A Merry and Bright Christmas at the Newport, RI Mansions

    The holidays in Newport, RI, are highly anticipated among locals for the beauty and splendor the season brings. Newport’s Gilded Age mansions transform into ethereal wonderlands with dazzling displays of Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, ornaments, flower arrangements, candles, toys, and hundreds of poinsettias. With their grandeur and opulence, these architectural marvels don their […]

Newport Mansion Stories: Afternoons with Mrs. Firestone

Afternoons with Mrs. Firestone

I was inspired to re-share this post I originally wrote in 2012 after watching the new HBO series, The Gilded Age. As a fan of historic homes (my own home was built in 1753), it’s a treat to see these opulent mansions come to life on screen. The series was filmed in both Rhode Island […]