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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

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Sometimes just what you’ve been looking for may well be in your own  backyard. For me, that would be Boston (where we once lived for four years). So as I… Read More

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Invitation to a Fantasy Engagement Party

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I’m all for fanciful and fantasy moments, especially when they are in the garden and occasioned by a specific plant in bloom. And can then serve as inspiration for an… Read More

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11 Cozy Autumn Spaces: Newport’s Private Side

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Autumn is indeed an unforgettable time of the year, as well represented in Newport’s home decor. From cozy to stunning, these interior spaces capture all that is exceptional about this… 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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The Goring: London’s Impeccably English Hotel

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March is coming, and our thoughts turn to gardens. I’m very excited to announce that this month Flower magazine, founded by the marvelous Margot Shaw, will be featuring my Newport garden. Images are… Read More

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Toasts: the Good, the Better, the Best

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One could write another War and Peace-size tome on the mishaps, malaprops and missteps that have happened in the name of giving toasts. But it’s summertime; I’m going to make… Read More

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11 Wedding Details a Bride Won’t Want to Overlook

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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

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13 Reasons to Celebrate Summer in Newport

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It’s official — summer is here! And it’s a pretty good bet that sooner or later you will find yourself in our magical “City by the Sea” (or dreaming of… Read More

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A Don’t-Miss Wedding at Samode Palace in Jaipur

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Wedding in Jaipur

When a good friend, who has an adventure and travel streak in her, announces that she’s going to Jaipur, India for a wedding there’s only one thing to say…take pictures!… Read More

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Wedding Mishaps: Handling Them with Poise and Grace

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Redwood Library Wedding

It’s the big day — you’ve been looking forward to this event for a very long time. Everything has been painstakingly organized and planned and no detail has been overlooked; however,… Read More

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Gilded walls, polished parquet, and portraits that once watched America’s most powerful families pass beneath crystal light. Inside Marble House, at @newport.mansions where opulence wasn’t decoration - it was a declaration 💫🕯️🗝️

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Gilded walls, polished parquet, and portraits that once watched America’s most powerful families pass beneath crystal light. Inside Marble House, at @newport.mansions where opulence wasn’t decoration - it was a declaration 💫🕯️🗝️

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An ascent framed in marble and light,
where gilded bronze softens stone and grandeur unfolds step by step. At Marble House, with @newport.mansions the Gilded Age reveals itself not in excess alone, but in intention - a carefully composed interior meant to inspire awe, reverence, and memory🪉✨

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An ascent framed in marble and light,
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The Morning Room at The Breakers with @newport.mansions , designed as a private daytime retreat, where light softened the grandeur of the Gilded Age. Pastel walls, silk draperies, and delicate furnishings created a space meant for conversation, reflection, and quiet elegance✨🫖
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The Morning Room at The Breakers with @newport.mansions , designed as a private daytime retreat, where light softened the grandeur of the Gilded Age. Pastel walls, silk draperies, and delicate furnishings created a space meant for conversation, reflection, and quiet elegance✨🫖
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Snow settles softly at Parterre, where winter drapes itself in restraint and refinement.
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On Saturday evening, December 20th, the season’s sparkle returned - this time illuminating the Grand Hall of The Breakers for the Preservation Society’s annual Christmas Dinner Dance. A radiant moment, perfectly befitting Newport’s most festive traditions✨🥂💫
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On Saturday evening, December 20th, the season’s sparkle returned - this time illuminating the Grand Hall of The Breakers for the Preservation Society’s annual Christmas Dinner Dance. A radiant moment, perfectly befitting Newport’s most festive traditions✨🥂💫
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