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Honored to be named an Elle Decor Rising Star for 2026 💫

A huge thank you to the incredible architects, interior designers, artisans, contractors, photographers, and stylists who bring our visions to life. Every project is made better through this fabulous collaborative process, and I am deeply grateful for the talent and dedication of our creative community. Here’s to the beautiful spaces we’ve built together—and to everything yet to come!

Headshot by the fantastic @jeff_allen and our Casa Tortuga project by the incomparable @brantleyphoto

Honored to be named an Elle Decor Rising Star for 2026 💫

A huge thank you to the incredible architects, interior designers, artisans, contractors, photographers, and stylists who bring our visions to life. Every project is made better through this fabulous collaborative process, and I am deeply grateful for the talent and dedication of our creative community. Here’s to the beautiful spaces we’ve built together—and to everything yet to come!

Headshot by the fantastic @jeff_allen and our Casa Tortuga project by the incomparable @brantleyphoto

Finally got our hands on a hard copy of the @luxemagazine March/April South Florida edition with our El Cid project on the cover.Many thanks to editor @lifeofjennsmith of Lux and the design, construction, and styling team who made this all happen.

Architect: @smithkellogg
Interiors: @amandareynalinteriors
Landscape: @belldesigninc

Photography: @brantleyphoto
Styling: @therobertrufino

Landscape contractor: @amerigrass

#palmbeachstyle #palmbeachlandscape #floridagarden #luxstyle #landscapearchitecture

Surreal to open J. McLaughlins 2026 resort catalog and see our ourEl Cid, West Palm Beach project. We watched the production behind the scenes and the incredible amount of workthe j McLaughlin team put in to make our gardens come alive and the models dance, splash, and party through the tropical paradise…it came alive!

Thanks to the @jmclaughlin and photographer @jeff_allen for getting these amazing shots!
#palmbeachstyle #jmclaughlin #landscapedesign

Thank you @elledecor and @fourhandsfurniture for such a fabulous evening! Loved connecting with the other Rising Stars and diving into projects, inspirations, and life. Feeling very energized with so much to think about and even more to design 🌿

Thank you @elledecor and @fourhandsfurniture for such a fabulous evening! Loved connecting with the other Rising Stars and diving into projects, inspirations, and life. Feeling very energized with so much to think about and even more to design 🌿

Thank you @elledecor and @fourhandsfurniture for such a fabulous evening! Loved connecting with the other Rising Stars and diving into projects, inspirations, and life. Feeling very energized with so much to think about and even more to design 🌿

Thank you @elledecor and @fourhandsfurniture for such a fabulous evening! Loved connecting with the other Rising Stars and diving into projects, inspirations, and life. Feeling very energized with so much to think about and even more to design 🌿

Lots of laughs and genuinely great insights at our Modern Luxury conversation inside the Primestones showroom in Miami moderated by Jesse Bratter. We spoke about our Kips Bay Palm Beach experience and how stone a defining role in the spaces played. We reviewed how shared how praticaitping in ashowhouse becomes a powerful platform — not just for design, but for public relations, vendor partnerships, and the intersection of craft, photography, and media.

I highlighted the two Primestones materials I used at Kips Bay: the richly figured Verde Ligure that became the sculptural cocktail table top in my Metal Garden, and the elegant Manalapan Dolomite that anchored the juice bar in my Wellness Garden. Both materials helped tell the story of how stone can shape atmosphere, durability, and
narrative in outdoor spaces.

Photos by Primestones and @brantleyphoto

Lots of laughs and genuinely great insights at our Modern Luxury conversation inside the Primestones showroom in Miami moderated by Jesse Bratter. We spoke about our Kips Bay Palm Beach experience and how stone a defining role in the spaces played. We reviewed how shared how praticaitping in ashowhouse becomes a powerful platform — not just for design, but for public relations, vendor partnerships, and the intersection of craft, photography, and media.

I highlighted the two Primestones materials I used at Kips Bay: the richly figured Verde Ligure that became the sculptural cocktail table top in my Metal Garden, and the elegant Manalapan Dolomite that anchored the juice bar in my Wellness Garden. Both materials helped tell the story of how stone can shape atmosphere, durability, and
narrative in outdoor spaces.

