10 . 9. 2026
On Beauty
An Afternoon & Evening with Charlotte Moss & Margot Shaw
THE EVENTJoin us for conversation, cocktails, and dinner to support the Branch Museum’s mission to inspire and educate through architecture and design.
October 9, 2026
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
2PM - 3PM
Afternoon Conversation
6:30PM - 9PM
Cocktails & Benefit Dinner
Join celebrated designer and author Charlotte Moss and Margot Shaw, founder and publisher of Flower magazine, for an inspiring conversation exploring the enduring pursuit of beauty. Together, they will discuss where they find inspiration, how beauty shapes the way we live, and how these ideas are reflected in their newest books, Charlotte Moss at Home in Virginia and Flowering Outdoors. Following the conversation, guests are invited to a book signing with the authors.
Continue the evening with an intimate culinary experience held in the museum's Main Gallery. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and special remarks from Charlotte Moss as Guest of Honor. A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit the Branch Museum.
Dinner ticket and table sponsorship opportunities are available.
Featured Guests
Charlotte Moss
Interior designer, author, and philanthropist Charlotte Moss is celebrated for her timeless approach to decorating, entertaining, and gracious living. Marking forty years in the design industry, she has received numerous awards and honors, authored twelve books, and lectures widely on the art of living. She is the recipient of honorary doctorates from the New York School of Interior Design and her alma mater, Virginia Commonwealth University, recognizing her enduring contributions to the design profession.
Richmond Native and internationally known designer.
Margot Shaw is the founder and editor-in-chief of Flower magazine, the award-winning publication celebrating floral design, gardens, interiors, and the art of living beautifully. A sought-after speaker and author, she has spent more than a decade bringing together leading voices in design, horticulture, and entertaining, inspiring readers to find beauty in everyday life.
Publisher of Flower magazine.
Margot Shaw
Tickets
$100
Panel Discussion
2PM-3PM
Conversation & Book Signing with Charlotte Moss & Margot Shaw.
$350
Cocktails & Dinner
6:30PM-9PM
Cocktails & Dinner.
Our Founders
R.J. Landin
R.J. Landin is a storyteller, curator, and color enthusiast who believes life is full of occasions worth celebrating — and that great design is the art of bringing those occasions to life. A native Virginian with deep roots in the Richmond community, she blends Southern charm, whimsy, and a signature vibrancy into events and spaces that are as meaningful as they are beautiful. Former President of IFDA and an active voice across Richmond's cultural and civic landscape, she is equally at home leading a community organization, hosting a dinner party, or finding inspiration in her garden.
Susan W. Morgan
A lifelong devotee of beauty in all its forms, Susan has spent decades immersed in the world of art and design — from jewelry to architecture. A former designer and professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), she brings a practiced eye and a deeply cultivated sensibility to everything she encounters. Whether exploring a gallery, a grand interior, or a finely crafted object, Susan posesses the rare ability to see what makes a space, a piece, or a moment extraordinary.