I haven’t met designer Andrew Brown yet in real life but he’s another one of my favorite Instagram friends. So I was beyond excited to learn that his Birmingham, Alabama home was just featured in the August 2015 issue of Veranda magazine. And I’m not just saying that because my book Creativity at Work is […]

I posted this photo of my bar on Instagram and had a lot of questions about where to find some of the items. I thought it was the perfect opportunity to share some bar building ideas on the blog because it’s five o’clock somewhere. The glass tortoise ice bucket in my photo is from Aero […]

I think everyone who lives in New York dreams of packing up and leaving the rat race at some point.  Not many people actually do it but Sara Ruffin Costello and Paul Costello actually made the move to New Orleans five years ago and never looked back. The best part for them has been the […]

The Paris apartment of Sézane founder Morgane Sézalory represents a bit more of a realistic view of how Parisians really live unlike the one I posted yesterday. Typical apartments often have white walls and large windows to let in light and air. The French definitely employ a more relaxed approach to decorating than Americans. I always wonder […]

I’m not sure why Madewell waited until after Bastille Day to launch their second collaboration with Sézane but better late than never. The French brand was founded by Morgane Sézalory and inspired by vintage designs. She says of the Madewell et Sézanne pairing, “We both have brands for real women in real life, but with some soul. […]

Even though I was in Paris in March, I feel the itch to plan another trip.  Perhaps it’s because it’s Bastille Day and photos of the City of Light are all over the internet.  But even when I’m not scheduled for travel, I like to look at the apartments on Haven in Paris for inspiration. […]

The 14th of July in France is La Fête Nationale holiday the equivalent to our American holiday of the 4th of July.  They don’t refer to it as Bastille Day as we do here. Many of the French are enjoying their long bank holiday weekend in Normandie or another place in the country. And maybe while they’re […]

Today is the eight year blog anniversary of Habitually Chic. Every day I am surprised and amazed at all the wonderful people and opportunities that this blog has brought into my life. I look forward to seeing what’s to come and continuing to share it with you for at least eight more years.  Thank you for […]

I came across this beautiful bedroom on Pinterest and turns out it was designed by Cameron Kimber Design in Australia. It reminds me of something we might have seen in one of Bunny Mellon’s homes but it also feels fresh and modern. It also looks like the most comfortable cocoon like bedroom I’ve ever seen.  The […]

The couture shows are happening right now in Paris but there are always other fashion events that are scheduled during the same week.  One of those included the new Tory Burch flagship store opening on rue Saint-Honoré. “Designed by architect Daniel Romualdez, who’s done the rest of Tory’s stores and her own home in New York, […]

I have a lot of events coming up in the next few months so I’m starting to plan ahead. The first place I’m starting is St. John at Nordstrom. They always have ladylike styles that aren’t boring and can be styled in a multitude of ways. I prefer to wear dresses for events since they are easy […]

If you liked the look of Halcyon House in my last post, here are some ideas so you can get the same look at home. Enjoy! Scarlet Linen Sofa Blue and White Linen Ikat Pillow Rattan and Glass Cocktail Table Arwen Flat Weave Rug White Wicker Basket Lamp Riviera Side Chair Sea Landscape Painting Shoreline Painting […]

I knew Australian interior designer Anna Spiro was working on something great via Instagram but I wasn’t exactly sure what until I saw another Instagram post from artist Wayne Pate. Turns out it was a hotel Halcyon House and restaurant Paper Daisy for which Wayne illustrated the menus. Halcyon House is located in Cabarita Beach, New South Wales, Australia and was […]

As I mentioned before, I love when homes I’ve visited are featured online since it gives me the chance to see all the other rooms in the house.  Such is the case with California abode of artist and designer Lulu deKwiatkowski featured on One Kings Lane. I photographed Lulu and her studio space for my book […]

Whether you’re celebrating Independence Day in the USA or escaping the heat wave in Europe, I hope no one disturbs you. Although, I think that would be easier if you had this chic Do Not Disturb hat which I’m definitely ordering for myself. Bon weekend! Photo via Gary Pepper Girl.

Wishing you all a very happy Fourth of July holiday!

Whether you will be in New York City for the Fourth of July holiday or out on Long Island, I highly recommend you make time to visit the Hermione. The tall ship is an “exact replica of General Lafayette’s 18th-century ship called the Hermione. Today, the majestic vessel is the largest and most authentically built […]