The Newport Flower Show…What to Wear?
The “unofficial” start of the Newport Summer Season is the Friday opening night party for the Newport Flower Show. Coming as it does at the almost end of June (22nd-24th),… Read More
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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… Read More
What to Wear to the Newport Flower Show
The Newport Flower Show at the end of June (23rd-25th) truly kicks off the “Summer Season.” The coolness of June (and hopefully the rains) are behind us and warm days… Read More
Celebrating Iris Apfel’s 95th Birthday
There are parties…and then there are PARTIES. This, though, was not a big bash but a small, intimate dinner at our home with fashion icon Iris Apfel on her 95th… Read More
11 Wedding Details a Bride Won’t Want to Overlook
Attending a masterfully choreographed wedding this past weekend in North Carolina was not only a heartwarming experience but an opportunity to appreciate the fine art of details. Each moment provided… Read More
What to Wear: The Newport Flower Show Weekend
What are you wearing?? It’s the question asked around the world. With scores of friends coming from near and far for the Newport Flower Show, I’ve heard this more than once.… Read More
Wedding Mishaps: Handling Them with Poise and Grace
It’s the big day — you’ve been looking forward to this event for a very long time. Everything has been painstakingly organized and planned and no detail has been overlooked; however,… Read More
7 Steps to Hosting a Successful Cheese-Tasting Party
Who doesn’t love cheeses? If it weren’t for their high caloric count, I could live quite nicely on them for a daily diet of protein. However, a recent front page article… Read More
15 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Wedding Photographer
For many, planning a wedding is preparing for life’s greatest adventure and grandest party. There are many pieces that must come together to create the perfect event, much like a… Read More
The REAL Inspiration for Downton Abbey? Gilded Age Newport
Dear readers, yes, we are all bereft that our favorite Sunday night show is no longer there for the watching, but no need to go into a decline — Downton… Read More