A Favorite Container, Dressed for the Seasons
When you have one garden accessory that is a favorite and takes you through all…
Sylvan Elegance up the Hudson: Sugar Maple Farm
Photo Credit: Alon Koppel Photography For many years, we spent wonderful houseparty weekends in Millbrook,…
Musings on Parterre’s Architectural Details
We built our home in 1999, something we had never imagined we would take on,…
Neoclassical Reimagined in Newport
As in past posts, I’ve kept you updated regarding the ever-interesting goings on in the…
Inspiring Garden Design: Wm. Kent’s Rousham Landscape
On my last trip to the Cotswolds, I chose to include Rousham House in Oxfordshire.…
Inspiring Garden Design: The Elms Garden through the Seasons
Within the heart of Newport exists a truly remarkable reincarnation of an 18th century limestone…
Inspiring Garden Design: Sakonnet Garden’s Silver Fantasy
Planning for my “Inspiring Garden Design” series can often start early in the prior year.…
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…
Inspiring Garden Design: America’s Eden
Happy 2022! In January of each year I so look forward to starting my annual…
Normandie, A Storybook Home
Curb appeal counts for a lot in real estate. If one were to choose their…
Saluting 2021 in Pictures
From New York to Atlanta…from the Cotswolds to Dallas…from London to Palm Beach…and, of course,…
Gorgeous at Christmas: Part 2
As I was out-ing and about-ing in Newport at this magical time of year, I…
Parterre at Christmas
This year, 2021, I must say I’ve loved getting ready for Christmas…just enough hustle and…
Gorgeous at Christmas: Marble House
A special holiday treat I like to give myself is a stroll through Marble House…