I’m sure you’ve already heard me declare that I really want to burn all my winter clothes but I really mean it this time.  I’m over boots, tights, sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, and coats.  I long for weather that will allow me to just wear jeans and flats with a top of course and a […]

I ran across photos of Villa Kerylos a while back but just recently took the time to research this interesting place.  Villa Kerylos is located on the French Riviera but is a recreation of an ancient Greek villa.  It was created by scholar Theodore Reinach who had a passion for Greece and his architect Emmanuel […]

One of the other Ralph Lauren Home rooms in the ladies mansion was devoted to a more modern, masculine and metropolitan design aesthetic.  That is the reason why I chose to post the photos separately.  It reminds me of Ralph’s own Manhattan apartment and his car collection with very sleek lines and shiny surfaces.  It […]

CassaDecor is your one stop online shop for luxury bed linens, duvet covers, coverlets, bath towels, accessories, robes, children’s products, and much more!  They have graciously offered Habitually Chic readers 10% off their orders with the code CHIC for the month of March.  This is in addition to their 30% off spring -inspired collections and […]

I had intended to post these photos of the new spring Ralph Lauren Home rooms at the Ladies Mansion yesterday but my computer had other ideas.  It actually worked out perfectly because now I can not only post photos of the gorgeous rooms but tell you about the chic soiree I attended there last night.  […]

I’ve had quite a few readers email me about with questions so I thought I would address two of them today.  A few people asked me about the wallpaper in the J.Crew Collection store that was featured in Lonny.  It is Modern Trellis by Schumacher in Alabaster #5003283.  I also had a reader ask about […]

I really think that I’m going to have to own several homes in order to satisfy my love of different decorating styles.  I usually like some color in my interiors but sometimes I see a neutral scheme that just looks so serene and calming that I can’t help but love it too.  You may have […]

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

I don’t want to start to sound like a commercial for Soho Beach House but I just had to post the rest of the interiors.  It really is one of the most well designed boutique hotels that I’ve ever seen.  I also think there are a lot of take away decorating ideas that anyone could […]

Even though red seems to be grabbing all the headlines lately, I’ve been noticing a lot of blue on and off the runway and in the home.  I absolutely love Todd Alexander Romano‘s new blue apartment that was featured in the February issue of Architectural Digest with its pops of citron, chartreuse and red.  I also noticed these […]

In 2009, Gucci moved their headquartes from Florence to Rome.  The offices are located in a historic building on Via del Banco di Santo Spirito.  The nine story palazzo was commissioned by Giulio Alberini, a wealthy merchant, and erected in 1515 and was designed by Raphael and his student Giulio Romano.  Gucci head designer Frida Gianinni […]

We didn’t see much color on the red carpet at the 2011 Academy Awards but what we did see looked great!  The hands down favorite for best dressed goes to Mila Kunis in lavender Elie Saab.  She looked ridiculously gorgeous and probably made Jessica Biel sorry she didn’t attend the ceremony with Justin Timberlake!  Pregnant Natalie Portman […]

Michael Smith must no longer be busy decorating the White House. He found time to design the official Architectural Digest Greenroom at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. The room was inspired by a 1940’s library and even included Mr. Smith’s own books. Since the Greenroom is the place where celebrities wait before going on stage, he thought […]

It’s raining in New York and I really wish I was still in sunny Miami.  My absolute favorite part of the Soho Beach House hotel was the beach and not just because it was 80 degrees.  It was adorable and will also be going in my furture beach house inspiration folder. Stripes seem to be […]

The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club announced today that the 39th Annual Decorator Show House will take place April 28 – May 26, 2011. It will take up residence in an striking, neo-Federalist style mansion at 163 East 63rd Street. The four story home was once owned by John Hay “Jock” Whitney and boasts unique historic […]

I’ve been quietly shopping at Talbots for about a year now.  Ever since my mother dragged me into the Shadyside store over Christmas and I realized that they had cute dresses, their petites fit me perfectly, and the prices couldn’t be beat!  I just received their Spring catalog yesterday and it looks like Julianne Moore […]

When Stefan and I were in Miami, we stayed at the Soho Beach House in Miami Beach.  It is the perfect place for those who want to stay in a quieter and less over the top hotel.  It felt like we were staying in a friend’s home. Before I show you the hotel itself, I […]