Townhouses of New York’s Upper East Side
I never tire of the details of these handsome, historic Upper East Side Manhattan townhomes…and the histoires that accompany them. After Covid and a few years of not being in… Read More
Author: Bettie Bearden Pardee
Inspiration to Borrow from a Parisian Garden
March is upon us and that means opening the garden for the season. Just like a snap of the finger our thoughts turn to daffodils, lilacs, and tulips. Facing the… Read More
A Brief Encounter with Snow
I shouldn’t say “surprise surprise,” for it is, after all, February… but with all the unseasonably warm temps I had begun to believe we might miss a snow this year.… Read More
48 Hours in New York City
What a wonderful prelude to Valentine’s Day, just the two of us! Nestling in for a weekend at our fave New York hotel, The Mark, set within the UES (Upper… Read More
Heartfelt Visions
Being the optimist and romantic that I am, I like to think that everday is Valentine’s (as I cheekily tell my husband). But February 14th is also such a happy… Read More
Dining Around in Paris: 3 of my Favorite Restaurants
A trip to Paris is not complete without sharing dining notes and experiences. And no surprise, everyone has their faves in this city so associated with the history of cuisine… Read More
The Magic of Place des Vosges
With its striking appearance and sophisticated charm, Place des Vosges is well worth a visit on your next trip to Paris. What was once a former marshland on the eastern… Read More
Chateau de Chantilly
There was heavy rain the day we ventured out to Malmaison and Chantilly (not unusual for Paris in late October), but by way of serendipity the weather turned to a… Read More
Malmaison, Josephine and Napoleon’s Hideaway
A mere seven miles from the center of Paris (and yet seemingly a hundred), is a petit “chateau” associated with a romantic period in French history. Malmaison was the home… Read More
Join Me in A Left Bank Parisian Apartment
I have been very fortunate to have visited Paris in almost every month of the year. She never disappoints! But this last trip in the fall was charmed in ways… Read More