The Gates of Newport
Inspiration seems truly “around every corner” when you live in a setting as beautiful and historic as Newport. Just the other night, I attended a lecture on Frederick Law Olmsted… Read More
Inspiration seems truly “around every corner” when you live in a setting as beautiful and historic as Newport. Just the other night, I attended a lecture on Frederick Law Olmsted… Read More
There’s a saying in our fabled town, not hyperbole when you remember that it was founded in 1639, that “all roads lead to Newport.” And so it was that a… Read More
In addition to the many natural assets of which my beloved town can boast – from embracing sea breezes to extended green landscapes –are three centuries of architectural excellence and… Read More
As I write this post, with a languid breeze fluttering the drapes, I’m convinced that my friends, Nick Mele and Ruthie Sommers, ordered this weather. It has been the sunniest,… Read More
My trip to Atlanta was such a welcome spring outing. Not only did I treasure seeing old friends after a Covid-hiatus but I was looking with affectionate fresh eyes at… Read More
Atlanta is such a welcome escape this time of year when we in Newport will not have leaves on the trees for another month… and yet azaleas and fruit trees… Read More
Since I had recently featured a few gardens on the North Shore of Chicago, I thought it a welcome segue to include this elegant in-town home located on an extraordinary… Read More
For many years, we spent wonderful houseparty weekends in Millbrook, New York, 1 1/2 hours up the Hudson from New York City. I fell in love with the countryside, but… Read More
As in past posts, I’ve kept you updated regarding the ever-interesting goings on in the Newport real estate scene…Clarendon Court, Bois D’Ore’, and Champ Soleil to name a few of… Read More
Curb appeal counts for a lot in real estate. If one were to choose their favorite homes in Newport based on this criteria, Normandie would inarguably be among the top… Read More