First, I want to thank interior designer Phoebe Howard for mentioning Habitually Chic as one of her favorite design blogs in a recent Washington Post article! It still amazes me when I hear that people whom I admire read my blog. Second, I really enjoyed reading the story about how she came to design. She […]
I just found out that Habitually Chic was named one of StyleClone‘s Top 100 Fashion Blogs! As a fashion obsessed New Yorker, I find this quite exciting and I am thrilled to be ranked number 52! Of course, this isn’t as fabulous as Sea of Shoes blogger Jane Aldridge and her mother Judy’s spread in […]
You might remember that I profiled Georgia Tapert and her lovely home and store a few months ago. Well, now you can see more photos and read more about her interesting life on New York Social Diary. I love Georgia’s home because it is uniquely personal and filled with items she found on her travels […]
A few of you out there who will be happy to know that Kelly Wearstler has shot a new cover for her upcoming book Hue. Personally, I don’t really care what she wears on the outside because I know the book will be chock full of her inspiring interiors. And isn’t it what’s on the […]
The photography world lost a legend yesterday with the passing of Julius Shulman. His images of modern architecture and in particular, California Modernism, are iconic and will stand the test of time, even if the buildings don’t. I can’t imagine a Richard Neutra house without visualizing it as Julius Shulman shot it. The Smithsonian conducted […]
The weather in New York has has been feeling a little like Fall lately which makes me think about what I will be wearing soon. Jenna Lyons was interviewed by the Los Angeles Times recently about the success and popularity of J.Crew and also her inspirations. For Fall 2009, she imagined what it would be […]
I have been joking lately that once you’re done visiting the ridiculously expensive shops on East 11th Street, pop into Etos where you can actually afford to buy something! I finally had the pleasure of checking out this chic shop and I’m so glad that I did because not only did I find things for […]
I couldn’t think of a better day to announce that Stefan Hurray of Architect Design and I are going to Paris than Bastille Day! Neither of us have ever visited Versailles which prompted the initial discussion. Then I happened to mention to Charlotte Moss that we were thinking of going and she insisted that we […]
I had a meeting with my website designer this week at Pastis so I thought it was the perfect time to visit the new High Line park and I’m so glad that I did! I live uptown with all of Central Park as my backyard so I really had no idea what to expect from […]
Dark haired preppy boys are my kryptonite. But in the case of Miles Fisher, he’s as easy on the ears as he is the eyes. Not content with acting alone, he’s also releasing a album of melodious music. Did I also mention he’s also Harvard educated? Why should all rock stars be grungy bad boys […]
I was at House Beautiful party at Knollwood Antiques Thursday night and quite a few people asked me when I began my blog. Funny enough I told them, my two year blog anniversary was the next day! (I had planned to write about this yesterday but my computer had other ideas. I think a new […]
I know my posts this week have been short and I apologize. I was joking with friends tonight that I was going to hang a sign on the blog that said Gone Shoppin’ since I’ve been taking advantage of many of the great sales going on in the city this week. Hence the new Roger […]
I’m more than halfway through My Life in France and I am already starting to think about what I’m going to read after I’m finished. Vogue.com has a list of their Top 10 Summer Books that I am going to check out but I’d like to know what you’re reading. You all had some great […]
A big thank you goes out to Charlotte Moss for including me in her Dispatches from the Blogosphere: Tips for a Stylish Summer post on her blog Tete-a-Tete! Check it out and you can read what I’m wearing, reading, eating and doing this summer! Oh, and those are my photos from the Hamptons. Wish I […]
A very sweet article about Julia Child in the new August issue of Vanity Fair inspired me to reread her wonderful book, My Life in France, which she wrote with her grand-nephew Alex Prud’homme. The book is really a love story…the love of her husband, food, cooking and France! It’s also very inspiring. I mentioned […]
It was a gloriously beautiful weekend in New York! The sun actually shone so I spent most of it out of doors and away from my computer. I also got to see my friend and designer Grant K. Gibson who was in town for a wedding. But now it’s back to work. Usually, I am […]
I hope all my American readers enjoy the long 4th of July holiday weekend. Oh, and let’s keep our fingers crossed that it doesn’t rain! Photo from Markham Roberts
While I was looking through designer Meg Braff‘s portfolio, I came across the most perfect East Hampton home. I love the patterns and shades of blue she used throughout all the spaces. The mudroom is my favorite room and pretty much sums up the feeling of this chic weekend home. I can also imagine how […]
It’s funny when an answer to one of your questions falls in your lap. I’ve been trying to find out who represents Bob Collins & Sons in New York and just I found out that Todd Romano has recently started carrying the line of fabulous fabrics and wallpapers. You might not know the name Bob […]
Antony Todd has exquisite taste and now that eponymous shop is having a sale, you may actually be able to afford a few of his impeccable choices. Items that are 25-40% off are marked with a tag. Everything else is regular price. Don’t forget to peek downstairs. You won’t see Antony since he’s in Europe […]