‘Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees Filled all the air with fragrance and with joy. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Photo by me via Instagram

While I was reading the Tory Burch Blog, I saw that they photographed their Spring/Summer 2016 Look Book at Fustic House in Barbados. The gorgeous 17th-century sugar plantation was renovated by designer Oliver Messel in the 1970’s and is now available to rent for a Caribbean holiday.  On first view, the exterior looks like a house you […]

“When spring comes to Paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise.” – Henry Miller Photos by me via Instagram @habituallychic

Although I was in Paris for almost two weeks, I’m regretting that I didn’t stay another week so I could experience the Saut Hermès 2016 in person. The 5-star show jumping competition takes places this weekend in the Grand Palais. This ridiculously chic sporting event also includes a saddlery workshop, shopping, and special shows. While I can’t […]

One of my favorite people on Instagram is Madrid based interior designer Lorenzo Castillo. His feed @lorenzocastillofe is filled with photos of his design projects and his homes. While many of them have been featured in magazines, his own photos show different angeles and areas not always seen in publications. I especially love his art collection […]

I just got back from Paris last night. I have jet lag and my bags are still not unpacked so of course I’m already thinking about where I want to go next. I saw photos of the new Palazzo Dama hotel in Rome on Instagram and in the new Elle Decoration France while I was […]

There is nothing I love more than when fashion and interiors come together. No where was this done with more elegance than at the Johanna Ortiz fall presentation in Paris. Johanna is a very chic Colombian designer who creates feminine and sexy designs that still manage to remain ladylike. Because of her South American heritage, there […]

One of the most fun and whimsical presentations of Paris Fashion Week was by Cartier. They rented out the Hotel Montana in Saint Germain and created different fantasy scenarios filled with every Cartier product from high jewelry, watches, handbags, leather goods, sunglasses, stationery, to even champagne. It was a lovely departure for the usually staid brand. I recently […]

According to social media, it seemed like everyone was staying at La Reserve Hotel for fashion week. Just as I put it on my must visit list, I saw that my Instagram friend David Leppan was also staying at the chic hotel. When he suggested tea, I immediately agreed to come to him to check it out. […]

As I start my second week in Paris, I thought update you on what I’ve been doing so far.  The weather has been a bit temperamental so I spent a lot of my first few days trying to run errands and shopping in between rain and snow showers. I’ve attended a few gorgeous fashion shows […]

It’s cold and rainy in Paris this morning, so I’m dreaming of warmer weather and the new spring collection at J. McLaughlin is making me dream even harder. I love all the pretty colors and fun patterns that are perfect for work and weekend. I want to be wearing all of them while enjoying some sunshine. To help […]

The highlight of my recent trip to California was visiting Montecito. It’s an idyllic town in Santa Barbara where a few people I know live. They say once you visit Montecito, you will buy a house there and will I am not sure about the three month deadline, I could definitely see myself living there […]

If you’re looking for a place to wear your new Emerson Fry pieces, I highly suggest Cuixmala, a boutique resort of luxurious Moorish inspired villas and casitas set in a vast oceanfront nature reserve on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It looks like the kind of place James Bond would visit on the pretense of relaxing until he […]

After a warehouse move and a brief hiatus, Emerson Fry is back with a new light and breezy collection for Spring/Summer 2016. The pieces are mostly white, black, and nude with a little pattern thrown into the mix. It’s making me want to plan another warm weather trip and it will probably make you want […]

As I mentioned earlier, I’m off to Paris tonight for fashion week and a bit of holiday. I look forward to seeing old friends and new as well as all my favorite museums and sights.  I also look forward to taking advantage of the low Euro to do a little shopping. You can follow all […]

I’m getting ready for my flight to Paris tonight but I’m already thinking about where I want to go next.  I’ve never been to Spain so that’s a top contender. It would mean I could also meet one of my favorite designers, Isabel Lopez Quesada, who designed this country house. I love that it looks […]

Fashion week has just ended in Milan and one of the chicest showrooms has to be the Palazzo Ralph Lauren. It’s one of those beautifully designed spaces in which you wish you could live. If you feel the same, here are some suggestions to get you started. Tufted Cream Sofa Ralph Lauren Plaid Pillows Shearling […]

I was just buying new sneakers for my trip and thinking about writing a post about them when I read that Victoria Beckham has given the trend a try. “I just can’t do heels any more. At least not when I’m working. I travel a lot. Clothes have to be simple and comfortable.” There was a time […]

I wrote about pajamas earlier this week and then kept seeing them everywhere. Dolce & Gabbana had a chic Slumber Party in Los Angeles earlier this week and later T magazine highlighted For Restless Sleepers. Founder Francesca Ruffini presented her fall collection in Milan but these photos are from the Lake Como home she shares with her […]

If I had realized that the Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire auction was scheduled for Sotheby’s in London on the day I land in Paris, I would have revised my travel plans. But thanks to the wonders of technology, we can all see everything online and even bid remotely. Although, I think I will walk over to Sotheby’s today […]