tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post9160078700496856751..comments2024-03-28T05:33:12.950-04:00Comments on A DAY WITH THE MISTRESS BORGHESE: THE ELMS ANYONE?Mistress Maddiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-1547035274443504682014-06-08T18:00:14.598-04:002014-06-08T18:00:14.598-04:00STUNNING!!!! I can see this Mistress , you living ...STUNNING!!!! I can see this Mistress , you living there, although I hate to see what the houseboys do in those tea rooms.Pearly Gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445142451171919303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-40517591974272546672014-06-08T11:19:27.834-04:002014-06-08T11:19:27.834-04:00The Elms was much more toned down. Compared to The...The Elms was much more toned down. Compared to The Breakers, it's the 'poor' man's mansion but still exuded elegance and taste. It's hard to believe that the place was slated for demolition back in the 60's. What a SHAME that would have been!!<br />ursula of operahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251132863636606456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-7323830794212898022014-06-08T11:06:17.002-04:002014-06-08T11:06:17.002-04:00I've not been to Newport, but after seeing yo...I've not been to Newport, but after seeing your hotel and your posts following it's on my list for next summer. From your post, the Elms is a more subdued mansion compared to likes of The Breakers, the Elms is a stately mansion that I personally liked better than The Breakers. Oh and welcome back!!!!! Loving your trip regale.Bryon Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00033539692369962303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-89608669108371097602014-06-08T11:00:19.291-04:002014-06-08T11:00:19.291-04:00The Newport Mansions are really something to see! ...The Newport Mansions are really something to see! The Elms is one of my favorites. it is so pretty and so stunning, you must see it at least once in your lifetime! The details are just amazing, as are the gardens, the best which I feel of the homes , the Elms offers.gretchen Reukaufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902638108911545493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-48829271705315331872014-06-08T10:49:46.745-04:002014-06-08T10:49:46.745-04:00The Elms is to my opinion the 2nd best masion of N...The Elms is to my opinion the 2nd best masion of Newport you featured, after The Breakers. The Elms, you see the elegance and opulence of yesteryear. The warm paneling, intricate detail of the carved staircases and beautiful marble fireplaces are a great reminder of what life was like back then. The Breakers is more me.Cooper Lotterbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229684503346670206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-8946341928069264722014-06-08T10:25:47.660-04:002014-06-08T10:25:47.660-04:00Spectacular!!!! I say lets bring back the Gilded A...Spectacular!!!! I say lets bring back the Gilded Age, and you can start it Mistress, with your etiquette standards and traditions. Coco de Mere https://www.blogger.com/profile/16010329604418765278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-87315643035819746542014-06-08T10:20:42.631-04:002014-06-08T10:20:42.631-04:00Spectacular!!!! I say lets bring back the Gilded A...Spectacular!!!! I say lets bring back the Gilded Age, and you can start it Mistress, with your etiquette standards and traditions. Coco de Mere https://www.blogger.com/profile/16010329604418765278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-4195457780099763492014-06-08T10:16:59.223-04:002014-06-08T10:16:59.223-04:00I had a feeling but didn't know for sure. I mu...I had a feeling but didn't know for sure. I must put you on my historic staff for cock a tails!!!!!Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-78450949116121970772014-06-08T10:15:11.837-04:002014-06-08T10:15:11.837-04:00Well bob, sometimes the more scandalous and fun co...Well bob, sometimes the more scandalous and fun could be had in the staff quarters!Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-73813050218457922132014-06-08T09:43:25.118-04:002014-06-08T09:43:25.118-04:00I'm more of a modern woman, but this is beauti...I'm more of a modern woman, but this is beautiful!R.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15024996579875204440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-57964807317185715012014-06-08T06:04:15.685-04:002014-06-08T06:04:15.685-04:00the staff must have been 3-4 to a bedroom. such g...the staff must have been 3-4 to a bedroom. such grandeur for the berwinds!<br /><br />PS - you know the berwinds are still active in the philly area, right? and trumbauer designed some philly buildings? home connections! :)anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-2954095941423920102014-06-08T01:31:22.894-04:002014-06-08T01:31:22.894-04:00That is just incredible!!! I could retire taking c...That is just incredible!!! I could retire taking care of those grounds. And I also need to get off the West Coast more, I feel like Im missing the best parts of our country.Cali-Boihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06914711840523151489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-9131646584013935182014-06-08T01:04:55.497-04:002014-06-08T01:04:55.497-04:00While these posts and these homes are very beautif...While these posts and these homes are very beautiful and stunning, and they are fascinating as period pieces, the