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Happy New Year!

12 / 31 / 2012 / 30 / 20

As this old year ends (and not too soon) this post gives me the chance to once again marvel at what pictures can mean to us…2020 definitely assured those of… Read More

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Pampered Pets of Private Newport

8 / 27 / 208 / 27 / 20

Traditions are important. As this wonky summer of 2020 comes to a close, I’m been very muck looking forward to penning this annual post. To add a bit more magic,… Read More

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Paris, Thanks for the Memories!

5 / 7 / 207 / 28 / 20

The events of the last 3 months have given a new meaning and vividness to the memories we each hold dear — almost as though a bright celestial light has… Read More

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2019’s Top 22 Photographs

1 / 9 / 207 / 28 / 20

After what seemed like the longest of lead-ins to the New Year (having holidays mid-week just throws me off completely), we’re finally here. The first month of the third decade… Read More

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A Passion for Fall Plants

10 / 24 / 197 / 28 / 20

While our gardens may already have been put to bed, there is one garden source that never seems to sleep — “The Farmer’s Daughter,” just over the Newport Bridge in… Read More

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India Hicks: A Slice Of Newport

7 / 18 / 197 / 28 / 20

One soon learns, and then takes for granted, that Newport is an epicenter, in an understated way… truly a destination for many fascinating individuals. And often they bring stories that… Read More

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Atlanta’s Dreamy Homes in the Spring

4 / 11 / 197 / 28 / 20

It’s about this time of the year that my southern blood is yearning for a taste of SPRING. So a March 28th birthday provides just the excuse to head south,… Read More

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Celebrating 12 New York Townhouses

2 / 28 / 197 / 28 / 20

Skipping down to New York is easy by train from Newport and squeezing in a stroll through the side streets of the Upper East Side is always a priority. So,… Read More

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Newport in the Snow

2 / 21 / 197 / 28 / 20

What is possibly more beautiful than a Newport home in the summer? A Newport home enrobed in snow! Each year, about this time, a welcome sighting of snowflakes comes along… Read More

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18 Memorable Pictures for 2018

12 / 27 / 187 / 27 / 20

Trusting you all enjoyed a heartwarming Christmas, rich with family and friends. This now quiet period between Santa’s arrival and the fireworks of New Year’s Eve I’ve found to be… 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 ...

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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 ...

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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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