I love how Instagram introduces you to people who love the same things and I’m so glad it’s how I met Brian Branton. While we have not met in real life yet, I feel like I know him well after following along on his Christmas decorating this year. While I was buying dried pomanders and […]

The best part of holiday break is staying in your pajamas all day. It’s even more fun, or embarrassing depending on your age, if they match or at least coordinate. I’ve put together some of my favorite styles to help you get you started. Women’s flannel pajama set in white-out plaid You also need slippers […]

House & Garden has a lovely holiday feature on Ven House, in the December 2018 issue. It’s in the article that you learn that the house has had a succession of owners in recent years and been previously featured in World of Interiors in October 2011 when it was owned by Jasper Conran and in […]

My final favorite things gift guide for 2018 was supposed to go up last Tuesday but better late than never. You have a few more days to shop in order to have gifts delivered in time for Christmas so here are a few last minute gift ideas. I think it’s always nice to buy someone […]

It’s interesting how I managed to get a blog post up every day I was in Miami but since I’ve been back I haven’t been able to get it together. I’ve been feeling exhausted so if you have any tips on things to do besides drink water which I’ve been doing, please let me know […]

Yesterday, I had a chance to visit the just opened Ralph’s Coffee in the Ralph Lauren Women’s and Home mansion at 888 Madison Avenue. It’s such a treat to have this chic coffee shop uptown where you can not only get a coffee or tea but some sweets and gifts. They can also make you […]

I’m back in New York and can honestly say I’m freezing after spending six days in warm and sunny Miami. The first part of the trip was a press trip to Art Basel with La Prairie and then I stayed the weekend at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Brickell Key which is conveniently located a […]

If you are searching for a beautiful holiday gift, my friend Heidi Wynne has you covered. Her sweaters, cashmere scarves, and wraps make the perfect gift and she has extended a generous 25% off special to Habitually Chic readers. Use code CHIC25 and select free UPS ground shipping. Heidi’s Luxury Travel Set features a cashmere […]

These photos of Gwyneth Paltrow by Lachlan Bailey for next weekend’s edition of the WSJ. magazine are so easy breezy chic. I only got to spend a half hour on the beach in Miami today and they are definitely making me jealous. I can’t wait to pick up this issue but you can read the […]

The holidays are upon us and that means lots of events and parties. There is no better place to shop for dresses, outfits, and accessories than Ann Taylor. They really have everything you could possibly need whether that means getting very dressed up or just entertaining at home. The fact that Ann Taylor also carries […]

My favorite thing in New York every Christmas is to walk over an see the Bergdorf Goodman holiday windows. The signify the start of the season for me and never fail to disappoint. This year, they are full of sweet treats and colorful candies dreamed up by window designer David Hoey and his staff. I’ve […]

As many of you get ready to jet off to warmer climates soon, you will definitely want to order something for your trip from the new luxury resort collection from Danielle Fichera. I had a chance to visit her showroom last month and I can attest that each piece is beautifully made in Italian fabrics […]

Most of my favorite Instagram accounts are based in England and another one that I love is @goodwoodcurator. Helmed by James Peill, the account highlights the beautiful Goodwood House in West Sussex at which he is curator. The a former Christie’s vice-president and an English and Irish furniture specialist gives followers a glimpse into the historic estate […]

I’ve shopped eBay for as long as I can remember. I have found so many wonderful vintage pieces of art, china, and silver on the site but they also sell a myriad of new items for every room in your home. Did you know 81% of the items on eBay are new and available with […]

I spent today pulling boxes of Christmas decorations from the top of my hall closet and decorating my apartment. I’m exhausted and can’t imagine having to decorate an entire house. I’m sure people space the decorating out for a week or have help so I’m sure it’s manageable. One designer who makes me wish I […]

As you know, I love a good English home and this one is a show stopper. Of course, Pitshill wasn’t that way before interior designer Edward Bulmer renovated the Georgian house for its owners the Hon Charles Pearson and his wife Lila. You can see the state it was in before he began from the before photos […]

I miss Jayson Home now that their pop up shops are gone but luckily for all of us, you can shop their wares online. This year, Jayson Home has launched a holiday Capsule Collection of globally sourced gifts that are all personal favorites of the Chicago home emporium’s well-traveled buyers, Caroline Scheeler and Devin Kirk. The […]