Personal Postcards from Lake Maggiore

My trip to the Lake District of Northern Italy last April/May had its share of WOW! moments (which have been the subject of many blogs), but this post is about… Read More

Majestic Seafair

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There’s always a story in Newport and as we head into the spring season, this gripping tale from my book, Private Newport, deserves to be retold. Few in Newport recognize… Read More

Villa d’Este on Lake Como

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The Lake District of Northern Italy is storied for its singular climate that makes possible their legendary gardens and memorable landscapes, many of them with the sparkling lakes as a… Read More

Yearning for Spring…in Atlanta

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Atlanta is such a welcome escape this time of year when we in Newport will not have leaves on the trees for another 2 months. I’m dreaming about my former… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: Revealed in Stages

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We’ve all experienced that wonderful sensation of having seen a picture that lingers in our consciousness — and sometimes even our subconscious. Such was the case with this garden image… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: Winter at Parterre

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2025 has certainly distinguished itself early on as a singular year! ~ After two decades, a new head gardener will be identified, interviewed, and hired, ~ the Great Horned Owls… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: An Exquisite English-style Creation

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“The owner’s first mixed border was developed in the pergola garden with the ornamental Bradford pear hedge as a backdrop. Her favorite colors–pink, fuchsia, lavender, and blue–can be seen in… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: 8 Tips for Creating a Sunken Garden

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It is perhaps difficult to believe that behind this formal chateau (above) is a sunken garden that in its simplicity provides the lessons for creating your own version. But indeed… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: Spring at Hidcote

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Looking back on these images has me thinking “how lucky was I?!” Hidcote had been on my “faves list” for so many years when I made the decision for a… Read More

Inspiring Garden Design: Parco Sherrer

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Aaaah Winter…sitting by the fire, finalizing plans for spring trips to England, etc. It’s always difficult to remember that, in just 2 1/2 months, the ritual of “opening the garden… Read More