Local Color
Flowers and herbs give the loosely gathered arrangements a simple sophistication. Centerpiece of olive branches, celosia and rice flower in natural grapevine urn, price upon request, by David Stark, 718-534-6777 or davidstarkdesign.com. Escort cards, $8 for 10 cards, from Crane & Co, crane.com. Calligraphy on escort cards by Elizabeth Porcher Jones, 843-209-7545. Shot on location at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, NY, bbg.org. Food styling by Dominique Andrews.
An Aromatic Feast
The reception table calls for a family gathering set amid a lush garden; lavender lifts the spirits and colors the linens and the flowers. From left: Santolina topiary in pot, lavender in pot, variety of flowers in small stoneware vases, all prices upon request, all by David Stark, 718-534-6777 or davidstarkdesign.com. Stoneware scallop-shaped dinner plates, $58 each, from Juliska, courtesy of ABC Home, 212-473-3000 or abchome.com. Olive wood flatware, $360 for five-piece place setting, from Michael C. Fina, 800-288-3462 or michaelcfina.com. Table marker and olive dish both courtesy of David Stark. Wine glasses, $49 each; water glasses, $10 each; salt dish, $25, all from ABC Home. Chateau de Maltroye Bourgogne 2005, $30, from Smith & Vine, 718-243-2864 or smithandvine.com. French olive oil and herbs courtesy of David Stark. Tablecloth courtesy of David Stark. White bistro chairs, $5.25 each for rental, from Party Rental, Ltd., NYC, 888-774-4776 or partyrentalltd.com. Crystal fruit chandelier, $2,500, from Le Fanion, 212-463-8760 or lefanion.com.
Lovely Lavender
A lavender sachet with sprigs of fresh lavender, a vintage button and twine adds a charming rustic touch, price upon request, by David Stark, 718-534-6777 or davidstarkdesign.com.
Wonderful White
A bouquet of white scabiosa, iceberg garden roses, dahlias, chamomile, veronica, dusty miller and thyme is classically beautiful, price upon request, by David Stark, 718-534-6777 or davidstarkdesign.com. Antique French bistro chair, $195, from ABC Home, 212-473-3000 or abchome.com.
Harvest Hues
A centerpiece of helleborus, scabiosa pods, variegated scented geraniums and purple basil tied with twine showcases vibrant flowers and herbs, price upon request, by David Stark. Footed crystal bowl courtesy of David Stark, 718-534-6777 or davidstarkdesign.com. Antique wooden table, $1,295, from ABC Home, 212-473-3000 or abchome.com.
Mediterranean Meal
A vibrant fruit and vegetable soup highlights the flavors and aromas of the Mediterranean. Minestrone of fresh fruits and vegetables with frosty olive oil from Provence Harvest, $40, by Louisa Jones, recipes by Jacques Chibois, hnabooks.com. Stoneware scallop bowl, $33, from Juliska, courtesy of ABC Home, 212-473-3000 or abchome.com. Linen tablecloth courtesy of David Stark, 718-534-6777 or davidstarkdesign.com.
Market Value
A country farm stand puts a twist on the usual buffet. From left: Assortment of flowers with chalkboard price markers courtesy of David Stark, 718-534-6777 or davidstarkdesign.com. Green water jug, $270; green gratin dish, $138, both from Le Fanion, 212-463-8760 or lefanion.com. Wine glasses, $10 each, from Michael C. Fina, 800-288-3462 or michaelcfina.com. Ivory linen napkins courtesy of David Stark. Wood cutting boards, $45-$350, from Le Fanion. Small wine carafe, $10; large wine carafe, $20, both from Michael C. Fina. Glass water dispenser courtesy of David Stark.
Daily Bread
This feast features hearty delicacies—fresh bread, richcheeses, figs and other fruits. Water glassses, $49 each, from ABC Home, 212-473-3000 or abchome.com. Vintage scale courtesy of David Stark, 718-534-6777 or davidstarkdesign.com. A variety of rustic breads courtesy of Le Pain Quotidien, 212-677-5277 or lepainquotidien.com. Straw and wicker baskets courtesy of David Stark. Striped awning and tablecloth courtesy of David Stark.
Lemon Yellow
Fresh fruits and a tower of delicate macaroons are the perfect finish for a rustic feast. Assortment of black mission figs, golden raspberries, wild strawberries, Seckel and Bartlett pears, quince, orange and lavender. Linen kitchen towel courtesy of David Stark, 718-534-6777 or davidstarkdesign.com. Small white cake stand, $145; small dessert plate, $50, both from Astier de Villate at ABC Home, 212-473-3000 or abchome.com. Antique marble table, $795, from ABC Home.
Sweets to Savor
Inspired by creations from the world famous bakery Ladurée of Paris, David Stark created this cake entirely of macaroons. Monogrammed flag and vintage tablecloth both courtesy of David Stark, 718-534-6777 or davidstarkdesign.com. For an equally beautiful macaroon cake, we recommend Vanille Patisserie, Chicago, 773-868-4574 or vaniellepatisserie.com.
