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Travel Notes


Remembering Paris…

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If truth be told, the beauty of travel for me may ultimately rest in collecting memories that you then have at your fingertip to recall whenever, wherever. They are all… Read More

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8 New York Townhouses Dressed to the Nines

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My annual December visit to the Big Apple always includes strolls down the side streets of the city’s Upper East Side, capturing a New York take on decorating for the… Read More

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New York’s Holiday Sights and Views

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December isn’t complete for me without a visit to New York City for all its glorious sights, sounds and views. Each year there is a slightly different focus that catches… Read More

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A Weekend in Woodstock, Vermont: A Tasty Fall Story

10 / 19 / 177 / 27 / 20

With Paris memories still vivid, I headed to Woodstock, Vermont this past weekend for a house party that traditionally marks the season. What better way to celebrate my return to… Read More

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Paris Doors: Making an Entrance

10 / 17 / 177 / 27 / 20

On a long list of reasons we each have to love Paris, there is inevitably one that we’re especially passionate about …for me, it is the doors. The grand, majestic… Read More

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Experiencing Paris, Part 2

10 / 12 / 177 / 27 / 20

Having previously introduced our hotel, Le Dokhan, in the first “Experiencing” post I wanted to mention a welcome ritual we enjoyed at the end of the day (or apres dinner)…sipping… Read More

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Experiencing Paris, Part 1

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September 29th to October 3rd seemed like a whirlwind trip, but when you stay on the move from morning ‘til late at night, four days and as many nights can seem like… Read More

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Christian Dior, Couturier du Rêve

10 / 5 / 177 / 27 / 20

The end of September is Fashion Week in Paris — and what could be more appropriate in a city synonymous with style than a grand, comprehensive museum show celebrating the… Read More

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48 Hours with Sarah Bartholomew in Nashville

10 / 3 / 177 / 27 / 20

  An invitation to Nashville, Tennessee for a girl’s three-day get away has given me the opportunity to touch base with two talented designers that I first met in Newport… Read More

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48 Hours with Gen Sohr in Nashville

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I’ve loved Nashville since I lived in Atlanta many years ago, so returning this fall was an event I’ve long been anticipating. Particularly after recently meeting some of the town’s… Read More

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Newport in Fall, with a French accent. Strolling the significant Beaux Arts landscape at the Elms, the Preservation Society of Newport County’s reincarnation of an 18th century chateau.

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Dancing in the wind!
Parterre’s 114 ‘ Limelight hydrangea hedge celebrates this last hurrah for the fall garden.

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Dancing in the wind!
Parterre’s 114 ‘ Limelight hydrangea hedge celebrates this last hurrah for the fall garden.

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Parterre is ready for Fall, Halloween and (if Mother Nature is obliging),
Thanksgiving!
Of course, the stars of the decor are our miniature Gingko standards.

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Parterre is ready for Fall, Halloween and (if Mother Nature is obliging),
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Of course, the stars of the decor are our miniature Gingko standards.

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Breathtaking! Paris in October, photographed by Private Newport in 2023. #parismoments #parisviews🇫🇷 #loveparis #travelmemories #parisbridges

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I love this time of early evening, when the warm lantern light draws us to the back courtyard… where the rooflines and architectural details recall a small French village. #privatenewport #classichome #grandmellennialstyle #timelessstyle #arcitecturelovers luxurylifestyle

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Some Newport invitations are simply too good to decline...

A spontaneous Sunday morning brought us back to one of our favorite places, The Elms, where Gilded Age grandeur gives way to one of Newport’s most enchanting garden moments✨

Beyond the sweeping lawn lies the sunken garden, its formal parterres remarkably preserved from the original 1914 design. Nearly 125 years later, the symmetry, architecture and romance of it all feel as timeless as ever.

For a gardener, this is the part of The Elms that always calls us back🌿

Save this for your next Newport garden day💚
#theelmsmansion #theelms #newportrhodeisland #newportmansions #privateliving

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Some Newport invitations are simply too good to decline...

A spontaneous Sunday morning brought us back to one of our favorite places, The Elms, where Gilded Age grandeur gives way to one of Newport’s most enchanting garden moments✨

Beyond the sweeping lawn lies the sunken garden, its formal parterres remarkably preserved from the original 1914 design. Nearly 125 years later, the symmetry, architecture and romance of it all feel as timeless as ever.

For a gardener, this is the part of The Elms that always calls us back🌿

Save this for your next Newport garden day💚
#theelmsmansion #theelms #newportrhodeisland #newportmansions #privateliving
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