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Savvy Packing Tips to Keep from Unraveling While Traveling

10 / 8 / 1512 / 16 / 21

Dear fellow travelers, lately I have been doing quite a bit of lecture, book tour and pleasure traveling, and I think we can all agree that getting from point A… Read More

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Dallas Welcomes “Living Newport”: A Book Signing at Madison 214

10 / 5 / 157 / 15 / 20

What a beautiful setting for a “Living Newport” book signing! “The Setting”: Madison 214 in Highland Park Village, DallasThe Event: A champagne “Living Newport” book signingThe Date & Time: Friday, October… Read More

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A Brasserie That Parisians Would Envy

9 / 30 / 1512 / 16 / 21

Part of the charm of serendipity is that it can present itself when you least expect it. In this case, it was a girls reunion on  the “Eastern Shore” (we all… Read More

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Newport’s Classic Yacht Regatta

9 / 16 / 157 / 15 / 20
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And they’re off… The Classic Yacht Regatta, an early September tradition, was founded in 1980 by New England yachtsmen to raise awareness of the many glorious classic yachts (by some… Read More

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“Newport, A Lively Experiment”: Interview with Rockwell Stensrud

9 / 14 / 157 / 15 / 20

Newport has proven its amazing ability to evolve over 375 years and remain vital, as well as viable. As times and tastes changed, our town has continued to remain a bellwether.… Read More

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8 Sophisticated, Cool Cocktails

9 / 2 / 157 / 15 / 20

Just in time for the final fling of summer – Labor Day Weekend – a collection of 8 intriguing and sophisticated cocktails. Dare I say inspiration first came from the … Read More

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Newporter Profile: Art Dealer Jessica Hagen

8 / 31 / 157 / 15 / 20

From time to time in the ‘pages’ of Private Newport, I will feature a Newporter Profile, someone who contributes to our City-by-the-Sea in some fashion. Today’s spotlight: Jessica Hagen, owner… Read More

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Living the Downton Abbey Life: Highlights of Coaching Weekend

8 / 27 / 157 / 15 / 20
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  Living in Newport gives one the sense of existing in another place in time – and then the much-anticipated Coaching Weekend comes along to reinforce that magical impression.  An… Read More

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Yacht Hop in Newport Harbor: The Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser

8 / 24 / 157 / 15 / 20
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Newport hosts some of the most scrumptious sailing vessels of the summer – sleek racing sailboats, large motor yachts the size of floating homes and America’s Cup J boats and 12… Read More

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Vive La France! Vive Newport!

7 / 15 / 157 / 15 / 20

In honor of Bastille Day, I have a confession:I am a Francophile. A few cases in point: my home and gardens are designed in the French tradition…and named Parterre. My… Read More

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"Traditional," with very well considered details...the manicured cloak of greenery across the facade, the whimsical pagoda-style over door that also references the peaks of the backs of the two Lutyen benches. | 📷: @rmichaelgraham via @peter.lyden | Architect: David Adler

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At Chiswick House, we have both a temple as well as an obelisk in close proximity—a must see on your list...and it's just on the edge of London, so not a long drive.

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Hestercombe in Somerset is definitely one of the ...

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Hestercombe in Somerset is definitely one of the gardens on my list for my next English trip...if only for this handsome Orangery! You know how I feel about follies. | 📷 (1/2): @tomkligerman | 📷 (2/2): @michaelimberarchitect | Architect: Edwin Lutyens

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The Orangerie (a surprise Christmas gift from my husband when we were just breaking ground) is the centerpiece of the property. Of course it had to be draped with roses, encircling the antique leaded glass windows. More of the roses at Parterre on today’s blog! (Link in bio)

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A new take on garden “follies” is taking ...

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A new take on garden “follies” is taking center stage now and I’m loving them!! Chic and serviceable at the same time. | 📷: @jeffherrphoto via @christiandawdesign | @howarddesignstudio @revivalconstructionatlanta

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The star of the summer season at Parterre is the ...

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The star of the summer season at Parterre is the 82’ rose chain planted with the David Austin ‘Crown Princess Margaretha’ climbing rose in the most delicious shade of warm apricot (a bit like an aperol spritz).
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