Celebrating 20 Years at Parterre
Parterre and its gardens celebrated their 20th anniversary this summer. And yet, it seems like…
Reuniting with Downton Abbey
Photo Credit: Nicholas Mele Photography Our beloved Downton Abbey television series ended in March of…
Entertaining at Home: Inspirations from Celebrated Hosts
One never knows where life’s chance meetings might lead. Five years ago, Ronda Carman and…
Boston Townhouses in their Summer Finery Part 2
Aaah, the happy memories that these posts have brought back. We lived at 61 Commonwealth…
Boston Townhouses in their Summer Finery Part 1
Having lived in Boston for a few years, I’m very partial to the term “Boston…
Romancing our Summer Garden
The Orangerie in Parterre’s garden was a most special surprise Christmas gift in 1997, given…
Seafair, a Hurricane’s Tale
There’s always a story in Newport and as we head into hurricane season, this gripping…
Hidcote: of Hedges and Vistas
While I have been very enthusiastic about visiting many gardens, both here and in Europe…
Private Newport’s Most Singular Oceanside Rooms
The cover of my first coffee table book, Private Newport: At Home and in the…
Harold Peto’s Iford Garden
Surprisingly, the unanticipated highlight of my May week in the Cotswolds was the visit to…
My Newport Diary: The Week That Was
Along with this week’s heatwave came a bevy of trunk shows, fundraisers, Tennis Hall of…
India Hicks: A Slice Of Newport
Photo Credit: @IndiaHicksStyle One soon learns, and then takes for granted, that Newport is an…
Over the Moon About Roses
All the rain that we’ve been receiving must have been laced with Miracle Grow! I…
Independence Day 2019
On this special day in our country’s history, I take pride in the pivotal role…