I’ve always known that if I ever need to hire an architect, Gil Schafer would be at the top of the list. I love traditional architecture and his projects always look perfect without looking too new so it’s no wonder his new office has that same feeling. You can read all about it on ArchitecturalDigest.com. […]

While I was looking for a website for Will Kopelman yesterday (never did find one), I came across a feature from AD on his amazing home office suite that also includes a very chic dressing room and bathroom. The office area looks modern with white resin floors and touches of traditional furniture and art while […]

While I was in Montecito last weekend, designer Kendall Conrad was insistent that I visit Miri Mara Ceramics. After seeing the unique shapes, textures, and colors of their pieces, I can see why.  Owner Fatmir “Miri” Mara was a fashion designer in Milan for almost 20 years before he and his husband decided to retire to Santa Barbara. […]

I can’t believe that in all the years of ordering her rugs and attending events in New York that I had never met designer Madeline Weinrib in person. It was a huge treat to visit with her in her studio and showroom recently, especially since we share a love of travel and flea markets. Although, due […]

While I loved seeing another peek at Jenna Lyons’ office at J.Crew and her chic new haircut on The Coveteur yesterday, it was her words of wisdom that really resonated. “I think the best piece [of advice] I ever received is when someone pulled me aside one day and was like ‘stop worrying about what […]

As someone who wrote and photographed a book on creative people’s work spaces (Habitually Chic: Creativity at Work – shameless plug), I am very intrigued to pick up the new book Yves Saint Laurent’s Studio: Mirror and Secretsby Jéromine Savignon. According to WWD, it will be published by Actes Sud in both French and in English, “and […]

The French call it la rentrée. In America, we call it “back to school.” Whatever you call it, it’s time to stop goofing off and get back to work.  Hopefully, you have a chic desk to help you get over your depression that summer is unofficially over. If not, maybe these will inspire you to […]

I am going to miss so many things about Paris but working on a laptop is not one of them.  It feels like it’s time to get back to being productive on a real computer at a real desk. Of course, if I had a real office like Jenna Lyons, I might be even more […]

I’ve seen fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin’s former apartment in the Musée des Arts Decoratifs but I didn’t realize her office had also been preserved for posterity. Lanvin has opened the usually closed off space in honor of the house’s 125th anniversary. As you can see, it hasn’t changed much since she was painted in it by Edouard Vuillard […]

Just came across a tour of jewelry designer Aurelie Bidermann‘s Paris studio on Barneys The Window.  It reminded me that I took a few of my own photos of her lovely jewelry and shop when I was recently in Paris. I couldn’t find her Wheat Ring here in New York so I knew it would […]

Last week, I had the fun opportunity to visit chic jewelry designer Lele Sadoughi in her new Soho studio.  It’s filled with treasures she’s brought back from trips and vintage furniture reupholstered in fun fabrics.  And let’s not forget all the beautiful baubles.  I first found Lele through Moda Operandi and since then, her pieces have […]

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 […]

It’s my dream to spend time with my ultimate style idol, Carolina Herrera.  Until that actually happens, I’ll make due with these images of her very chic studio via Vogue and her instagram feed.  Photos by Victoria Will via Vogue

Interior designer Alexa Hampton is someone who is as comfortable talking about Corinthian columns and classic architecture as she is RevitaLash and hair care, and that’s why I love her.  In an industry that sometimes takes itself too seriously, she is a breath of fresh air and one of the funniest people I know.  Alexa’s […]

I was at the J.Crew headquarters yesterday to resee the Fall 2013 collection.  As much as I love the clothes, I love the decor even more.  Enjoy! Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

I’ve been reading Who What Wear since they launched in 2006 so it was a huge treat to be able to meet the founders and tour their offices when I was in Los Angeles last month.  Even more exciting was visiting the fashion closet.  As we all know, everyone thinks that the fashion world revolves […]

I’ve been visiting many chic workspaces in Toronto and can’t wait to share them with you.  Until I’m back and able to post them, I’m leaving you with the gorgeous Balmain showroom designed by Joseph Dirand. I’m definitely putting this one on my wish list for my follow up book to Creativity at Work.  Bon […]