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Champ Soleil: An Historic Estate Comes on the Market in Newport
November 5, 2025
By any measure, 1929 was not an auspicious year…except, perhaps, in Newport. For that was the year that an exquisite version of the hunting lodge at Versailles, La Lanterne, was built…
Fall Decor at Parterre
October 28, 2025
One of the most anticipated treats of Fall for me is creating the front door decor! Capturing the colors of my favorite season is a form of therapy. And there’s…
October in New York, Part 2
October 23, 2025
Openings, Re-Openings, Shows, Restaurants, Exhibits…New York in October is vibrant and buzzing, just when you’re looking for a good pickup after a Newport summer. Two re-openings prompted this trip and…
October in New York, Part 1
October 15, 2025
There’s nothing more glorious in the fall than a trip to New York City…especially when the sun is beyond brilliant and “strong” breezes hint at seasonal changes. It has been…
The Stars of Fall: ‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas
October 9, 2025
It is October 9th and the grounds and gardens are still in full bloom, all dancing blithely along. And speaking of dancing, it is this time in the fall season when a 114′ hedge…
It’s a Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood
October 2, 2025
This perfect early fall weather (and a calmer pace after the freneticism of summer) has prompted many walks around my favorite neighborhoods, each route including one architectural treasure after another.…
Fall’s Fresh Occasions for Delight
September 25, 2025
From the greater parklike landscape to the tiniest garden container, this time of the year provides such a wealth of details. I find myself stopping the car as I wind…
Dahlias, a Prelude to Fall
September 18, 2025
September is the most beautiful month of the year, as Newporters will assure you. One of its highlights is the dahlias that are at the height of their season throughout…