Strawberry towers and Flowers by Ford

Gatherings

How many strawberry towers does one come across in this life, we wonder.

Not enough, is the answer.

We remedied that last week with a lovely floral workshop hosted by the even lovelier Molly Ford, in partnership with Dolce Vita and Create Dinners. Long tables under fairy lights, roses in every direction, scissors handed out like party favours, and yes — a tower of strawberries that had absolutely no business being that tall or that beautiful.

The garden, as ever, did a great deal of the heavy lifting, but it was the company shared that made this afternoon feel so abundant. Chef Gina Bruno fed us generously, Molly gave away a few trade secrets, Kate hosted the group with unflappable grace, and Dolce Vita sent everyone home with new shoes for the season.

Exploring the images is the next best thing to having been there.

Our picks from the garden:
The Dahlia Hat is a handwoven straw hat with a wide brim, black crown, bold pom-pom top, and black chin strap ties, shown on a white background—a striking choice for the garden. The Dahlia Hat, a handwoven straw garden hat with a black crown and elegant black ties, rests on a gray wooden bench beside brown shingled walls and lush green plants.
Suz Berlin

Dahlia Hat (Bicolor)

$375
The Cyrene Bud Vase features hand-thrown craftsmanship, blue-and-white vertical stripes, and sculptural scroll handles, shown against a plain white background. The Cyrene Bud Vase, featuring a hand-thrown design with vertical blue-and-white stripes, sits atop a closed book adorned with a map-themed cover.
George Bronwin

Cyrene Bud Vase (Blue & White Stripe)

$385
The Flora Bud Vase by George Bronwin is a hand-thrown ceramic piece with a round body, flared neck, and bold vertical cobalt stripes on a plain white background.
George Bronwin

Flora Bud Vase (Blue & White Stripe)

$198
The Clara Julep Cup is a plain silver cup with a slightly flared rim and small base, photographed on a white background—a timeless piece that also serves as an elegant silver flower vase for classic home decor. A person’s hand adjusts a small bouquet of white flowers arranged in the Clara Julep Cup on a light-colored surface.

Clara Julep Cup (Pewter)

$72
The Sakagen Flower Scissors, featuring green handles and stainless steel blades, are perfect for trimming stems and are shown on a plain white background. A woven basket brimming with white flowers and green leaves rests on a wooden bench beside a pair of Sakagen Flower Scissors and other gardening tools, ready for trimming stems.
Niwaki

Sakagen Flower Scissors (Moss Green)

$48
The Fazeley Flow Watering Can—a green metal can with a long spout and curved handle—offers precise watering for houseplants, shown against a plain white background. A person in a blue apron and brown sweater waters white flowers with The Fazeley Flow Watering Can, a green metal can with a long narrow spout designed for precision watering of houseplants.
Haws

The Fazeley Flow Watering Can (Green)

$88
Lola Tulip Vase. Cobalt blue hand-blown glass vessel with multiple openings at top for flowers. The Lola Tulip Vase in dark blue, filled with dried yellow flowers, rests on a wooden stool and casts shadows on a gray wall lit by sunlight streaming through a window.

Lola Tulip Vase (Blue & Clear)

$340
The Wosto Hat is a Mediterranean-inspired wide-brim hat with a flat crown and two long black tassel ties, providing stylish sun protection. Shown against a white background. Wearing the Wosto Hat and light clothing, a person arranges flowers in a basket outdoors on a bench, staying protected from the sun while working.
Suz Berlin

Wosto Hat (Natural)

$355
The Delphinia Bud Vase is a hand-thrown ceramic piece featuring blue-and-white vertical stripes, a round body, narrow neck, flared rim, and a sculptural scroll handle with intricate spiral details. Two large tubs filled with cut firewood and branches sit near a window; a small wooden stool holds the Delphinia Bud Vase filled with white flowers.
George Bronwin

Delphinia Bud Vase (Blue & White Stripe)

$385
The Hand Paperweight is a solid brass, gold-colored sculptural object shaped like an open hand with five fingers, inspired by Viennese modernism and shown on a plain white background. A Hand Paperweight in solid brass—evocative of Viennese modernism—rests alongside other brass forms on a white tiled surface near a dark textured fabric. Crafted by the Auböck workshop, these pieces exemplify timeless craftsmanship.
Carl Auböck

