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Newport Revisited: Memories of Noreen Stonor Drexel

3 / 8 / 167 / 17 / 20

For one who has written two illustrated books on Newport houses, driving down Bellevue Avenue late the afternoon of February 25th was heart wrenching. Within three blocks of my own… Read More

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Ringing in the New Year with Downton Abbey

12 / 24 / 157 / 16 / 20
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As soon as the presents have been unwrapped, the Champagne has been uncorked and we’ve happily rung in the New Year another great event is set to take place. If… 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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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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Downton Abbey Comes to Newport: A Weekend of Coaching

8 / 17 / 157 / 15 / 20

The dramatic and much-anticipated production that is Coaching Weekend returns to Newport in just a few days. For your pleasure, here is a preview, straight from the pages of my… Read More

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The Newport Antiques Show

7 / 27 / 157 / 15 / 20

One of the most anticipated events on our bustling town’s summer calendar is the Newport Antiques Show (July 24th-26th.) With its sharp focus on fine American and English antiques, the regional… 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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Newport Tastemaker: Eileen Marcuvitz

3 / 2 / 157 / 15 / 20

As a full-time designer for over thirty years and owner of Plum Interiors, Eileen Marcuvitz ‘s impressive project list includes spaces both public (the restaurant at the Boston Public Library) and… Read More

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