Dunrobin Castle and Garden, Scotland
While we would usually be in Newport mid-August, a lovely invitation prompted a re-consideration. So off we went to visit Edinburgh and then cruise the eastern shores of Scotland and a… Read More
Travel Notes
Villa d’Este on Lake Como
The Lake District of Northern Italy is storied for its singular climate that makes possible their legendary gardens and memorable landscapes, many of them with the sparkling lakes as a… Read More
The Borromeo Palazza of Lake Maggiore
On my oh! so memorable trip to the northern Italian lakes, we explored a succession of villas and gardens, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped mountains and glittering… Read More
Paradise Personified, the Lake Towns of Northern Italy
When you fall in love with a part of the world, you want to experience it as much as possible. At the end of our tour my friend and I… Read More
Garden Inspiration from the Italian Lake District, Part 2
The Northern Italian Lake District is storied for its Mediterranean climate that makes possible such legendary gardens and memorable landscapes, many of them with the sparkling lakes as a backdrop.… Read More
The Intriguing Garden at Villa di Balbianello
For many reasons, Villa di Balbianello and its terraced gardens are arguably one of the most impressive sites on Lake Como (if not the). The breathtaking location on its own… Read More
Postcards from the Magnificent Lake District of Northern Italy
How many of us have fallen in love with a place or part of the world and promised ourselves we would return “soon.” Such is my love affair with the… Read More
Palm Beach, the Greenest of Enclaves
March in Newport is certainly living up to its reputation…”coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb” (I’m anxiously awaiting the lamb part). Sometimes the brightest note… Read More
Townhouses of New York’s Upper East Side
I never tire of the details of these handsome, historic Upper East Side Manhattan townhomes…and the histoires that accompany them. After Covid and a few years of not being in… Read More
Inspiration to Borrow from a Parisian Garden
March is upon us and that means opening the garden for the season. Just like a snap of the finger our thoughts turn to daffodils, lilacs, and tulips. Facing the… Read More