

fall 2019, Rizzoli published The

New York City.*

Well-Adorned Home by

Cathy

Kincaid.* *Book signing to follow presentation.

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TASTEMAKER PANEL Presented by VERANDA magazine

ken pursley

matthew carter

A graduate of Auburn University’s school of architecture, Ken

Matthew Carter creates dynamic,

Pursley is a principal and partner at Charlotte, N.C.-based

timeless

Pursley Dixon Architecture. Having cultivated his interest in

around the world. Established

residential design under the tutelage of his mentor and friend

in 2002, Matthew’s eponymous

Bobby McAlpine, Ken went on to develop his unique aesthetic,

firm is known for breathing new

which resonates with clients throughout the country. Pursley

life into antiques and heirlooms,

Dixon views both modernism and classicism as part of a broader

designing houses and spaces that

architectural language, drawing from multiple traditions when

respect history but feel fresh

crafting design solutions. The 14-person firm comprising Pursley

and relevant for today. Although

Dixon has received numerous accolades including VERANDA VERANDA//

based in Lexington, Kentucky,

ADAC Architecture firm of the year and Southern Living home

the firm has current and recent

of the year, and their work is regularly featured in publications

projects spanning the map from

including VERANDA VERANDA,, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, and Milieu Milieu..

Napa Valley, Vail, Charleston, and New York to Palm Beach, Lyford

Ken Pursley and Craig Dixon’s first book, Finding Home: The Houses

Cay, and Harbour Island, Bahamas. Throughout his career, editors

of Pursley Dixon, Dixon, will be published by Rizzoli this fall.*

and photographers have celebrated Carter’s signature layered look

interiors

for

clients

and keen ability to relax even the grandest of houses. In January 2021, he was named one of VERANDA VERANDA’s’s “Next Legends.” Matthew’s work has been published in House Beautiful, VERANDA VERANDA,, Traditional Home, C Magazine, Southern Living, and The New York Times and in books such as Fortuny Interiors by Brian Coleman, Linens: For Every Room and Occasion by Jane Scott Hodges, Kentucky: Historic Houses and Horse Farms of Bluegrass Country by Peter Estersohn, and Beige Is Not a Color by Carlos Mata.

*Book signing to follow presentation.

FERNANDO WONG Presented by FLOWER magazine

Fernando Wong is an award-winning, internationally recognized landscape designer who has been called a “design genius with the soul of a poet” by Elle Décor, “one of the most important landscape designers in America” by Architectural Digest, and a “landscape legend” by Forbes. His new television show, Clipped, with Martha Stewart on the HGTV and Discovery Plus channels, debuted in May 2021. In April, he won the prestigious Palladio Award for his landscape design on a 3-acre, John Volk-designed estate that recently set a Palm Beach record for lakefront when it sold to Charles Schwab for $71 million. In addition to residential projects around the world, his projects include the Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club in Miami, the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach, the sculpture garden of the ICA Museum in Miami’s Design District, the Starwood Luxury Collection Perry Lane Hotel in Savannah, a National Park for the Bahamian Government, and a master plan for the Lyford Cay Club in Nassau.

GARDEN SPOTLIGHT Blackjack Horticulture

Blackjack Horticulture, Inc., specializes in landscape management, installation, floriculture, and masonry/ hardscapes. While primarily focused in the Birmingham area, Blackjack has worked throughout the Southeast and serves residential and commercial clients. Its team of professionals enjoys bringing clients’ visions to life, whether a large formal garden or a cozy outdoor living space. With over 20 years of experience, Blackjack strives to achieve complete client satisfaction by building relationships and performing with excellence, integrity, and reliability. These values have shaped the company since its beginning. Blackjack Horticulture has grown to employ more than 60 men and women, maintaining a reputation for quality landscapes and exceptional service.

SUZANNE TUCKER Sunday with Suzanne

Suzanne Tucker strongly believes that by surrounding ourselves with the authenticity of thoughtful design and timeless architecture, we enrich and enhance the quality of our lives. She is recognized as one of the country’s leading interior designers, known for her personal approach and enduring style, attention to detail, and her passion for architecture and the decorative arts. Suzanne’s award-winning projects are frequently published in magazines worldwide. Architectural Digest has honored her repeatedly on the AD100 list of top designers, and she is included in the Elle Décor A-list. Having worked under the legendary Michael Taylor and often referenced as his protégée, she and her husband/partner, Timothy F. Marks, founded Tucker & Marks in 1986, building it into the distinguished firm it is today. Suzanne Tucker Home was launched in 2010 with her textile, tabletop, and home furnishings line. Suzanne’s first monograph, Rooms to Remember, The Classic Interiors of Suzanne Tucker (The Monacelli Press, 2009), was followed by the publication of Suzanne Tucker Interiors—The Romance of Design (The Monacelli Press, 2013). A third book is planned for publication in 2022.

