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Newport for Children: Adventures, Outings and Activities

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Our gorgeous summer weather provides opportunities galore for children of all ages (as well as the “child within you”) to enjoy a vast potpourri of activities, sports, soon-to-be-pastimes, adventures and… Read More

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13 Reasons to Celebrate Summer in Newport

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It’s official — summer is here! And it’s a pretty good bet that sooner or later you will find yourself in our magical “City by the Sea” (or dreaming of… 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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Tailgate Picnicking at Newport Polo

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Like so many things in Newport, equestrian pursuits have a colorful history here. The lush acreage where the Newport International Polo Series is now played was the former Glen Farm of… Read More

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“It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…” Where the Gilded Age comes alive in Newport! Scoot over to the blog for a stroll through Marble House, home to Consuelo Vanderbilt, the 9th Duchess of Marlborough. The tale of how she became the duchess is also related ~ it’s just too delicious to miss! The link to this week’s blog is in my bio!

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“It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…” Where the Gilded Age comes alive in Newport! Scoot over to the blog for a stroll through Marble House, home to Consuelo Vanderbilt, the 9th Duchess of Marlborough. The tale of how she became the duchess is also related ~ it’s just too delicious to miss! The link to this week’s blog is in my bio! 

#privatenewport #newportmansions #gildedage #marblehouse #gildedmansions #christmasdecor #mansionsofthegildedage

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Happy Thanksgiving from Newport…wishing you and yours many reasons to be thankful this day, to be grateful for the small things in life, and to be ever mindful of the silver linings in challenges we face.

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Happy Thanksgiving from Newport…wishing you and yours many reasons to be thankful this day, to be grateful for the small things in life, and to be ever mindful of the silver linings in challenges we face.

#privatenewport #thankful #newportri #holidayseason #homefortheholidays

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Intriguing, enchanting, seductive… Paris at its best, from a walk in the Tuileries to French toast at the Plaza Athenee. Join me on today’s blog as I share images enumerating the many joys of this “City of Light”.

#privatenewport #fallinparis #cityoflights #frencharchitecture #beautifulcafe #loveparis

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Intriguing, enchanting, seductive… Paris at its best, from a walk in the Tuileries to French toast at the Plaza Athenee. Join me on today’s blog as I share images enumerating the many joys of this “City of Light”.

#privatenewport #fallinparis #cityoflights #frencharchitecture #beautifulcafe #loveparis

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Join me on today’s blog as I discover glorious Paris in late October- its gardens, its museum shows (Dior and Van Gogh), its scrumptious views around every corner and dinner at the Eiffel Tower. Click the link in my bio to see more!

#privatenewport #autumninparis #eiffeltoweratnight #travelinspo #lovefrance

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Join me on today’s blog as I discover glorious Paris in late October- its gardens, its museum shows (Dior and Van Gogh), its scrumptious views around every corner and dinner at the Eiffel Tower. Click the link in my bio to see more! 
 
#privatenewport #autumninparis #eiffeltoweratnight #travelinspo #lovefrance

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It’s still Halloween week, so here’s a taste of how Parisians toast this occasion. BOO!!

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It’s still Halloween week, so here’s a taste of how Parisians toast this occasion. BOO!! 

#privatenewport #halloweendecor #parislove #holidaysinfrance #decorinspo #autumninparis

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Get ready, we`re heading into the holidays! And just in time, a scrumptious new book, Classical Shindig, Amateur Artistry From Simple to Sublime, has arrived on the scene to inspire your planning. With divine New Orleans recipes, settings, interiors, and scenes for any and all seasonal celebrations. And at a bountiful 382 pages, you`ll find a wealth of ideas and creativity!!! Happy Holidays....

#holidayseason #hostingathome #holidaygathering #privatenewport #neworleans #tabledecoration #neworleansfood #neworleansparties

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Get ready, we're heading into the holidays! And just in time, a scrumptious new book, Classical Shindig, Amateur Artistry From Simple to Sublime, has arrived on the scene to inspire your planning. With divine New Orleans recipes, settings, interiors, and scenes for any and all seasonal celebrations. And at a bountiful 382 pages, you'll find a wealth of ideas and creativity!!! Happy Holidays.... 

#holidayseason #hostingathome #holidaygathering #privatenewport #neworleans #tabledecoration #neworleansfood #neworleansparties
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