It snowed again this week in New York.  It’s putting everyone in the holiday mood even more but the constant 27 degree temperature is getting a bit hard to take. One of my friends asked me if I wanted to travel somewhere warm after New Year’s and I couldn’t say yes fast enough.  Until that […]

I watched Blue Jasmine on the plane back from Paris.  I have to say I didn’t love it but I did love Cate Blanchett. I am however loving the interior that she was photographed in for the January 2014 issue of Vogue. I hope they give a location credit in the issue which should be […]

If there is one person I return to every year for Christmas inspiration, it’s Carolyne Roehm.  She designs some of the most elegant spaces and decorates them for the holidays to match. She’s been posting more of her entertaining examples on her site and the different color combinations prove that there is more to Christmas […]

I’m not keen on names that are random phrases but since & Other Stories is an off shoot of H&M, it probably doesn’t matter.  What does matter is that blogger Garance Dore recently photographer street style star Giorgia Tordini and her sister Giulia in their winter collection in Stockholm, Sweden. The clothes look quite chic […]

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 […]