There is nothing that upsets me more than when someone buys an iconic or historic house and guts it, thus ruining what made it special. That’s why I was so astonished and happy to see that designer Francis Sultana kept the drawing room in the apartment that belonged to Fleur Cowles a similar beautiful shade […]
Whether you consider it a fresh start or a clean slate, there is nothing better than the beginning of January to plan out what you want to do in the coming year. I personally love a new blank calendar just brimming with possibilities. I like to plan out each month which helps me plan out […]
I usually create my New Year’s Eve posts with new images each year but I’ve been very busy this so this one is a culmination of photos from the last few years. Seems fitting to look back as we end one decade and begin a new one. Happy New Year! Ring out wild bells to […]
The January/February 2020 issue of Veranda arrived just before Christmas and it definitely felt like a present. The entire issue is devoted to Paris and the pièce de résistance is the Paris pied-à-terre of interior designer Micky Hurley and his family. The apartment is located in the same 17th-century hôtel particulier that had been overhauled […]
Whether you are planning to go out on the town or host your friends at home, we’ve picked out 26 pairs of the chicest shoes for New Year’s Eve. We’ve even got you covered if you plan to be skiing or just want to stay home. There are a few splurge pairs but the majority […]
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. There are some great sales happening now if Santa didn’t bring you what you wanted or you have some holiday money burning a hole in your pocket. ANN TAYLOR – Extra 60% sale styles and 40% full price styles with code SHOP40 ANTHROPOLOGIE – Extra 40% off […]
If I had to award a top prize for holiday decorating, it would go to Brian Branton in Alexandria, Virginia. He goes all out each year decorating his historic home from 1808 with multiple Christmas trees, wreathes, and swags. I posted about him last year but he deserves another post since his home was just […]
I posted this historic house from 1845 in Essex, Connecticut designed by the lovely design duo Olasky and Sinsteden a few weeks ago. The home is featured in the November/December 2019 issue of New England Home but the photos online were a little small. Photographer Read McKendree and Max Sinsteden were very generous in sending me larger images to swap […]
I still have yet to see Knives Out but I want to go more than ever just to see Chris Evans in the sweater that has the internet all a twitter. The Knives Out costume designer Jenny Eagan told The Hollywood Reporter that she doesn’t remember the brand of the frayed Aran cable knit sweater because the piece […]
I love festive and colorful Christmas decorations as much as anyone but I also appreciate quiet and elegant Christmas decorations. I came across the Park Avenue apartment of Fernanda Kellogg and Kirk Henckels decorated for Christmas in the November/December 2016 issue of Veranda and love the details they’ve added to each room. I’ve combined those […]
I can’t believe there are only 12 more days until Christmas. I have so many things to do before then that I’m a little stressed out about how I’m going to get it all done. If you’re behind on things like shopping, there are quite a few wonderful pop ups worth visiting in New York […]
Opening up presents in pajamas on Christmas morning is one of the most fun holiday traditions. If your family could use an upgrade on your sleepwear, I’ve picked out some of the cutest prints and plaids to make your pics the envy of Instagram. Women’s flannel pajama set in white-out plaid Men’s flannel pajama set […]
Light is one of the reasons I’ve stayed in my apartment in New York so long and it’s one of the reasons that Bunny Williams moved to a new apartment on a higher floor in her same building. The apartment she shares with husband John Rosselli can be seen in the January 2020 issue of […]
A holiday gift that will never go out of style is a classic, luxurious cashmere scarf or a cozy, wool Fisherman Knit sweater. Fortunately for you, my friend Heidi Wynne is offering HC readers a chic holiday discount of 30% which is automatically applied during checkout until December 22, 2019. Her Griffin Scarf is the […]
This holiday season is mostly in full swing in New York but the late Thanksgiving has pushed some things back. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was just lit yesterday and the Park Avenue Tree Lighting is scheduled for Sunday night. The Bergdorf Goodman “Good Times” holiday windows have been for a week. I don’t think […]
I was supposed to decorate my apartment for Christmas on Sunday but my gift guide took so long to put together that I didn’t have time. Seeing everyone’s houses decorated on Instagram is giving me major fomo now and none more so than Fairgreen Farm which is the home of Amanda Brooks. It’s just been […]
There aren’t that many holiday decorated houses published in magazines so I get very excited when I find one. Especially when it’s a a historic house from 1845 in Essex, Connecticut designed by the lovely design duo Olasky and Sinsteden. Not only did they help pull all interiors together but they also took care of […]
I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and are enjoyed a nice long holiday weekend. I’ve been trying to relax but there was so much to do before the snow arrived. If you’re house bound due to storms or looking for Cyber Monday deals, we’ve got our final holiday favorite things gift guide to […]
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