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Atlanta Garden Party

April has just arrived and I’m using it as an opportunity to share a Bon…

London Pubs: Architecture Galore

While out and about capturing gardens and green scenes in London, I kept finding myself…

Dean Greenblatt

Classic Design Channel: Holly Holden

Author and interior designer Holly Holden was introduced to me by my friend, Andrea, of…

Paris is Always a Good Idea

As spring becomes a reality, one can dream of “April in Paris” — or actually…

Inspiring Garden Design: Garden Rooms

Today, the second day of spring, is the finale to my “Inspiring Garden Design” series. One…

Inspiring Garden Design: Island Charms

A chance conversation during my brief lecture stop in Vero Beach, Florida resulted in a…

Inspiring Garden Design: London’s Small Gestures

England’s justifiably famous gardens receive so much attention that sometimes one forgets that this heritage…

Inspiring Garden Design: Dumbarton Oaks

Dumbarton Oaks in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C. was a mecca for me when…

Inspiring Garden Design: Geometric Juxtapositions

The narrow rectangle that serves as a “front lawn” to this stately, handsome home in…

Flower Magazine: A Newport Garden for Strolling

Flower magazine has long been a favorite of mine since Margot Shaw started it ten…

Inspiring Garden Design: Rooms with a View

New Orleans is well-known for its “Garden District” residential area, providing a king’s ransom (excuse…

Inspiring Garden Design: 11 Tips for Creating a Courtyard

One of the pleasures of traveling for lecture appearances is visiting old and new friends…and…

The Goring: London’s Impeccably English Hotel

March is coming, and our thoughts turn to gardens. I’m very excited to announce that this…

Parterre in the Snow

We all know that Newport is gorgeous year ’round. But there is an added magic…

Travel Luxe: Paris Cocktail Lounges

Paris well deserves its moniker as a city of romance — so why not celebrate…