Capturing Autumn: Turning Over a New Leaf
When you live in a New England town, autumn takes on a special meaning. While we might not have the exuberant leaf display of our more northerly neighbors, there are… Read More
The Newport Diary
Newport Society: The Harold Brown Villa
In a very European fashion, the Harold Brown Villa has been occupied by the same family since 1895 – approximately seventeen generations – which is befitting of an aristocratic family… Read More
Bay Views: Private Newport Residences
It occurred to me as I was enjoying another Newport summer tradition, a harbor cruise, that we perhaps take Narragansett Bay a bit for granted. While I’m most respectful of… Read More
Privileged Pets of Private Newport
Last summer’s post on “Newport Living: A Pampered Pets Perspective” was so popular (no surprise) that I knew I needed to include a part two for 2018. It has been… Read More
A Splendid Affair! Coaching Returns to Newport
An equestrian sport, a tradition and a social pastime, Coaching Weekend was introduced to America in the1880s by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. It’s first venue was Newport and 130 years later… Read More
Newport’s White Architectural Jewels
Perhaps it is because there are so few in a town noted for it’s stunning architectural diversity. But on a very late afternoon with a crystalline blue sky, at just… Read More
The Return of Downton Abbey
Is it just a coincidence that the announcement of Downton Abbey’s return as a silver screen adaption is coming out a mere three to four weeks before Coaching Weekend returns… Read More
Out and About with Private Newport
Whew, summer in Newport has seemed a long time in coming! But once that sun appeared and the breezes started, there was already a varied selection of guests, get togethers… Read More
Newport “Before and After” the Blizzard, Part 2
I was bemused by the fact that so many readers feel as I do about “Before and After” pictures. So I delved back into my cell phone images to present… Read More
Newport, “Before and After” the Blizzard
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been intrigued with the “before and after” images in decorating magazines. This past December a version of this opportunity presented itself in… Read More