There is nothing I find more vulgar that people who redecorate their home just so they can have it published again. If it’s done right the first time, you should never have to do it again. Such was the case with the Fifth Avenue apartment of Susan Gutfreund and her late husband John that was […]

It’s definitely not the ideal to have your birthday fall during quarantine but I have to say that I had a very busy and fun day for someone home alone. It was made special by lovely friends who sent and dropped off wonderful surprises. Preston from @keepitchic drove into the city and brought me pretty daffodils and […]

In 2012, Andy Cohen asked Meryl Streep on Watch What Happens Live, “Name one bad film that you have made.” Her answer was, “Still of the Night” a film in 1982 in which she co-stared with Roy Schieder and re-teamed her with her Kramer vs. Kramer director Robert Benton. It wasn’t an Oscar contender but I enjoy the […]

While quarantine has been hard for everyone, there are some bright spots. Photographer François Halard is holed up at his house in Arles and posts a photo of a room or a vignette every day. He’s on day 27 now and I look forward to each and every one of his images. His house is […]

“I think of the garden after the rain;And hope to my heart comes singing,At morn the cherry-blooms will be white,And the Easter bells be ringing!”– Edna Dean Proctor, Easter Bells via @mrlarsparis via @elizabethdemontfortwalker via @heckfield_place via @elizabethdemontfortwalker via @cynthiaefrank via @rambertfleurs via @heckfield_place via @chateau_chenonceau via @dangleterrecph via @elizabethdemontfortwalker via @heckfield_place via @carolyneroehm via […]

Today is Good Friday but there doesn’t feel anything good about it. I’ve definitely been struggling lately to keep motivated and positive lately when every day feels exactly the same. I’m challenging myself to get my mojo back this weekend and there are some fun shows debuting that might just help me. I had no […]

My tolerance for certain Instagram accounts during quarantine is very low. I’ve already had to unfollow or mute many accounts. One of the accounts I will never unfollow belongs to antiques dealer Gerald Bland. I love his unpretentious approach to social media. Most of his posts are his house upstate and very few even include […]

“April is the cruellest month, breedingLilacs out of the dead land, mixingMemory and desire, stirringDull roots with spring rain.” – T.S. Eliot I don’t think even T.S. Eliot could have predicted just how cruel April would be in 2020. April has always been my favorite month since it contains the day of my birth but […]

It has already begun to feel like Groundhog Day under quarantine and that’s probably because I keep wearing the same few outfits. I thought maybe I should rotate some new sweaters into the mix but no one is seeing me so I usually don’t bother. I might pull out some dresses later if this lasts […]

In quarantine it feels like there’s not much to do except eat and shop. I have yet to start my closet clean out and organizing projects but they might have to wait until I see what’s new on sale. If you need a little pick me up, perhaps some more pots and pans, or even […]

Everyone keeps asking how we are in New York. We’re all just taking it one day at a time. Last week was the most stressful as we all waited for word that the city would receive a “shelter in place” order. I think many people think that means that we are not allowed outside. (If […]

Interior designer and architect Joseph Dirand needed a larger apartment for his expanding family and the result is what he describes as “ornamental minimalism.” His style is clean and almost always uses a large amount of marble but always feels warm and inviting. That’s exactly how I felt when I stayed at the Four Seasons […]

Now that we’re officially sheltering in place in New York, my connection to the world exists mostly through Instagram. Therefore, I thought it would be a good time to visit some of my favorite accounts. Many of those whose photos I look forward to seeing live in England which includes Lesley Cooke who is holed […]

If you follow me on Instagram and watch my Stories, you’ll know that yesterday was a rough day. But I had a good cry and now I’m feeling better and ready to try to get back on track. I will definitely be addressing things to do while we’re all home and other Coronavirus topics in […]

My Instagram friend Remy Renzullo is definitely an old soul with a fun personality. Anyone who hasn’t met him might think he was a middle aged decorator instead of twenty-something interior designer. I think that’s what makes him so special. He’s extremely knowledgeable about historic design and antiques but doesn’t take it all so seriously. […]

Instead of fleeing New York due to the Coronavirus, I decided to stay. I love my apartment and I thought this extended time at home would give me the opportunity to clean out every closet, cabinet, and drawer, as well as read the stack of books by my bed. I also plan to finally edit […]

In honor of spring, my lovely friend Heidi Wynne is offering Habitually Chic customers 25% off site wide which includes her luxurious cashmere and straw bags. I like to carry a cashmere scarf year round, but especially during spring and summer. They comes in handy when the weather is changeable, restaurants have the air conditioning […]