Photos by Primestones and @brantleyphoto

Lots of laughs and genuinely great insights at our Modern Luxury conversation inside the Primestones showroom in Miami moderated by Jesse Bratter. We spoke about our Kips Bay Palm Beach experience and how stone a defining role in the spaces played. We reviewed how shared how praticaitping in ashowhouse becomes a powerful platform — not just for design, but for public relations, vendor partnerships, and the intersection of craft, photography, and media.

I highlighted the two Primestones materials I used at Kips Bay: the richly figured Verde Ligure that became the sculptural cocktail table top in my Metal Garden, and the elegant Manalapan Dolomite that anchored the juice bar in my Wellness Garden. Both materials helped tell the story of how stone can shape atmosphere, durability, and
narrative in outdoor spaces.

Photos by Primestones and @brantleyphoto

Excited to share some news: @hadleykeller and I have joined the Board of Directors of the @classicist_org , Washington–Mid‑Atlantic Chapter.

A grounding in classical art and design
isn’t about looking backward, it’s a foundational skill set for anyone working in landscape architecture, architecture, or interior design. Proportion, precedent, and craft shape how we build today, and I’m looking forward to helping bring more artisans, makers, and design‑focused companies into our chapter so the full ecosystem of craft is represented.

One of the most meaningful parts of my involvement with ICAA has been teaching in our New Heights program, which introduces middle‑school students to classical design and to design careers they may never have encountered. I didn’t even know landscape architecture existed until I was scanning college majors my senior year of high school. Expanding that awareness earlier can change the trajectory of a young designer’s life.

I’m energized by the work ahead and excited to help strengthen the bridge between classical foundations and contemporary practice across our region. If you’re a designer or in a design-related industry please reach out about lecture, sponsor, and educational opportunities, I’d be happy to chat!

In this garden retreat, Verde Ligure marble commands attention as a sculptural conversation pit table, its deep green veining mirroring the surrounding landscape and anchoring the space with a quiet, organic elegance. Complemented by a Manalapan Dolomite beverage counter, the composition softens into a refined interplay of form and function, where every element feels both intentional and effortless.

A study in restraint, this setting illustrates stone’s enduring versatility: when thoughtfully sourced and expertly finished, it does not contend with nature, it dissolves into it. Nuanced tones and layered textures create a sense of depth and harmony, allowing materiality itself to become the defining gesture.

Designer: @belldesigninc
Photographer: @marcoriccastudio

In this garden retreat, Verde Ligure marble commands attention as a sculptural conversation pit table, its deep green veining mirroring the surrounding landscape and anchoring the space with a quiet, organic elegance. Complemented by a Manalapan Dolomite beverage counter, the composition softens into a refined interplay of form and function, where every element feels both intentional and effortless.

A study in restraint, this setting illustrates stone’s enduring versatility: when thoughtfully sourced and expertly finished, it does not contend with nature, it dissolves into it. Nuanced tones and layered textures create a sense of depth and harmony, allowing materiality itself to become the defining gesture.

Designer: @belldesigninc
Photographer: @marcoriccastudio

In this garden retreat, Verde Ligure marble commands attention as a sculptural conversation pit table, its deep green veining mirroring the surrounding landscape and anchoring the space with a quiet, organic elegance. Complemented by a Manalapan Dolomite beverage counter, the composition softens into a refined interplay of form and function, where every element feels both intentional and effortless.

A study in restraint, this setting illustrates stone’s enduring versatility: when thoughtfully sourced and expertly finished, it does not contend with nature, it dissolves into it. Nuanced tones and layered textures create a sense of depth and harmony, allowing materiality itself to become the defining gesture.

Designer: @belldesigninc
Photographer: @marcoriccastudio

Happy Easter from every flower in the J. McLaughlin garden! 🌿🌷🌻🌺🪻🌸🌿

What garden design tips would @belldesigninc share at a cocktail party? 🍀 Swipe to find out!

What garden design tips would @belldesigninc share at a cocktail party? 🍀 Swipe to find out!

What garden design tips would @belldesigninc share at a cocktail party? 🍀 Swipe to find out!

What garden design tips would @belldesigninc share at a cocktail party? 🍀 Swipe to find out!

What garden design tips would @belldesigninc share at a cocktail party? 🍀 Swipe to find out!

What garden design tips would @belldesigninc share at a cocktail party? 🍀 Swipe to find out!

