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…
Dreamy Moments in the Garden
These dreamy moments are as much about the dreamy weather we’ve been having lately…cool nights…
Out and About with Private Newport
Whew, summer in Newport has seemed a long time in coming! But once that sun…
Smell the Roses
Would they…or wouldn’t they? Roses, an always anticipated category in the Newport Flower Show, can…
The Colors of Summer: The Parterre Bench
This post is a tribute to my mother, whose birthday was June 25th. A beautiful,…