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An Island Enclave in Palm Beach

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Everglades Island, a thin sliver of land floating just off Palm Beach in the Intracoastal Waterway, is an enclave just a short causeway from South County Road. As with many … Read More

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Palm Beach and its Vias

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While I await my trip to New Zealand, I have to focus on something other than the icy snow with which we are stuck…and which is going nowhere fast! And… Read More

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Palm Beach: Private Perspectives

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Since I’ll be heading to New Zealand this winter instead of the southern states, I took a second to scroll through hundreds of images that I’ve snapped in past winters.… Read More

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Revisiting the Lake District of Italy

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Mid-January, with snow on the ground, is a wonderful time of the year to relax by the fire and look back at favorite trip pictures, a treat I save for… Read More

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Halloween 2024 : Revisiting a Venetian Masquerade Fête

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Taking advantage of this Halloween 2024 actually falling on a Thursday (blog day) I’m re-issuing a post from many years back (I’d actually forgotten about it…). In the days before… Read More

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum was a well kept Boston secret until 2012, when a multimillion dollar expansion by “starchitect” Renzo Piano shone a light on this singular jewel…which can… Read More

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The Boston Garden

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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

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Introducing Newport’s Gardiner House Hotel

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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

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48 Hours in New York City

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What a wonderful prelude to Valentine’s Day, just the two of us! Nestling in for a weekend at our fave New York hotel, The Mark, set within the UES (Upper… Read More

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Dining Around in Paris: 3 of my Favorite Restaurants

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A trip to Paris is not complete without sharing dining notes and experiences. And no surprise, everyone has their faves in this city so associated with the history of cuisine… Read More

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The slip covers are on in the library, Sweet William is dressed up with ladies mantle for the breakfast table and house guests are about to arrive. It’s Newport flower show time! Let the festivities begin. #privatenewport
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The slip covers are on in the library, Sweet William is dressed up with ladies mantle for the breakfast table and house guests are about to arrive. It’s Newport flower show time! Let the festivities begin. #privatenewport
#newportflowershow
#parterregardens

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Boston is a breathtaking city in the spring, especially as seen in the historic and charming town houses of Beacon Hill and their gardens. Join me on the blog for a stroll through these historic, dreamy views to include the prestigious Louisburg Square.
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Boston is a breathtaking city in the spring, especially as seen in the historic and charming town houses of Beacon Hill and their gardens. Join me on the blog for a stroll through these historic, dreamy views to include the prestigious Louisburg Square. 
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Yearning for a bit of London?
It never ceases to pull at my heartstrings… scoot over to the blog for some memorable daydreaming (link in bio)
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Yearning for a bit of London?
It never ceases to pull at my heartstrings… scoot over to the blog for some memorable daydreaming (link in bio)
#doorsoflondon
#royaldoors
#londoninthespring

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A sneak peek at the Tulip Extravaganza to be seen at Arundel Castle, England in late April. Breathtaking beyond words!
Scoot over to todays blog for more yummy images… and springtime inspiration.

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A sneak peek at the Tulip Extravaganza to be seen at Arundel Castle, England in late April. Breathtaking beyond words!
Scoot over to todays blog for more yummy images… and springtime inspiration. 

#desingingwithtulips
#tulipsinthelandscape
#arundelcastletulipfestival

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Brilliant stately tulips, soft fluffy lilac, majestic cardoons — a taste of what I’m looking forward to as I head to Surrey, Sussex and London. Scoot over to the blog and enjoy some of the memory-making gardens from past trips to England. (Link in bio)

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Brilliant stately tulips, soft fluffy lilac, majestic cardoons — a taste of what I’m looking forward to as I head to Surrey, Sussex and London. Scoot over to the blog and enjoy some of the memory-making gardens from past trips to England. (Link in bio)

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Pairing daffodils with Newport’s illustrious private residences…a beyond charming Tea House, a replica of an 18th century Samuel McIntire creation in Darby,MA,atBellevue House
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Pairing daffodils with Newport’s illustrious private residences…a beyond charming Tea House, a replica of an 18th century Samuel McIntire creation in Darby,MA,atBellevue House
Scoot over to the blog for more daffodil beauty. Link in bio
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