Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden

A natural sequel to "An Affair with a House," Bunny Williams' most ambitious book to date invites readers into her impressive grounds with personal anecdotes, expert advice, and creative ideas for bringing natural elements into the home. The property boasts a parterre garden, year-round conservatory, vegetable garden, orchard, woodlands, aviary, and rustic poolside Greek Revival-style folly. Stunning photographs illustrate the garden in different lights and seasons, showcasing Williams' unique style.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 23 January 2024
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

A remarkable and captivating follow-up to Bunny Williams' groundbreaking work, An Affair with a House, this remarkable book showcases her most ambitious project to date. With an invitation to explore her breathtaking grounds, filled with charming personal anecdotes, expert advice, and innovative ideas for incorporating natural elements into homes, this captivating masterpiece serves as a testament to Bunny Williams' profound love affair with the enchanting gardens and woodlands surrounding her eighteenth-century manor house in Northwestern Connecticut.

Renowned for its architectural beauty and horticultural excellence, Williams' property is a sought-after destination on the Garden Conservancy circuit. It boasts a magnificent parterre garden, a year-round conservatory, an extensive vegetable garden, an orchard, sprawling woodlands, an aviary housing exotic fowl, and a rustic poolside Greek Revival-style folly. Each section of the garden is accompanied by a comprehensive directory of featured plants, ranging from native ferns and succulents to a diverse array of flowering specimens.

Stunning photographs, printed on two distinct specialty stocks, capture the garden's essence in various lights and seasons, from grand parties to intimate gatherings. Throughout, the esteemed designer showcases her exceptional talent by incorporating nature into her interiors through breathtaking floral arrangements, unique tablescapes, and elaborate holiday vignettes. Where a rescued bird's nest holds equal importance to a prized collector's item, home and garden seamlessly blend to reflect the unparalleled style that is synonymous with Bunny Williams.

Through her meticulous attention to detail and thoughtful placement of elements, Williams creates spaces that are both visually stunning and deeply meaningful. Whether it's the deliberate contrast between high and low or the strategic placement of a garden bench to capture a breathtaking view, her homes and gardens embody the essence of her inimitable style. This captivating book serves as a testament to Bunny Williams' unwavering dedication to creating environments that blend beauty, functionality, and a profound connection with nature.

Weight: 2648g
Dimension: 315 x 166 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847899692