Last Minute Gift Wrapping Ideas
So many people think that beautifully wrapped gifts are only found under someone else’s Christmas…
Christmas Windows of New York
Christmas carries such personal traditions for each of us. One of mine is taking place…
Winter Wonderland: Creating a Snowy Centerpiece
Christmas is magical. Here at Parterre, we love adding a bit more magic to the…
A Gilded Christmas, Newport Style
Newport’s 375 year history comes gloriously alive at Christmas. From the early Colonial days to…
Inspiration for Christmas Decorating
Can you believe it’s the last month of the year? I think I’ll just slip…
Make Your Own Wreath for the Holidays
After the Christmas tree, wreaths seem to be that perennial holiday decoration that is most…
A Clicquot Moment in the Garden
What’s more fun than throwing caution to the wind and being unabashedly honest about a…
A Harvest of Memories
From our house to yours…may the “thanks” in Thanksgiving have special meaning for you this…
Last Minute Planning: Decorating for Thanksgiving
It’s been a very colorful New England fall in Newport providing inspiration aplenty, so where…
Tastemaker: Jane Scott Hodges of Leontine Linens
In addition to enjoying the sublime weather in New Orleans, I had the long anticipated…
48 Hours in New Orleans
New Orleans is that rare city where each guest can return home with their own…
An Enduring Affair: Newport and New Orleans
Luxuriantly set amongst emerald green lawns, embowered by magnificent trees and surrounded by lush rose…
9 Delicious Thoughts for Hosting a Dessert Party
Many are the merits of hosting a dessert party, especially as we head into the…
Capturing Fall’s Golden Light: The Parterre Bench
I’ve been thrilled about red, crazy about blue — and now I’m simply mad about…
Outdoor Fall Decorating
When pumpkins start appearing, we really know that summer is over and fall (or Autumn,…