Window Boxes of Nantucket
When I landed in Nantucket, navigating my way through the charming narrow streets of downtown became a frustrating exercise (there was a funeral and three blocks of the center of… Read More
Tag Archives: Purple
Inspiring Garden Design: Island Charms
A chance conversation during my brief lecture stop in Vero Beach, Florida resulted in a visit to a most singular garden. The “surprise” factor played out with the Dutch Cape… Read More
7 Steps to Hosting a Successful Cheese-Tasting Party
Who doesn’t love cheeses? If it weren’t for their high caloric count, I could live quite nicely on them for a daily diet of protein. However, a recent front page article… Read More
The “Sole” of the Garden
Did you know that Christian Louboutin, footwear designer to the Stars, also makes men’s shoes–even as large as size 13? Not until a very witty friend, Kent Russell ( garden… Read More
An Overlook of 2015: the Essence of Private Newport Style
Swimming along into 2016 but lets take a peek back at 2015.Here they are–your favorites and ours … 21 Images that Capture the Essence ofPrivate Newport Style Wishing you many… Read More
A Floral Topiary for Mother’s Day
We all share special memories of our mother, some out-sized, others a snippet, some prompted by a song, another by an occasion… and still others by personal items that we… Read More
Easter Entertaining, Newport Style
Spring is a time of rebirth and rejoicing! The just-departed snow has provided water and a sheltering blanket of protection for dormant plants. Buds and early bloomers are starting to… Read More