There are no coincidences. While I was searching for notes on a kitchen faucet that needed replacing, I “chanced” upon an old file. curious, I opened it — and couldn’t…
Swimming along into 2016 but lets take a peek back at 2015.Here they are–your favorites and ours … 21 Images that Capture the Essence ofPrivate Newport Style Wishing you many…
From Newport with warm wishes… Here’s to the joy of family, the happiness of friends and days filled with laughter in 2016!
I recently published a Champagne themed post regarding chateaux-style dining, complete with a Champagne pairing for each course. As a continuation of a favorite subject of mine and with the contribution of Henri’s…
Tea is one ritual that I try to include in each day. Just the gesture of taking a break, catching your breath and enjoying an occasion that is steeped in…
New York for the holidays–there’s no place quite like it. Treat yourself to sights that will linger as memories for many years. The colorfully-bedecked tree at Rockefeller Center, framed by…
“It’s the most beautiful time of the year.” …and no city in the world sports a Christmas spirit and aesthetic like New York. It is positively magical! Spending time (even…
One of our favorite traditions at Christmas, and I’m betting yours too, is picking out our Christmas tree. Heading “up island” on the Friday after Thanksgiving to one of the…
A favorite “Pardee Party Design,” dressed up for the holidays (you may remember the Easter version in lavender and white stripes). That’s one thing I love about this design —…