Brooke Astor was a New York legend and living landmark with alive. She married into one of the country’s richest families and became a champion of many worthy causes and institutions in New York. It is these charities and causes that will benefit from the auction of Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor next […]
“A hundred times have I thought New York is a catastrophe and 50 times: It is a beautiful catastrophe.”- Le Corbusier Today, August 6, 2012, marks my 11th anniversary in New York. As I look back, at the good times and the bad, I think “beautiful catastrophe” sums up what it’s like to live in […]
I challenged myself to wear more color this summer because that’s what every magazine and fashion blogger was touting. The problem was that every time I did wear color, I wished I was wearing neutrals. Sometimes you just have to stick with what works for you whether it’s fashion or decor related. I’ve described my […]
Many of my days are spent working at home alone. That’s why I enjoy getting out and about for appointments and meetings. Tuesday was especially fun filled so I thought I’d give you a glimpse into a good day. It started with a 10:0am press appointment for India Hicks Jewelry at The Mark Hotel. […]
You would expect the apartment of the public relations guru to Valentino to be glamorous and you would be right. Brazilian born Carlos Souza lives in an unlikely neighborhood but the apartment itself is a jewel box filled with his travel treasures and eclectic art collection. Refinery29 paid a visit recently and I’m loving the gallery […]
Great architecture and old buildings are one of my big passions so when I was contacted by Partners in Preservation about becoming a blogger ambassador, I immediately said yes. American Express and The National Trust for Historic Preservation have come together for a community-based initiative to raise awareness of the importance of historic places. Each year, they […]
One of the most exciting moments of Spring in New York is when the Park Avenue tulips begin to bloom. More than 60,000 bulbs are planted each November and Upper East Siders anxiously await to see what color will pop up each April. This year they are yellow and seem to match the taxi cabs […]
The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day. – Robert Frost Photo by moi
I went out for a walk last week when it was 75 degrees so I could photograph spring in New York. The trees on every street are in bloom and Central Park was bursting with color. I thought these would make a perfect post to cheer everyone up on this grey and much chillier morning. […]
There is no cheaper pick me up for a home than fresh flowers. I’ve been treating myself to fresh blooms all winter including flowering the Quince branches above. They last a few weeks and are a beautiful harbinger of spring which definitely feels to be sprung in New York. Another great inexpensive pick me up […]
I’ve mentioned before that fashion shows are extremely expensive to produce. That’s the reason why some young or smaller designer houses are forced to get creative and show off site from Lincoln Center. Lauren Moffatt showed her Fall 2012 collection at a school on Mott Street Thursday and it couldn’t have been more perfect. According […]
I was running between uptown and downtown today so I’m behind on editing my photos from High Point. Until those are ready, I leave you with this chic townhouse. It’s owned by Delphine and Reed Krakoff and was just featured in Harper’s Bazaar. To read the entire story, click here. You may remember it from Vogue […]
One of my favorite events every year is the Hearst Designer Visions Cinema Style Show House. They usually hold it in a newly constructed residential building and the three chosen designers are paired with a Hearst magazine and choose a film as inspiration for their spaces. Since the building this year is 1212 Fifth Avenue […]
There have been so many exciting shows, events and parties this fashion week. One of my favorites was touring the new Tory Burch boutique at 797 Madison Avenue and meeting its designer Daniel Romualdez (no website). He admitted that he is a little publicity shy when it comes to himself but was kind enough to chat with […]
The green room in the Tory Burch boutique at 797 Madison Avenue is very similar to Tory’s own living room. For a full view of her apartment, you can check out my old blog post Tory Burch At Home. Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic
I took a little much needed time off this weekend and also celebrated my 10 year anniversary in the city that never sleeps. They say you’re not really a New Yorker until you’ve lived in the city for 10 years so I guess that makes me official. My parents drove me down from Boston on […]
One of the best parts of blogging has been all the creative people I’ve been able to meet. Even more exciting is watching them achieve their dreams or reach new goals. I wrote about the chic store Maison 24 three years ago when I discovered them off season during an installation in the Hamptons. Co-owner […]