I’m off to visit the new One Kings Lane store in Southampton today. I’ll be bringing you an in depth look in a future blog post but you can follow along today on Instagram and Instagram Stories. And while I’m gone, I highly suggest you check out the new markdowns at Net-a-Porter where you can […]

I read a funny Father’s Day card today. It said that Father’s Day was created in June because a month after Mother’s Day someone said, “hey, wait a minute!” Don’t let your father or the father in your life be forgotten this year. To help you, I’ve put together a bunch of great gift ideas […]

Whenever I visit Versailles, I try to imagine what it must have been like to live in that opulent chateau. Interior designer Jacques Garcia doesn’t have to imagine. For 25 years, he’s lived like a king at his own chateau Champ de Bataille near Rouen in Normandy. According to WSJ.Magazine, he’s ready to move on to another […]

It was a beautiful weekend in New York. At least, Friday and Saturday were beautiful. That’s my photo of Central Park above. But it also looked like a beautiful weekend in other parts of the country and world according to Instagram. Here are some of my favorite summer landscape photos. Enjoy! @marthastewart @annstreetstudio @aureliebidermann @carolynmurphy […]

Outrageous real estate prices don’t even phase me anymore after living in New York for 15 years. But every once in a while I am a little shocked, especially when I read that this Montauk estate at 165 Deforest Road is asking $62 Million. Let’s figure out why the high price tag. First, it has an […]

Long time readers will remember my love of Sag Harbor. Turns out actress Ellen Pompeo loves it too. Her modern barn home in Sag Harbor has just been featured on Architectural Digest. It was a slow go until she enlisted the help of Estee Stanley of Hancock Design to help finish the decorating. They shopped at […]

As we all know now, Instagram has the ability to bring people together. I was explaining to my friend this weekend that it’s because you can immediately tell that you have  common interests and style. I met Belgian interior designer and antiques dealer David de Decker-Thissen on Instagram and then in real life in Paris […]

I’ll be in Utah for some fresh air and fun this long Memorial Day weekend. As usual, you can follow along in real time on Instagram and Instagram Stories. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! XOXO, HC

If I had known the beauty of the Chelsea Flower Show, I definitely would have booked a ticket to London. The photos from Jo Rodgers on Vogue.com are stunning, as are her photos on Instagram. Definitely check them out.

I came across a photo of this home on Pinterest and realized that it’s epitomizes the feeling of my Shifting into Neutral post from Monday. I don’t know anything about it except that it was designed by Brian Paquette who is an interior designer in Seattle but sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.

The much anticipated Net-a-Porter 50% off sale has started today and there is a lot of great pieces available. I’ve put together three summer outfits to get you started. Happy Shopping! Belted Voile Dress above Python Sandals Leather Shoulder Bag Ceramic Earrings – these aren’t on sale but you can afford to splurge when you […]

I’ve never been one for bright colors, especially not when it’s insanely hot as it was in New York last week. As the temperature rises, I find myself pulling out anything white and light. I also appreciate neutral decor in the summer too. It’s as cool and refreshing as a scoop of ice cream. Vanilla […]

Wedding season has begun and one in particular has been highly anticipated due to the high profile guests invited to attend. Today, Pippa Middleton married James Matthews at St. Mark’s Church in Englefield, Berkshire. Pippa’s wedding dress was a couture gown designed by Giles Deacon with hand pieced lace so it appears seamless. Pippa’s sister, The Duchess of Cambridge, […]

We’re expected to hit 90 degrees in New York today. It’s finally time to pull out your summer clothes. But it’s also a good time to transition your home for warmer weather. Nothing says summer more than wicker and rattan and Atelier Vime in Provence has beautiful vintage pieces that would look chic in any type […]

We don’t have that many hotels on the Upper East Side of New York so it’s big news when a landmark one gets a chic new facelift. The Lowell Hotel was always a well respected but sleepy hotel but after it’s redesign by Michael S. Smith, it’s become the new clubhouse for the uptown set. I […]

I have Kate Betts to thank for suggesting the new book Mistakes Were Made (Some in French). She posted it on her Instagram account and also has a blurb on the cover “Any Francophile with a Hollywood crush will devour this wonderful sexy story.” I can attest that she was right. My copy arrived yesterday […]

In 2008, I posted photos from this house designed by Christian Liagre in Rosedale, Toronto. In 2012, I was invited to a dinner at the home while I was in town to promote my book Creativity at Work. I did not see the garden during that visit but I did just find new photos that […]