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Containers for Flowers

Cuckoo for Flower Containers

Charlotte Moss in her comprehensive book Garden Inspirations committed ten-plus pages to the topic of flower containers.…

Wedding in Jaipur

A Don’t-Miss Wedding at Samode Palace in Jaipur

When a good friend, who has an adventure and travel streak in her, announces that…

Traveling in Style: the New and Improved Land Yacht

Those of you who know me are probably raising an eyebrow at the mere mention…

Redwood Library Wedding

Wedding Mishaps: Handling Them with Poise and Grace

It’s the big day — you’ve been looking forward to this event for a very long…

Tulipmania: The Good Dirt on Tulips

  Who doesn’t love tulips? And who cannot be intrigued with these exquisite flowers that…

Bistro

Bistronomy: The Best New Paris Bistros

“Bistronomy” is the latest trend in Parisian cuisine.  I was so pleased to experience it…

Thomas Jefferson’s Dovecote on the Rose Hill Estate

As a garden lover as well as an admirer of Thomas Jefferson, I was intrigued…

7 Steps to Hosting a Successful Cheese-Tasting Party

Who doesn’t love cheeses? If it weren’t for their high caloric count, I could live…

Newport, RI

Neighborhoods of Newport House Tour 2016

Everyone loves a sneak peek at private homes, especially if they’ve never before been opened…

April in Paris: An Intimate Perspective

Norma Thiessen, who lives in Toronto in “a little blue house,” adores all things French:…

“Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper,” a Preview Screening at The Breakers

One soon learns, and then takes for granted, that Newport is seemingly at the epicenter,…

15 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Wedding Photographer

For many, planning a wedding is preparing for life’s greatest adventure and grandest party. There…

Euonymus

Euonymus, an Overlooked Garden Design Asset

It’s always insightful to hear someone else’s “take” on one’s garden, especially if it’s Martha…

Easter

Easter Entertaining for the Aspiring Hostess

With all the bunnies hopping, flowers blooming and spring fever popping, everyone is in a…

Buffet

Bringing a Spring Picnic Indoors: 8 “Pardee” Tips

It’s about this time of the year when cabin fever sets in and the first…