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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…

48 Hours with Gen Sohr in Nashville

I’ve loved Nashville since I lived in Atlanta many years ago, so returning this fall…

The Many Facets of Cliff Walk

Cliff Walk is so much a part of summer — always on the short list…

Tea and the Art of Thoughtful Giving

September is always the most beautiful time of the year in Newport. Many facets of…

Newport, the Arboretum

In my first book, Private Newport: At Home and in the Garden (2004), I shared…

Peter Layne Arguimbau, a Master of Marine Painting

As coincidences go, a dinner host was showing me his marine art collection the night…

Newport Society: Closing Beaulieu for the Season

Beaulieu is a very distinguished house. Dating from 1862, it is one of the oldest…

The Hatteras Yacht, A Step Back in Time

Good stories always start with a bit of serendipity and end up reminding us of…