32. Italian Garden at Weld
Flowers at 38
Karen Mix-Schnell
2025 installation - Winter Garden
The Inspiration
This mural of the formal Italian garden at Weld, the Andersons’ primary home in Brookline, Massachusetts, is titled Italian Garden at Weld and was painted by Carl Yens in 1909 for their breakfast room in Anderson House.
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: An architectural arrangement of green branches, with floral in shades of purples and burgundy and blushes, incorporating fruit.
Recipe: Green branches, seasonal florals and fruit
THE DESIGNER
Karen Mix-Schnell
Flowers at 38
Karen Mix-Schnell is the co-owner and managing partner of Flowers at 38. Karen has been designing for over 20+ years. A New York Native, Karen has worked and lived in New York City and Dubai, before settling down in the Washington DC region. Karen has been with Flowers at 38 since 2016, working with the best caterers, hoteliers, corporate clients and couples; planning and designing custom events and weddings.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Angelika Johns Photography
Angelika Johns is a wedding, portrait, and commercial photographer known for capturing natural and effortless photographs brimming with genuine emotion.
With an ability to sense the atmosphere and anticipate key moments, her work blends a photojournalistic approach with a refined editorial aesthetic.
