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Water Lilies: Jewels of the Aquatic World

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There is a time in late summer…just about now…that I anticipate all year long. It is so special that I mark it on my calendar — the water lily pond… Read More

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The Making of a Mini Vegetable Garden

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What are two young darlings to do when dwelling in the eighth oldest home in Newport and desperate for a garden of their own? I am delighted to share with… Read More

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12 Quintessential Images Capturing Newport’s Classic American Elegance

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Thank you, Sam Dangremond, for once again mentioning the “twelve gorgeous pictures” that appear in my book, Living Newport: Houses, People, Style as proof that “Newport is the Epitome of… Read More

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5 Colorful Facts You’ll Love about Daffodils

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Daffodils signal spring — bringing us out of the winter doldrums with their cheery yellow faces and swaying forms. Even Wm. Wordsworth was smitten, penning his now beloved verse —… Read More

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Defining Views: A Palm Beach Garden

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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

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Bermuda Influences In a Palm Beach Setting

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Overlooking its own cove and the Intracoastal Waterway beyond, a white-stuccoed Bermudian style house boasts not just a name architect, Thomas Kirchhoff, but a name landscape design firm, Nievera Williams,… Read More

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Atlanta Garden Party

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April has just arrived and I’m using it as an opportunity to share a Bon Appétit “Entertaining with Style” feature that was produced in 1994. Why? Because it is always… Read More

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Inspiring Garden Design: Rooms with a View

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New Orleans is well-known for its “Garden District” residential area, providing a king’s ransom (excuse my play on Mardi Gras) of gardens that inspire. While Harriet Nelson’s thoughtfully conceived creation… Read More

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The Orangery at Kensington Palace

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As many of you may remember, I have a great affection for Orangeries; not only my own, but others as well. The exquisite example at Kensington Palace in London may… Read More

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London Highlights Inspired by “The Crown”

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Just as Downton Abbey started to fade from the headlines, a new British production, The Crown, took its place. While not as fanciful or entertaining as the comings and goings… Read More

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Cordelia de Castellane is known widely as the ambassador of the French lifestyle and Artistic Director of Dior Home and Dior Baby. Last week her new book, “Flower Couture, From My Garden to My House” was previewed in America at the Newport Flower Show. For the many of us who share a passion for gardening, Cordelia’s words and tips will resonate, providing us a must-have guide on how to imbue every day with flair, beauty, and that irresistible French joie de vivre.
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