“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” – Charles Bowden   Photo from here

It’s hard not to be inspired by all the athletic achievements happening at the Olympics this week but it’s also easy to apply their work ethic to your own life. I came across the following article on Positive Prescription by Dr. Samantha Boardman and thought it was perfect for posting. Hope it motivates you to achieve […]

I’m not traveling until the fall so it’s hard not to have a little fomo while scrolling through Instagram. It looks like everyone is en vacance somewhere chic like the Amalfi Coast or French Riviera. Here are a few of my favorite images from the last few weeks. @decorno in Italy @hotelducapedenroc in Antibes @aliceinherpalace in Sardinia […]

I want to thank everyone who sent get well wishes online. Now that I’m finally feeling a little better, I want nothing more than to get back outside. Unfortunately, it’s going to be hazy, hot, and humid for the next few days which means it’s the perfect time to head out east. The family compound […]

There is nothing worse than being sick in the summer as I found out this weekend. While I continue to recover from being an incubus of viral plague, I leave you with a new interview with artist and designer William McLure of Birmingham, Alabama on One Kings Lane. It’s been so fun to see his […]

According to Instagram, Greece is one of the most popular places for travel this summer. After seeing this family compound that Isabel López-Quesada designed with architect Nikos Moustroufis designed on the island of Spetses, it’s easy to see why. The base of blue floor and white walls perfectly complements the color of the water and buildings of […]

I had numerous conversations with friends last night about how we’re all ready for crisp fall weather to wear cashmere and layers. Even though it’s not quite time to wear sweaters and coats just yet, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the best place to stock up for fall and there are only five more days left […]

Former Teen Vogue editor in chief Amy Astley has recently taken the helm at Architectural Digest and her first issue hits newsstands today. The September 2016 issue is devoted to the fashion world and includes the chic homes of Marc Jacobs, Giovanna Battaglia, Amanda Brooks, and others. I, for one, am excited about Amy taking […]

I Am Love is one of the most visually stunning films I’ve ever seen. Of course it helps that much of it is set in Villa Necchi in Milan. It’s no wonder that Luca Guadagnino, the filmmaker behind it and the new film A Bigger Splash, has created his own chic home in a 17th-century palazzo […]

After a week of oppressive 90 degree temperatures, I’m actually enjoying this rainy and cooler weekend. I’m sure everyone’s gardens are enjoying the rain including Ina Garten‘s garden. (Try saying three times fast.) Her gorgeous East Hampton property just featured in the July/August 2016 issue of Elle Decor written by Kate Betts. The garden was designed […]

Sometimes I have to stop looking at Instagram since it looks like everyone is en vacances in Europe right now. The two hot spots I’ve noticed from my feed are Corsica and the Amalfi Coast and Russian fashionista Mira Duma has hit both this week. Not only am I loving her picture post card perfect […]

Everyone knows that space is at a premium in New York but that doesn’t mean you have to skimp on style in a small apartment. While Cole Wilson works at One Kings Lane and had help pulling her place together from OKL Studio designer Alex Reid, it’s still a great example of how you can […]

While the stores are already filled with fall merchandize, there are still eight more weeks of summer left. If you need a new beach bag or a tote that’s easy to pack for your August vacation, my friend Heidi Wynne has you covered. She’s also generously offering HC readers 30% off her entire site, which includes her fabulous cashmere […]

As you know, Sag Harbor is my favorite place in the Hamptons. When I’m in town, I love stopping by to say hello to Mona Nerenberg at her very chic store Bloom. While I was there in June, Mona let me  know that not only was the home she shares with her partner Lisa Bynon going to […]

Someone recently asked me for an updated beauty routine post. I realized yesterday that quite a few of my beauty products are currently discounted during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale so this seemed like a perfect time for a beauty post. I love microcurrent facial treatments and have had a few over the years.  One day I realized […]

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is not just a great time to buy fashions but also everything you could possibly need for your home.  Bedding, towels, bath accessories, home decor, rugs, tabletop and kitchen…you name it, they have it. It’s also the perfect time to get everything you need for your kids heading off to college […]

I have a very bad habit of buying books and not reading them. My other bad habit is starting a book but not finishing it because I start reading another new book. It’s a vicious cycle that I’m trying to remedy this summer. It does comes in handy though when you realize that you already own […]

Mention the restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns and people either say it was the best meal of their life or they are dying to go. I was very lucky to be invited recently to drive the Lincoln MKZ an hour outside the city to experience the restaurant and farm for myself. For those unfamiliar withBlue […]

It was about 900 degrees in New York today. Alright, it was actual 91 degrees but it felt hotter due to the humidity. This is always the time of year when I want to burn my summer clothes and start wearing transitional fall pieces in cooler weather. Since that’s about 6-8 weeks away, I’ll settle […]

I enjoy following Estee Lauder face and Shinola women’s design director Carolyn Murphy on Instagram since she’s one of the more relatable models. I also love when she posts pics of her Chelsea townhouse so I was excited to see Rosewood Hotels feature more photos on Rosewood Issues website. Her home is filled with treasures from her […]