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Gilded Age


Inspiring Architectural Design: Bois Doré

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My last book, Living Newport: Houses, People, Style (2014), was a response to the latest evolution in our town’s 381 year history…the ability to work remotely that was accommodated by… Read More

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A Gilded Christmas, Newport Style

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Newport’s 375 year history comes gloriously alive at Christmas. From the early Colonial days to the extravagant Gilded Age, our “City by the Sea” is in a most celebratory mood.… Read More

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The REAL Inspiration for Downton Abbey? Gilded Age Newport

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Dear readers, yes, we are all bereft that our favorite Sunday night show is no longer there for the watching, but no need to go into a decline — Downton… Read More

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A Glimpse Inside Champ Soleil, One of Bellevue Avenue’s Most Enchanting Estates ✨
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Once a cardinal’s retreat, now an enduring masterpiece - Villa d’Este whispers of a time when beauty was measured in fountains, frescoes, and formal gardens🍃
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Where time stands still and elegance feels effortless- Lake Como💫
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George and Amal Clooney’s villa on Lake Como, purchased from Teresa Heinz’s father. I love the classic architecture, the landscaping, the wisteria running the length of the lakeside wall, and the boathouse
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An ode to Autumn-layered textures of mums, cascading foliage and heirloom pumpkins, create a warm welcome as November comes knocking🍂🍁
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Echoing the gilded glamour of La Lanterne at Versailles, Champ Soleil - a French-style chateau on Bellevue Avenue, - remains a masterpiece of timeless sophistication
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