While many of you were enjoying the unofficial start of summer this weekend in the United States, France is getting ready for their own long holiday weekend starting this Thursday. It’s time to enjoy warmer weather and swimming. I remember working on a design project years ago where I had to find as many photos […]
When I went on the Carrier and Company website on Friday to link to their site, I noticed a beautiful beach house project in the Hamptons. It made me a little wistful about not being here to go out East this summer. I’m sure that will pass the minute I land in Paris but I […]
Big thanks to my reader Robert in Chicago who alerted me that Michael Bruno’s home in Southampton, New York is featured in the March 2014 issue of British House & Garden. Seeing as we’re due for yet another snow storm, I think it’s the perfect time to visualize that we are escaping to warmer weather […]
I had never visited Amagansett before, except driving through it, so I was excited to explore this cute little town on my recent trip out East. I was especially excited to visit TIINA, the store owned by former model and stylist Tiina Laakkonen. Tiina hails from Finland as do many of the home wares that […]
From Montaul Point I stand as on some mighty eagle’s beak,Eastward the sea absorbing, viewing, (nothing but sea and sky,)The tossing waves, the foam, the ships in the distance,The wild unrest, the snowy, curling caps- that inbound urge and urge of waves,Seeking the shores forever. – Walt Whitman It’s been grey and rainy in New York […]
Across the street from Bloom is another great home store called MONC XIII. It opened last year to rave reviews but this was my first time visiting. I especially loved the French linens and leather clad coolers. The Hermes china wasn’t too shabby either. Definitely check it out on your next visit to Sag Harbor. […]
The best part of Sag Harbor is the car watching. This cute Karmann Ghia was one of the best I saw and makes me want one immediately. Of course, that would mean this New Yorker would have to start driving again so maybe I should start practicing in preparation. Bon weekend! Photos by Heather Clawson […]
While walking in Sag Harbor last Sunday, I ran into interior designer Kristen McGinnis, who told me that I had to stop into Bloom (no website). I’ve been to Sag Harbor many times but have never been to Bloom which I realize now was a huge shame. Not only does it have the chicest exterior […]
When Fab asked me to choose some of my favorite things for summer, I knew this fun photo of Audrey Hepburn and her then husband Mel Ferrer would be my jumping off point. I love how happy they look sitting outside enjoying a meal. There is nothing that says summer like red checkered tablecloths and […]
I’m still recovering from my fun weekend in the Hamptons and have a lot of photos still to edit. Until those are ready, I’m leaving you with this beautiful home in Bridgehampton, New York designed by Vicente Wolf. Nothing says the beach like blue and white but what I really love is the interesting art […]
You know you’re almost in the Hamptons when you pass the Stargazer sculpture above. Depending on cell service, which is always spotty out East, I’ll be posting pics this weekend on Instagram at @habituallychic. Until then, here are some photos from a few of my recent trips to the Hamptons. Bon weekend!
I’m packing my bag and getting ready for a weekend getaway in the Hamptons. I always feel bad that the Hamptons gets such a bad rap. Granted the traffic is hideous and the party scene can be is a bit ridiculous but it’s the closest place we harried New Yorkers have to unwind. No wonder […]
The absolutely pinch me moment on Friday was being invited to Aerin Lauder‘s house in the Hamptons for lunch and an afternoon of beauty treatments and other activities. As long time readers will know, I’ve posted photos of the house before (you can see them here) so it was an absolute treat to be able to […]
There have been a lot of amazing opportunities that have come about because of my blog but Friday’s trip to Southampton to spend the day with Aerin Lauder takes the cake. A group of ten editors and bloggers left New York early and headed out east where our first stop was the AERIN Southampton store. […]
The sun is finally out after what seemed like a week of rain. That means you might want to pull out a hat except that the gale force winds would probably blow it off your head. Maybe better to display your hats on the wall or in the entry. Nothing says summer like a good […]
It’s been exciting to see the progress of Serena & Lily from when I was first introduced to them in 2010. It was even more inspiring to hear founders Lily Kanter and Serena Dugan talk about the really early days when they just made crib bedding while standing in their first retail store in the […]
The Hamptons are always chic but this summer they are definitely getting a little more chic. Today I was out in Wainscott for a preview of the new Serena & Lily store, photos to come tomorrow, and here is a peek into Aerin Lauder’s new Southampton store. Both are opening on Saturday, May 25th and […]