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Out and About in Paris with “Fleur”

Our first stop after exiting the train from London was Moynat on rue St. Honoré,…

Perfectly Paris: Shops to Love

Paris is synonymous with shopping, from the supra elegant shops of the Rue Faubourg St.…

The Orangery at Kensington Palace

As many of you may remember, I have a great affection for Orangeries; not only…

London Highlights Inspired by “The Crown”

Just as Downton Abbey started to fade from the headlines, a new British production, The…

Afternoon Tea in London

  What a fun post to pen! Next to champagne I adore tea. From the…

Insider Travel Notes: Packing 101

My earlier post “13 Heads Up Tips for the Savvy Traveler” works in tandem with…

13 Travel Tips for the Savvy Traveler

London has been “calling” me ever since I was there with Margot Shaw and Charlotte…

Celebrating the New Year: Private Newport Style

Thrilled to be Newport Life Magazine’s inaugural blogger for their new #MyNewportLife blog series, Shout…

11 Captivating Spaces: Newport’s Private Homes

This past Christmas had more than its share of parties in splendid settings. At a…

A Newport Winter Perspective: Bellevue Avenue

Bellevue Avenue’s charms are many, but its magical winter side is somewhat a well-kept secret.…

The Salonniere 100: 2017

If you don’t know the blog, The Salonnière, you will definitely want to. Let me…

A Weekend in the Country: Millbrook, New York

Please join me behind the scenes for a Christmas weekend that surely must be the…

Toasting the Memories of 2016

It’s been a really great year! We’re breaking out the champagne and hope you’ll join…

Newport’s Holiday Doorways

Our “City by the Sea” was founded in 1639, so the Colonial influence looms large…

There’s Snow Place Like Home for the Holidays

Whimsical, childlike, nostalgic…a holiday collection of old and not-so-old snow scenes…curated by a dear friend’s…