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
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
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
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 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
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
“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
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