“Leaf-Peeping,” as it’s affectionately called, is a New England fall tradition (October 10th is considered the peak color for the season). But that was really just an excuse to get… Read More
Dear fellow travelers, lately I have been doing quite a bit of lecture, book tour and pleasure traveling, and I think we can all agree that getting from point A… Read More
What a beautiful setting for a “Living Newport” book signing! “The Setting”: Madison 214 in Highland Park Village, DallasThe Event: A champagne “Living Newport” book signingThe Date & Time: Friday, October… Read More
Part of the charm of serendipity is that it can present itself when you least expect it. In this case, it was a girls reunion on the “Eastern Shore” (we all… Read More
I’ve had not one, but two opportunities to be in the North Carolina mountains this summer. What a wonderful counterpoint to Newport – vistas of rolling mountains versus long ocean views –… Read More
Having London and the Chelsea Flower Show on one’s May calendar is exciting enough. When it also includes an itinerary specifically designed to touch the high points of storied decorator… Read More
The beauty, fragrances and floral inspirations of Chelsea aren’t just contained within the walls of the Royal Hospital grounds. The whole of London gets in the spirit and supports this… Read More
The Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show (as it’s formally known) is the penultimate mecca for gardeners young and old, pro or novice and really, anyone who just loves flowers.… Read More
There is nothing like a Southern spring, especially in Atlanta where I lived and worked as a young single girl and new bride. While Newport is experiencing “the blahs” (gray,… Read More
Returning to my original hometown, Beverly Hills, each year…ideally April and October…is a bookmark on my calendar. This short Easter weekend was going to be full, from teas to luncheons to… Read More