After what seemed like the longest of lead-ins to the New Year (having holidays mid-week just throws me off completely), we’re finally here. The first month of the third decade of the twenty-first century!
It’s become a personal tradition of mine in early January to take a quick look back at the past year…in pictures, of course (isn’t this what we loved about the old Life magazine?)…evaluating the top 22 per the “likes” on my Instagram account. Let me confess that it seemed so insurmountable when I started down this “blogging” and Instagram path to produce enough images myself, but it’s become a much-enjoyed avocation. So I’ll note that all pictures shown on my “Private Newport” accounts– Blog, Instagram and Pinterest– (with the exception of a few credited photographers) are taken with my cell phone, or by my multi-talented, right hand person, Michelle Pugliese
Since “a picture is worth a thousand words” I’ll leave out the narrative and let you enjoy these top 22 images in peace and quiet.
Photo Credit: Michelle Pugliese for Private Newport 
Photo Credit: Michelle Pugliese for Private Newport 
Photo Credit: Michelle Pugliese for Private Newport 
Photo Credit: Michelle Pugliese for Private Newport 
Photo Credit: Michelle Pugliese for Private Newport
Happy New Year…may it be a great one for you!
Bettie – These photos are fabulous! – Marilyn
So pretty Bettie! Hope you are well! Would love to catch up with you. Heading to France next week for a buying trip, but will be back the week after next. Let’s plan a chat!
Love your blog! So inspiring:)
Hugs from Les Fleurs,
Sandra
Refreshing to the eyes Thank you for all your work I appreciate it and look forward to your postings
Whoops! Only 6 of the 22 photos downloaded, they appear to be on top of one another. 😕 Happy New Year anyway!!
What a gorgeous way to start the year!
xoxo,
Alison
Terrific pics and makes me miss Newport.
Smashing blog! My wife, Elena, was finally convinced to revisit Newport after an aversion developed years ago due to a certain social event. She loved the lighthouses, true to form! Yours truly, Archie Newland