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Experiencing Paris, Part 1

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September 29th to October 3rd seemed like a whirlwind trip, but when you stay on the move from morning ‘til late at night, four days and as many nights can seem like… Read More

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48 Hours with Sarah Bartholomew in Nashville

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  An invitation to Nashville, Tennessee for a girl’s three-day get away has given me the opportunity to touch base with two talented designers that I first met in Newport… Read More

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Travel Luxe: Paris Cocktail Lounges

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Paris well deserves its moniker as a city of romance — so why not celebrate it on Valentine’s Day with a nod to its chic and comfy cocktail lounges? Start… Read More

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13 Travel Tips for the Savvy Traveler

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London has been “calling” me ever since I was there with Margot Shaw and Charlotte Moss for the Chelsea Flower Show in 2015. And with a stronger dollar, why not… Read More

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Last Minute Gift Wrapping Ideas

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So many people think that beautifully wrapped gifts are only found under someone else’s Christmas tree — or in a window on Fifth Avenue designed by some highly paid professional.… Read More

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48 Hours in New Orleans

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New Orleans is that rare city where each guest can return home with their own collection of singular memories– varied, rich and not to be replicated– that somehow seem that… Read More

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Palm Beach in 48 Hours

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Can’t you just feel those  tropical Palm Beach breezes?A great migration takes place each winter when seemingly three quarters of my friends head to Florida, most to Palm Beach; I jokingly… Read More

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48 Hours in Houston, Texas

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I  love Texas and Texans — their ebullient spirit and can-do enthusiasm. “Go big or go home” well sums it up! While I’ve had many reasons to be in Dallas,… Read More

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Family Estate Champagnes: The Latest Foodie Fave!

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Every year, I think of ways to make each year’s holiday dinner celebration extra special. I strategize, research and mull over new side dishes, decorations, place cards, linens…paying special attention… 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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Soon, soon, soon our gorgeous pairs of matched ‘Hally Jolivette’ cherries will be coming into bloom. Always a reason for celebration here at Parterre, when other trees don’t even have leaves. Their delicate pink flowers herald what spring is all about! 🌸💕
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Soon, soon, soon our gorgeous pairs of matched ‘Hally Jolivette’ cherries will be coming into bloom. Always a reason for celebration here at Parterre, when other trees don’t even have leaves. Their delicate pink flowers herald what spring is all about! 🌸💕
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Early whispers of spring are starting to show themselves in Newport… though the real season is still just out of reach along our coastal shores.

This in-between moment always brings back memories of the many beautiful spring landscapes I’ve encountered across the country during my book travels, each destination marking the season in its own unforgettable way. The Gardens of the North Shore of Chicago will always be memorable🌷🌸🌿
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Early whispers of spring are starting to show themselves in Newport… though the real season is still just out of reach along our coastal shores.

This in-between moment always brings back memories of the many beautiful spring landscapes I’ve encountered across the country during my book travels, each destination marking the season in its own unforgettable way. The Gardens of the North Shore of Chicago will always be memorable🌷🌸🌿
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Easter arrives early this year, just as the first signs of spring begin to appear. Snowdrops, crocus, and muscari quietly announce the season of renewal - each delicate bloom a reminder of nature’s simple blessings🐰🤍

For me, Easter has always been a signal to bring on the flowers… celebrating the beauty, joy, and promise that spring brings🐣🥂
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Easter arrives early this year, just as the first signs of spring begin to appear. Snowdrops, crocus, and muscari quietly announce the season of renewal - each delicate bloom a reminder of nature’s simple blessings🐰🤍

For me, Easter has always been a signal to bring on the flowers… celebrating the beauty, joy, and promise that spring brings🐣🥂
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At Parterre, even Easter arrives with a sense of occasion. 🌸🐣💜

Pastels, polished silver, and a table set as if spring itself were the guest of honor… soft lavender linens, garden-fresh florals, sugar-dusted confections, and chairs dressed for the occasion in their holiday best. A reminder that some of the most memorable celebrations aren’t the grandest, but the ones thoughtfully set.

As Newport prepares for another beautiful spring season, gatherings like this at Parterre feel like a quiet welcome back to spring… where entertaining is truly an art form and every detail feels intentional.

Wishing you a beautiful Easter filled with elegance, renewal, and just the right amount of something sweet✨
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At Parterre, even Easter arrives with a sense of occasion. 🌸🐣💜

Pastels, polished silver, and a table set as if spring itself were the guest of honor… soft lavender linens, garden-fresh florals, sugar-dusted confections, and chairs dressed for the occasion in their holiday best. A reminder that some of the most memorable celebrations aren’t the grandest, but the ones thoughtfully set.

As Newport prepares for another beautiful spring season, gatherings like this at Parterre feel like a quiet welcome back to spring… where entertaining is truly an art form and every detail feels intentional.

Wishing you a beautiful Easter filled with elegance, renewal, and just the right amount of something sweet✨
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New Zealand is celebrated for its extraordinary gardens, and Auckland’s Eden Garden is among its quiet standouts. A vision in layered greens, the landscape unfolds with sculptural plantings, stacked stonework, and a delicate waterfall that casts a soft mist into the air above🍃

After wandering the paths, a proper high tea awaits nearby… a civilized pause that feels entirely in keeping with the garden’s sense of calm beauty🌳

Proof that in New Zealand, even a simple afternoon can feel like an occasion🌊☁️
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New Zealand is celebrated for its extraordinary gardens, and Auckland’s Eden Garden is among its quiet standouts. A vision in layered greens, the landscape unfolds with sculptural plantings, stacked stonework, and a delicate waterfall that casts a soft mist into the air above🍃

After wandering the paths, a proper high tea awaits nearby… a civilized pause that feels entirely in keeping with the garden’s sense of calm beauty🌳

Proof that in New Zealand, even a simple afternoon can feel like an occasion🌊☁️
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Nothing makes you feel quite "back home" after a few weeks in New Zealand like revisiting a piece of Newport history🪞

A recent stop at the @newportartmuseum brought me to the works of storied painter Howard Gardiner Cushing, whose legacy continues to quietly shape the city`s cultural fabric ✨

The evening continued just a short distance away at @flora.newport the charming restaurant tucked inside the boutique Gardiner House hotel - opened by Cushing`s great-great-grandson, Howard G. Cushing III.

Flora itself carries a meaningful name, chosen in honor of Flora Payne Whitney, daughter of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and part of the extended circle of families who helped shape Newport`s social and artistic history.
A particularly thoughtful touch: a version of Cushing`s portrait from the museum now serves as a striking focal point above the restaurant`s bar... a subtle bridge between Newport`s past and its present.
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Nothing makes you feel quite "back home" after a few weeks in New Zealand like revisiting a piece of Newport history🪞

A recent stop at the @newportartmuseum brought me to the works of storied painter Howard Gardiner Cushing, whose legacy continues to quietly shape the city's cultural fabric ✨

The evening continued just a short distance away at @flora.newport the charming restaurant tucked inside the boutique Gardiner House hotel - opened by Cushing's great-great-grandson, Howard G. Cushing III. 

Flora itself carries a meaningful name, chosen in honor of Flora Payne Whitney, daughter of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and part of the extended circle of families who helped shape Newport's social and artistic history.
A particularly thoughtful touch: a version of Cushing's portrait from the museum now serves as a striking focal point above the restaurant's bar... a subtle bridge between Newport's past and its present.
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#privatenewport #newportartmuseum #floraresturant #newportliving #newportrhodeisland
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