I’ve been hearing too many stories recently about great design being changed or destroyed.  The iconic 1960’s Hotel Okura in Tokyo is slated for demolition in September of this year. Real estate mogul Aby Rosen wants to make changes to the legendary Philip Johnson designed Four Seasons restaurant in New York. The gorgeous Rizzoli bookstore has already […]

Wishing all of you moms a happy and flower filled Mother’s Day! XOXO, HC   Photo by me via Instagram.

It feels like the weather has bypassed spring and moved straight to summer.  I would be more excited about the warmer temperatures if I felt like my closet was also ready. If you’re in the same boat as me or just want to add a few new chic pieces to your warm weather wardrobe, I […]

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 […]