A maximalist’s dream.
Tabletop
Magical Montecito
A Classic California Hacienda
The tranquil setting of this Montecito hacienda is hard to beat.
Collaboration
Aerin x Williams Sonoma
The second time’s a charm.
Milieu Magazine
A Beautiful Bath
There’s a lot to love in this 1927 French Normandy style bathroom from Milieu Magazine
Moda Operandi Exclusive
Cabana Tableware
Moda Operandi has the latest collection from Cabana.
On My Mind
Do You Collect?
Cleaning out feels great.
Books
Design by Nature
A beautiful book from California-based designer Erica Tanov.
A Refresher Course
Setting The Table
It’s always good to have a refresher on how to properly set a formal table.
Faucet Goals
Brass is Back
Updating the faucet and hardware in my kitchen is my next project and I’m considering brass—it looks so fresh right now.
Kitchen Update
Not Your Basic Black
Move over stainless—black appliances and cabinetry look chic in the kitchen. Jenna Lyons’ apartment is a perfect example.
North Shore of Long Island
Rooms with a View
This 1868 colonial with a separate cottage has breathtaking water views across Long Island Sound to Connecticut.
H&M Home
Stocking Up on Hostess Gifts
I know that it seems an odd time of year to be thinking about hostess gifts, but when I see something great, I’ll pick up a few and save them. H&M home has some nicely priced items.
Fave Rerun
Black Shade Chic
I’m a big fan and having just one in a room is quietly impactful. They are great on a sconce and chandelier, too.
Architectural Digest
‘Modern Family’
My old friend Brooke Metcalfe’s historic English manor is in AD and I love every piece in it—especially the botanical prints and wallpaper.
Pieced Together Perfection
Runner Goals
Writer Christine Lennon pieced vintage rugs together to create this runner–it’s an inspired idea.
Upper East Side
A Colorful Classic Six
This bright and spacious Upper East Side pre-war apartment is a gem. The colors and fireplace in the dining room are perfection.
Fresh Herbs In Winter
Vertical Gardening
It’s time to bring the garden indoors and I don’t like to have plants on every surface in my house. This is something I’ve wanted to try.
Vogue
“Happy Valley”
Hamish Bowles visits with Alexis and Trevor Traina at their magical Napa home and Oberto Gigli’s pictures are terrific.
Architectural Digest
Designer Hillary Thomas, Beekeeper
In the last 48 hours, the most reposted story award goes to designer Hillary Thomas’ Presidio Heights home in AD—and with good reason, it’s phenomenal.
GOOP's Home Detox
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
This is a big topic in my house, especially with my daughter’s focus on food waste. She’s discussed the ‘ugly food’ movement on her blog, BakeLogic, so I was happy to see it covered in GOOP’s Home Detox Guide.
Vogue
“16 Interior Design Predictions for 2018”
Vogue asked a number of interior designers for their 2018 design predictions and chintz topped the list of trends.
The Tory Burch Blog
Jane Scott Hodges at Home
The Tory Burch blog profiled Jane Scott Hodges, founder of Leontine Linens, at home in New Orleans.
Eco-Friendly Dishcloths
The Best Present
My family gave me these Swedish eco-friendly dish cloths and they are amazing. I love that they can be reused up to 200 times!
Pillars Design
Vintage Gifts
A “meaningful gift giving” post from the owners of Gray Antiques and Interiors in Baltimore. Vintage finds, even from my own pantry, is a really good idea.
After 20 years casting models for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and fashion shows, I wanted to spend more time with my daughters. In 2010 I launched the fashion and lifestyle site Keep it Chic so that I could work from anywhere. Now, welcome to Palais, an interiors-focused sister site to kic that will include home decor and real estate—I can't be the only one who likes to peruse chic properties online the same way I shop for shoes, handbags, and table linens.