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Poppies are tougher than they look and can be sown early
With seeds as fine as dust and flower petals as delicate as fairy shawls, it might seem that poppies are too fragile to have their seeds sown directly on melting snow or frozen ground. But early sowing is a must, because the seedlings thrive during the cool, moist weather of early spring. And because poppies don’t transplant well, their seeds are best sown right out in the flower beds. Members of the poppy family, Papaveraceae, span the globe from the Arctic to the tropics, but their flowers share a common quality. “The poppy is the most transparent and delicate of all blossoms. Other flowers rely on the texture of their surface for color. The poppy is painted glass; it never glows so brightly as when the sun shines through it,” wrote John Ruskin over a hundred years ago. A HANDFUL OF ANNUAL POPPIES Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is aptly named for it once dotted the corn fields of Europe with its brilliant red LEE REICH flowers. (“Corn” means “grain” in British English.) This annual’s translucent flowers are borne on sprawling stalks 2 feet high. The Flanders variety is named for the World War I poem “In Flanders Fields,” by John McCrae, in which the blood-red flowers symbolize lives lost in war. On Memorial and Veteran’s days, red tissue-paper poppies still are distributed in memory of wars’ victims. Shirley poppies are a type of corn poppy with white lines along the edges of their petals. Corn and Shirley poppies begin blooming shortly after spring-flowering bulbs have finished their show, and continue blooming through July. California poppy (Eschscholtzis californica) was named in honor of Dr. Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz, a 19th century ship’s surgeon who found these bright orange flowers blanketing California hillsides. Northern winters are too harsh for this perennial, but it can be treated as an annual with the seeds sown yearly. From June to October, the 3- to 5-inch blooms of California poppies stare out above their lacy foliage. New varieties are available in a range of colors — cream, carmine, orange, yellow and red. I plant these flowers in the sunniest spots of the garden because they stay closed at night and even in shade. Iceland poppies (P. nudicaule) have delicately ruffled and sweetly scented flowers, and are borne on slender stalks above rosettes of deeply cut leaves. Like California poppy, Iceland poppy is perennial in its native habitat, in this case the Arctic. In most other regions, it loses its perennial character to behave like a biennial. Plants from spring sowings bloom from midsummer into fall of their first year. The second year, the luxuriant blossoms unfold shortly after daffodils bloom, and then continue throughout the season. ONE PERENNIAL POPPY The old-fashioned oriental poppy (P. oriental) is the only garden perennial among the poppies. Propagate it either from seed or by root cuttings. With huge, flamboyant, brick-red flowers having purplish-black See Garden p. 2D
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This photo provided by designer Maureen Stevens shows a table in her project in the Seaholm district of Austin, Texas. Stevens incorporated a number of chic, provocative elements, like this sinuous goldlegged coffee table. Carefully curating dynamic accessories, textures, color and furnishings in the space keeps the look tasteful and stylish. (AP photo)
Serious decor with a fun, playful edge By KIM COOK Associated Press Dorothy Draper once said of her decorating projects, “I always put in one controversial item. It makes people talk.” The influential Manhattan interior decorator was known for her exuberant use of color and pattern, such as bold, black-and-white checkerboard, hot pink and crimson, lime green and blue. In her hands, stuffy chintz became flirty and vivacious. That cheeky sense of fun is all over home decor these days, a counterpoint to the serenity of minimalism and neutral palettes. New York-based designer, potter and author Jonathan Adler is known for playful accessories, like ceramic trinket trays in the shape of pouty lips or pill capsules, and storage jars printed with imagery that references mind-expanding substances. Brass and acrylic objets d’art and ves-
This photo provided by designer Maureen Stevens shows bar stools in her project in the Seaholm district of Austin, Texas. Stevens incorporated a number of chic, provocative elements, like these velvet barstools on hairpin legs. Carefully curating dynamic accessories, textures, color and furnishings in the space keeps the look tasteful and stylish. (AP photo) sels include mustache, finger, hippo and talon shapes. Yet Adler’s serious about creating chic design. “A lot of my stuff explores a hedonistic streak that I deny myself in real life. The wink in my work is just that — a wink,” he
says. “My formula? Ninetynine percent classicism, 1 percent witticism.” Maureen Stevens, an interior designer in Austin, Texas, seeks a similar balance. For a project in the city’s Seaholm District, “the client wanted a boutique-
