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Gramercy Atelier: Dressing to Celebrate

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My exciting  summer 2019 Parterre Bench video campaign deserved a celebratory outfit, so of course I thought immediately of Gramercy Atelier. I already owned a few of their wear-everywhere jackets… Read More

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Faux and Behold

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Prepping is well underway for the Newport Flower Show (June 21-23), when many talented ladies (and men) of the garden world will dress the rooms of Rosecliff with luscious floral… Read More

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The Newport Flower Show…What to Wear?

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The “unofficial” start of the Newport Summer Season is the Friday opening night party for the Newport Flower Show. Coming as it does at the almost end of June (22nd-24th),… Read More

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She’s Back! Iris Apfel in Newport

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Iris loves Newport! After her visit last summer she decided she wanted to return for the Flower Show (where she made an appearance at a tea in her honor). She… Read More

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What to Wear to the Newport Flower Show

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The Newport Flower Show at the end of June (23rd-25th) truly kicks off the “Summer Season.” The coolness of June (and hopefully the rains) are behind us and warm days… Read More

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Out and About in Paris with “Fleur”

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Our first stop after exiting the train from London was Moynat on rue St. Honoré, a small but beloved French handbag company that New York magazine called “the luxury bag… Read More

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Swarovski: Add Shimmer To Your End Of Summer Fun

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The Swarovski name may not be easy to pronounce or spell, but this 120 year old Austrian company has long been a part of our culture…from the early French couturiers… Read More

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What to Wear: The Newport Flower Show Weekend

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What to Wear: The Newport Flower Show Weekend

What are you wearing?? It’s the question asked around the world. With scores of friends coming from near and far for the Newport Flower Show, I’ve heard this more than once.… Read More

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12 Bridesmaids Gifts, Private Newport Style

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With Newport’s intrinsic romance and gorgeous vistas, America’s First Resort is home to many weddings.  The relaxed ocean breezes, surrounding water views, stunning sunsets, unparalleled venues, and old-world charm lure… Read More

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The “Sole” of the Garden

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The Sole of the Garden

Did you know that Christian Louboutin, footwear designer to the Stars, also makes men’s shoes–even as large as size 13? Not until a very witty friend, Kent Russell ( garden… Read More

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Savoring the final moments of Newport Restaurant Week at @flora.newport - where candlelight, coastal charm, and timeless cuisine meet…Indulge while there’s still time✨
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Bonniecrest (1905 ) overlooking Newport Harbor, the work of architect John Russell Pope and landscape visionary Frederick Law Olmsted, endures as one of the city’s most storied waterfront estates.
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Where respect for the original craftsmanship is reflected in this new condominium 
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📸 credit to @todortsvetkovphotography 
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