JAMES FARMER Sponsored by LICOA James Farmer is a Southern author, interior designer, and speaker known for his ability to create beautifully familiar and welcoming homes. To James, a home engages all of the senses—the pleasantries of colors and materials, the feel of a doorknob warmed by the sun, the scent of fresh laundry, the sound of a closing door, and the taste of supper on the table. James is the author of The Wall Street Journal best-selling books A Time to Plant, Sip & Savor, Porch Living, Wreaths For All Seasons, A Time to Cook, Dinner on the Grounds, A Time to Celebrate, and A Place to Call Home.. His most recent publication, Arriving Home, Home Home, features design projects from the farmlands of Georgia to the rolling countryside of Connecticut. His work also has been published in various magazines, including Southern Living, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Southern Home, FLOWER FLOWER,, and more. As a frequent event speaker and guest, he lights up the room with his natural grace and warmth. Whether designing homes or sharing his gardening expertise, he is truly a fresh voice for his generation. Born and raised in Georgia, James proudly has built his business in his hometown of Perry.

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Thank you to these generous companies, foundations, and individuals for supporting Antiques at the Gardens.

sponsors PRESENTING SPONSOR

IBERIABANK (a Division of First Horizon Bank) GALA SPONSOR

Starnes Davis Florie LLP RED DIAMOND LECTURE SERIES SPONSOR

Red Diamond, Inc. PLATINUM Alabama Power Company, Inc., Birmingham Parks & Recreation Board, The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama, City of Birmingham, Cameron and Derrill Crowe, ProAssurance, Regions Bank, The Thomas E. Jernigan Foundation

GOLD Burr & Forman LLP, Dogwood Hill, EBSCO Industries, Inc., Medical Properties Trust, Inc., McCorquodale Transfer, Protective Life Insurance Company

SILVER Altec, Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Brasfield & Gorrie, Caroline Gidiere Design LLC, C.S. Beatty Construction, Inc., Dunn-French Foundation, Mary and Jamie French, Penny and Mike Fuller, Handley Breaux Designs, Life Insurance Company of Alabama (LICOA), Shannon and Jeff Lisenby, Stephanie and Wade Lynton, 1919 Investment Counsel, O’Neal Industries, On-Site Productions, Penny and Ruffner Page, PropHouse Birmingham, ServisFirst Bank, Shoppe & General, Strickland Companies, TCC, Warren Averett, Brooke and Tyler Wahl

BRONZE Alabama Aquarium & Pond Services, Inc., Alabama Public Television, Jennifer and Jimmy Ard, The Atelier, BB&T now Truist, Birmingham Home & Garden Magazine, Magazine , Maggie and Will Brooke, Barbara Lovelace Burton and David Williams, Ragan and Brad Cain, Molly and John Carter, Anna and Jim Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Whitney DeBardeleben, Event Rentals Unlimited, FLOWER magazine, Ellen and Houston Gillespy, Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook, Junior League of Birmingham, Joy and Price Kloess, Leaf & Petal at the Gardens, Katie and Jim Lasker, Cathy and Tommy Luckie, Kim and George Matthews, Maynard Cooper & Gale PC, Nall Whatley Foundation, NelBran Glass, Tricia and Andy Noble, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Patton, Pinson Valley Heat Treating Co., Mrs. John W. Poynor, Anne and Ned Rand, Redmont Distilling Co., Kim and Bruce Rogers, Shoal Creek Properties, Joan and Stan Starnes, VERANDA magazine, Vineyard Brands, Stephen Vise and Richard Vise

