tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post927906689038905345..comments2024-03-28T01:26:37.173-07:00Comments on Preppy Empty Nester: Magnificent Newport - Take 1Preppy Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-40044480510618084472016-04-26T20:00:43.100-07:002016-04-26T20:00:43.100-07:00We lived on Aquidneck Island for four years and ma...We lived on Aquidneck Island for four years and made many visits to the "cottages" on Bellevue Avenue - fabulous! If you get a chance, head over for the Coaching Weekend; it's held every three years and August 2018 is the next one - http://www.newportmansions.org/events/a-weekend-of-coaching. By the way, note to self: do not take sip of coffee and then read your note to self to take tray in purse on next visit. Oh, dear, what a mess I made, lol! Did you visit Astor's Beechwood before it closed to the public? We went on two of the living history tours - we were "guests" and went through the house with a member of the staff, a friend of the family from next door (Rosecliff) and Elsa Maxwell - Cole Porter was on the piano, what an experience. Sorry sad it's no longer available. Thanks for a lovely trip down memory lane.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488927758678871106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-61151928304174454622016-04-26T13:15:54.297-07:002016-04-26T13:15:54.297-07:00Newport is always a stunner...when my niece was gr...Newport is always a stunner...when my niece was graduating from Salve Regina, she was also being commissioned an Officer in the US Army on the same day, a Saturday. She forgot to get the silver dollar she needed to give her father when he saluted her for the first time. I quickly went to save the day. First, I drove around Newport like Chevy Chase in European Vacation, "...look kids the Breakers"... Next, I couldn't find a bank that was open, someone actually suggested I go to a fountain at one of the "summer cottages" and pull one out of the fountain. Finally, I found a branch that was open, but alas no silver dollars, a customer overheard me and told the bank manager who just happened to have one in her desk...we made the exchange and my niece paid her father for the salute. The restaurants in Newport are fabulous.Beemiehttp://www.amilkmansdaughter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-64692763774827076422016-04-26T13:03:00.860-07:002016-04-26T13:03:00.860-07:00Love Newport - the mansions, the water, the beache...Love Newport - the mansions, the water, the beaches, the shops, the restaurants.<br />Looking forward to more details of your trip.Paigenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-35778351960607443102016-04-26T11:06:30.628-07:002016-04-26T11:06:30.628-07:00Just gorgeous. I would love to see it in person so...Just gorgeous. I would love to see it in person someday. Thanks for sharing! Michelle Dellenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652326384240702518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-81492850356688494022016-04-26T09:34:51.161-07:002016-04-26T09:34:51.161-07:00Beautiful! It looks like you had a picture perfect...Beautiful! It looks like you had a picture perfect day for your visit!Mocadeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151014508656606795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-16591892883095286902016-04-26T08:54:44.694-07:002016-04-26T08:54:44.694-07:00I used to go with my parents and then with husband...I used to go with my parents and then with husband when we were first married. Stopped as son got older. You have inspired me to go back again, SOON!!! xocathy @ connecticuthousewifeblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427674894535953695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-23131625506927008502016-04-26T06:30:53.677-07:002016-04-26T06:30:53.677-07:00NO< NEVER.........but when I come to see YOU it...NO< NEVER.........but when I come to see YOU it is on my LIST of things to do!I WOULD LOVE IT!La Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-54255959115053445482016-04-26T05:58:26.199-07:002016-04-26T05:58:26.199-07:00Oh thank you Katie for taking us along. I love not...Oh thank you Katie for taking us along. I love nothing more than to tour estates. I cannot even imagine a life that the Vanderbilt's lived...just like the Biltmore Estate...magnificent! Anderson Cooper is indeed a very special guy. I have been a fan of Gloria for many years...I am going to linger over these photos awhile! Hugs!Estelle'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565205787406338559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-40545899726494766482016-04-26T05:31:53.320-07:002016-04-26T05:31:53.320-07:00No matter how many times I go it never gets old. T...No matter how many times I go it never gets old. There is so much to see and it sure does get you dreaming doesn't it...about how it must have been to have been a guest at one of their legendary parties, if only those walls could talk!<br />Newport is a true gem of a place, and the perfect weekend getaway:) Enjoy the soggy day.The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016560832999165943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-40622878974535666522016-04-26T04:51:26.244-07:002016-04-26T04:51:26.244-07:00I can never get enough of that beautiful place! L...I can never get enough of that beautiful place! Love your photos and I can't wait to hear more details. I am making a list for my next (long overdue) trip there. Glad you didn't need any bail money in Boston...