Many thanks to the incredible @jmclaughlin production team for choosing our "Casa Tortuga" project in historic El Cid, West Palm Beach, as the backdrop for their Resort ’26 catalog. It’s fascinating to watch a garden reveal its many moods from morning to evening, and seeing the space interpreted through their lens was a true pleasure. Their blog also features a very kind feature on me and my work—worth a look, link in stories.

Photography: @jeff_allen for J. McLaughlin

#palmbeachstyle #palmbeach #palmbeachlandscape #floridagarden #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture

Many thanks to the incredible @jmclaughlin production team for choosing our "Casa Tortuga" project in historic El Cid, West Palm Beach, as the backdrop for their Resort ’26 catalog. It’s fascinating to watch a garden reveal its many moods from morning to evening, and seeing the space interpreted through their lens was a true pleasure. Their blog also features a very kind feature on me and my work—worth a look, link in stories.

Photography: @jeff_allen for J. McLaughlin

#palmbeachstyle #palmbeach #palmbeachlandscape #floridagarden #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture

Many thanks to the incredible @jmclaughlin production team for choosing our "Casa Tortuga" project in historic El Cid, West Palm Beach, as the backdrop for their Resort ’26 catalog. It’s fascinating to watch a garden reveal its many moods from morning to evening, and seeing the space interpreted through their lens was a true pleasure. Their blog also features a very kind feature on me and my work—worth a look, link in stories.

Photography: @jeff_allen for J. McLaughlin

#palmbeachstyle #palmbeach #palmbeachlandscape #floridagarden #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture

Many thanks to the incredible @jmclaughlin production team for choosing our "Casa Tortuga" project in historic El Cid, West Palm Beach, as the backdrop for their Resort ’26 catalog. It’s fascinating to watch a garden reveal its many moods from morning to evening, and seeing the space interpreted through their lens was a true pleasure. Their blog also features a very kind feature on me and my work—worth a look, link in stories.

Photography: @jeff_allen for J. McLaughlin

#palmbeachstyle #palmbeach #palmbeachlandscape #floridagarden #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture

Many thanks to the incredible @jmclaughlin production team for choosing our "Casa Tortuga" project in historic El Cid, West Palm Beach, as the backdrop for their Resort ’26 catalog. It’s fascinating to watch a garden reveal its many moods from morning to evening, and seeing the space interpreted through their lens was a true pleasure. Their blog also features a very kind feature on me and my work—worth a look, link in stories.

Photography: @jeff_allen for J. McLaughlin

#palmbeachstyle #palmbeach #palmbeachlandscape #floridagarden #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture

Many thanks to the incredible @jmclaughlin production team for choosing our "Casa Tortuga" project in historic El Cid, West Palm Beach, as the backdrop for their Resort ’26 catalog. It’s fascinating to watch a garden reveal its many moods from morning to evening, and seeing the space interpreted through their lens was a true pleasure. Their blog also features a very kind feature on me and my work—worth a look, link in stories.

Photography: @jeff_allen for J. McLaughlin

#palmbeachstyle #palmbeach #palmbeachlandscape #floridagarden #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture

Many thanks to the incredible @jmclaughlin production team for choosing our "Casa Tortuga" project in historic El Cid, West Palm Beach, as the backdrop for their Resort ’26 catalog. It’s fascinating to watch a garden reveal its many moods from morning to evening, and seeing the space interpreted through their lens was a true pleasure. Their blog also features a very kind feature on me and my work—worth a look, link in stories.

Photography: @jeff_allen for J. McLaughlin

#palmbeachstyle #palmbeach #palmbeachlandscape #floridagarden #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture

We’re taking you inside an immersive journey of wellness as landscape architect Bob Bell @belldesigninc welcomes us into his breathtaking @kbshowhouse garden. Bell details the inspiration behind “Neither Fish Nor Fowl,” a tranquil outdoor retreat that features a dedicated juice bar—powered by three 24” Marvel refrigerators—designed to elevate the ultimate open-air lounging experience.

📷 cover photo: @sargentphoto

Episode III — THE MAKING OF A MOMENT

Great work happens when everything aligns.
Time was a challenge, but so was the ambition behind the Serafim.
Through close collaboration, hands-on direction, and a deeply engaged atelier, the piece came to life.

A collaboration between Maestro Louis Beltran and Bob Bell, and crafted by BELT, the Serafim marks the beginning of a new chapter: BELT Collectibles: Artist Editions.

#Serafim #BELT40 #KBPalmBeach