I know some of you will think this holiday gift guide is too early and others will be excited so you can start shopping now. I’m posting a week earlier than usual because retailers are worried about shipping delays as more people than ever will be shopping online for gifts this year. Many friends and […]
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Top 25 After Christmas Sales
12 . 26 . 19I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. There are some great sales happening now if Santa didn’t bring you what you wanted or you have some holiday money burning a hole in your pocket. ANN TAYLOR – Extra 60% sale styles and 40% full price styles with code SHOP40 ANTHROPOLOGIE – Extra 40% off […]
Merry Christmas 2019
12 . 24 . 19Brian Branton’s Charming Christmas Decorations
12 . 23 . 19If I had to award a top prize for holiday decorating, it would go to Brian Branton in Alexandria, Virginia. He goes all out each year decorating his historic home from 1808 with multiple Christmas trees, wreathes, and swags. I posted about him last year but he deserves another post since his home was just […]
The Halls are Decked: Part Deux
12 . 19 . 19I posted this historic house from 1845 in Essex, Connecticut designed by the lovely design duo Olasky and Sinsteden a few weeks ago. The home is featured in the November/December 2019 issue of New England Home but the photos online were a little small. Photographer Read McKendree and Max Sinsteden were very generous in sending me larger images to swap […]
An Elegant Christmas
12 . 16 . 19I love festive and colorful Christmas decorations as much as anyone but I also appreciate quiet and elegant Christmas decorations. I came across the Park Avenue apartment of Fernanda Kellogg and Kirk Henckels decorated for Christmas in the November/December 2016 issue of Veranda and love the details they’ve added to each room. I’ve combined those […]
Pajama Party 2019
12 . 10 . 19Opening up presents in pajamas on Christmas morning is one of the most fun holiday traditions. If your family could use an upgrade on your sleepwear, I’ve picked out some of the cutest prints and plaids to make your pics the envy of Instagram. Women’s flannel pajama set in white-out plaid Men’s flannel pajama set […]
Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows 2019
12 . 05 . 19This holiday season is mostly in full swing in New York but the late Thanksgiving has pushed some things back. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was just lit yesterday and the Park Avenue Tree Lighting is scheduled for Sunday night. The Bergdorf Goodman “Good Times” holiday windows have been for a week. I don’t think […]
Christmas at Fairgreen Farm
12 . 03 . 19I was supposed to decorate my apartment for Christmas on Sunday but my gift guide took so long to put together that I didn’t have time. Seeing everyone’s houses decorated on Instagram is giving me major fomo now and none more so than Fairgreen Farm which is the home of Amanda Brooks. It’s just been […]
The Halls are Decked
12 . 02 . 19There aren’t that many holiday decorated houses published in magazines so I get very excited when I find one. Especially when it’s a a historic house from 1845 in Essex, Connecticut designed by the lovely design duo Olasky and Sinsteden. Not only did they help pull all interiors together but they also took care of […]
How’s your holiday shopping coming along? If you’ve not started, we’ve got 27 new gift ideas to help get you started. You can also check our other favorite things and old gift guides for more suggestions. If your family is going skiing this winter, this Fair Isle Jacquard Sweater would make a great gift. For […]
We’re back with our second favorite things holiday gift guide for 2019 that might be better than the first. I like mixing everything up to help you think outside the box. There might be something meant for men that would be perfect for a woman and vice versa. There are many unisex gift options great […]
I wanted to begin my holiday gift guides early year with some of my favorite things since you have six less days to shop before Christmas. These gift ideas could be for host/hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or items for anyone on your list, even yourself. I also like mixing my lists with presents for all ages […]
What I Bought Myself: Christmas 2018 Edition
12 . 28 . 18I’ve had a couple of readers ask me to post what I bought myself for Christmas since they loved my post of these items last year. A few things have already sold out, a few have limited sizes left, and others have a lot of availability so get them before they are gone. Long time […]
New Year’s Eve Shoes and All the Best Sales
12 . 26 . 18Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to think about New Year’s Eve. If you are still looking for a pair of party shoes, I’ve picked out some of my favorites for any weather condition and heel height preference. There are also some great sales happening now if Santa didn’t bring you what you wanted […]
Merry Christmas 2018
12 . 24 . 18Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! XOXO, HC @elizabethchambers I love this Oscar de la Renta oversized wool and cashmere-blend coat. @joseph_hollow @andreavltt @dvdianavreeland Red Suede Pumps Red Suede Bow Pumps You can channel the Duchess of Cambridge in this Preen by Thornton Bregazzi one-shoulder tulle-trimmed stretch-cady midi dress that is on sale for half […]
Christmas in Alexandria
12 . 19 . 18I 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 […]