Postcards from Parterre’s Garden
This was certainly the year to take a few (no, a lot) of gulps as regards the garden. Rain, rain, rain. And just as I was thinking “good, yes, but… Read More
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The Little Black Dress of Flower Urns
Many gardeners have a favorite “go to” container for our flower arrangements. They’re like an old friend — reliable (water tight), accountable (whatever you arrange in them looks good), stylish… Read More
Newport’s Holiday Doors
Before we finish Christmas week, I indulge in a tradition started a few years back…strolling the side streets of the Colonial areas of our town and recording their appropriately simple… Read More
Christmas Inspirations at Parterre
Welcome to Parterre!The party is just about to begin and we’ve rolled out the red carpet for you. Each year I look for inspiration to bring a new twist to… Read More
A Holiday Invitation to Marble House
The interiors of Marble House, a property of the Preservation Society of Newport County, are so majestic and of such sheer grandeur that they truly deserve their own post. So,… Read More
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
Blue and White: At Home in Newport
With all the focus on the use of blue and white in today’s world of design, I thought it time to focus on Newport’s classic take on this beloved color… Read More
Defining Views: A Palm Beach Garden
A mutual friend described Terry Rakolta’s garden as her fifth child. Versions of that well describe many of us who are passionate, dedicated lovers of our “plots of green.” Little… Read More
Winter Wonderland: Creating a Snowy Centerpiece
Christmas is magical. Here at Parterre, we love adding a bit more magic to the holidays with a fanciful centerpiece, one that I’ve loved recreating over the years…perhaps because it’s… Read More
Last Minute Planning: Decorating for Thanksgiving
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