The Hatteras Yacht, A Step Back in Time

Good stories always start with a bit of serendipity and end up reminding us of what a small world this truly is! And now that I live in Newport, the… Read More

An Insider’s View of Past Newport Flower Show Highlights

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“Thank Goodness It’s Friday”…and this time next week (June 23rd, to be exact) the Newport Flower Show will start. If you haven’t already made plans to attend, let me tempt… Read More

Atlanta Garden Party

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April has just arrived and I’m using it as an opportunity to share a Bon Appétit “Entertaining with Style” feature that was produced in 1994. Why? Because it is always… Read More

The Salonniere 100: 2017

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If you don’t know the blog, The Salonnière, you will definitely want to. Let me introduce you…these are some ladies who know how to party! So it’s no surprise that… Read More

11 Wedding Details a Bride Won’t Want to Overlook

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Attending a masterfully choreographed wedding this past weekend in North Carolina was not only a heartwarming experience but an opportunity to appreciate the fine art of details. Each moment provided… Read More

13 “Steal the Show” Tips for Fall Entertaining – in a Barn

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We’ve all been there…you go to a party in an inspired and compelling setting, you dream about re-creating it…and then life happens and you never think about it again. Not… Read More

Private Gardens in the North Carolina Mountains

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I’ve had not one, but two opportunities to be in the North Carolina mountains this summer. What a wonderful counterpoint to Newport – vistas of rolling mountains versus long ocean views –… Read More

Mountain High

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When I walked into my dear friend Ruthie Watts’s charming, cozy mountain retreat in Highlands, North Carolina, she asked me if I noticed anything different about her living room. Knowing… Read More

Peony Madness: How to Make the Most of a Fleeting Season

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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