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
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
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
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
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
With its striking appearance and sophisticated charm, Place des Vosges is well worth a visit on your next trip to Paris. What was once a former marshland on the eastern… Read More
There was heavy rain the day we ventured out to Malmaison and Chantilly (not unusual for Paris in late October), but by way of serendipity the weather turned to a… Read More
A mere seven miles from the center of Paris (and yet seemingly a hundred), is a petit “chateau” associated with a romantic period in French history. Malmaison was the home… Read More
I have been very fortunate to have visited Paris in almost every month of the year. She never disappoints! But this last trip in the fall was charmed in ways… Read More
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