Big thanks to Kristian Laliberte and the folks at Refinery29 for asking me to pick my favorite pieces to Prep Your Pad for Spring.  I love them so much I may have to buy a few of them for myself.  Hope you like them too!   Cheers! HC

I went out for a walk last week when it was 75 degrees so I could photograph spring in New York.  The trees on every street are in bloom and Central Park was bursting with color.  I thought these would make a perfect post to cheer everyone up on this grey and much chillier morning. […]

“When after the Winter alarmin’, The Spring steps in so charmin’, So fresh and arch In the middle of March, Wid her hand St.Patrick’s arm on…” – Alfred Percival Graves

It’s been warm and wonderful in New York until today.  It’s a bit grey and looks like rain but as we know, without a little rain, nothing will grow.  As I was trying to put together a spring garden post, I found a folder of photos that I posted last year.  I made some minor […]

April showers are bringing early flowers in New York.  April is also bring crazy temperatures that had me wearing a winter coat on Friday and sandals on Sunday.  On the non-deluge days, I like to take a walk in Central Park to enjoy the fleeting flowers.  Here’s a little look at springtime in the city and a few cute […]

I love installations and styling but I’m sure that preparing for High Point Market twice a year might make me change my tune.  Hickory Chair creative director Ron Fiore and his team take on the monumental task of styling the entire showroom each spring and fall and always do an amazing job.  Hickory Chair was […]

Spring makes me want to fling open every door and window to let the fresh air inside.  It makes me want to bring the outdoors in and buy flowers everyday.  Most of all, it makes me want to be outside as much as possible.  Well, except when it’s cold and rainy like today but I’ll […]

The March wind roars Like a lion in the sky, And makes us shiver As he passes by. When winds are soft, And the days are warm and clear, Just like a gentle lamb, Then spring is here. – Author Unknown Henri Matisse, Olive Trees at Collioure, 1905, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

All world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.– Edwin Way Teale

It may have felt like summer in New York last week but it definitely looked like spring! I don’t remember Central Park ever looking as beautiful as it does right now so I thought I would share a few photos with you. Happy Spring! Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Growing up, the fashion rules dictated that I could not wear white until after Easter. Usually it wasn’t that warm in early spring so I’d wait until at least May to wear white. It’s supposed to reach 80+ degrees in New York on Wednesday, so I’m very tempted to pull out a white dress and […]

There is something about Easter that always makes me think of pastel colors. So in honor of Easter and spring, I’ve assembled some of my favorite candy colored rooms. Enjoy! Janklow Residence Kelly Wearstler Steven Gambrel Steven Gambrel Kelly Wearstler Miles Redd Anne Coyle Amanda Nisbet Hilfiger Residence Kelly Wearstler Steven Gambrel Steven Gambrel House […]

Now that the weather is starting to warm up and there is a touch of spring in the air, it’s time to lighten up my nail polish color. My favorite light shade is Potato Fields by Essie but I am loving the new Essie Art of Spring collection. The fun shades are named after artists […]

All I can think about is spring and warmer weather so I was very excited when I walked onto the fourth floor at the Ralph Lauren Mansion Saturday and saw a sea of blue and white. Actually, it looked they skipped spring and went straight to summer on the French Riviera! The collection is called […]

A few weeks ago, I saw fashion designer Peter Som entering the D&D Building as I was leaving. Of course my curiosity was piqued. What was he doing there? Was he looking for inspiration for his upcoming fashion show? Was he redecorating his apartment? Luckily, my upholsterer, Matthew Haly, also happens to be Peter’s upholsterer […]

We interrupt our regularly scheduled Kips Bay Decorator Show House coverage to thank Mother Nature for hearing our pleas and warming up the New York weather! The sun is shining! The birds are chirping! The tulips on Park Avenue are blooming! I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday present! Happy Spring!

The temperatures may have made it feel like winter on Easter Sunday but at least the park looked like spring! The trees and flowers are blooming all over the city and once it finally warms up, every New Yorker is going to have a serious case of spring fever! We’re getting closer! Photos by moi