Merry, Merry Christmas!
May the joy of Christmas fill your heart and home with love…Warmest wishes for a…
Christmas 2025 at Parterre
There’s nothing like “Decking the Halls” for the holidays to get one in the mood…unless it’s following…
Christmas Splendor at The Breakers
As a witty friend recently opined, “The Breakers is a Master Class in opulence…whispering of…
Celebrating Christmas at Marble House
Hope yours was a Happy and yummy Thanksgiving…and now, like a snap of the finger,…
Curating a Singular Thanksgiving Table
Well, I asked myself as Thanksgiving prep time came along…why should I do the “same old,…
A Rare Offering at Historic Bonniecrest
Having chronicled the gorgeous and historic Newport mansion, Bonniecrest, in a blog September 2024, I…
Champ Soleil: An Historic Estate Comes on the Market in Newport
By any measure, 1929 was not an auspicious year…except, perhaps, in Newport. For that was…
Fall Decor at Parterre
One of the most anticipated treats of Fall for me is creating the front door…
October in New York, Part 2
Openings, Re-Openings, Shows, Restaurants, Exhibits…New York in October is vibrant and buzzing, just when you’re…
October in New York, Part 1
There’s nothing more glorious in the fall than a trip to New York City…especially when…
The Stars of Fall: ‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas
It is October 9th and the grounds and gardens are still in full bloom, all dancing blithely along.…
It’s a Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood
This perfect early fall weather (and a calmer pace after the freneticism of summer) has…
Fall’s Fresh Occasions for Delight
From the greater parklike landscape to the tiniest garden container, this time of the year…