A Gilded Age Christmas , Part 1
It is glorious in Newport any time of the year, but especially at Christmas! And with all the attention “The Gilded Age” series has garnered I thought I’d begin my… Read More
Living with Style
Out and About in Paris
It had been five years since I’d last been in Paris…so you can imagine my exuberant state of mind. Even despite the on and off rain, I strolled and took… Read More
Classical Shindig, New Orleans-Style
Halloween is behind us, and the long holiday season with its many occasions and opportunities for celebration, is upon us. Where better to look for new inspiration than one of… Read More
Hampton Court Gardens
The first thing that might come to mind when you read “Hampton Court Palace” may be King Henry VIII and his unfortunate wives (of those six, Jane Seymour was the… Read More
Collector Earl’s Garden
As I put the finishing touches on my newly re-designed Woodland Garden, I’m reminded of how invaluable it is to visit other gardens. Observing how other gardeners garden and very… Read More
Springtime in Boston
No sooner was I home from England than I scooted “up the road” to Boston with a friend to attend the much anticipated “Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill” tour. We were… Read More
Signatures of London
London in late April and early May was particularly merry this year. The town was all decked out tastefully for the Coronation of King Charles III, to include a low… Read More
Chasing Tulips in Sussex and Surrey, Part 2
It was an article seven years ago in my favorite English magazine, Gardens Illustrated, that served as the inspiration for this year’s annual spring visit to England, specifically to Sussex… Read More
Chasing Tulips in Sussex and Surrey, Part I
Of course, as soon as I finish one garden tour, I’m planning the next. While the working title of this trip was affectionately named “Chasing Tulips,” it soon become apparent… Read More
Memories of England
Along with the daffodils and the tulips, the other gift I anticipate the most about spring is my trip to England. When I was in London in December, the decorations… Read More