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Author: Bettie Bearden Pardee


Curating a Singular Thanksgiving Table

11 / 19 / 2511 / 19 / 25

Well, I asked myself as Thanksgiving prep time came along…why should I do the “same old, same old” decor year after year?? I was emboldened to correct that after I came… Read More

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A Rare Offering at Historic Bonniecrest

11 / 12 / 2511 / 12 / 25

Having chronicled the gorgeous and historic Newport mansion, Bonniecrest, in a blog September 2024, I smiled at the serendipity that a beautifully appointed condominium within this landmark manor house is… Read More

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Champ Soleil: An Historic Estate Comes on the Market in Newport

11 / 5 / 2511 / 10 / 25

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… Read More

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Fall Decor at Parterre

10 / 28 / 2510 / 29 / 25
Fall door Decor at Parterre

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… Read More

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October in New York, Part 2

10 / 23 / 2510 / 23 / 25

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… Read More

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October in New York, Part 1

10 / 15 / 2510 / 15 / 25

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… Read More

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The Stars of Fall: ‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas

10 / 9 / 2510 / 9 / 25

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… Read More

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It’s a Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood

10 / 2 / 2510 / 2 / 25

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.… Read More

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Fall’s Fresh Occasions for Delight

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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… Read More

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Dahlias, a Prelude to Fall

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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… Read More

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Formal gardens, Tudor brickwork, and the kind of timeless grandeur that never fails to inspire. Hampton Court Palace in her finest light 💫✨
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Savoring the final moments of Newport Restaurant Week at @flora.newport - where candlelight, coastal charm, and timeless cuisine meet…Indulge while there’s still time✨
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Stepping through Palazzo Borromeo… where every doorway whispers a century-old secret and the walls still remember the music🎶✨
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Bonniecrest (1905 ) overlooking Newport Harbor, the work of architect John Russell Pope and landscape visionary Frederick Law Olmsted, endures as one of the city’s most storied waterfront estates.
Where respect for the original craftsmanship is reflected in this new condominium
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Bonniecrest (1905 ) overlooking Newport  Harbor, the work of architect John Russell Pope and landscape visionary Frederick Law Olmsted, endures as one of the city’s most storied waterfront estates. 
Where respect for the original craftsmanship is reflected in this new condominium 
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A Glimpse Inside Champ Soleil, One of Bellevue Avenue’s Most Enchanting Estates ✨
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Now on the market |
12 Bedrooms | 10.3 Baths | 16,601 Sq.Ft. | 5.53 Acres
$22,000,000 | Represented by Paul A. Leys & David Huberman @paulleys @david_huberman_real_estate
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A Glimpse Inside Champ Soleil, One of Bellevue Avenue’s Most Enchanting Estates ✨
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$22,000,000 | Represented by Paul A. Leys & David Huberman @paulleys @david_huberman_real_estate 
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Once a cardinal’s retreat, now an enduring masterpiece - Villa d’Este whispers of a time when beauty was measured in fountains, frescoes, and formal gardens🍃
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