Each of us on Thursday’s panel discussion worked independently so it was a fun surprise when Sara Ruffin Costello and I both included London interior designer Veere Grenney in our slides. His old London home (see it here) is still one of my all time favorite interiors and the new home he shares with David […]
The key to happiness they say is to be grateful for the things you have instead of focusing on the things you don’t have. It’s also important to thank people and do nice things for others without the expectation of something in return. Saturday is World Gratitude Day so why not take a minute to […]
Last night’s panel with Domaine Home was rollicking good fun and I very much enjoyed chatting with Sara Ruffin Costello who was also on the panel with me. We’ve crossed paths before but never really had a chance to talk. Now that she’s living in New Orleans, those chances are few and far between so […]
I’m excited to announce that I have curated a Habitually Chic Collection of photographs for Sonic Editions. It includes some of my all time favorite photos, as well as some new ones of the celebrities and places I love. I remember being a tad jealous when The Impossible Cool for Sonic Editions was announced so […]
There is a real chill in the air in New York now. Time to finally pull the sweaters out of the closet. I love how everything comes alive in the spring but autumn is definitely this city’s best season. It’s also nice not to be sweating the minute you step out the door and the […]
I always love special men’s issues of magazine because they are usually less full of fluff. They are also often full of new names and faces in art and design. The men’s issue of T magazine this weekend is no exception. I especially loved the feature on furniture designer André Dubreuil in his family’s 18th-century home, Château […]
If you are attending What’s New What’s Next events on Thursday at the New York Design Center, please make sure you stop by for my panel discussion. I will be speaking with Domaine Home editorial director Mat Sanders, Sara Ruffin Costello, Nick Olsen, and Mark Phillips at the Phillips showroom about design today We’re a funny […]
New York fashion week just ended yesterday and I’m definitely still recovering. While I take a moment to finally catch up on my emails and edit my photos, I leave you with this fashionable abode. Domaine Home posted some photos this week and it reminded me how much I love this apartment owned by the […]
I mentioned the house that Karl Lagerfeld called “the chicest house in America” in yesterday’s post and now the pics are up on Town & Country. I highly recommend running out to buy the October issue to read the whole story. These photos makes me even more excited for Stephen Sills’ new book Stephen Sills: […]
I’m either going to have to build more shelves or move in order to accommodate all the new books coming out this fall. Lots of fabulous design books are about to be published from some your favorite decorators, as well as books by a few first time authors whose names you will definitely recognize. I’ll […]
I was walking down Madison Avenue Thursday afternoon and saw the chicest woman. Based on the necklace, I had a feeling it was French jewelry designer Aurelie Bidermann. I’m not one to approach strangers on the street though so I just kept walking. But after a few glasses of champagne at the WSJ Magazine five […]
My lovely friend Alice Ryan not only hosted me at her beautiful country house last week but is offering up some of her chic wardrobe on Vaunte today. Alice is an amazing public relations guru and event planner here in New York. She’s worked for some of the best including Oscar de la Renta, Ralph […]
It’s the first official day of New York Fashion Week but I have Paris on the brain. On NOWNESS today is Escapade: A Parisian Love Affair, “an enchanting new love story inspired by the Parisian luxury design house Pierre Frey.” I love create people and companies that can’t be confined to just one medium and this film is a perfect complement […]
I’ve been a huge fan of Anya Hindmarch since I bought my first pair of her shoes at Harrod’s on a trip to London in 2005. They were petrol colored calf hair and came in a box so beautiful that I’ve kept them to this day. Her tiny store on East 60th Street was she […]
Just a quick post to let you know that you can order my new Habitually Chic French Blue Collection for Dempsey & Carroll online now. It will be shipping on September 15th. This is just the first of a few products for this collaboration and I could not be more excited! Merci beaucoup!
Harper’s Bazaar Executive Editor Laura Brown tweeted yesterday, “Summer, I moved on emotionally weeks ago.” I couldn’t agree more. I’m ready for crisp, cool weather, cashmere sweaters, and changing leaves. Let’s be clear, I am not ready for winter. Even though my grey mink coat makes it slightly more bearable, it is not fun. But […]
If there is one thing you need to buy for fall 2013, it’s an ivory fisherman cable knit sweater. You might actually have one waiting to be pulled down from the top of the closet. It’s a winter staple for many that has been updated by luxurious designers such as The Row but you can […]