‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas: An Autumn Gift from the Garden
The beautiful pristine white quality of these ‘Limelight’ hydrangeas at this time in the fall…
Carriage and Gate Houses of Newport, Part 2
There are more carriage and gate houses in Newport than I had ever imagined, so…
5 Scrumptious Containers that Prove You Can Still Garden into November
Receiving a text the other day from a creative savant and major plantsman, Kent Russell, (aka…
Newport’s Architecture and History: An Artist’s Impressions
Richard “Dick” Grosvenor was one of the most beloved of Newport’s gentlemen, a celebrated artist,…
11 Cozy Autumn Spaces: Newport’s Private Side
Autumn is indeed an unforgettable time of the year, as well represented in Newport’s home…
A Weekend in Woodstock, Vermont: A Tasty Fall Story
With Paris memories still vivid, I headed to Woodstock, Vermont this past weekend for a…
Paris Doors: Making an Entrance
On a long list of reasons we each have to love Paris, there is inevitably…
Experiencing Paris, Part 2
Having previously introduced our hotel, Le Dokhan, in the first “Experiencing” post I wanted to…
Experiencing Paris, Part 1
September 29th to October 3rd seemed like a whirlwind trip, but when you stay on the move…
Christian Dior, Couturier du Rêve
The end of September is Fashion Week in Paris — and what could be more…
48 Hours with Sarah Bartholomew in Nashville
An invitation to Nashville, Tennessee for a girl’s three-day get away has given me…
What’s in a Name? Newport Residences, Part 2
I received so many comments and compelling anecdotes on my original post on Newport house…
Tea and the Art of Thoughtful Giving
September is always the most beautiful time of the year in Newport. Many facets of…