Autumn Equinox
The Autumn Equinox gives us the occasion to reflect back on our favorite images from a memorable Newport summer 2016.
Tag Archives: autumn
A Trip Down Memory Lane: The Buick Woody
Newport has been in the grips of a stifling heat and humidity spell so credit this funny story to possible sunstroke…it’s so out of character for me…but I marshaled forward assuming… Read More
Thanksgiving Planning from a “Girl of 100 Lists”
If you’ll be so generous as to allow me a somewhat obscure 80’s reference – I can completely identify with the Go-Go’s song “I am a girl of 100 lists.” I… Read More
A Soup-er Fall Luncheon
This has been one of the most beautiful fall seasons in memory. And with it comes one of our favorite traditions – large pots of Portuguese Kale Soup simmering on… Read More
9 Autumn Plants to Inspire a Seasonal Flower Arrangement
Next week, mark your calendars for November 13th-15th (with the Preview Party the evening of November 12th) for the famed Theta Charity Antiques Show in Houston, Texas. Going strong now for… Read More
Ablaze in Newport: A New England Autumn
Autumn is my favorite season. So all the more reason to make a priority of designing our gardens and grounds with an eye to those fall trees that like to “step… Read More
Dahlias: Stars of the Autumn Garden
Dahlias, the iconic fall bloom, are truly a native flower of the Americas. With a histoire that goes back to the Aztecs (it was considered to be Montezuma’s favorite flower), … Read More
Newporter Profile: Art Dealer Jessica Hagen
From time to time in the ‘pages’ of Private Newport, I will feature a Newporter Profile, someone who contributes to our City-by-the-Sea in some fashion. Today’s spotlight: Jessica Hagen, owner… Read More
The Cocktail Dress – Classic Inspirations
What makes for a perfect cocktail party dress? In the City-by-the-Sea, where there is no shortage of summertime cocktail parties, venues, vistas, galas and intimate gatherings, our calendars get jam-packed… Read More
Thanksgiving “Dressing”
At this point, you probably know what you’re going to cook for Thanksgiving, but don’t forget — you take your first taste with your eyes! What will your guests see… Read More