The Magic of Place des Vosges
With its striking appearance and sophisticated charm, Place des Vosges is well worth a visit…
Chateau de Chantilly
There was heavy rain the day we ventured out to Malmaison and Chantilly (not unusual…
Malmaison, Josephine and Napoleon’s Hideaway
A mere seven miles from the center of Paris (and yet seemingly a hundred), is…
Join Me in A Left Bank Parisian Apartment
I have been very fortunate to have visited Paris in almost every month of the…
Saluting the New Year 2024
From our home to yours… Wishing you a New Year Wrapped in Love, Touched with…
Christmas 2023 at Parterre
Well, I’m betting you are all set and decorated for the holidays! But at Parterre…
8 Creative Ways to Enhance your Decor with a Christmas Tree
The Preservation Society’s Newport mansions provide a gracious plenty of thought-provoking ideas for decorating this…
A Gilded Age Christmas, Part 2
As I begin this post, I realize that there’s a fact about Christmas in the…
A Gilded Age Christmas , Part 1
It is glorious in Newport any time of the year, but especially at Christmas! And…
Classical Shindig, New Orleans-Style
Halloween is behind us, and the long holiday season with its many occasions and opportunities…
Hampton Court Gardens
The first thing that might come to mind when you read “Hampton Court Palace” may…
Early Fall at Parterre
Even if fall will probably be late (or very subtle) this year, there are still…