A Tale of Two Orangeries
Part of the pleasure of building your own home in Newport is the ritual of naming it (very de riguer — taken so literally that one witty friend tagged their… Read More
Tag Archives: gardening
Tulipmania: The Good Dirt on Tulips
Who doesn’t love tulips? And who cannot be intrigued with these exquisite flowers that originated in Turkey and made their way to the Netherlands in the 1600s, prompting a… Read More
Euonymus, an Overlooked Garden Design Asset
It’s always insightful to hear someone else’s “take” on one’s garden, especially if it’s Martha Stewart. Her interest in our use of euonymus (pronounced u-on-a-mus) as a design element caught… Read More
The “Sole” of the Garden
Did you know that Christian Louboutin, footwear designer to the Stars, also makes men’s shoes–even as large as size 13? Not until a very witty friend, Kent Russell ( garden… Read More
An Overlook of 2015: the Essence of Private Newport Style
Swimming along into 2016 but lets take a peek back at 2015.Here they are–your favorites and ours … 21 Images that Capture the Essence ofPrivate Newport Style Wishing you many… Read More
Ferns, an Elegant Addition to a Garden
Taking refuge in my shade garden one early evening, spent from the unusual intensity of the day’s heat, it was the ferns with their cool elegance that brought me a… Read More
My Summer Flower Garden
My gardens were designed with flower arranging in mind. Each plant, flower, bush (and yes, even some trees) were planted because they would enhance the mixed garden bouquets that I love… Read More
Bellinis and Blossoms
Summer is now in full play in Newport! To toast the official “start of the season” (which is kicked off by the Newport Flower Show) I hosted a garden party.… Read More
Charlotte Moss
“My London Trilogy” post chronicled a once-in-a-lifetime trip on which I was privileged to be invited, “Gardens and Glorious England: A Celebration of Nancy Lancaster’s Legacy” with Charlotte Moss, a… Read More
Peony Madness: How to Make the Most of a Fleeting Season
It’s a frequent gardener’s lament…”Why don’t they last longer? What can I do to enjoy every second of their brief season?” And no one loves peonies more, or misses them… Read More