unsustainability of these houses as family homes seems sad. Monuments to ego that become money pits. That may seem negative but how much better a legacy is that benefits rather than drains future citizens. Just a though.Calliopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227109152450993618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-9711129805112935872014-06-07T23:53:12.404-04:002014-06-07T23:53:12.404-04:00Wow! I would love to visit this place! Thought of ...Wow! I would love to visit this place! Thought of my favorite show while viewing the pictures....Downton AbbeyMahogany Empresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14939076151753969645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-78533631258967400582014-06-07T23:47:49.892-04:002014-06-07T23:47:49.892-04:00I'd be happy just living in one of the tea hou...I'd be happy just living in one of the tea houses. Don't get any ideas Mistress about a laundry press, we already have enough to do around here.Anitia Moorecockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631025256092261984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-52576595678638885702014-06-07T23:44:39.121-04:002014-06-07T23:44:39.121-04:00A wonderful tour...love the gardens and many appoi...A wonderful tour...love the gardens and many appointments of this magnificent home!The Midnight Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722389332211697354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-45439560477857599142014-06-07T23:34:02.167-04:002014-06-07T23:34:02.167-04:00Yeah, I could live there, though, my luck I'd ...Yeah, I could live there, though, my luck I'd be one of the forty sharing the 13 bedrooms and 3 baths.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-56234149128494767752014-06-07T22:49:56.114-04:002014-06-07T22:49:56.114-04:00This was another great post. We love the old mansi...This was another great post. We love the old mansions and would love to visit the Elms. I remember a story on a special about the giant front doors. They are of great weight and perfectly balanced on 2 piviots. The garden are gorgeous.Bucks County Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099052355059937168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-18518466046850640752014-06-07T22:10:51.243-04:002014-06-07T22:10:51.243-04:00Oh my, there WILL be a Bar B-Q at Twelve Oaks Toni...Oh my, there WILL be a Bar B-Q at Twelve Oaks Tonight!!!!Carmen Dioxidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043966642740138222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-35573375158491876602014-06-07T22:08:44.203-04:002014-06-07T22:08:44.203-04:00Just my opinion, but the rounded central section ...Just my opinion, but the rounded central section makes’ the building. Without it, I think it would look like an old city elementary school, kind of like the one I attended. It makes me smile to read ‘cottage’. WOW.Cleo Phatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15784373521712108011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-61117453453017529722014-06-07T22:05:58.694-04:002014-06-07T22:05:58.694-04:00 I love all of this historical information about t... I love all of this historical information about the grand estate called The Elms! Every photo is stunning and how great to be able to see not only the outside of the building, but how fantastic to see so much of the inside and I love it all! What a strong building built clear back in 1901-marvelous! I agree that the gardens are magnificent.Mistress Maddie #1 Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02502981912505401903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-2042465461212661602014-06-07T21:58:54.376-04:002014-06-07T21:58:54.376-04:00 I have never been to Newport, RI personally, but ... I have never been to Newport, RI personally, but I so enjoy seeing these absolutely beautiful tours you have shared with us. But what impressed me most about this post is all the hard and difficult work the staff had to do in order to keep the house running. Hard to imagine now!Madame Redfernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15379849198594510405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-79353400018983908902014-06-07T20:59:01.077-04:002014-06-07T20:59:01.077-04:00Reminds me of Downton Abbey! What a trip you had! ...Reminds me of Downton Abbey! What a trip you had! Welcome back!Justin & Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570616135885733339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-56842938075395613202014-06-07T20:56:24.913-04:002014-06-07T20:56:24.913-04:00Thank goodness for The Preservation Society of New...Thank goodness for The Preservation Society of Newport County for saving this house. I almost dropped my drink when I read they almost had demolition!!! I couldn't imagine tearing down such fine, and these days rare craftsmanship. I also have a new attitude as I start my ironing tomorrow, a job I do not love, but love everything ironed. This was my favorite house on the tour too years ago.Agnes Goldberg-DeWoofshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844026602594610700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188983699731524293.post-61204137170964691252014-06-07T20:51:18.375-04:002014-06-07T20:51:18.375-04:00You just don't see that kind of gorgeous-ness ...You just don't see that kind of gorgeous-ness out here in the wild west!the dogs' motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512888563325865616noreply@blogger.com