The Sole of the Garden

The “Sole” of the Garden

Did you know that Christian Louboutin, footwear designer to the Stars, also makes men’s shoes–even as large as size 13? Not until a very witty friend, Kent Russell ( garden…

Dresses - Design

The Art of Style: the Jacqueline de Ribes Costume Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Costume exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum in New York are world-renowned–and justifiably so–for presenting designs of those who adhere to their own principles of individuality and style. Fortuitously, the…

Toss the Scale! (And other January Wellness Tips)

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…

An Overlook of 2015: the Essence of Private Newport Style

An Overlook of 2015: the Essence of Private Newport Style

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…

New Year's Eve

Toasting the New Year

From Newport with warm wishes… Here’s to the joy of family, the happiness of friends and days filled with laughter in 2016!

Essential New Year’s Eve Champagne Tips & Tidbits

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…

Ringing in the New Year with Downton Abbey

As soon as the presents have been unwrapped, the Champagne has been uncorked and we’ve happily rung in the New Year another great event is set to take place. If…

Christmas Tea & Cookies

Christmas Cookies and Tea

  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 City

New York for the Holidays: Favorite City Views

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…

New York for the Holidays: Windows and Wonders

New York for the Holidays: Windows and Wonders

“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…