Neoclassical Reimagined in Newport
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
Author: Bettie Bearden Pardee
Inspiring Garden Design: Wm. Kent’s Rousham Landscape
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Iconic Swiss Village
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… Read More
Saluting 2021 in Pictures
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… Read More
Gorgeous at Christmas: Part 2
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… Read More