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Paris Doors: Making an Entrance

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…

Experiencing Paris, Part 2

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…

Experiencing Paris, Part 1

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…

Christian Dior, Couturier du Rêve

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…

48 Hours with Sarah Bartholomew in Nashville

  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…

What’s in a Name? Newport Residences, Part 2

I received so many comments and  compelling anecdotes on my original post on Newport house names that I couldn’t resist penning part two. So here we go, taking another look…

48 Hours with Gen Sohr in Nashville

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…

The Many Facets of Cliff Walk

Cliff Walk is so much a part of summer — always on the short list of what my house guests want to do. So I couldn’t slip into fall without…

Tea and the Art of Thoughtful Giving

September is always the most beautiful time of the year in Newport. Many facets of summer slide easily into this month without missing a beat, but it is always clear…

Newport, the Arboretum

In my first book, Private Newport: At Home and in the Garden (2004), I shared that I am first a tree lover, then a gardener, and hinted at a little…