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

The best thing about living in Paris for an extended period is that I now have time to visit all the places I’ve rushed by in the past. This week, I was finally able to properly explore the Jardins des Archives Nationales in the Marais. The weather was perfect and the jardins are a beautiful […]

Even though it’s still freezing in New York, the calendar says it’s spring.  I hope it warms up soon so I can enjoy the park and most importantly, wear all my cute new shoes. Happy Spring!  via Greige Bunny Mellon via Veranda Landscape Design by Miranda Brooks Landscape Design by Miranda Brooks Veere Greeney Residence […]

When I couldn’t make it back uptown for a noon conference call today, I decided to sit outside and take it in Bryant Park.  It was the best decision I ever made.  Studies say that a walk in the park is the best stress reliever and I have to agree.  The abundant sunshine and warmer […]

The weather in New York today was rainy and left everyone in a funk so I thought it the perfect time to revisit summer and Paris! On the last day of our trip, Stefan left early so I was on my own until I had to head to the airport. After I saw the queue […]

My blogger friend Decorno was lamenting the state of her backyard recently and it had me thinking about my favorite book for outdoor inspiration, Exceptional Gardens or Jardins Extraordinaires in French and Bijzondere Tuinen in Dutch. It’s a fancy trilingual book produced in Belgium and full of drool worthy gardens some of which I’ve posted […]