hotel vibe with all the frills.” Stevens clad some walls in cobalt and magenta, and then dressed the home with bold pops of pattern, curvy furniture, statement art, and velvet bar stools perched on hairpin legs. There’s sex appeal, but it’s infused with tasteful, thoughtful curation. “I love a room of storytellers,” she says. “Pieces that act as little mementos, curiosities and artifacts.” At last spring’s Shoppe Object show in New York, designer Helene Ige of Los Angeles displayed a fanciful pillow collection that transected pop culture and traditional pattern, with foilprinted unicorns and saucy phrases on tapestry and toile backgrounds. Crown Objet has also played with textiles, creating silk pillows printed with alien heads and skulls. Furniture with a soft, sumptuous feel — think See Chic p. 2D
Designing for dining: Tablescapes from Napoleon til now
This undated photo shows corn poppies in New Paltz, NY. Corn poppies, like other poppies, look most at home in informal settings where their flower-capped stalks can be allowed to sprawl according to their whim. (AP photo)
By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press NEW YORK — From the age of Napoleon to Depression-era America and beyond, often-unsung designers have brought life to the dining-room table. “I thought all tablecloths a bore — particularly white,” wrote Marguerita Mergentime, who gained renown for her tablecloth designs during the Depression. “What people needed, I decided, was bold dashing color on the table, a new kind of design that you couldn’t resist.” She was hardly alone in her quest to create “tablescapes” with a bit of pizazz, according to a new exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum that explores the impact of design on the rituals and customs of dining. “Tablescapes: Designs for Dining” opened Oct. 5 and will re- This photo provided by the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, shows main on view through April 14, 2019. an installation view of the exhibit "Tablescapes: Designs for Dining," which runs The highlight of the show is an elab- through April 14 at the museum in New York. (AP photo) orate “surtout de table” centerpiece designed for Napoleon Bonaparte, newly conserved, it exemplifies how chitecture to the tabletop in elaborate who is believed to have commissioned dining at the highest levels of wealth vessels for food. it as a wedding gift for his stepson. On and power in 19th century France was view for the first time in 30 years and a theatrical performance, bringing ar- See Tables p. 2D
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Garden from 1D splotches at the bases of their petals, this poppy has few rivals for intense color in the flower garden. The blossoming period is relatively short, in early summer. Soon after that, the blossoms fade, the leaves die back and the plant enters a period of dormancy until late summer. To mask the dying foliage and carry on a succession of blooms, I plant zinnias and calendulas among the poppies. All these poppies — corn poppies,
Shirley poppies, Icelandic poppies, California poppies and oriental poppies — thrive on neglect. Sprinkle the seeds onto well-drained soil — even now, in winter— and then forget about them. Poppies are flowers of cottage gardens and meadows, rather than neatly groomed, formal flower beds. Let them sprawl, their flowers flopping about on the ends of stalks, splashing bright colors against mute green foliage. Online: http://www.leereich.com/blog http://leereich.com
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At the opposite end of the design spectrum are Mergentime’s casual, Depressionera table linens, featuring bold colors and a fascination with typography and American history. Then there’s a futuristic work commissioned by 2017 National Design Award winners Joe Doucet and Mary Ping that envisions a tabletop in a world where population growth has put a premium on space in kitchens and dining areas, and sustainability is crucial. “From awe-inspiring grandeur to vernacular wit to an emphasis on sustainability, the exhibition provokes a spirited conversation around design’s role in the evolution of a universal ritual,” says Caroline Baumann, director of the museum. Matilda McQuaid, deputy curatorial director, adds, “We wanted to show how much has changed over time, but also how some aspects have stayed the same.” The show, divided into three galleries, begins with Doucet and Ping’s work, “The Concentric and Decentric Tables and Seating.” The moveable structure features two Lazy Susans and built-in stools that can be folded in to seat a small group, or expanded out to accommodate eight people. The terrazzo-patterned surface, reminiscent of stone, is made from recycled food packaging. A close look reveals tiny bits of the Starbucks logo among the tight swirls of gray and green. On the amoebashaped dining surfaces, Doucet designed sleek, multi-functional dishes meant to go directly from stovetop to tabletop to fridge, along with a sleek set of cutlery (including matching chopsticks). All his pieces are 3-D-printed for greater customization. “The future doesn’t have to be dystopian,” says Ping. In the next gallery is the French centerpiece, created in 1805 by Pierre-Philippe Thomire, a Parisian sculptor known for creating gilt-bronze objects. Made in sections to accommodate a variety of table sizes, the centerpiece is raised slightly above the dining surface and covered in gold with a mirrored base. It resembles a
