Living Newport: Houses, People, Style

Though it is mid-September there are so many gorgeous days ahead  to enjoy that I want to feature a book that actually brings us the feeling of the sea, the sun and fresh air all year long.

Living Newport: People, Houses, Style by Bettie Bearden Pardee

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Principle Photography by Mick Hales 

A spectacular view from Clingstone, a historic Newport estate sitting atop a large rock ledge, captures the image of two restored classic wooden boats amongst other vessels.

Newport, Rhode Island, conjures up so many images: stunning seascapes and world-class sailing competitions, including The America's Cup. The Jazz Festival and Annual Flower Show, not to mention mansions built by some of the most celebrated Americans of all time.

The art deco Emile Rublmann inspired custom Dining Room table (doesn't it resemble the curves of a ship?) in the home of Interior Designer Eileen Marcuvitz and her husband Andy.

This book honors  both the "Old Guard" and their heirs as well as the "New" Newport Social Set who not only continue in the traditions of this fabled town,  they also cherish and honor the spirit of the many historic homes when renovating, remodeling , or building a property. 

This Peter Weber built home includes cedar shingles with a cupola, large wide columns, and windows redolent of a bygone era,  Mary and Tom Gilbane generously open their home for entertaining at the holidays.

There are so many time-honored  traditions that take place in Newport that you will enjoy reading about, the Coaching Weekend being another one that is  enjoyed by hundreds of residents. These coaches with four horses stop along a route throughout the day to entertain and be entertained, ending the evening with a black-tie dinner at the Cushing Estate, The Ledges.

A gilt console and mirror are treasures from the Andy Warhol Estate which grace the foyer of Oakwood. Oakwood's six walled acres are very private, yet only a short walk to town and the harbor! The dining room also features 56 hand painted Chinese panels, truly remarkable.

The very talented Bettie Bearden Pardee is also the author of Private Newport, At Home and in the Garden and two additional books on entertaining. She chairs many events of the Newport social season and loves to entertain at her own home, "Parterre".

You may purchase Living Newport, Houses, People, Style at Amazon or your local bookseller!

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