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There’s Snow Place Like Home for the Holidays

12 / 22 / 1612 / 22 / 16

Whimsical, childlike, nostalgic…a holiday collection of old and not-so-old snow scenes…curated by a dear friend’s husband. Working for weeks on assembling the details down to the last dusting of snow,… Read More

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Last Minute Gift Wrapping Ideas

12 / 20 / 1612 / 20 / 16

So many people think that beautifully wrapped gifts are only found under someone else’s Christmas tree — or in a window on Fifth Avenue designed by some highly paid professional.… Read More

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Christmas Windows of New York

12 / 15 / 1612 / 15 / 16

Christmas carries such personal traditions for each of us. One of mine is taking place this week — an annual mid-December trip to New York City. It wouldn’t seem like… Read More

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Winter Wonderland: Creating a Snowy Centerpiece

12 / 13 / 1612 / 12 / 16

Christmas is magical. Here at Parterre, we love adding a bit more magic to the holidays with a fanciful centerpiece, one that I’ve loved recreating over the years…perhaps because it’s… Read More

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A Gilded Christmas, Newport Style

12 / 8 / 1612 / 7 / 16

Newport’s 375 year history comes gloriously alive at Christmas. From the early Colonial days to the extravagant Gilded Age, our “City by the Sea” is in a most celebratory mood.… Read More

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Inspiration for Christmas Decorating

12 / 6 / 1612 / 5 / 16

Can you believe it’s the last month of the year? I think I’ll just slip into it, continuing our Fall focus on the gorgeous trees of Newport and choosing one… Read More

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Make Your Own Wreath for the Holidays

12 / 1 / 1611 / 30 / 16

After the Christmas tree, wreaths seem to be that perennial holiday decoration that is most dear to everyone’s heart. And making your own wreath is part of many family’s cherished… Read More

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A Harvest of Memories

11 / 24 / 1611 / 23 / 16

From our house to yours…may the “thanks” in Thanksgiving have special meaning for you this year.

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Last Minute Planning: Decorating for Thanksgiving

11 / 22 / 1611 / 21 / 16

It’s been a very colorful New England fall in Newport providing inspiration aplenty, so where to start? With my Japanese maples, of course, ablaze in all shades and a perfect… Read More

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9 Delicious Thoughts for Hosting a Dessert Party

11 / 8 / 1611 / 8 / 16

Many are the merits of hosting a dessert party, especially as we head into the holiday season. Those beautiful and extravagant offerings add such a festive note to any occasion… Read More

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A fanciful, magical series of dining experiences await you! While I brunched in “the Parlour,” I’m dying to return to “The Gallery” to crash at the end of a long day over tea where soft plush pink chairs embrace you in a squeeze and artist David Shrigley’s wisdom pops up in the most  opportune places.

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