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Vivacious Autumn Clematis

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I remember many years back describing with great affection my take on Autumn clematis, or ‘clematis paniculata’…”vivacious…embracing…enveloping…a bit free with her favors…and goes by the honeyed name, Sweet Autumn Clematis.… Read More

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Topiaries, Whimsy in the Making

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Last week I posted about a very favorite topic for this gardener, hedges. And what’s the natural follow-on? Topiaries, the next step in a hedges artistic evolution.The art of training,… Read More

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Summer Picnics: 14 Don’t-Miss Pointers

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Picnics! What is summer without them? And sometimes the best spot for the occasion just may be on your own plot of heaven. If truth be told, I find myself… Read More

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7 Steps to Hosting a Successful Cheese-Tasting Party

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Who doesn’t love cheeses? If it weren’t for their high caloric count, I could live quite nicely on them for a daily diet of protein. However, a recent front page article… Read More

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15 Tried & True Travel Tips

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Time for more Private Newport travel tips!  Such is on my mind as I return from Sea Island, Georgia and Palm Beach and Delray, Florida for talks and book signings.… Read More

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Outstanding American Gardens: A Celebration

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What better way to spend a cold February day than curled up before the fire with a new, exceptional  coffee table book on gardens – “Outstanding American Gardens: A Celebration-… Read More

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Dressing Your Closet: Saving your Sanity Part 2

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There! Now that you’ve gone through the painful, ooops, entertaining exercise of sorting, consolidating, purging and editing your wardrobe, you deserve a payoff for your time and efforts. While many… Read More

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Wedding Etiquette for Mother of the Bride & Groom

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My father had a singular perspective on tieing the knot—”emotions run highest at weddings and funeral.” As we head into preparations for Spring and Summer weddings, I thought we all might welcome some… Read More

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Clothes Closet Capers: Saving Your Sanity

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It’s winter – time to take advantage of being indoors to organize…our selves, our entertaining essentials, our wardrobe. We’ve already touched on that hot button issue, closets, with “Super Secret Storage.”… Read More

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12 Bridesmaids Gifts, Private Newport Style

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With Newport’s intrinsic romance and gorgeous vistas, America’s First Resort is home to many weddings.  The relaxed ocean breezes, surrounding water views, stunning sunsets, unparalleled venues, and old-world charm lure… Read More

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Rosemary Verey began redesigning Barnsley House’s gardens in the 1950’s to international interest. The house’s Cotswold stone front is at the end of a longish, slightly curved driveway that gives you a peek of its full facade only after you’ve negotaiated a subtle turn. See more on my blog! (Link in bio)

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Stroll with me through a treasure of the Cotswolds, in Gloucestershire…the gardens at Miserden—dating back to 1620, when the large Jacobean manor house was built. (Link in bio)

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Always an annual tradition…an overview of the top 22 images for the past year (2022) that were your favorites on my Instagram posts. From Lake Forest to London, from New York to the Cotswolds, from Atlanta to Brussels, from Paris to Pocantico Hills, I’ve become fascinated more and more with not just gardens but landscape architecture and all their exquisite details that so handsomely enhance the built architecture. More on my blog! (Link in bio)

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The happiest of New Year wishes from our home to yours! May 2023 be filled with Peace, Good Health, Prosperity…and many magical moments. | 📷: @lepetitecottage

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Given the part that serendipity played in Christmas this year, I decided to create a post for the last week of December. The tree looms large for me when I reflect upon this seasonal tradition of dressing the house. See the star of Christmas at Parterre on today’s blog. (Link in bio)

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