This photo provided by the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, shows an installation view of the exhibit “Tablescapes: Designs for Dining,” which runs through April 14 at the museum in New York. (AP photo) sort of Versailles garden for the table, complete with elegant statuettes and fountain-like towers meant to hold beautifully arranged treats. The mirrored plateau and gilt-bronze surfaces would have reflected candlelight, and an actual audience seated alongside the table watched as diners ate. The centerpiece is put in context by other works in the gallery, including a drawing of a late 18th
This photo provided by designer Maureen Stevens shows a room in her project in the Seaholm district of Austin, Texas. Stevens incorporated a number of chic, provocative elements, like velvet barstools on hairpin legs, a sinuous gold-legged coffee table, curvy sofa and shots of bold hues. Carefully curating dynamic accessories, textures, color and furnishings in the space keeps the look tasteful and stylish. (AP photo)
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velvet, chenille, buttery leather — is a good way to introduce sensual elements. Metals can be highly polished to dance the light around the room, or burnished to give the room warmth. Glass or mirrored pieces add glamour. You’ll find well-priced velvet seating at Article, as well as a temptingly cool, apple-shaped, wire floor lamp. Jenn-Air has disrupted the traditional high-end kitchen-gear market with a new collection called “Bound by Nothing.” The appliances are tricked out with Italian leather covers and trims, etched and tooled hardware, and deep, rich hues. “Our inspiration came from fashion, furniture and jewelry, and from art, music and travel,” says Jessica McConnell, senior design manager at parent company Whirlpool. “Having free rein to push boundaries was quite freeing for us as designers. We stopped thinking about the way it ‘should’ be done and instead about the possibilities.” Jenn-Air’s “Cuts” line features smooth or croc-embossed, leather-front, column refrigerators in colors like cognac and caviar. “Smoke & Brass” ranges have a lovely patina, and anodized-brass and knurled-
steel hardware. “Burlesque” fridges put the color and embossing in the interior, and then trim the whole thing with sensual LED lighting. The effect is more luxe, walk-in closet than icebox. Other utilitarian elements are getting a fashionable approach too. Kohler introduced the Ombre faucet collection, inspired by the technique’s popularity in clothing and even hairstyles. The graduated shading, from a rosy gold to nickel, or dusky titanium to a pinky hue, gives the hardware a beguiling edge. Artwork or wallpaper is a good way to play provocateur in a room. Minted and CB2, among others, have
interesting photography, abstracts and bold graphic prints. For a stronger statement, check out Timorous Beasties’ Graffiti wallpaper covered in wildly colorful and chaotic spray-paint and spatter patterns. Or take a different tack with Given Campbell’s Divine Collection. The designer cheekily channels patron saints in contemporary graphic motifs.
century centerpiece inspired by the ruins of Pompeii, and an ornate, blackened bronze clock of the era. The exhibit then shifts toward equally exuberant but decidedly more humble table decor with Mergentime’s work. The American designer is best known for her bright modernist tablecloths and napkins from 1934 until her death in 1941. They were highlighted in popular magazines of the
time and sold in upscale department stores. “They are really about the communal side of dining, and many of them are designed to be conversation starters,” says McQuaid. Stylish and witty, many of Mergentime’s pieces feature quizzes or other conversation starters. The 1939 tablecloth “Food Quiz,” for example, includes the printed phrase: “Do you dish the dirt before you dish the soup?”
Las Vegas home of mobster portrayed in ‘Casino’ is for sale LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas home of legendary Chicago mob enforcer Tony “The Ant” Spilotro is for sale. Spilotro, who was portrayed by Joe Pesci in the 1995 film “Casino,” and his wife, Nancy, were the original owners of the single-story ranch-style home east of the Las Vegas Strip. Built in 1974, the property is considered modest today, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage. It’s of-
fered for $419,900. Seller David Stevens tells the Las Vegas Review-Journal that Spilotro was proud to have the biggest swimming pool in the neighborhood. The Mob Museum in Las Vegas says Spilotro was assigned to protect the illegal diversion of casino profits to Chicago organized crime. Spilotro and his brother, Michael Spilotro, were killed in 1986, and their bodies found in an Indiana cornfield.
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