Capturing Autumn: Turning Over a New Leaf
When you live in a New England town, autumn takes on a special meaning. While…
Revealing Insights for Expressing Your Personal Style
My recent trip to Birmingham, Alabama came via an invitation from my dear friend, Margot…
Three Perspectives on Woodland Gardening
As my father loved to say, “travel is broadening.” That wisdom took on a new…
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Sometimes just what you’ve been looking for may well be in your own backyard. For…
Ballyfin: An Irish “World Apart”
If you love a wonderful story, a dreamy, romantic setting and a knight in shining…
Irish Gardens and their Signature Details
It was 2003 when I was last in Ireland, with the Atlantic Botanic Garden. So…
Newport Society: The Harold Brown Villa
In a very European fashion, the Harold Brown Villa has been occupied by the same…
Invitation to a Fantasy Engagement Party
I’m all for fanciful and fantasy moments, especially when they are in the garden and…
Bay Views: Private Newport Residences
It occurred to me as I was enjoying another Newport summer tradition, a harbor cruise,…
Privileged Pets of Private Newport
Last summer’s post on “Newport Living: A Pampered Pets Perspective” was so popular (no surprise)…
A Splendid Affair! Coaching Returns to Newport
An equestrian sport, a tradition and a social pastime, Coaching Weekend was introduced to America…
Bellinis and Blossoms and a Second Bloom
Given our love of gardens and flowers, Cathy B. Graham and I were destined to…
Newport’s White Architectural Jewels
Perhaps it is because there are so few in a town noted for it’s stunning…
Summer Favorites: Hydrangeas and the Parterre Bench
There are many signatures that are associated with Newport — magnificent crescent bay beaches; velvety…
The Return of Downton Abbey
Is it just a coincidence that the announcement of Downton Abbey’s return as a silver…