A Notable Newport Estate, The Orchard Part 2
In a town of many old mansions, most have become house museums or condominiums or have been turned into dormitories and classrooms for a local university. Only a special few,… Read More
Seasonal
A Notable Newport Estate, The Orchard. Part 1
Memorial Day reminds us that summer is just around the corner, when friends return from all parts of the country and houses are “opened for the season.” One of those… Read More
Hansel and Gretel in Richmond
Historic Garden Week in Richmond provided such warm memories of both horticultural and architectural inspiration. One setting lingers in my mind, which I cannot resist calling the “Hansel and Gretel… Read More
Gardens and Houses of Richmond, VA Part 2
My affection and appreciation for Richmond’s architecture began during college, and has lingered since then. Fortunately, I’ve had many occasions to travel down to this exceptional Virginia city. Driving through… Read More
Gardens and Houses of Richmond,VA
Often called America’s largest open house, “Historic Garden Week” in Virginia is a much-anticipated annual event for many garden lovers!For one elegant week, both homes and their gardens throughout the… Read More
A Peek at Oak Springs
If you are as committed a garden aficionado as I am, Oak Spring garden is a mecca on your short list of stops. A few years ago, I had the… Read More
A Year at Parterre: Iconic Garden Moments
I’m celebrating an annual tradition here at Parterre as part of Christmas gifting. It started years ago as a thank you to my gardener, a calendar of images that captured… Read More
Parterre, Wrapped in Winter
December posts, with their focus on holiday festivity and decorations, preempt any other topic. So I’m thrilled for the first blog of the New Year to capture the three to… Read More
Holiday Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
To celebrate this first day of 2026, I felt we deserved something with a WOW! effect…like a stop at The Breaker’s “Holiday Sparkling Lights.” Our visit was touched with the… Read More
Merry, Merry Christmas!
May the joy of Christmas fill your heart and home with love…Warmest wishes for a New Year of good health, bright promises, and laughter galore!