Pardee Planning: Savvy Southern Hospitality

We’ve all had this experience – you are looking for one thing in an old file or seldom-used drawer and you come upon something quite by surprise — which then… Read More

15 Essential Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Wedding Photographer

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For many, planning a wedding is preparing for life’s greatest adventure and grandest party. There are many pieces that must come together to create the perfect event, much like a… Read More

15 Tried & True Travel Tips

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Time for more Private Newport travel tips! Such is on my mind as I return from Sea Island, Georgia and Palm Beach and Delray, Florida for talks and book signings.… Read More

Thanksgiving Planning from a “Girl of 100 Lists”

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If you’ll be so generous as to allow me a somewhat obscure 80’s reference – I can completely identify with the Go-Go’s song “I am a girl of 100 lists.” I… Read More

Savvy Packing Tips to Keep from Unraveling While Traveling

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Dear fellow travelers, lately I have been doing quite a bit of lecture, book tour and pleasure traveling, and I think we can all agree that getting from point A… Read More