Experiencing Paris, Part 1
September 29th to October 3rd seemed like a whirlwind trip, but when you stay on the move from morning ‘til late at night, four days and as many nights can seem like… Read More
Living with Style
Christian Dior, Couturier du Rêve
The end of September is Fashion Week in Paris — and what could be more appropriate in a city synonymous with style than a grand, comprehensive museum show celebrating the… Read More
48 Hours with Sarah Bartholomew in Nashville
An invitation to Nashville, Tennessee for a girl’s three-day get away has given me the opportunity to touch base with two talented designers that I first met in Newport… Read More
What’s in a Name? Newport Residences, Part 2
I received so many comments and compelling anecdotes on my original post on Newport house names that I couldn’t resist penning part two. So here we go, taking another look… Read More
48 Hours with Gen Sohr in Nashville
I’ve loved Nashville since I lived in Atlanta many years ago, so returning this fall was an event I’ve long been anticipating. Particularly after recently meeting some of the town’s… Read More
The Many Facets of Cliff Walk
Cliff Walk is so much a part of summer — always on the short list of what my house guests want to do. So I couldn’t slip into fall without… Read More
Peter Layne Arguimbau, a Master of Marine Painting
As coincidences go, a dinner host was showing me his marine art collection the night before the Mariner Gallery was having their big summer opening. But it was when this… Read More
Newport Society: Closing Beaulieu for the Season
Beaulieu is a very distinguished house. Dating from 1862, it is one of the oldest homes still in private hands on Bellevue Avenue, and its grounds remain just as the… Read More
The Hatteras Yacht, A Step Back in Time
Good stories always start with a bit of serendipity and end up reminding us of what a small world this truly is! And now that I live in Newport, the… Read More
What’s in a Name? Newport’s Private Residences
I’ve long wanted to write this post and a conversation with house guests was the welcome impetus. Naming one’s home is such a long-standing tradition in Newport. These names, and… Read More