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Sunday, August 18, 2013

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Seldom posted on Instagram, Bonniecrest is a historically important architectural masterpiece by John Russel Pope inspired by a 16th century Tudor county house in England. Enjoy the “nooks and crannies” that capture the romantic details so significant to this estate with its view overlooking Newport Harbor!

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Seldom posted on Instagram, Bonniecrest is a historically important architectural masterpiece by John Russel Pope inspired by a 16th century Tudor county house in England. Enjoy the “nooks and crannies” that capture the romantic details so significant to this estate with its view overlooking Newport Harbor!

#privatenewport #newportri #historicpreservation

A majestic Newport gem that deserves documentation, Bonniecrest has it all… starchitect John Russell Pope, panoramic view overlooking Newport harbor, landscape design by the Olmsted Brothers. An idealized creation of a 16th century Tudor country house in England. Scoot over to the blog to enjoy more spectacular images…and the intriguing history.

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A majestic Newport gem that deserves documentation, Bonniecrest has it all… starchitect John Russell Pope, panoramic view overlooking Newport harbor, landscape design by the Olmsted Brothers. An idealized creation of a 16th century Tudor country house in England. Scoot over to the blog to enjoy more spectacular images…and the intriguing history.

#privatenewport #newportri #architecture #newengland #historicpreservation

The seasonal star of September…the 40’ ‘Limelight’ hydrangea hedge in the Fountain Garden. Two views…aerial and up close…so you can enjoy its bountiful, blowsy presence which we much anticipate!

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The seasonal star of September…the 40’ ‘Limelight’ hydrangea hedge in the Fountain Garden. Two views…aerial and up close…so you can enjoy its bountiful, blowsy presence which we much anticipate!

#privatenewport #newportri #fallgardens #hydrangea

One of the signatures of late summer… morning mist at the Elms @newport.mansions

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One of the signatures of late summer… morning mist at the Elms @newport.mansions

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What a gorgeous way to welcome fall...losing yourself in the colors and inspiration of floral artist and photographer savant, Lucy Hunter. Scoot over to the blog to immerse yourself in her scrumptious NEW! book “The Floral Hunter: Creating a floral love story inspired by the landscape.” Quite the compelling title and it doesn’t disappoint. Treat yourself!!

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What a gorgeous way to welcome fall...losing yourself in the colors and inspiration of floral artist and photographer savant, Lucy Hunter. Scoot over to the blog to immerse yourself in her scrumptious NEW! book “The Floral Hunter: Creating a floral love story inspired by the landscape.” Quite the compelling title and it doesn’t disappoint. Treat yourself!!

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