Gardner's design philosophy, favoring relaxation over perfection and melding periods and styles—an Indonesian petrified-wood side table topped with artist José Esteves' contemporary bird sculpture, for instance—results in an inspired but serene environment of vignettes. A sleek white dining table dressed with a colorful runner is the site of dinner parties; two seating areas, one with ample, handwoven-fiber chairs, the other arranged around tables set with eclectic conversation pieces, invite guests to sink in, enjoy a cocktail, dream, and chat.
Bright linens and elegant plastic plates and vessels make for a sleek, cheery summer table.
