2026 Chairs
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Honorary Co-chairs
Bunny Williams & Elizabeth Lawrence
Image Credit: Lesley Unruh
About Bunny Williams
Considered one of the most talented names in design, Bunny Williams is also an accomplished businesswoman and philanthropist known for balancing refined beauty, welcoming livable appeal and attention to detail. One of Architectural Digest’s “AD100 Hall of Fame” members, Bunny is consistently named on various best-of lists, including ELLE Decor’s A-List and Luxe’s Gold List, and has won numerous awards, including the New York School of Interior Design’s “Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award,” the “Living Landmarks Award” from the New York Landmarks Conservancy, a Kips Bay’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s “Arthur Ross Award.”
Bunny is the author of eight design books—her latest, “Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden,” is newly out from Rizzoli—and is a sought-after speaker and mentor on decoration, gardening and entertaining. Her business, Bunny Williams Inc., includes Williams Lawrence, the interior design business she runs with her business partner, Elizabeth Lawrence; Bunny Williams Home, the firm’s line of furnishings, lighting, art and accessories; and licensed product lines with Ballard Designs, Lee Jofa, Dash & Albert, Currey & Company, and Mirror Home.
Bunny and her husband, antiques dealer John Rosselli, split their time between New York City and their country house in Connecticut. Follow along with Bunny’s personal adventures on Instagram @bunnys_eye and follow the firm @williams_lawrence_interiors. Learn more about Bunny’s work at williamslawrence.com.
Image Credit: Lesley Unruh
Image Credit: Lesley Unruh
About Elizabeth Lawrence
Elizabeth Lawrence has spent her career working alongside Bunny Williams, designing projects across the country, from Manhattan to Palm Beach, to Los Angeles. Since being named Bunny’s only partner in 2017, which led to the renaming of the firm as Williams Lawrence in 2023, she and Bunny have run the Bunny Williams umbrella of brands together.
Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, Elizabeth attended the University of Richmond and then the New York School of Interior Design. She was honored by The New York School of Interior Design at their annual gala in 2020, and her work has been widely published in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, Veranda, Galerie, House Beautiful and many others. A few of her current projects include a new country estate, a glamorous New York City townhouse, a Palm Beach getaway and a young family’s apartment overlooking Central Park.
Elizabeth and her family live in New York City, and Elizabeth often shares snapshots of her work, travels, tablespaces, great design finds and other adventures on her personal Instagram. Follow her @elizabeth_m_lawrence and see more of the firm’s work @williams_lawrence_interiors and williamslawrence.com.
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2026 Co-chairs
Paula Kinard & Phyllis Vandewater
The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is delighted to introduce the 2026 Show General Chairs, Paula Kinard and Phyllis Vandewater. Close friends and creative collaborators, Paula and Phyllis have long supported and attended the Antiques & Garden Show and describe it as one of the most exciting experiences of the year. Now as co-chairs, they’re eager to put their own stamp on the event, bringing complementary strengths to the role and drawing inspiration from past lectures and garden showcases.
An Alabama native and longtime Nashvillian, Paula worked with Phyllis Fridrich Interiors in Nashville for 13 years before eventually launching her own design firm, PNK Designs. She’s been involved with the Show since it was at the Nashville Convention Center, serving various volunteer roles including Signage Co-Chair and Café Design Co-Chair. Paula’s broader community involvement includes St. Luke’s Community House and the Garden Club of Nashville, among others.
Phyllis is a Nashville native and former health care executive with experience in marketing and development. Her keen eye for classic interiors was influenced by her mother’s love of antiques and gardening, and she boasts a long history of philanthropic involvement, including with the Nashville Public Library Foundation, Friends of Warner Parks, and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
Paula and Phyllis additionally raised four children together – Paula with two boys and Phyllis with two girls who line up identically – were equally involved in their schools and also share many mutual hobbies. A natural team with deep roots in the Nashville community and years of joint fundraising experience, Paula and Phyllis look forward to supporting Cheekwood and ECON Charities and working with the amazing team of Show staff and volunteers who make the role so fun!
Image Credit: Madding McFadden Hudson
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