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Tag Archives: pumpkins


Happy Thanksgiving!

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Over the years, celebrating this wonderful season… Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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Making Thanksgiving Memorable

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Yet again, it was that stop by the pumpkin stand that inspired a Thanksgiving centerpiece which in turn inspired the look of the entire table. The mustard yellow pumpkin (“Tonda… Read More

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All Around the House: Decorating with Pumpkins

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Who doesn’t love driving past a farm stand packed with those jolly, fat fellows that always signal “it’s fall.” And I’ve noticed this year that more of the quirky, odd-colored… Read More

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A Weekend in Woodstock, Vermont: A Tasty Fall Story

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With Paris memories still vivid, I headed to Woodstock, Vermont this past weekend for a house party that traditionally marks the season. What better way to celebrate my return to… Read More

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Last Minute Planning: Decorating for Thanksgiving

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It’s been a very colorful New England fall in Newport providing inspiration aplenty, so where to start? With my Japanese maples, of course, ablaze in all shades and a perfect… Read More

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Capturing Fall’s Golden Light: The Parterre Bench

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I’ve been thrilled about red, crazy about blue — and now I’m simply mad about golden yellow. That soft, golden light of fall is so seductive; it’s also the first… Read More

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Outdoor Fall Decorating

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When pumpkins start appearing, we really know that summer is over and fall (or Autumn, as the rest of the world refers to it) is here. This presents a first… Read More

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Ablaze in Newport: A New England Autumn

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Autumn is my favorite season. So all the more reason to make a priority of designing our gardens and grounds with an eye to those fall trees that like to “step… Read More

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48 Hours in Woodstock, Vermont: A New England Fall Story

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  “Leaf-Peeping,” as it’s affectionately called, is a New England fall tradition (October 10th is considered the peak color for the  season). But that was really just an excuse to get… Read More

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Thanksgiving…Naturally

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Fall is my favorite season! The glorious colors that accompany autumn in New England are yet another pleasure about living in Newport. Residing as we do on an island, the… Read More

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The slip covers are on in the library, Sweet William is dressed up with ladies mantle for the breakfast table and house guests are about to arrive. It’s Newport flower show time! Let the festivities begin. #privatenewport
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The slip covers are on in the library, Sweet William is dressed up with ladies mantle for the breakfast table and house guests are about to arrive. It’s Newport flower show time! Let the festivities begin. #privatenewport
#newportflowershow
#parterregardens

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Boston is a breathtaking city in the spring, especially as seen in the historic and charming town houses of Beacon Hill and their gardens. Join me on the blog for a stroll through these historic, dreamy views to include the prestigious Louisburg Square.
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Boston is a breathtaking city in the spring, especially as seen in the historic and charming town houses of Beacon Hill and their gardens. Join me on the blog for a stroll through these historic, dreamy views to include the prestigious Louisburg Square. 
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Yearning for a bit of London?
It never ceases to pull at my heartstrings… scoot over to the blog for some memorable daydreaming (link in bio)
#doorsoflondon
#royaldoors
#londoninthespring

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A sneak peek at the Tulip Extravaganza to be seen at Arundel Castle, England in late April. Breathtaking beyond words!
Scoot over to todays blog for more yummy images… and springtime inspiration.

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A sneak peek at the Tulip Extravaganza to be seen at Arundel Castle, England in late April. Breathtaking beyond words!
Scoot over to todays blog for more yummy images… and springtime inspiration. 

#desingingwithtulips
#tulipsinthelandscape
#arundelcastletulipfestival

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Brilliant stately tulips, soft fluffy lilac, majestic cardoons — a taste of what I’m looking forward to as I head to Surrey, Sussex and London. Scoot over to the blog and enjoy some of the memory-making gardens from past trips to England. (Link in bio)

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Brilliant stately tulips, soft fluffy lilac, majestic cardoons — a taste of what I’m looking forward to as I head to Surrey, Sussex and London. Scoot over to the blog and enjoy some of the memory-making gardens from past trips to England. (Link in bio)

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Pairing daffodils with Newport’s illustrious private residences…a beyond charming Tea House, a replica of an 18th century Samuel McIntire creation in Darby,MA,atBellevue House
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Pairing daffodils with Newport’s illustrious private residences…a beyond charming Tea House, a replica of an 18th century Samuel McIntire creation in Darby,MA,atBellevue House
Scoot over to the blog for more daffodil beauty. Link in bio
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