21 Suggestions for Success by H. Jackson Brown Jr. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery. Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you […]
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 […]
Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer the goal. ― Elbert Hubbard Photo by me in Montauk.
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 […]
I came across some new photos of Axel Vervoordt and his gardens recently that were definitely worth sharing. They also reminded me that I still haven’t been to Belgium to visit his incredible gallery. An autumn trip might just have to be in order. All photos via Pinterest.
The Catcher in the Rye is one of the most read books in the world which made the reclusive nature if its author J.D. Salinger (1919-2010) even more amazing. The new documentary Salinger that will be released on September 6th looks into his life and what might have been behind his decision to shun public […]
When I visited the Kassatex showroom recently, the luxurious linens and towels made me want to throw everything out in my apartment and start over. I’ve never seen towels in so many gorgeous colors or so many chic bath accessories. Kassatex was always the wholesale showroom name but you might remember that their online presence […]
While I don’t want summer to end just yet, I am eagerly anticipating all the goodies the autumn brings. One of them will be Donna Tartt’s new novel The Goldfinch, which will be released until October 22nd. Like many of you, I loved The Secret History but wasn’t a huge fan of The Little Friend but […]
We’ve been blessed with some beautiful humidity free weather the last few days which makes it much easier to think about fall fashions. While it might be hard to get excited about buying a coat in August, these photos shot in Paris for Town & Country might help. (For full details click here.) If you wait […]
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 […]
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 […]
When you work on a book, you realize during the process that sometimes certain elements don’t work or you don’t have enough pages to include everything you had originally intended. Lucky for me, I knew that I would be able to feature these interviews and workspace photos on the blog. While we did feature photos […]
This sign just went up in the window of a chic little frame shop down the street from me. Don’t you wish you could hang up a sign like this and take off on vacation for two weeks?! I’m not actually on vacation but I wish I was of course. What I am doing is […]