I posted these tips for being happy a little over a year ago but I think they deserve a second look as we enter the new year. Happy Weekend! 12 THINGS HAPPY PEOPLE DO DIFFERENTLY Studies conducted by positivity psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky point to 12 things happy people do differently to increase their levels of […]

Today was one of those days that took me in a million different directions.  I swear I’m going to get things together soon but until then, here are a few pics that I have gravitated toward this week. The Carolyne Roehm image above makes me wish I had a dining room so I could set […]

While perusing my favorite websites this morning, I feel in love with these pics of a gorgeous casa in Cartagena, Colombia on Into the Gloss. Editor Alessandra Codinha was a guest over the holidays and shared some pics. I have a sample of the orange and pink Manuel Canovas toile fabric above that I’ve been […]

While cleaning out some magazines as part of my New Year’s resolution to be more organized, I came across this fabulous home.  It’s owned by Harry Slatkin and his family  and was featured in the August 2012 issue of Harper’s Bazaar.  You may know them from their fabulous candle company but Harry is also one […]

This post started out as a look at brass hardware and faucets but morphed into a little more. Like a magpie or Marie Antoinette, I can’t resist anything gold or shiny.  Bon weekend! Frends Taylor Gold Headphones Liz Cabral in Balmain pants.  Kelly Wearstler in Elle Decor.  Madonna Miu Miu print Jenna Lyons Sara Story […]

We will open the book.  Its pages are blank.  We are going to put words on them ourselves.  The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.   – Edith Lovejoy Pierce Books via Smythson

Wishing you all a safe and Happy New Year! via Martha Stewart New Year’s Eve 1978. New Year’s Eve in Times Square, 1956. via Southern Accents New Year’s Eve, 1952.  via Southern Accents New Year’s Eve 1963 in Times Square by Joel Meyerowitz.  New Year’s Eve 1969 in Grand Central Station. 

If you haven’t thought about your New Year’s resolution yet, you might want to do it now.  HOM Interiors has generously offered to send the reader with the best one a bottle of champagne to help ring in the New Year.  To enter, please leave a comment on this post that includes your name and […]

After seeing this flat in Paris designed by Gilles & Boissier, I think a move to Paris might be at the top of my New Year’s resolution list now. It’s perfect in every way especially those herringbone floors and boiseries and gilt mirrors and….you get the idea.  Bon weekend!

Friday marks three weeks since my father had his triple bypass operation.  He won’t be running a marathon any time soon but we are confident that he will be feeling better than ever within a few months.  I want to thank all of you who sent messages and emails regarding his health.  We appreciate all […]

If you didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas or are looking for a place to spend your holiday moolah, head over to 30 Ponte V.  Not only do they have their Winter Sale going on now but they are also are offering Habitually Chic readers 15% off all non-sale items though January 15, 2013. […]

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”  – Norman Vincent Peale Wishing all my friends and readers a very Merry Christmas.  XOXO,  HC Photo from here.

I was away at book signings both times it snowed in New York last month but it looks like I won’t be missing the big snow storm that’s hitting much of the country this week.  Here’s to a white Christmas and a winter wonderland.  Bon Weekend!  Photo from here.  Photos from tumblr and pinterest.

I learned of another great designer recently, Rose Uniacke, whose London home is featured here.  She is not only an interior designer but the owner of a chic shop on Pimlico Road.  A love of antiques seems to run in the family.  Her mother, Hilary Batstone, also owned a shop for which Rose bought pieces […]

I am excited to finally share with you the my Guest Blogger page in the January 2103 issue of ELLE magazine. It was shot by photographer Sophie Elgort, Arthur Elgort’s daughter, right before I left for High Point and it was very hard keeping it secret.  There should be more of my decorating ideas on ELLE.com […]

Someone posted a photo of the work of designer Pablo Pariagua yesterday on Pinterest and I can’t believe I’ve never heard of him before. Especially since it’s so my type of style.  This home he designed in Malaga, Spain was featured in Nuevo Estilo and might just be my new favorite space.  It’s classic and […]

I posted a few of these blue and green Christmas images before but they are too pretty not to post again.  I keep saying I’m going to use this scheme for the holidays but haven’t done so yet. I might have to plan for it next year.  Enjoy.