<br />ShelleyCalypso In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264873052810117169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-57803485042909179142016-04-26T04:48:35.459-07:002016-04-26T04:48:35.459-07:00When I was a little girl, my Dad went to the Naval...When I was a little girl, my Dad went to the Naval War College. We lived in a mansion on Ruggles lane right across the street from the Breakers. Our beautiful home had been converted into 3 temporary officer's quarters. It is now a dorm for Salve Regina University. In the winter we would take cafeteria trays over the the Breakers and sled down the back steps. Kennedy was President and one day we climbed through a culvert pipe and got onto the property of Fairholme Estate. Pres Kennedy was swimming in the pool and the secret service told us to climb back through and go home. I was only about 7, but what a fun place to live for a year. We were certain that all of the old homes were haunted! janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709714721162851192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-35103432211935096412016-04-26T02:49:13.629-07:002016-04-26T02:49:13.629-07:00My brother and his wife on their way there soon. I...My brother and his wife on their way there soon. I'll send this link over to them, thanks!Mary Beth at www.mbzinteriors.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10700853641691283394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-81369892039903806542016-04-25T20:34:42.989-07:002016-04-25T20:34:42.989-07:00Ahhh...one of my favorite places AND my birthplace...Ahhh...one of my favorite places AND my birthplace!!! I think I got invited on the same trip - it would have been fun to meet up. Next time I get something like that, I will let you know. Looking forward to Part 2!! Have a wonderful week, my dear!! xoxoSandy at You May Be Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108555245405638530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-67006055685717756142016-04-25T16:58:10.003-07:002016-04-25T16:58:10.003-07:00Katie, Newport is like a second home to me, I went...Katie, Newport is like a second home to me, I went to Salve some 30 plus years ago for two years and fell in LOVE, My daughter graduated from Salve in 2011 and was fortunate to get a job and live on Block Island for two years and Narragansett for another year and a half. I spent as much weekend time and time off from work there as I could. So love everything and every moment spent there, Will now have a new [lace to fall in love with as she has moved to Charleston SC and first trip their is slated for June. Happy travels.Judynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-56280796735331748662016-04-25T14:46:25.194-07:002016-04-25T14:46:25.194-07:00Gorgeous! sheilaGorgeous! sheilaS H Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903358927405180169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-32296315279016132042016-04-25T14:19:12.558-07:002016-04-25T14:19:12.558-07:00Katie, Newport is one of my favorites too. It'...Katie, Newport is one of my favorites too. It's been a few years since my last visit, so thank you for taking us along. Looking forward to Part 2.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-39868336966899898972016-04-25T14:02:55.248-07:002016-04-25T14:02:55.248-07:00Did you get your boyfriend's newest book writt...Did you get your boyfriend's newest book written with his mom? I can't wait to read it! I haven't been to Newport for probably 40 years or close to it. I remember it being quite spectacular. This is totally magnificent -- hard to even pick a favorite room or photo although I'm lovin' that kitchen!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-5517143120664656012016-04-25T14:02:13.633-07:002016-04-25T14:02:13.633-07:00Thanks for sharing and adding one more place to vi...Thanks for sharing and adding one more place to visit to my travel list!!<br />XObjdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12077329944511327521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-11244806086757237712016-04-25T13:15:38.593-07:002016-04-25T13:15:38.593-07:00I can't even imagine what it cost to build and...I can't even imagine what it cost to build and maintain such a magnificant place. The utility bills alone would be up in the stratosphere but probably pocket changed to Mr. Vanderbilt! As my son would say, this is just "stupid" money! <br /><br />I would love to visit Newport one of these days and if I do, I want you as my tour guide.<br /><br />Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083048394782111088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-58190848672928806982016-04-25T12:27:43.018-07:002016-04-25T12:27:43.018-07:00Beautiful pictures! At first, I thought you were g...Beautiful pictures! At first, I thought you were going to say the tour was narrated in Anderson Cooper's voice, and I was just hoping it included a few of his giggles. Ha!! I'm glad you had a good visit. I hope you have a great week!Emily Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078880070760482410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-85105319406223577232016-04-25T12:16:10.472-07:002016-04-25T12:16:10.472-07:00Visited Newport and some of the cottages including...Visited Newport and some of the cottages including this one several years ago. On my list to go back to more. Hard to imagine that kind of life.<br />Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053031697661416584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-72096273842101898202016-04-25T11:46:49.332-07:002016-04-25T11:46:49.332-07:00Wow -- that place is stunning!! Have never been t...Wow -- that place is stunning!! Have never been there, but putting it on my list! Thanks for sharing! Jboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885993111102447005noreply@blogger.com