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Hunt Slonem’s Bunnies Meet the Parterre Bench

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Artist Hunt Slonem…of bunnies and butterflies painting fame…was the guest of honor at a dinner at Parterre the summer of 2016. What a pleasure to get to know him…a fascinating,… Read More

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48 Hours with Gen Sohr in Nashville

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I’ve loved Nashville since I lived in Atlanta many years ago, so returning this fall was an event I’ve long been anticipating. Particularly after recently meeting some of the town’s… Read More

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Celebrating the New Year: Private Newport Style

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Thrilled to be Newport Life Magazine’s inaugural blogger for their new #MyNewportLife blog series, Shout Out Sunday. Enjoy this reminiscence of New Year’s Eve weekend 2016/2017! New Year’s Eve is… Read More

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A Weekend in the Country: Millbrook, New York

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Please join me behind the scenes for a Christmas weekend that surely must be the Millbrook, New York version of updated Downton Abbey (just not quite so over the top).… Read More

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Make Your Own Wreath for the Holidays

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After the Christmas tree, wreaths seem to be that perennial holiday decoration that is most dear to everyone’s heart. And making your own wreath is part of many family’s cherished… Read More

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48 Hours in New Orleans

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New Orleans is that rare city where each guest can return home with their own collection of singular memories– varied, rich and not to be replicated– that somehow seem that… Read More

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Personal & Precious: The Art of the Thank You Note

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In my most recent post we chatted about being a gracious host and a perfect house guest. A natural follow-on? Thoughts on handwritten thank you notes, both for the house… 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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Christmas Cookies and Tea

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Christmas Tea & Cookies

  Tea is one ritual that I try to include in each day. Just the gesture of taking a break, catching your breath and enjoying an occasion that is steeped in… Read More

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48 Hours in Houston, Texas

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I  love Texas and Texans — their ebullient spirit and can-do enthusiasm. “Go big or go home” well sums it up! While I’ve had many reasons to be in Dallas,… Read More

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Water, islands, peninsulas, isthmuses, coves and endless parks unfold in every direction from Auckland’s dramatic 1,076-foot Sky Tower. Completed in 1997, the landmark was engineered to withstand even a magnitude 8.0 earthquake - an important consideration for a city resting atop a chain of dormant volcanoes 🌋🗼
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Water, islands, peninsulas, isthmuses, coves and endless parks unfold in every direction from Auckland’s dramatic 1,076-foot Sky Tower. Completed in 1997, the landmark was engineered to withstand even a magnitude 8.0 earthquake - an important consideration for a city resting atop a chain of dormant volcanoes 🌋🗼
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#privatenewport #designinspo #skytowerauckland #newzealandvacations #newzelandphotography

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On Everglades Island, a slender stretch of land just off Palm Beach, sits I1 Cortile - a residence that embraces the Mediterranean Revival tradition for which the island is known.

Inspired by the work of architect George Washington Smith in Montecito, the home was designed in collaboration with interior designer Betsy Shiverick and architect Richard Sammons.

From the herringbone brick forecourt that leads into the central courtyard to the lush loggias and quiet fountain at its heart, the house unfolds with the romance and symmetry of a classic Mediterranean villa🌊
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#palmbeach #everglades #privatehomes #privatenewport #palmbeachtravel

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On Everglades Island, a slender stretch of land just off Palm Beach, sits I1 Cortile - a residence that embraces the Mediterranean Revival tradition for which the island is known.

Inspired by the work of architect George Washington Smith in Montecito, the home was designed in collaboration with interior designer Betsy Shiverick and architect Richard Sammons.

From the herringbone brick forecourt that leads into the central courtyard to the lush loggias and quiet fountain at its heart, the house unfolds with the romance and symmetry of a classic Mediterranean villa🌊
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#palmbeach #everglades #privatehomes #privatenewport #palmbeachtravel

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Perched above Dior’s Rodeo Drive boutique, Monsieur Dior by @dominiquecrenn opened last fall as an intimate Michelin-starred rooftop dining room. Designed by Peter Marino, the space blends Dior Home accoutrements with refined cuisine. A welcome treat during my brief layover to NZ ✈️🥂
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Perched above Dior’s Rodeo Drive boutique, Monsieur Dior by @dominiquecrenn opened last fall as an intimate Michelin-starred rooftop dining room. Designed by Peter Marino, the space blends Dior Home accoutrements with refined cuisine. A welcome treat during my brief layover to NZ ✈️🥂
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#beverlyhills #monsieurdiorbydominiquecrenn #monsieurdior #diorrodeodrive #lastyle

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Dorothy, I don’t think we’re in Newport anymore..
Richard Meier’s monumental oeuvre, the @gettymuseum overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The perfect Sunday outing ☀️🌊
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Dorothy, I don’t think we’re in Newport anymore.. 
Richard Meier’s monumental oeuvre, the @gettymuseum overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The perfect Sunday outing ☀️🌊
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#travelcontent #la #gettymuseum #architecture #museumsinla

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At Casa Tranquila, Palm Beach takes on the romance of Italy’s northern Lake District🌳

Designed as a series of garden rooms along the water, each space reveals another - layered views, shifting light, and the quiet luxury of intention in every detail🌊
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At Casa Tranquila, Palm Beach takes on the romance of Italy’s northern Lake District🌳

Designed as a series of garden rooms along the water, each space reveals another - layered views, shifting light, and the quiet luxury of intention in every detail🌊
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#palmbeach #lakecomoitaly #lakedistrict #floridaphotography #privatehomes

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What could be more glorious than @margotrshaw NEW book, Flowering Outdoors: Gardens and Parties to distract one as a blizzard hijacks Newport!?🥶
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surprise, surprise...the back cover sports the Green and White Garden at Parterre...while the rest of the gardens are showcased in pp 116-126🌿🌳
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Truly a delicious collection of ideas from top tastemakers for entertaining Alfresco with Flair! (and a helpful primer that includes gardens elements, from architecture, to statuary, to furniture).
Buy your copy ASAP and get ready to celebrate Spring!
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#privatenewport #floweringoutdoors #privatehomes #gardensofinstagram #newportri

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What could be more glorious than @margotrshaw NEW book, Flowering Outdoors: Gardens and Parties to distract one as a blizzard hijacks Newport!?🥶
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surprise, surprise...the back cover sports the Green and White Garden at Parterre...while the rest of the gardens are showcased in pp 116-126🌿🌳
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Truly a delicious collection of ideas from top tastemakers for entertaining Alfresco with Flair! (and a helpful primer that includes gardens elements, from architecture, to statuary, to furniture). 
Buy your copy ASAP and get ready to celebrate Spring! 
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#privatenewport #floweringoutdoors #privatehomes #gardensofinstagram #newportri
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