Hand Paperweight (Polished Brass)

$352
A single, smooth Egg Paperweight in yellow—resembling a brass egg by Auböck Vienna—is centered on a plain white background. A glass of water, a golden spoon, some papers, and the Egg Paperweight—a sculptural brass accessory—are arranged on a wooden desk under soft lighting.
Carl Auböck

Egg Paperweight (Polished Brass)

$368
The Cirrus Scalloped Plate, crafted in elegant creamware, is shown from above on a white background. A styled dining table setting with stacked white plates, silver-toned cutlery with light wood handles, clear glassware, and a reflective silver container holding yellow lemons. The table is covered with a light gray linen tablecloth.
Frances Palmer

Cirrus Scalloped Plate (Ivory)

$110
A Cirrus Octagonal Plate is centered on a white background. Two stacked Cirrus Scalloped Plates with cutlery are set on a floral napkin and matching tablecloth, surrounded by glasses and utensils, showcasing the beauty of classic creamware design.
Frances Palmer

Cirrus Octagonal Plate (Ivory)

$95
The Akila Decorative Bowl is a shallow, round Egyptian alabaster piece with amber color and white marbling, expertly handcrafted for unique home decor, shown against a plain white background. The Akila Decorative Bowl, handcrafted from yellow Egyptian alabaster and filled with smooth stones and seashells, sits on a woven surface beside a blue-striped plate and blue-rimmed glass, capturing the artistry of Luxor.

Akila Decorative Bowl (Large)

$150
The Elodie Pitcher is a handblown glass pitcher in Moroccan blue, featuring a handle and small spout, shown against a plain white background. The Elodie Pitcher and two matching blue glass cups sit on a white shelf beside a flower-filled vase, bringing a hint of Damascus charm.

Elodie Pitcher (Blue)

$108
Six Elodie Straight Glasses, crafted from recycled blue glass with a subtle texture, are arranged side by side on a plain white background.

Elodie Straight Glass, Set of 6 (Blue)

$128
The Elodie Stemmed Wine Glass, Set of 6 features clear handmade glasses with short stems and round bases, shown side by side on a plain white background. Elodie Stemmed Wine Glasses (set of 6), stacked white plates, and cutlery are arranged on a floral tablecloth in natural sunlight.

Elodie Stemmed Wine Glass, Set of 6 (Clear)

$218
Gabriella Candle Holder. Ornate taper candle holder in clear glass with blue accents.

Gabriella Candleholder (Blue)

$60
The Lucien bubble candleholder, Small—a handblown, amber-colored glass piece with a narrow opening—stands centered against a plain white background. A white taper candle stands in the Lucien bubble candleholder, Small—a round, handblown brown glass holder from Morocco—set against a plain white background.

Lucien bubble candleholder, Small (Olive)

$24
The Natalia Platter is a unique, handmade round platter featuring concentric red and white rings in a target-like pattern, shown on a plain white background. Three Natalia Platter decorative plates, each featuring unique concentric circle patterns, are displayed above white double doors that are slightly open to reveal a room with bookshelves and a lamp.

Natalia Platter (Brown)

$188
Julius Serving Platter in Green. Green stripes on round white ceramic platter. Top view. The Julius Serving Platter is a shallow, cream-colored ceramic bowl with bold green vertical stripes around the rim, photographed on a white background—perfect for adding easy sophistication to any table.
Enza Fasano

Julius Serving Platter (Green)

$298
The Lucien bubble candleholder, Large, is a handblown, round amber glass piece with a short neck, crafted in Morocco and photographed against a plain white background. A striped tablecloth with a candle set in our Lucien bubble candleholder, Large—a handblown piece made from recycled glass in Morocco—adds an artisan touch to your dining setting. Nearby is a glass of drink, bread on a plate, and a vegetable holder filled with fresh green vegetables.

Lucien bubble candleholder, Large (Olive)

$24

Lauren Wine Glass. Pair of clear bubble glass stemware glasses. Two Lauren Wine Glasses are arranged on a round tray alongside a glass decanter, a tumbler, and a small bowl in front of a window showcasing a city view.

Lauren Wine Glass, Set of 2 (Clear)

$98