DIRECTOR Beth and Scott Adams, Paige and Carl Albright, Melinda and Ed Aldag, Kay Aldridge, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ashford, Jane and Harold Bissell, Camille Butrus, Caldwell-MacKay Co., Inc., Birmingham Lifestyle magazine, Bronwyne and John Chapman, Debbie and D.C. Coston, Cowin Equipment Company, Inc., Carnetta and Norm Davis, Dana and Tony Davis, Deborah’s Party Rental, Douglas C. Davis & Associates, Dread River Distilling Company, Joy and Beau Grenier, Penney and Roger Hartline, Dr. and Mrs. Jimmie Harvey, Leigh and Will Haver, Beverley and Chris Hoyt, James F. Carter, Inc., The Gardens Café by Kathy G, Leo Kayser III, Sandy and Don Logan, Marigold Designs, Betty and John McMahon, Catherine and Andrew Meehan, John and Jean Oliver, Paige Albright Orientals, Sandra and Jerry Parker, Carol Poynor, Peggy and Conrad Rafield, Reli Title,Paula and Mike Rushing, Jane and Edward Selfe, Set to Sell LLC, The Scout Guide Birmingham, Birmingham , Jane and Tom Underwood, Vicka Hansen Floral Design, Zachary J. Westall Bespoke Landscapes

PATRON ADAC, Susan and James Alison, Virginia and Bert Amason, Dr. Tommy Amason, Sissy and David Austin, Mindy and Dylan Black, Sarah Eagan Burchfield, Pat and Ehney Camp III, Cyndy and Keith Cantley, Catherine Pringle Design, Ellie Christopher, Sheri and Houston Cook, Pat and Don Cosper, Mary and James Crenshaw, Martha and Hartwell Davis, Francie and Ogden Deaton, Kathryn and Todd Dorlon, Patty B. and Dave Driscoll, Dr. Robert and Stephanie Eichelberger, Dorothy I. Fletcher, Mary and Victor Hanson, David B. Hezlep, Emily and John Holmes, Ashley and Turner Inscoe, Wendy and Michael Johnson, Mark and Margaret King, Cornelia and Joe LaRussa, Philippe Lathrop and Judith S. Crittenden, Sue Ellen and Mike Lucas, Janet and Matt Lusco, Bob and Jeanie MacKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Joel McMahon, Hobart and Ellen McWhorter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Perry, Jr., Kathleen and David Roth, Christiana Roussel, Julie and Joe Sandner, Carolyn and Bill Satterfield, Jennifer and Michael Schoenberger, Beth and Edmund Seibels, Mr. and Mrs. Leo A. Shaia, Holly and David Sibley, Allison and David Skinner, Catherine and Roger Smith, John R. Smith, Shannon and Matthew Spotswood, Steiner Studio, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Taylor III, Hamilton and Reynolds Thompson, Mrs. Brand Walton, Karen and Joe Welden, Anonymous

ANTIQUES DEALERS Meet the Dealers Our dealers are carefully selected from across the country to bring you the finest furniture, art, porcelain, jewelry , silver, rugs, and more to complement your style. They are known for exceptional quality , integrity , and craftsmanship. Each has curated unique selections for his or her visit to the Magic City , and they are all eager to discuss the perfect fit for your home.

antique cupboard * Big Bend, Wisconsin 800.637.4583 antiquecupboard.com @antiquecupboard

Antique Cupboard buys and sells silver, specializing in rare patterns, one-of-a-kind pieces, museum-quality figural silver, Tiffany sterling, and heirlooms, offering items that will be treasured for years to come.

atlock farm **

Somerset, New Jersey 732.356.3373 @atlockfarm

Owner Ken Selody, a former Martha Stewart contributing editor, is highly regarded in gardening circles, sharing his passion for topiaries.

b. viz design * St. Joseph, Louisiana 318.439.7604 @bvizhq

For nearly 30 years, Rebecca Vizard and her team have created exquisite antique textile pillows by upcycling precious fragments that desperately need rescuing. Masterful in color, scale, and composition, Rebecca’s designs are distinguished not only by their craftsmanship, but also by their ability to span centuries and styles. *

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ANTIQUES DEALERS black sheep antiques *

Harpersville, Alabama 205.283.6796 @uniqueblacksheep

Offering curated objects and antiques.

blackwell botanicals * Richmond, Virginia 804.402.2609 blackwellbotanicals.com @blackwell_botanicals

As both gardener and artist, Anne Blackwell Thompson harvests and presses flowers, foliage, grasses, and even seaweed to create botanical specimens that preserve the artistry of nature.

brocante french country antiques ** Lake Charles, Louisiana 337.540.7010 @brocante_french_antiques

Authentic French country antiques, furniture, furnishings, and accessories that are sure to add a rustic or refined touch of France to your cottage, condo, or chateau.

