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Carriage and Gate Houses of Newport

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They are charming, they are quirky, they recall romantic days gone by. Newport’s carriage houses and gate houses were very relevant to another era’s lifestyle. Their presence, while sometimes overlooked… Read More

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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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The Orangery at Kensington Palace

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As many of you may remember, I have a great affection for Orangeries; not only my own, but others as well. The exquisite example at Kensington Palace in London may… 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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Rooted in the 18th century: Parterre has fruitwood armoires, hand-carved beams, limestone and copper at the cooktop, plaster walls, and hardwood floors worn beautifully by time. Elevated, restrained, and quietly storied💫🤎
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Rooted in the 18th century: Parterre has fruitwood armoires, hand-carved beams, limestone and copper at the cooktop, plaster walls, and hardwood floors worn beautifully by time. Elevated, restrained, and quietly storied💫🤎
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In Palm Beach, architecture invites life outdoors.
Loggias and lanais - arched, open, and elegantly proportioned - serve as living rooms shaped by light, air, and ease. Spaces designed not for haste, but for lingering, gathering, and the gentle luxury of time well spent⛅️🌊
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In Palm Beach, architecture invites life outdoors.
Loggias and lanais - arched, open, and elegantly proportioned - serve as living rooms shaped by light, air, and ease. Spaces designed not for haste, but for lingering, gathering, and the gentle luxury of time well spent⛅️🌊
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Blue and white Provençal tones set beneath hand-carved beams, framed by softly painted panels and grounded by a rare Chinese rug that once lived in the entry hall of my mother’s Atlanta home☁️🦋
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Blue and white Provençal tones set beneath hand-carved beams, framed by softly painted panels and grounded by a rare Chinese rug that once lived in the entry hall of my mother’s Atlanta home☁️🦋
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Once a summer residence of the Austrian viceroys ruling Lombardy from Milan, Villa Pizzo still carries the quiet confidence of power well-worn. Frescoed ceilings, candlelit chandeliers, and a beauty that never needed to announce itself🍃🕯️
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Once a summer residence of the Austrian viceroys ruling Lombardy from Milan, Villa Pizzo still carries the quiet confidence of power well-worn. Frescoed ceilings, candlelit chandeliers, and a beauty that never needed to announce itself🍃🕯️
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When colder months call for layers, Palm Beach answers with open air, warm stone, and gardens forever in season☀️🌴🌤️
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As snow settles softly over the grounds at Parterre, the garden takes on a quieter grandeur - clipped hedges, stone balustrades, and winter light revealing a beauty meant to be admired slowly❄️🤍
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As snow settles softly over the grounds at Parterre, the garden takes on a quieter grandeur - clipped hedges, stone balustrades, and winter light revealing a beauty meant to be admired slowly❄️🤍
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