A Favorite Container, Dressed for the Seasons

When you have one garden accessory that is a favorite and takes you through all the seasons (no, I’m not speaking of the Parterre Bench) well, maybe it’s time to… Read More

Sylvan Elegance up the Hudson: Sugar Maple Farm

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For many years, we spent wonderful houseparty weekends in Millbrook, New York, 1 1/2 hours up the Hudson from New York City. I fell in love with the countryside, but… Read More

Musings on Parterre’s Architectural Details

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We built our home in 1999, something we had never imagined we would take on, but it proved a charmed experience in every sense…”meant to be,” as we like to… Read More

Neoclassical Reimagined in Newport

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As in past posts, I’ve kept you updated regarding the ever-interesting goings on in the Newport real estate scene…Clarendon Court, Bois D’Ore’, and Champ Soleil to name a few of… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: Wm. Kent’s Rousham Landscape

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On my last trip to the Cotswolds, I chose to include Rousham House in Oxfordshire. While it doesn’t receive the kind of attention that Hidcote, Sissinghurst and Great Dixter do,… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: The Elms Garden through the Seasons

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Within the heart of Newport exists a truly remarkable reincarnation of an 18th century limestone French château, specifically the Château d’Asnières in Hauts-de-Seine, France, circa 1750. Fortuitously, the Elms is… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: Sakonnet Garden’s Silver Fantasy

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Planning for my “Inspiring Garden Design” series can often start early in the prior year. This post is just such an example, the result of a trip May of 2021… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: 8 Lessons in the Snow

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Every winter I’m reminded of why I love being in Newport rather than warmer climes–it provides the opportunity to rest up, gather oneself, reflect on the past year, and set… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: America’s Eden

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Happy 2022! In January of each year I so look forward to starting my annual “Inspiring Garden Design” series. It is such a welcome antidote to the post-Christmas duldrums. This… Read More

Normandie, A Storybook Home

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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… Read More