Florence, Il Mio Amore
“Florence, I love you.” How many of us have said that? But it has been years for me since I have been in this magical jewel of a small city.… Read More
Travel Notes
Jupiter Island Redux: The Historic Gate House
We love our friends for many reasons, but when their sensibilities incline towards preservation I cherish them even more. Eighteen years ago a childhood friend purchased one of the first… Read More
The Whitby: Experiencing New York’s Newest Hotel
A last minute business meeting for Jonathan prompted me to call in my birthday gift –- a stay at New York’s newest hotel, The Whitby, on 56th just off Fifth… Read More
Spain’s Colorful, Whimsical Architecture
As an art major, I was always keen on the modern masters, sometimes the quirkier the better. So imagine my pleasant surprise when my twenty-something assistant, Michelle, returned from Spain… Read More
Casa Tranquila: At Home in Palm Beach
It’s seldom that I pair a home and its garden with individual posts. But Terry Rakolta’s exterior and interior are so elegantly and sympathetically considered — one flows gracefully into… Read More
London Pubs: Architecture Galore
While out and about capturing gardens and green scenes in London, I kept finding myself chancing upon one pub after another. Yes, they are ubiquitous in this British metropolis but… Read More
Paris is Always a Good Idea
As spring becomes a reality, one can dream of “April in Paris” — or actually live it. So it seemed timely to pass along my favorite traveler’s post on experiencing… Read More
The Goring: London’s Impeccably English Hotel
March is coming, and our thoughts turn to gardens. I’m very excited to announce that this month Flower magazine, founded by the marvelous Margot Shaw, will be featuring my Newport garden. Images are… Read More
Travel Luxe: Paris Cocktail Lounges
Paris well deserves its moniker as a city of romance — so why not celebrate it on Valentine’s Day with a nod to its chic and comfy cocktail lounges? Start… Read More
Out and About in Paris with “Fleur”
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