O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! How are thy leaves so verdant! Not only in the summertime, But even in winter is thy prime. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant! O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure dost thou bring me! For ev’ry year the Christmas tree, Brings […]

It snowed yesterday in New York.  Although it didn’t stick, it has me more excited for the holidays. I finally bought a wreath and paperwhites so it’s starting to look a lot more like Christmas in my apartment too. Here’s a little more inspiration to put you in the mood.  Happy Holidays!  All images via […]

Veranda posted pics of this apartment in the Saint Germain neighborhood of Paris on Instagram and now it has me even more excited to rent an apartment next year. It also makes me want to order a new sofa upholstered in a blue/black linen fabric.  I love how all the dark accents and gilt frames […]

If you’re looking for a few more Christmas presents for yourself or others, I suggest heading to my sponsor Shed the Eclectic Home.  Not only do they have great items for the home like the Peonies above but they are offering HC readers 10% off with the code CHIC through December 31, 2013 and free […]

I’ve been having serious post-Paris depression since returning from my trip.  While London was fun, Paris will always have my heart.   I’m more resolved than ever to spend a few months there next year, especially since it will mean having more time to explore.  I did however manage to see a lot on my […]

Since I just got back from my trip, it means I’m behind on my holiday decorating.  I need to go out this weekend and get a wreath, garland, and Amaryllis. Until I get myself together, I leave you with some Instagram photos from London, Paris, and New York, mixed in with some other holiday decorating […]

Sorry for the radio silence.  My last two days in Paris were jam packed and I just got back last night.  I have a lot of photos to edit from my trip and a lot of great posts to come.  In the meantime, I’m leaving you with a post of portraits. I started this post […]

I will say that I was shocked at the size of my room at the Hotel Bourg Tibourg when I checked in but the point is that you’re in Paris and shouldn’t really be in your room anyway.  The hotel which is part of the Costes family of hotels, which means all the same amazing […]

What I love most about Europe are all the little specialty stores. It’s comforting to come back year after year and see that they are still open and haven’t been pushed out by rent increases so common in New York. After the Black Friday shopping gluttony at big box stores in the US, there has […]

While you all are braving Black Friday at stores in America, I will be traveling back to Paris from London.  I wish you lots of bargains, a good parking spot, and Godspeed. In honor of the day, I’ve put together another ode to black. Cheers!   all images via tumblr

The irony of wishing you all back in the States a Happy Thanksgiving from London is not lost on me.  I hope you all have a wonderful day with your family and friends and have to unbutton your pants from too much turkey and pumpkin pie.  Cheers! This is where I saw a fox run […]

I think jet lag has finally caught up with me so I’m taking the night off. Or maybe I’m exhausted because I walked (and shopped) all over the city today. I’m loving London overall but one of the highlights was being overwhelmed with options at Fortnum & Mason for gifts for myself and others. But […]

While everyone in the US is gearing up for Thanksgiving, Europe is in full Christmas mode.  The decorations in Paris were particularly beautiful and I look forward to seeing more when I go back on Friday.  Ladurée on rue Bonaparte above just finished their decorations. I just arrived in London today and what I’ve seen […]

Before I left for Paris, I stopped by The Holiday Workshop which is a collaboration between longtime friends Celerie Kemble and Bronson van Wyck.  Most of you know Celerie is an interior designer and Bronson is one of the most sought after event planners in the country.  They’ve created this chic little holiday workshop with […]

How could the person who never met a paper product she didn’t like, have never been to Papier Plus before? When someone in my lunch party suggested going there today I was of course game. I think I also had it confused with Marie Papier which was closed for lunch the day I tried to […]

One of the things I will never become jaded or complacent about is traveling.  At its worst, it’s expensive and exhausting but at its best, it’s inspiring and invigorating. It opens you up new places, new experiences, new friends, and in the best of circumstance, new romances. Things have been a bit stressful lately and […]

Last night, I stood out in the cold with hundreds of other people to witness the unveiling of the Bergdorf Goodman Holidays on Ice windows and it was well worth the cold hands. We were even treated to a show with acrobats climbing down the side of the building like Spider-Man and even swinging out […]