Back doors open to a parterre designed by landscape architect Scott Gilchrist. An ideal spot for alfresco dining lies beneath the shelter of a pergola, and perfectly manicured boxwoods enclose gravel paths that amble through the plot. An accomplished floral arranger, Claire often clips fresh flowers and greenery to bring her garden’s botanical largesse indoors—just one more thoughtful way she makes her home an inviting haven for family and friends.
Text Karen Callaway
Photography Mac Jamieson
Styling Melissa Sturdivant Smith
To explore the full interior of the Payne home, see “Living in Loveliness” in the March/April 2018 issue, available at Victoriamag.com.