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Tag Archives: classic


Out and About in Paris with “Fleur”

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Our first stop after exiting the train from London was Moynat on rue St. Honoré, a small but beloved French handbag company that New York magazine called “the luxury bag… Read More

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Toasts: the Good, the Better, the Best

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One could write another War and Peace-size tome on the mishaps, malaprops and missteps that have happened in the name of giving toasts. But it’s summertime; I’m going to make… Read More

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Newport Tastemaker: Terri Conners, Executive Director of newportFILM

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Unstop-ably  chic, fun, smart, and quick-witted, Terri Conners, Executive Director of newportFILM, is a do-er extraordinaire. Proof of this can be seen in Newport periodically throughout the year plus every Thursday… Read More

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A Nantucket Thanksgiving, Vintage Bon Appetit

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Nantucket, MA

When I joined Bon Appétit many years ago as a contributing editor, my first “Entertaining with Style” Thanksgiving feature was a friend of a friend’s family on Nantucket. It is… Read More

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The Cocktail Dress – Classic Inspirations

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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

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Newport Tastemaker: Eileen Marcuvitz

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As a full-time designer for over thirty years and owner of Plum Interiors, Eileen Marcuvitz ‘s impressive project list includes spaces both public (the restaurant at the Boston Public Library) and… Read More

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Not just a beautiful Palm Beach home…
a Regency treasure brought back to life. Recently honored with the Robert I. Ballinger Award for its exceptional preservation, this estate proves that true elegance never goes out of style💫🌴
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Not just a beautiful Palm Beach home… 
a Regency treasure brought back to life. Recently honored with the Robert I. Ballinger Award for its exceptional preservation, this estate proves that true elegance never goes out of style💫🌴
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#palmbeachhomes #privatehomes #privatenewport #palmbeachflorida #palmbeachrealestate

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Since 1964, visionary gardener Beverly McConnell has been quietly transforming 14 acres of farmland into what is now one of New Zealand’s most admired gardens⛲️

Ayrlies, just outside Auckland, unfolds across rolling lawns, winding waterways, and dramatic subtropical plantings, anchored by an extraordinary collection of mature trees🌳

Bubbling brooks tumble over rocky waterfalls throughout the property, feeding a series of serene ponds🌱🌊
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Since 1964, visionary gardener Beverly McConnell has been quietly transforming 14 acres of farmland into what is now one of New Zealand’s most admired gardens⛲️

Ayrlies, just outside Auckland, unfolds across rolling lawns, winding waterways, and dramatic subtropical plantings, anchored by an extraordinary collection of mature trees🌳 

Bubbling brooks tumble over rocky waterfalls throughout the property, feeding a series of serene ponds🌱🌊
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#privatenewport #auklandnewzealand #auklandgardens #ayrliesgarden #gardeninsporation

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Water, islands, peninsulas, isthmuses, coves and endless parks unfold in every direction from Auckland’s dramatic 1,076-foot Sky Tower. Completed in 1997, the landmark was engineered to withstand even a magnitude 8.0 earthquake - an important consideration for a city resting atop a chain of dormant volcanoes 🌋🗼
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Water, islands, peninsulas, isthmuses, coves and endless parks unfold in every direction from Auckland’s dramatic 1,076-foot Sky Tower. Completed in 1997, the landmark was engineered to withstand even a magnitude 8.0 earthquake - an important consideration for a city resting atop a chain of dormant volcanoes 🌋🗼
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On Everglades Island, a slender stretch of land just off Palm Beach, sits I1 Cortile - a residence that embraces the Mediterranean Revival tradition for which the island is known.

Inspired by the work of architect George Washington Smith in Montecito, the home was designed in collaboration with interior designer Betsy Shiverick and architect Richard Sammons.

From the herringbone brick forecourt that leads into the central courtyard to the lush loggias and quiet fountain at its heart, the house unfolds with the romance and symmetry of a classic Mediterranean villa🌊
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On Everglades Island, a slender stretch of land just off Palm Beach, sits I1 Cortile - a residence that embraces the Mediterranean Revival tradition for which the island is known.

Inspired by the work of architect George Washington Smith in Montecito, the home was designed in collaboration with interior designer Betsy Shiverick and architect Richard Sammons.

From the herringbone brick forecourt that leads into the central courtyard to the lush loggias and quiet fountain at its heart, the house unfolds with the romance and symmetry of a classic Mediterranean villa🌊
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#palmbeach #everglades #privatehomes #privatenewport #palmbeachtravel

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Perched above Dior’s Rodeo Drive boutique, Monsieur Dior by @dominiquecrenn opened last fall as an intimate Michelin-starred rooftop dining room. Designed by Peter Marino, the space blends Dior Home accoutrements with refined cuisine. A welcome treat during my brief layover to NZ ✈️🥂
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Perched above Dior’s Rodeo Drive boutique, Monsieur Dior by @dominiquecrenn opened last fall as an intimate Michelin-starred rooftop dining room. Designed by Peter Marino, the space blends Dior Home accoutrements with refined cuisine. A welcome treat during my brief layover to NZ ✈️🥂
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#beverlyhills #monsieurdiorbydominiquecrenn #monsieurdior #diorrodeodrive #lastyle

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Dorothy, I don’t think we’re in Newport anymore..
Richard Meier’s monumental oeuvre, the @gettymuseum overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The perfect Sunday outing ☀️🌊
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#travelcontent #la #gettymuseum #architecture #museumsinla

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Dorothy, I don’t think we’re in Newport anymore.. 
Richard Meier’s monumental oeuvre, the @gettymuseum overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The perfect Sunday outing ☀️🌊
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#travelcontent #la #gettymuseum #architecture #museumsinla
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