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ANTIQUES DEALERS dana kelly oriental rugs * Lexington, Kentucky 859.266.7802 danakellyrug@gmail.com @danakellyrugs

Dana Kelly Oriental Rugs has been a source of antique, semi-antique, and contemporary rugs and carpets for over 40 years, offering an unusual collection of decorative, collectible, and utilitarian pieces for discriminating customers.

d. r. grissom collection estate and fine jewelry *

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 843.276.9539 grissomcollection.com @donniegrissomcollection

Bold, one-of-a-kind jewelry with superior craftsmanship.

edwin c. skinner *

Fairhope, Alabama 251.591.6577 edwin42skinner@gmail.com @edwin_c_skinner

18th- and 19th-century antique furniture, art, and silver since 1983.

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ANTIQUES DEALERS gum tree farm designs * Middleburg, Virginia 540.454.3130 gumtreedesigns.com @gumtreefarm

Gum Tree Farm Designs + Frances Dean together raise ultra-fine Merino sheep in Virginia. Seeing lambs born all the way through the finished wool product, their artisans create handmade, luxury pieces for the home and for the human.

hedgerow antiques * Alpharetta, Georgia 770.584.2836 hedgerowantiques.com @hedgerowantiques

Hedgerow offers a select inventory of 18th- to 20th-century English, French, and European antiques. The collection includes furniture, art, lighting, garden antiques, architectural elements, and decorative arts.

leftovers antiques **

Brenham, Texas 979.830.8496 @leftoversantiques

Beautiful home mercantile destination featuring European antiques, luxury bedding, furnishings, and much more

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ANTIQUES DEALERS madison james * Corwen Sheep Show [Wales, 1950]

New York, New York 212.920.7600 madisonjames.net

Offering Agricultural Chic—for field, garden, and rooms. Madison James’ contemporary designs are rooted in the agricultural and horticultural life of Paris (Kentucky), the Welsh Mountains, and New York City’s Flower Market. MADISON JAMES

IN PARIS, KENTUCKY ON THE STONER FORK OF THE LICKING RIVER, THE WELSH MOUNTAINS & NEW YORK CITY.

AGRICULTURAL GOODS FOR FIELD, GARDEN & ROOMS At gatherings in either an outdoor or an indoor/outdoor setting, an evening by the dip pool, a farm-to-table, in garden room or summer beach house, camping under the stars** with your pet animals or planting pruning, picking or weeding in the great outdoors. Best moments after dusk.

maison de france

Leeds, Alabama 205.966.2741 @maisondefrance

Importers of fine European antiques with an emphasis on French and Scandanavian furniture and finds.

mcdonough fine art * Atlanta, Georgia 404.814.0533 mcdonoughfineart.com @mcdonough_fineart

Specialists in rare maps, books, and prints; archival picture framing and paper restoration.

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ANTIQUES DEALERS recreo jewelry ** Los Angeles, Calfornia 310.413.1203 @recreo.reinspired

Los Angeles-based jewelry designer Tracey Smolin offers a combination of personally curated estate, vintage, and antique pieces from around the world, along with some of her own creations.

rick ingenthron antiques **

Brenham, Texas 913.529.9173 @woodsonantiques

Curator of fine European antiques and objets d’art for the modern home. Specializing in custom lighting, paintings, and architectural pieces.

thomas m. fortner antiques * Memphis, Tennessee 901.828.0972 tmfortner@gmail.com @tomfortnerantiques

18th- and 19th-century English and Continental furniture and porcelain, Asian ceramics, American cut glass, antique lamps, and unusual estate finds.

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ANTIQUES DEALERS very vintage villa *

Atlanta, Georgia 404.277.4121 @veryvintagevilla

Very Vintage Villa specializes in English and French antique and vintage decor pieces with time-worn patinas and unique elements. Wood, art, silver, and ceramic items are favorites to find.

vieuxtemps porcelain * Greenville, Georgia 706.302.5588 vieuxtempsporcelain.net @vieuxtempsporcelain

An exquisite adaptation of nature in the style of 18th-century Meissen and Chinese porcelain. Each piece is sculpted entirely by hand, in hard paste porcelain, and painted with richly colored glazes.

whitehall antiques * Chapel Hill, North Carolina 919.201.6154 whitehallantiques.com @whitehallantiques

A family business providing Country French and formal English antique furniture, art, silver, and accessories with integrity, service, and value since 1930.

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BECAUSE OF YOU, THESE GARDENS CONTINUE TO BLOOM AND GROW. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE FRIENDS OF BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS. Special thanks to Dogwood Hill for designing our Antiques at the Gardens 15th anniversary show materials and to Shanna Masters for painting our beautiful crest and map!

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