The Newport Flower Show…What to Wear?
The “unofficial” start of the Newport Summer Season is the Friday opening night party for the Newport Flower Show. Coming as it does at the almost end of June (22nd-24th),… Read More
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Experiencing Paris, Part 2
Having previously introduced our hotel, Le Dokhan, in the first “Experiencing” post I wanted to mention a welcome ritual we enjoyed at the end of the day (or apres dinner)…sipping… Read More
48 Hours in New Orleans
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
11 Wedding Details a Bride Won’t Want to Overlook
Attending a masterfully choreographed wedding this past weekend in North Carolina was not only a heartwarming experience but an opportunity to appreciate the fine art of details. Each moment provided… Read More
What to Wear: The Newport Flower Show Weekend
What are you wearing?? It’s the question asked around the world. With scores of friends coming from near and far for the Newport Flower Show, I’ve heard this more than once.… Read More
Dressing Your Closet: Saving your Sanity Part 2
There! Now that you’ve gone through the painful, ooops, entertaining exercise of sorting, consolidating, purging and editing your wardrobe, you deserve a payoff for your time and efforts. While many… Read More
Wedding Etiquette for Mother of the Bride & Groom
My father had a singular perspective on tieing the knot—”emotions run highest at weddings and funeral.” As we head into preparations for Spring and Summer weddings, I thought we all might welcome some… Read More
Clothes Closet Capers: Saving Your Sanity
It’s winter – time to take advantage of being indoors to organize…our selves, our entertaining essentials, our wardrobe. We’ve already touched on that hot button issue, closets, with “Super Secret Storage.”… 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
48 Hours in Houston, Texas
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