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Tag Archives: Gardens


Palm Beach, a Taste for Regency

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Imagine the pleasure of coming to photograph a home only to realize that it was the former residence of a good friend…and then to see that this Regency jewel has… Read More

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Al Fresco Life: Palm Beach Style

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One of the many assets of Palm Beach living is al fresco dining and entertaining, something that is not really possible on a regular basis in Newport. Fortunately, I’m never… Read More

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Hampton Court Gardens

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The first thing that might come to mind when you read “Hampton Court Palace” may be King Henry VIII and his unfortunate wives (of those six, Jane Seymour was the… Read More

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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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Ballyfin: An Irish “World Apart”

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If you love a wonderful story, a dreamy, romantic setting and a knight in shining armor who saved the day, then look no further than Ireland’s Ballyfin demesne. Having had… 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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Out and About with Private Newport

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Whew, summer in Newport has seemed a long time in coming! But once that sun appeared and the breezes started, there was already a varied selection of guests, get togethers… Read More

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Smell the Roses

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Would they…or wouldn’t they? Roses, an always anticipated category in the Newport Flower Show, can keep us on pins and needles awaiting their bloom time. But they burst forth with… Read More

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The Vias of Palm Beach

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My spring trip to Palm Beach was a bit shorter than anticipated, but while there I luxuriated in capturing the architecture, landscapes and gardens of this meticulously manicured island. One… 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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America is quietly hiding places like this…
and most people drive right past them💐

No passport. No plane ticket.
Just beauty, history, and a moment that feels completely out of place, in the best way 💫

Would you stop here??

Save this for when you need a reminder to romanticize your surroundings and follow for more places that feel like they belong somewhere else💞✨💝
#richmondvirginia #privatenewport #travelcontent #gardensofrichmond #virginiagardens

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America is quietly hiding places like this…
and most people drive right past them💐

No passport. No plane ticket.
Just beauty, history, and a moment that feels completely out of place, in the best way 💫

Would you stop here?? 

Save this for when you need a reminder to romanticize your surroundings and follow for more places that feel like they belong somewhere else💞✨💝
#richmondvirginia #privatenewport #travelcontent #gardensofrichmond #virginiagardens

privatenewport

Garden Week may belong to Virginia… but certain gardens never quite leave you.

Bunny Mellon Oak Spring remains one of those rare places - where restraint feels intentional, and every path seems to lead you somewhere quieter than before.

A return visit, in memory at least, felt only appropriate.

For a closer look, today’s blog awaits

Follow along for more places that linger long after you’ve left them🌷🌼💐
#virginiagardens #springinrichmond #privatenewport #virginiarealestate #richmondvirginiarealtor

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Apr 23

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Garden Week may belong to Virginia… but certain gardens never quite leave you.

Bunny Mellon Oak Spring remains one of those rare places - where restraint feels intentional, and every path seems to lead you somewhere quieter than before.

A return visit, in memory at least, felt only appropriate.

For a closer look, today’s blog awaits 

Follow along for more places that linger long after you’ve left them🌷🌼💐
#virginiagardens #springinrichmond #privatenewport #virginiarealestate #richmondvirginiarealtor

privatenewport

Aaah, the homes and gardens of Richmond, on a picture-perfect day.

Garden Week in Virginia is a much-anticipated annual event, when a curated collection of private homes and gardens open their gates, offering a rare glimpse into spaces usually kept just beyond view🌳

The kind of beauty you don’t rush through… you linger in

Save this for your next spring escape🌿
#privatenewport #richmondvirginia #gardenweekvirginia #gardensofrichmond #privategardens

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Aaah, the homes and gardens of Richmond, on a picture-perfect day.

Garden Week in Virginia is a much-anticipated annual event, when a curated collection of private homes and gardens open their gates, offering a rare glimpse into spaces usually kept just beyond view🌳

The kind of beauty you don’t rush through… you linger in

Save this for your next spring escape🌿
#privatenewport #richmondvirginia #gardenweekvirginia #gardensofrichmond #privategardens

privatenewport

Even here…
Subtle was never part of the design✨

In an age where presence was everything,
rooms like this were created not simply to entertain,
but to be remembered☁️

Every detail, a declaration.
Every gathering, a performance🪞
@newport.mansions
#privatenewport #marblehouse #gildedage #fyp #historicnewport

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Apr 20

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Even here…
Subtle was never part of the design✨

In an age where presence was everything,
rooms like this were created not simply to entertain,
but to be remembered☁️

Every detail, a declaration.
Every gathering, a performance🪞
@newport.mansions 
#privatenewport #marblehouse #gildedage #fyp #historicnewport

privatenewport

an impossible choice…
but that’s part of the charm✨🕯️
@newport.mansions
#newportmansions #thebreakers #marblehouse #privatenewport #fyp

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an impossible choice…
but that’s part of the charm✨🕯️
@newport.mansions 
#newportmansions #thebreakers #marblehouse #privatenewport #fyp

privatenewport

Along with the daffodils and the tulips, the other gift I anticipate the most about spring is my trip to England. But this year, “circumstances” superseded that annual/semi-annual trip...though New Zealand provided an undeniably very special “change of scenery” 💜🌷
#privatenewport #gardensofengland #englandtravel #englandtravels #englandtrip

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Apr 16

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Along with the daffodils and the tulips, the other gift I anticipate the most about spring is my trip to England. But this year, “circumstances” superseded that annual/semi-annual trip...though New Zealand provided an undeniably very special “change of scenery” 💜🌷
#privatenewport #gardensofengland #englandtravel #englandtravels #englandtrip
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