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Tag Archives: Earrings


The Newport Flower Show…What to Wear?

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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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Crazy for Blue!

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When deciding what color to paint the original Parterre Bench, I was torn between the sage (“Parterre”) green and the blue that seems to be a favorite among French gardens… Read More

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Hostess Gifts: The Creme de la Creme from Newport Shops

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It’s July and Newport is now in full swing — the clubs have had their “dry runs” in June, the young set and their children have rented every house available… Read More

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What to Wear: The Newport Flower Show Weekend

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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

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Clothes Closet Capers: Saving Your Sanity

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It’s winter – time to take advantage of being indoors to organize…our selves, our entertaining essentials, our wardrobe. We’ve already touched on that hot button issue, closets, with “Super Secret Storage.”… Read More

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12 Bridesmaids Gifts, Private Newport Style

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With Newport’s intrinsic romance and gorgeous vistas, America’s First Resort is home to many weddings.  The relaxed ocean breezes, surrounding water views, stunning sunsets, unparalleled venues, and old-world charm lure… 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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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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