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French-Country Panache: Natural materials and authentic craftsmanship call to mind le style provençal On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow! Getting set for life in the garden Is Your Home Slated For a Change? Traditional building material is quarried locally, used globally Our Picks: Flower Power Everything New Is Old Again: Faux Finishes And Antiques Give The Illusion Of Age Kyanite is a Knockout: Heat-shield stone has a new role Plant Focus – Elephant Ear: Visit the islands in your own back yard It's All Here In BlackAnd White: Introductions from the fall furniture market in High Point are making an appearance in a store near you Protecting Your Possessions: Call an appraiser – you'll be glad you did Subterranean Space, Lofty Thoughts: University of Richmond president converts basement into classroom

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Our Picks: Flower Power
Text: Gina Denniston
Photography: Darl Bickel

1 — It's a dress; it's a tunic; it's fully fabulous by Johnny Was. Silk and rayon. $168. From Glass Boat, 358-5596.

2 — Fossiliferous wall hanging by Taching looks like aged copper — but isn't! It's actually constructed of tin and resin. Lightweight, with hooks for easy installation. $39.99. It's from Strange's, 360-2800.

3 — Go ahead, messy eaters. Nothing protects the table like this plastic placemat in a fashionforward brown floral design by Accents de Ville. Shelling out only $1.20, you can afford to splurge on dessert. From Tweed, 249-3900.

4 — A doormat that's too pretty to use? Maybe, but this one is tough and gets better with every washing. Acrylic and polypropylene by Jellybean. $42.99 from Strange's, 360-2800.

5 — Transport yourself to the land of the pharaohs. This lotusblossom candle by Point à la Ligne burns only in the center, which is replaceable. For $42 it's from Janet Brown Interiors, 358-9548.

6 — Get cozy in the Cuddle Chair by Lloyd/Flanders from the new Reminisce line. Oversized tufted cushions included; pillows optional. Find it for $1,824 at Sneed's Nursery & Garden Center, 320-7798.

7 — New Growth Designs is responsible for this remarkably lifelike cattleya orchid. No muss, no fuss. It's $66 and available at Glass Boat, 358-5596.

8 — Hand-painted ceramic container by John Derian for Tozai Home. It's got super heft with style to match. $210. Get it at Tom French: Flowers, 278-9420.

9 — Park your soggy bumbershoot in this porcelain umbrella jar from Centrum. Your floors will thank you. $42. Available at Leopard Park, 330-3833.

10 — Chips and dip never looked more appetizing. All-in-one design makes serving from this celadon tray by Magenta a piece of cake. Ceramic. It's $112 from Janet Brown Interiors, 358-9548.