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Normandie, A Storybook Home
January 13, 2022
Curb appeal counts for a lot in real estate. If one were to choose their favorite homes in Newport based on this criteria, Normandie would inarguably be among the top…
The Iconic Swiss Village
January 6, 2022
It is so very exciting for me to pen, as the first blog of 2022, an event that served as a significant Christmas gift for Newport. The beloved and iconic…
Saluting 2021 in Pictures
December 30, 2021
From New York to Atlanta…from the Cotswolds to Dallas…from London to Palm Beach…and, of course, Newport. The world of Instagram helps make up for all those trips we had to…
Gorgeous at Christmas: Part 2
December 23, 2021
As I was out-ing and about-ing in Newport at this magical time of year, I was taken again by the charm of our “City by the Sea.” With almost perfect…
Parterre at Christmas
December 16, 2021
This year, 2021, I must say I’ve loved getting ready for Christmas…just enough hustle and bustle to remind me that it’s the holidays (but not too much) and planning way…
Gorgeous at Christmas: Marble House
December 9, 2021
A special holiday treat I like to give myself is a stroll through Marble House in early December; it truly puts me in a festive mood. With 500,000 cubic feet…
It’s Beginning to feel a lot like Christmas
December 2, 2021
I was thrilled for many reasons to return to Texas this month for a talk and book signing at the magnificent sixty-six acre Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. But little…
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving celebration!
November 25, 2021
This year, we are reminded to be grateful for the small things in life; ever mindful of the silver linings in challenges we face; thankful for the opportunity to gather…