Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! XOXO, HC

I was lucky enough be invited to stay at the Chafen’s new house in Napa Valley when I visited them. It is located a short drive from the Dutch Henry Winery but has its own vineyard outside the front door that had just been planted. Every time I looked out the windows, I questioned why […]

When I told everyone that I was going to Napa Valley for the first time recently, everyone agreed it was one of their favorite places and that I was going to absolutely love it.  I can confirm that they were right.  I could not have asked for better host for my first visit than the […]

After traveling last week, I am very much looking forward to hibernating at home on Saturday. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want to look good while doing it. Here’s a few of the things I’ll be wearing and using this weekend. J.McLaughlin Lisbet Fair Isle Sweater – I’m usually not a pattern person but […]

Winter is upon us in New York and most of the country. Now comes the task of trying to look cute while staying warm.  One of the best places to find everything from sweaters to sequins and everything in between is J.McLaughlin.  If you reside on the Upper East Side or near one of their 90 […]

I braved the arctic temperatures on Tuesday to stop by The Holiday Workshop by Bronson Van Wyck. You might remember that he created a similar holiday workshop last year on the Upper East Side.  This year The Holiday Workshop is located in the St. Regis Hotel which Bronson also decorated for Christmas. “Located off the beloved hotel lobby, the […]

I was very excited to learn from jewelry designer Jennifer Alfano that KULE has opened a pop up shop on the Upper East Side. It’s filled with all their chic pieces including cabled sweaters, great coats, and signature signet rings. It was 20 degrees in New York today so I was too layered up to try anything […]

It’s a bit of a cliche but I love how the French respect and even revere older women.  I wonder every day if America will ever get over its youth obsession. Maybe if we had more photos of Lauren Hutton around, they would finally get the picture. No pun intended.  November 17th is Lauren’s 71st […]

I’ve been wearing Everlane since 2012 so when I was in San Francisco, I couldn’t wait to pay a visit to their office to see where the magic happens. For those of you not familiar with them, Everlane is billed as “luxury essentials without traditional retail markeups.” It was founded by Michael Preysman who decided to rethink […]

I’m editing my photos from San Francisco and Napa Valley on the plane right now. (Don’t you just love modern technology?!) While I work on a few fun posts from my trip, I highly suggest you check out the English country cottage and London home of fabric and interior designer Robert Kime in T magazine. The drawing room of […]

I’m having a great time in the Napa Valley. The weather has been perfect and the wine plentiful. What more could you ask for?!  Bon week-end!   View from Dutch Henry Winery by me.

When everyone found out I was visiting San Francisco, they all suggested I should visit the store MARCH on Sacramento Street. They are known for their very chic selection of products that include tabletop pieces, cookware, furniture, art, and even some clothing. They are very particular about photos but allowed me to take some to share […]

Speaking of the holidays. I was excited to be asked to curate a holiday gift guide for One Kings Lane that includes lots of chic gift ideas for your friends and family, as well as yourself.  It also includes a few of my gift giving tips to help you navigate what to get for everyone […]

I usually prefer to wait until after Thanksgiving to start thinking about Christmas but retailers won’t let me.  So in the spirit of “if you can’t beat them, join them” I give you some looks from the J.Crew December Style Guide.  The cute family photos shot in Norway actually make me excited for winter and […]

When I mentioned that I was going to be visiting California this week, everyone assumed I meant Los Angeles. I’m actually in San Francisco right now. I’m here for a few days before I head to Napa to visit Dutch Henry Winery. I’ve never been to Napa and everyone agrees that I’m going to love […]

Most of the articles surround the sale of Bunny Mellon’s estate at Sotheby’s mention her relationship with Hubert de Givenchy.  He was not only her go to designer but also a good friend.  So much so that he had a bedroom in his Cap Ferrat home dubbed the Bunny guest room, above. Clos de Fiorentina has […]

This Tuesday, November 11th marks our Veterans Day in the United States, Armistice Day in France, and Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.  The day was originally set aside to remember the end of World War I but has come to  recognize military veterans of all wars and conflicts. One of the most stunning memorials […]

“I have to tell you, I am in love with beauty. I have always loved beautiful objects.” This is the opening of Valentino’s new book Valentino: At the Emperor’s Table from Assouline. It perfectly sets the tone for the gorgeous photographs of the dining tables and spaces at his many homes. If you’ve ever seen the documentary, […]

I’m getting ready for a trip to California next week that will hopefully include sunshine and warmer temperatures than we’re having in New York.  I’m also hoping it includes lots of great design inspiration. California is home to a lot of great interior designers and stores that I hope to hit.  I love the interior/outdoor […]

It’s no surprise that Jacques Grange is such an amazing interior designer when you find out that he learned the ropes from legendary French designer Henri Samuel.  The photos here of just one room in Samuel’s Paris apartment in a hotel particulier on rue Faubourg Saint-Honoré illustrate the way he perfectly combined antiques with modern pieces to create a […]