Curating a Singular Thanksgiving Table
Well, I asked myself as Thanksgiving prep time came along…why should I do the “same old,…
A Rare Offering at Historic Bonniecrest
Having chronicled the gorgeous and historic Newport mansion, Bonniecrest, in a blog September 2024, I…
Champ Soleil: An Historic Estate Comes on the Market in Newport
By any measure, 1929 was not an auspicious year…except, perhaps, in Newport. For that was…
Fall Decor at Parterre
One of the most anticipated treats of Fall for me is creating the front door…
October in New York, Part 2
Openings, Re-Openings, Shows, Restaurants, Exhibits…New York in October is vibrant and buzzing, just when you’re…
October in New York, Part 1
There’s nothing more glorious in the fall than a trip to New York City…especially when…
The Stars of Fall: ‘Limelight’ Hydrangeas
It is October 9th and the grounds and gardens are still in full bloom, all dancing blithely along.…
It’s a Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood
This perfect early fall weather (and a calmer pace after the freneticism of summer) has…
Fall’s Fresh Occasions for Delight
From the greater parklike landscape to the tiniest garden container, this time of the year…
Dahlias, a Prelude to Fall
September is the most beautiful month of the year, as Newporters will assure you. One…
“Bellevue and Beyond” Garden Tour
I’ll start this post not with my own words, but with kind observations from a…
Postcards from Edinburgh
Arriving back in Newport from our Scotland trip just as Labor Day weekend started…so this…
Dunrobin Castle and Garden, Scotland
While we would usually be in Newport mid-August, a lovely invitation prompted a re-consideration. So…