Celebrating Christmas at Marble House

Hope yours was a Happy and yummy Thanksgiving…and now, like a snap of the finger, the first week of the most festive month of the year is here! What better… Read More

Thanksgiving 2025

11 / 27 / 2511 / 28 / 25

As we gather around our table today, I feel a heartfelt gratitude for you, my Private Newport follower, who makes this “social community” such a joy to share. Thank you… Read More

Curating a Singular Thanksgiving Table

11 / 19 / 2511 / 20 / 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

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

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

Thankful for you

11 / 1 / 2512 / 12 / 25

Fall Decor at Parterre

10 / 28 / 2510 / 29 / 25

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

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

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

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