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Dallas in 48 Hours

A few days in Dallas is a wonderful shot in the arm, especially come the…

Valentines: Fun Facts, Gift Guide and Brief History

Valentine’s Day… the day we celebrate love, new and old… a day that has become synonymous with flowers,…

Shadows in the Garden: a Winter Revelry

It is about this time of the year– after the first snow and while my Christmas…

Super Secret Storage: Hidden in Plain Sight

“I have far too much storage space.  ~Said no-one ever.”  Truer words were never spoken!…

14 Steps for Hosting a Sizzling Valentine Party

The heat is on! Having been selected one of ” The Salonniere 100: The Nation’s…

Sleeping with Louis (XV)

When asked to designate my favorite piece of furniture in our home, I become very…

The Sole of the Garden

The “Sole” of the Garden

Did you know that Christian Louboutin, footwear designer to the Stars, also makes men’s shoes–even…

Dresses - Design

The Art of Style: the Jacqueline de Ribes Costume Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Costume exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum in New York are world-renowned–and justifiably so–for presenting…

Toss the Scale! (And other January Wellness Tips)

There are no coincidences. While I was searching for notes on a kitchen faucet that…

An Overlook of 2015: the Essence of Private Newport Style

An Overlook of 2015: the Essence of Private Newport Style

Swimming along into 2016 but lets take a peek back at 2015.Here they are–your favorites…

New Year's Eve

Toasting the New Year

From Newport with warm wishes… Here’s to the joy of family, the happiness of friends…

Essential New Year’s Eve Champagne Tips & Tidbits

I recently published a Champagne themed post regarding chateaux-style dining, complete with a Champagne pairing for…

Ringing in the New Year with Downton Abbey

As soon as the presents have been unwrapped, the Champagne has been uncorked and we’ve…

Christmas Tea & Cookies

Christmas Cookies and Tea

  Tea is one ritual that I try to include in each day. Just the…

New York City

New York for the Holidays: Favorite City Views

New York for the holidays–there’s no place quite like it. Treat yourself to sights that…