Shadows in the Garden: a Winter Revelry
It is about this time of the year– after the first snow and while my Christmas tree is still up — that I start dreaming about the gardens that I visited… Read More
Author: Bettie Bearden Pardee
Super Secret Storage: Hidden in Plain Sight
“I have far too much storage space. ~Said no-one ever.” Truer words were never spoken! In my family, growing up Southern was all about entertaining, so it was imperative early… Read More
14 Steps for Hosting a Sizzling Valentine Party
The heat is on! Having been selected one of ” The Salonniere 100: The Nation’s 100 Best Party Hosts in the Country” (oh, my…) I’m often asked to describe my… Read More
Sleeping with Louis (XV)
When asked to designate my favorite piece of furniture in our home, I become very nostalgic in recalling the original setting for this particular piece – a lit a’ la… Read More
The “Sole” of the Garden
Did you know that Christian Louboutin, footwear designer to the Stars, also makes men’s shoes–even as large as size 13? Not until a very witty friend, Kent Russell ( garden… Read More
The Art of Style: the Jacqueline de Ribes Costume Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Costume exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum in New York are world-renowned–and justifiably so–for presenting designs of those who adhere to their own principles of individuality and style. Fortuitously, the… Read More
Toss the Scale! (And other January Wellness Tips)
There are no coincidences. While I was searching for notes on a kitchen faucet that needed replacing, I “chanced” upon an old file. curious, I opened it — and couldn’t… Read More
An Overlook of 2015: the Essence of Private Newport Style
Swimming along into 2016 but lets take a peek back at 2015.Here they are–your favorites and ours … 21 Images that Capture the Essence ofPrivate Newport Style Wishing you many… Read More
Toasting the New Year
From Newport with warm wishes… Here’s to the joy of family, the happiness of friends and days filled with laughter in 2016!
Essential New Year’s Eve Champagne Tips & Tidbits
I recently published a Champagne themed post regarding chateaux-style dining, complete with a Champagne pairing for each course. As a continuation of a favorite subject of mine and with the contribution of Henri’s… Read More