I really wish I had visited Lisa Jackson’s store LJ Cross before I left for Costa Rica. It’s filled year round with all the essentials you need for warm weather trips such as bathing suits, sunglasses, hats, and sarongs. There are also lovely cashmere pieces and apparel for city living too. Lisa said she tries hard […]
I was cleaning out another stack of old magazines recently when I came across Lisa Jackson’s old apartment. It was funny timing since I had the pleasure of meeting her yesterday. She no longer lives in that apartment but she does still have her minimal chic home in Southampton that she shares with her family. I […]
I’m headed back from Costa Rica today. Until I’m on track with regular posts, I”m leaving you with this very chic Milan apartment that was featured in Town & Country magazine recently. It belongs to Emiliano Salci and Britt Moran of Dimore Studio who are fast becoming design favorites. As with much of Italian design, it’s […]
Everyone always asks me what I pack and for this trip to Costa Rica, it was all sleeveless dresses and beach cover ups. The weather has been in the 90’s which isn’t that bad once you get used to it or can jump in the pool. Sunscreen is also extremely important since we’re so close […]
I had planned a longer post for today but the beach was calling. I’ll be back on Saturday with a fun outfit post on what I packed for Costa Rica. Bon week-end ! HC
All of the wicker and rattan at the Four Seasons Costa Rica have me thinking back to this chic seaside home in Capri designed by Jean-Louis Deniot. I already posted it 2013 but since then I’ve found some new photos. It was designed for along time Italian client who lives in the hills of Anacapri that […]
Those of you who follow me on Twitter and Instagram probably already know that my friend Tim and I are off to Costa Rica today. We’re actually on a Jet Blue flight to Liberia right now. After we land, we will be staying the week at the newly renovated Four Seasons resort, that’s a photo of one […]
The weather has finally warmed up and that means it’s time for outdoor entertaining. More importantly, it’s time to get your deck or patio in shape for summer and Arhaus is a great place to start. They have a full outdoor collection of chic sofas, chairs, tables, benches, and storage chests in all weather wicker, […]
I was perusing Pinterest while lying in bed this morning and came across a photo of this very masculine chic apartment in Milan. It belongs to fashion designer Andrea Pompilio and was just featured on The Selby. While I love the art and accessories in the living spaces and the bedroom, I really appreciate the sleek […]
As you probably have seen on the news, Nepal suffered a massive earthquake yesterday. Fashion designer Prabal Gurung is from Nepal and has an organization, Shikshya Foundation Nepal, where you can donate to an earthquake fund. Below is his plee. “Hundreds of people have been killed by a massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal on April […]
Those of you who can’t make it to New York to shop Housing Works Design on a Dime are in luck. Chance Co. founder Julia Leach has curated a sale full of blue and white delights for One Kings Lane. You could actually furnish an entire beach house with her picks and I’ve chosen a […]
The blue and white striped space that Miles Redd designed for Housing Works Design on a Dime makes me want to book a trip to Capri asap. It reminds me of the things I love about the JK Place Hotel. Since I can’t book a trip right now, maybe I’ll make due with a fern […]
Today was a busy day full of events including the always wonderful Housing Works Design on a Dime. Each year designers create room vignettes full of donated furniture, art, and accessories to benefit Housing Works, the non-profit charity helping those with HIV/AIDS and the homeless. There were a lot of great spaces but I really […]
Many fashion designers make the foray into home design but now shelter darlings Serena & Lily has just debuted their first fashion collection. It’s filled with dresses, separates, and accessories perfect for spring and summer. Some of the prints were inspired by those already offered for the home. “My vision for this collection started with […]
I’ve been on a film kick lately. I’ve recently seen the Woman in Gold which will touch your heart, Dior and I which will inspire you, and While We’re Young which might amuse you. I was very much looking forward to seeing Far From the Madding Crowd but just realized I’ll be out of the country when […]
April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. – William Shakespeare Photo by me in Central Park on my birthday, 18 April 2015.
The other day I noticed a running theme on my Instagram feed. The color yellow kept popping up just like the daffodils all over the city. I thought it would be fun to pull them all together for a post including one from J.Crew above. Bon week-end ! HC Michael Traynor @mjtraynor is visiting Copenhagen, Denmark and […]
You know a kitchen design is good when it makes you mentally redesign your own space. That’s how I feel about the Sotheby’s Showhouse kitchen designed by St. Charles of New York using appliances by Gaggenau. The custom color of the cabinetry and brass hardware is a perfect contrast to the antique silver and china from […]
It is finally warm and feels like spring in New York. Woo hoo! More importantly, that means it’s time for some spring shopping! And to get you started, my friend Heidi Wynne is giving HC readers 10% off purchases until April 29, 2015 with the code CHIC10. I’m headed on a trip at the end […]
A sure sign that antiques and modern art can coexist is the dining room at the Sotheby’s Showhouse that was designed by Russell Piccione. A George II Side Table, Consoles, Chimeypiece, George III Chairs, and silver serving and display pieces, look perfectly at home with works by Chuck Close, Alex Katz, Andy Warhol, and James Rosenquist. […]