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Iconic Views of Northern and Southern Italy

Isn’t falling in love with Italy something each of us should experience? When my talented…

The REAL Inspiration for Downton Abbey? Gilded Age Newport

Dear readers, yes, we are all bereft that our favorite Sunday night show is no…

Newport Revisited: Memories of Noreen Stonor Drexel

For one who has written two illustrated books on Newport houses, driving down Bellevue Avenue…

10 Inspiring Tips from a Lush Florida Garden

My recent stay in Palm Beach, Florida provided two exceptional opportunities to admire and gain…

Palm Beach in 48 Hours

Can’t you just feel those  tropical Palm Beach breezes?A great migration takes place each winter when…

15 Tried & True Travel Tips

Time for more Private Newport travel tips!  Such is on my mind as I return…

Outstanding American Gardens: A Celebration

What better way to spend a cold February day than curled up before the fire…

Dressing Your Closet: Saving your Sanity Part 2

There! Now that you’ve gone through the painful, ooops, entertaining exercise of sorting, consolidating, purging…

Wedding Etiquette for Mother of the Bride & Groom

My father had a singular perspective on tieing the knot—”emotions run highest at weddings and funeral.” As we…

Clothes Closet Capers: Saving Your Sanity

It’s winter – time to take advantage of being indoors to organize…our selves, our entertaining…

12 Bridesmaids Gifts, Private Newport Style

With Newport’s intrinsic romance and gorgeous vistas, America’s First Resort is home to many weddings. …

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!…