Anderson House

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In the spring of 1905, Anderson House was completed and took its place as one of the capital city’s most fashionable mansions—a “Florentine villa in the midst of American independence” as a local newspaper declared. Architects Arthur Little and Herbert Browne of Boston designed the mansion as the winter residence of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat, and his wife, Isabel, an author and philanthropist. For more than thirty years, the couple en- joyed their Washington home as a showcase for their art collection, a backdrop for entertaining, and a home from which they explored what they considered “the most beauti- ful of American cities.”

When Larz Anderson died in 1937 with no children, his widow oversaw the gift of Anderson House and its contents to the Society of the Cincinnati, of which Larz had been a de- voted member. The Society was founded in 1783 at the close of the Revolutionary War by officers of the Continental Army and their French counterparts to preserve the ideals for which they had fought. These officers’ descendants, like Larz Anderson, have perpetuated the Soci- ety as a nonprofit historical and educational organization that pro- motes increased awareness of and appreciation for the American Revolution and its legacy. Today Anderson House, a National Historic Landmark, serves as the headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati and its American Revolution Institute, which fulfills the Society’s his- torical mission through its library, museum, classroom, and battlefield preservation programs.

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Roots to Blooms—As a little girl I spent all of my free time outside - digging in the dirt, playing in the woods, and designing imaginary worlds out of the trees and plants that surrounded me. The best part was inviting the other kids to join in and share in the magic of what we could create together. Thirty or so years later, nothing has changed. I believe the energy and vibrancy of plant material flowers, foliages, and fruits are elements of transformation. They are my tools for creating an intimate experience customized to your situation and floral needs. Each bouquet is a one-of-a kind, unique work of ephemeral fine art designed with love for you from me. As an artisan florist, my strengths lay in the way I combine unique varieties of blooms and color palettes to produce a one-of-a-kind look that you have never seen before and will never experience again. Flowers are in my soul and clients who truly understand their power are my people.

Margo Fischer/Bright Occasions

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Margo Fischer is an event planner and has been the owner of Bright Occasions, an event planning and design company in the Washington, DC region, since 2011. Margo's love for art and floral design started long before she was an event planner. A passion that she embraced during a study abroad opportunity where she studied art history and the history of landscapes and gardens in Italy. When planning events, she loves to incorporate lush flowers and artistic details throughout the designs. Margo has been named a top event planner in Washingtonian Weddings and Engaged Magazine. Her work has been featured in many local and national publications such as Martha Stewart Weddings, Washingtonian Weddings, Engaged Magazine and Style Me Pretty.