Boston’s Back Bay Townhouses Part 1
Two weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of revisiting a city I had lived in and loved in the late 80s and early 90s…Boston. It was a glorious whirlwind… Read More
Living with Style
The Boston Garden
A recent gathering of horticulturally-inclined friends gave me a welcome opportunity to return to a city I once called home…Boston. Our first full day of activities was my idea of… Read More
A Mid Summer Night’s Party
A “mid-summer’s night” has such a ring for what Newport is all about! And for July 17th my inspiration was to “bring on the color” as I planned last week’s… Read More
The Borromeo Palazza of Lake Maggiore
On my oh! so memorable trip to the northern Italian lakes, we explored a succession of villas and gardens, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped mountains and glittering… Read More
Paradise Personified, the Lake Towns of Northern Italy
When you fall in love with a part of the world, you want to experience it as much as possible. At the end of our tour my friend and I… Read More
Garden Inspiration from the Italian Lake District, Part 2
The Northern Italian Lake District is storied for its Mediterranean climate that makes possible such legendary gardens and memorable landscapes, many of them with the sparkling lakes as a backdrop.… Read More
The Intriguing Garden at Villa di Balbianello
For many reasons, Villa di Balbianello and its terraced gardens are arguably one of the most impressive sites on Lake Como (if not the). The breathtaking location on its own… Read More
Postcards from the Magnificent Lake District of Northern Italy
How many of us have fallen in love with a place or part of the world and promised ourselves we would return “soon.” Such is my love affair with the… Read More
Introducing Newport’s Gardiner House Hotel
As one would expect of a destination as high profile as Newport… from yachting regattas to extravagant weddings…our “City by the Sea” boasts many hotels and inns, most of them… Read More
Palm Beach, the Greenest of Enclaves
March in Newport is certainly living up to its reputation…”coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb” (I’m anxiously awaiting the lamb part). Sometimes the brightest note… Read More