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Tag Archives: Parties


Summer Sips with Panache

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The world of today and its fascination with “Lifestyle” has introduced some new takes on an old standby…the Cocktail Hour. Just a few days ago I had the pleasure of… 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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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

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9 Delicious Thoughts for Hosting a Dessert Party

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Many are the merits of hosting a dessert party, especially as we head into the holiday season. Those beautiful and extravagant offerings add such a festive note to any occasion… Read More

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A Newport Story: The Twin Pleasures of Elm Court

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This gorgeous fall weather has reminded me of a very similar day three years ago. In the final stages of photography for my new book, Living Newport: Houses, People, Style…… Read More

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Pardee Planning: Savvy Southern Hospitality

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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

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Viewing the Private Atelier Swarovski Jewelry Show

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Here she is…Iris Apfel… our special guest for the Atelier Swarovski party at Parterre. How appropriate that this fashion legend and beloved “out and about” lady would be in attendance… Read More

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The Chowder Bar Pop-Up Party

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Newport is busy with visiting guests, drop-by garden aficionados and parties galore. You probably have your own version of this summer fun also. So  I thought you might enjoy an easy-to-assemble, spur-of-the-moment… Read More

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Bill Cunningham in Newport: Remembering a Legend

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It’s an ages-old tradition in Newport…when a member of the “community” passes away off-season, a memorial service is held after all summer residents have returned for “the season.” In his own… Read More

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Newport’s Iconic Ocean Views

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Newport’s renown owes a great deal to its beauty. What makes it so distinctive? The rocks, the topography, the vegetation, the light, the wave action. This is a ledge island,… Read More

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