Delphine and Reed Krakoff already owned one famous home, Lasata, in East Hampton, New York which was where Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis spent her summers growing up. Their new home, Clark House, in New Canaan, Connecticut also has a interesting past. It was purchased by heiress Huguette Clark in 1952 as a safe place to escape […]
If there’s one thing you buy for your wardrobe this fall, make it a blazer. More specifically, a blazer that’s glen plaid, checked, flannel, houndstooth, or tweed. The are the perfect layering piece when the weather is starting to cool down but it’s yet cold enough for a coat. As you can see from some […]
It’s grey and rainy in New York this morning so I feel like it’s the perfect time to post a pretty sun filled garden. The garden in question located in Montecito, California also happens to belong to Oprah and has been recently featured in Veranda. I know quite a few people who live in this […]
I’m super excited to be hosting a joint Habitually Chic 10 year anniversary party and William Sonoma Home new store opening in Chelsea on Thursday, September 28th. I’ll be celebrating and sharing styling tips and my favorite fall finds from Williams Sonoma Home. There will also be chic craft cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and great […]
Fashion week just ended in New York and the nice weather led to a lot of great street style looks. As you know, I only highlight the ensembles that are relatable and wearable. I’m absolutely loving all the longer midi-length dresses and cropped loose trousers that both show off great shoes. I actually saw three […]
I never tire of seeing photos of the New York apartment of Vogue International Editor at Large Hamish Bowles. The very colorful and traditional home designed by Studio Peregalli will be featured in a new book New York: Behind Closed Doors by Polly Devlin and photos by Annie Schlecter. “I was so delighted to have […]
The French cult brand Sézane opened last week in New York and they are already a huge hit. I stopped by on Friday when I was downtown on again on Saturday with a friend when Jessica Alba also happened to be shopping. The large store and floor to ceiling shelves are filled with clothing, shoes, […]
It’s been feeling very much like fall in New York lately so I’ve started transitioning my wardrobe earlier than usual. Many of you have requested more outfit posts so I thought I’d show you what I’ll be wearing this weekend. Silk Wrap Blouse – There is nothing I love more than pairing an ivory silk blouse […]
I just learned the sad news that artist Jeremiah Goodman passed away at home this morning. I was lucky enough to meet Jeremiah for a profile on the blog and to photograph him for my book. Below is part of what I wrote after meeting him for the first time. It was really interesting to […]
It’s fitting that the word “home” is in the title of Home Again since homes play a major part of the films by Nancy Meyers such as The Holiday, Something’s Gotta Give, and It’s Complicated. This time though she’s the producer and her daughter Hallie Meyers-Shyer is the writer and director. Home Again stars Reese Witherspoon […]
Most people think of the Hamptons as just a place you visit in the summer but there are many people who use their homes year round. Tory Burch is one of these people. Her 1929 Georgian home in Southampton called Westerly was a stately mansion that was made a little more family friendly by Daniel Romualdez. […]
I’ve always loved the French phrase la rentrée which means the reentry. It encompasses back to school and back to work as everyone returns from their August holidays and tries to get back on track. They’ve already come back but as Americans go back to school and work after this long Labor Day weekend, it’s […]
The day after I mentioned visiting the Cuyana showroom in San Francisco, I received an email alerting me that they are popping up in New York this week. Even better is that they will be in my neighborhood. The pop up will feature Cuyana pieces for fall 2017 as well as their most popular staples. […]
Lewis Miller Design posted photos on Instagram Saturday of tables they designed for an event. As other people I follow started to post images of the same event, I figured out that is was the 25th anniversary party for Laura and Harry Slatkin of Nest at their home in East Hampton. Even rain showers didn’t […]
I was reminded of the Oscar Wilde quote this morning, “And all at once, summer collapsed into fall” as I woke up to 55 degree temperatures. It’s definitely time to get your fall wardrobe together and Sienna Miller is the perfect inspiration. Every time she left the theatre in New York and London, she was […]
I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car crash in Paris. I can remember hearing the news in Boston like it was yesterday. She was such a kind and caring person that it would be interesting to have her here today to guide us all through […]
I love visiting San Francisco because I have so many lovely friends who live in the city and because it has such a robust design community. My recent 10th Anniversary trip to San Francisco before heading to Napa was a little rushed. I got to visit a lot of my favorite places but didn’t have […]
I’m obsessed with gardens and this one in the Cotswolds is my new favorite. It belongs to author Ian McEwan and his wife Annalena McAfee who is also a writer and journalist and was just featured on T Magazine. The couple serendipitously found the property that was going on sale the next day and bought […]
Habitually Chic has always been about pretty pictures and a place to get away the troubles of the day. But it’s hard to figure out what to post when many people are experiencing a natural disaster. Then I then I remembered that the owners of this New York loft met volunteering after Hurricane Sandy. Meredith […]
Fall isn’t just about new fall fashions. Over 500 new arrivals have just landed at Serena & Lily to outfit your home for autumn. The new pieces include furniture, accessories, bedding, pillows, lighting, wallpaper, rugs, and even new colors in old favorites. Happy Shopping! XOXO, HC