After three days of 90 degree temperatures, I’m even more ready for fall. I can’t wait for cozy coats and sweaters and trips to European cities like Vienna. The Austrian city is where Bergdorf Goodman Pre-Fall 2015 Magazine photographed these very chic fashions including the Andrew Gn coat above. I’ve never been to Austria but I’m […]

When I was living in Paris, I made it a point to visit as many museums and sights as possible. When I returned to New York, I realized that there were a lot of places I still haven’t been to here even though I’ve lived in the city for 14 years. I’ve been making it […]

“Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.” ― Coco Chanel

I’m definitely ready for fall fashion but I did buy one last white summer dress. I wore it yesterday to The Cloisters and I hadn’t even made it into the entrance before a young man with a foreign accent told me he liked my flowy dress.  It looks like something you’d see a girl wearing in […]

This has been one of those weeks where I have a million things to write about but have been endlessly distracted. Maybe I’m in need of an August vacances like the French and everyone else in Europe.  I promise I am going to get it together this weekend and be back at the top of my […]

I found the photo above on Pinterest today attributed to the late designer David Hicks. It is actually the Paris home of designer Dominique Kieffer that was featured in Italian Marie Claire Maison in 2008. The tile floor in the entry and the herringbone wood floors are common in many French homes which was the first tip […]

I’m currently enjoying a girl’s getaway at the Saybrook Point Inn and Spa with my friend Dina Fierro where we’re enjoying great seafood, spa treatments, and peeking at Katharine Hepburn’s old house. I’ll be back tomorrow with a regularly scheduled post. XOXO, HC Photos by me via Instagram.

I didn’t even know Francisco Costa’s apartment was on the market before hearing that it had possibly already sold. The space designed by Mark Cunningham is located at 220 Madison Avenue near the Morgan Library. The location makes it convenient for both Francisco to get to work in the Fashion District and his partner John DeStefano, a horse […]

I came across this list of 10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Life Today on Dr. Samantha Boardman’s site Positive Prescription. They are things we all know we should do but probably forget to do during our busy lives. 1. Get out in nature: You probably seriously underestimate how important this is. (Actually, […]

Fairest of the months! Ripe summer’s queen The hey-day of the year With robes that gleam with sunny sheen Sweet August doth appear. – R. Combe Miller   Photo by me via Instagram.

I don’t have children but if I did have little girls, I would definitely dress them in Florence Fancy.  The very chic clothing line was founded by mother of two, Nancy McCormick, who was “inspired by the classic designs of European children’s fashion, craftsmanship, and grace.” I stopped by the Upper East Side boutique and showroom yesterday […]

At the photo shoot yesterday, I was discussing that I would like to take a flower arranging class.  Another person who could give great lessons is Carolyne Roehm. I love checking out her website to see the gorgeous photos of her gardens, flowers, and tabletops.  Everything she touches is chic and gorgeous.  So I’m especially […]

While Peter Copping and his husband Rambert Rigaud sold their Paris apartment when Peter was appointed the artistic director of Oscar de la Renta in New York, they weren’t going to give up their Normandy retreat. You can see why from the new photos they’ve posted on Instagram. You may remember that I posted some photos from […]

Some of you might have read that I was preparing for a photo shoot in my apartment this week.  I wasn’t sure if I was allowed to tell you who it was with but I can announce that the wonderful team from One Kings Lane shot my apartment today. The beautiful flowers above were brought […]

There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about gut renovating my tiny kitchen. Small New York City kitchens are probably why everyone goes out to restaurants or orders in. I have folders full of dream kitchen inspiration and this one has gone to the top of the list. It was designed […]

I’m taking the day off today. Well, not really. I still have a lot of little projects and errands on my “to do” list to prepare for the photo shoot in my apartment next week. But I am taking a break from the blog. While I’m away, I highly recommend you check out the Nordstrom […]

I never tire of seeing Aerin Lauder’s Southampton home because it’s so warm and welcoming.  It recently welcomed Garence Doré who photographed her visit which included a look at Aerin’s new Rose de Grasse perfume and a lovely lunch. As Garance mentions, the house could be intimidating because it belonged to Estée Lauder but Aerin […]

While we’re on the topic of Ralph Lauren, can we talk about all the gorgeous blue and white pieces are in the entertaining collection from Ralph Lauren Home.  Not only does it remind me of the summer outdoor decor at Ralph’s restaurant in Paris but it also makes me want to plan a party. Or […]

My friend Chris Black posted a link to a fun tumblr this morning, Old Ralph Lauren Adverts.  It’s a walk down memory lane of all the vintage styles of Ralph Lauren and their “aspirational” images. Except for a few oversized styles from the 1980’s, everything looks like something you could wear today. A testament to […]

I came across a photo on Pinterest yesterday that led me to a dreamy rental property Le Lieu Perdu in France on Lonny.  It didn’t surprise me to read that Julia Leach, the founder of Chance, was the one who had rented the turreted home in the Dordogne region of France.  She said she bookmarked the listing on […]