Other than a few thunderstorms early in the week, the weather in Paris has been gorgeous. Everywhere you look, flowers are bursting forth and the city is filled with green. I hope your weekend is just as pretty. Bon week-end ! Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic
I can’t believe I’ve been in Paris for one week now. It is definitely starting to feel like home and I’m looking forward to exploring every nook and cranny in the months to come. I know many of you are getting ready for the long holiday weekend in the US. France has a long weekend […]
Those of you who follow me on Instagram know that I love a good townhouse. Last night, I had the pleasure of attending one of the most beautiful ones in the West Village. Bonpoint, the chicest children’s brand from France, opened a new store in Soho and hosted a dinner party afterward designed by my […]
The weather in New York still isn’t cooperating but at least the city is looking pretty, especially the Upper East Side. In the Spring a livelier iris changes on the burnish’d dove; In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. – Alfred Lord Tennyson Flowers by Ariston Florist in the […]
Many of you are celebrating Easter Monday today so I’ve decided to keep with the theme of spring. It was the most beautiful weekend in New York and it seemed like every person in the city was in Central Park on Sunday. Everything is in bloom and putting us all in a good mood after […]
For I remember it is Easter morn, And life and love and peace are all new born. – Alice Freeman Palmer Photo by me via instagram.
Just want to thank you everyone for the lovely birthday wishes and to my friend Tim for the beautiful flowers above. Since my birthday fell on Good Friday, I celebrated with my friends Thursday night but I might just keep going for a few more days. Bon weekend! “Every year on your birthday, you get […]
It’s been one of those days. Since I didn’t get a regular post up, I’m leaving you with a few shots from my instagram that illustrate that spring has finally sprung in New York. About time too. “Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April suns and shadow of April showers.” […]
I hate to beat a dead horse but I’m not sure how much of this winter I can take. Spring is so close yet it feels so far away. So please indulge me while I gaze longingly at these photos of green spaces and pretty flowers. Winds of March, we welcome you, There is work […]
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we sometimes did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. – Anne Bradstreet Photo by me via Instagram
When I visited my dear friend Alice Ryan at her home on the North Fork last summer, she laid out a beautiful table with her blue and white china for a casual late lunch. I told her that she didn’t have to go to any trouble for me when she politely informed that she sets […]
I’m currently getting ready for another photo shoot in my apartment so I’m leaving you with a few bits and bobs from Instagram. Bon weekend! I headed downtown on Wednesday when it was finally warm in the city. I love the facade on Vesuvio Bakery and since the guy didn’t seem to be moving, I […]
When spring comes to Paris, the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise. – Henry Miller Spring might not have sprung in most of the U.S. but Paris is already blooming. I’m tres jealous but thankful that we can live vicariously through the French via Instagram. Le sigh. via @inesdelafessangeparis via @privategg Top […]
If you’re looking for something to read while you’re hiding at home from the next polar vortex, run out and pick up the new Spring 2014 issue of Domino magazine. It’s billed as the “Color Issue” and is filled with new designs from Ryan Korban, Ron Marvin, and even a few places in Paris. You […]
When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other. – Chinese Proverb The only thing that gets me through winter in New York, besides a warm weather trip, is buying flowers every week. We’re lucky here to have them available […]
While everyone in the US is gearing up for Thanksgiving, Europe is in full Christmas mode. The decorations in Paris were particularly beautiful and I look forward to seeing more when I go back on Friday. Ladurée on rue Bonaparte above just finished their decorations. I just arrived in London today and what I’ve seen […]
The idea of planning a big expensive wedding gives me hives. But I also don’t want to get married at City Hall which is why I love finding chic and elegant weddings for inspiration. Interior designer Asia Baker’s Oyster Bay wedding featured on Vogue is one that’s definitely going in my file for future reference. […]