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Autumn Clematis, Beauty by Another Name
September 10, 2026
I remember many years back describing with great affection my take on Autumn clematis (or clematis paniculata) “vivacious…embracing…enveloping…a bit free with her favors…and goes by the honeyed name, Sweet Autumn…
Celebrating Parterre’s Woodland Garden
September 3, 2026
There’s nothing like completing a years-in-the-making-garden to give one a new lease on life! While each of Parterre’s existing gardens are tweaked each year, the Woodland Garden didn’t truly deserve…
Capturing Summer Al Fresco
August 27, 2026
This is a quick blog, dashed off between one cheerful to do after another as summer slips into its next-to-last week. But I couldn’t resist sharing these brightly colored and…
“A Newport Summer” Redux
August 20, 2026
Another Newport Summer is about to end in our seaside enclave, and the thought is pulling at my heartstrings. But fortunately I just remembered…two friends wrote a fabulous book in…
A New Treat at the Elms!
August 13, 2026
In a busy (too busy!) summer to find a spot on the calendar, a moment of spontaneity carried the day. A Sunday morning text invitation tempted me to join friends…
Viewscapes and Vistas of Newport
August 6, 2026
Three weeks ago we were all enjoying an “Evening at Home,” with its views and landscapes that are at the heart of the success of this Aquidneck Island Land Trust’s…
At Home with Flowers
July 30, 2026
As I write this post, I’m in my sun room looking out the deep bay window that provides a panoramic view of the Fountain Garden and its signature details that make…
Bois Doré: Inspiring Architectural Design
July 23, 2026
With credit to its magnificent beauty (and Covid), the Newport community has turned into a beehive of real estate activity; to express it very simply, “buy or build”. I’m now finding…