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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

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Sometimes just what you’ve been looking for may well be in your own  backyard. For me, that would be Boston (where we once lived for four years). So as I… Read More

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Irish Gardens and their Signature Details

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It was 2003 when I was last in Ireland, with the Atlantic Botanic Garden. So taken was I with the diversity of garden design and breadth of plant material (sighting… Read More

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Newport Society: The Harold Brown Villa

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In a very European fashion, the Harold Brown Villa has been occupied by the same family since 1895 – approximately seventeen generations – which is befitting of an aristocratic family… Read More

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Invitation to a Fantasy Engagement Party

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I’m all for fanciful and fantasy moments, especially when they are in the garden and occasioned by a specific plant in bloom. And can then serve as inspiration for an… Read More

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Dreamy Moments in the Garden

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These dreamy moments are as much about the dreamy weather we’ve been having lately…cool nights and dry, warm days. They make a step into any garden that much more special,… Read More

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Postcards from Parterre’s Garden

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This was certainly the year to take a few (no, a lot) of gulps as regards the garden. Rain, rain, rain. And just as I was thinking “good, yes, but… Read More

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Exceptional Greenhouses

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An “Inspiring Garden Design” series would not be complete without a nod to greenhouses…specifically those that are graciously and tastefully incorporated into their garden surroundings. I’ve picked three of my… Read More

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Planning Your Summer Garden: 9 ‘Oops’ to Avoid

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Spring, and its established ritual of “opening the garden,” is surely a gardener’s favorite time of the year. Top of my list is to check my “to do” notes and update… Read More

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Summer is upon us… and we’re cozy and comfy at Parterre!

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Many guests have passed through these gates this summer and many more will follow. Aaah, the joys of summer in Newport!

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Who doesn’t love fireworks! Especially when the setting is Newport with its bridge festively lit and historic legacy (the same harbor from which Washington, Lafayette, and Rochambeau set sail during the American Revolution). Which fireworks are your favorite? Wishing you an effervescently joyous Fourth of July.

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Who doesn’t love fireworks! Especially when the setting is Newport with its bridge festively lit and historic legacy (the same harbor from which Washington, Lafayette, and Rochambeau set sail during the American Revolution). Which fireworks are your favorite? Wishing you an effervescently joyous Fourth of July.

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The golden light that casts it spell upon a Midsummer setting… to include the Parterre Bench.

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Cordelia de Castellane is known widely as the ambassador of the French lifestyle and Artistic Director of Dior Home and Dior Baby. Last week her new book, “Flower Couture, From My Garden to My House” was previewed in America at the Newport Flower Show. For the many of us who share a passion for gardening, Cordelia’s words and tips will resonate, providing us a must-have guide on how to imbue every day with flair, beauty, and that irresistible French joie de vivre.
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Cordelia de Castellane is known widely as the ambassador of the French lifestyle and Artistic Director of Dior Home and Dior Baby. Last week her new book, “Flower Couture, From My Garden to My House” was previewed in America at the Newport Flower Show. For the many of us who share a passion for gardening, Cordelia’s words and tips will resonate, providing us a must-have guide on how to imbue every day with flair, beauty, and that irresistible French joie de vivre.
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