I’m currently wrapping up my whirlwind trip to Milan and will be heading to Venice Monday morning.  I’ve seen so many beautiful things in Milan and had a really great time and will hopefully blog about them soon. I remember reading this interesting article on Dr. Boardman’s site Positive Prescription about how just the anticipation of a trip can […]

I’m off to the airport to catch my Alitalia flight to Italy tonight, the same airline that Pope Francis arrived in yesterday.  I was a little sad to be missing the Pope’s visit to New York until I found out he’s staying on East 72nd Street. Between his visit, the UN General Assembly, and the President […]

All of my trips run more smoothly when I plan out my outfits in advance but it’s even more important for my trip to Italy. I’ll be arriving in Milan for fashion week which will include lots of shows and events. Then I will travel on to Venice, Rome, and Florence.The weather will fluctuate from the 50’s […]

The fall 2015 Madewell catalog was photographed in Rome and it’s getting me very excited for my upcoming trip in two weeks. It’s also making me wonder what time they had to get up in order to shoot these tourist free images.

One place I am very excited to visit, if not stay at, is the J.K. Place Hotel in Florence. The interior design of the five-star townhouse hotel by Michele Bonan has inspired many and been featured many places including Lonny where these photos originated. I look forward to seeing all the details in person and perhaps also […]

As I mentioned previously, I’m planning a trip to Italy this September/October that will include Milan, Venice, Rome, and Florence. Obviously, I know all the major sights but if you have any recommendations for places off the beaten path, charming cafes or new stores, please let me know. Grazie mille, HC

After three days of 90 degree temperatures, I’m even more ready for fall. I can’t wait for cozy coats and sweaters and trips to European cities like Vienna. The Austrian city is where Bergdorf Goodman Pre-Fall 2015 Magazine photographed these very chic fashions including the Andrew Gn coat above. I’ve never been to Austria but I’m […]

I’m currently enjoying a girl’s getaway at the Saybrook Point Inn and Spa with my friend Dina Fierro where we’re enjoying great seafood, spa treatments, and peeking at Katharine Hepburn’s old house. I’ll be back tomorrow with a regularly scheduled post. XOXO, HC Photos by me via Instagram.

I haven’t met designer Andrew Brown yet in real life but he’s another one of my favorite Instagram friends. So I was beyond excited to learn that his Birmingham, Alabama home was just featured in the August 2015 issue of Veranda magazine. And I’m not just saying that because my book Creativity at Work is […]

I knew Australian interior designer Anna Spiro was working on something great via Instagram but I wasn’t exactly sure what until I saw another Instagram post from artist Wayne Pate. Turns out it was a hotel Halcyon House and restaurant Paper Daisy for which Wayne illustrated the menus. Halcyon House is located in Cabarita Beach, New South Wales, Australia and was […]

One of the most amazing old homes in Sag Harbor is the Hannibal French House on Main Street. It was built in 1834 but redesigned and enlarged in 1860 by “one of the more illustrious whaling and ship owning families” according to the Sag Harbor Historical Society. The elaborate Italianate home was also restored by more […]

One of my favorite pastimes is posting photos to Instagram of all the cool classic cars I see along my travels.  You are guaranteed to spot a lot in Sag Harbor and also Paris. In honor of Father’s Day, I’ve compiled some of my favorites. And if you’re looking last minute gift for your dad or a treat for yourself, […]

Last week I noticed two interesting Instagram photos posted from Milan on the same day. One was taken by interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein and the other by editor J.J. Martin. While they both had different captions and descriptions, I had a feeling they were  both visiting the same place.  After some careful online sleuthing, I discovered […]

I had planned a longer post for today but the beach was calling. I’ll be back on Saturday with a fun outfit post on what I packed for Costa Rica. Bon week-end ! HC

Those of you who follow me on Twitter and Instagram probably already know that my friend Tim and I are off to Costa Rica today. We’re actually on a Jet Blue flight to Liberia right now. After we land, we will be staying the week at the newly renovated Four Seasons resort, that’s a photo of one […]

In a city with hundreds of hotels, it takes a lot to impress people.  The new Baccarat Hotel might just be the one of the best standouts. The location on West 53rd Street is across from the Museum of Modern Art and the interior featured their own gallery wall of art. and awe inspiring Baccarat chandeliers. The designers […]

  While we’re on the subject of France, I thought it would be fun to look at a some of the purchases I made in Paris. I know a lot of you are planning trips to the City of Light this year so maybe this will help you add a few new places to your […]