Thank you!

As I embark on my last book signing for Creativity at Work until the new year, I want to take the time to thank you all.  Thank you to everyone who has bought the book and sent me kind messages and thank you to all the showrooms and stores who have hosted signings.  They include, Design Legacy, Archivia Books, Indigo Books, Hudson Grace, Jayson Home, and Flair Home.  

My friend recently told me the story of a book signing he attended for a fashion designer.  He was told that the designer would not speak to anyone.  What's the point of scheduling a signing if you're not going to be nice to your fans?!  The best part of book signings is meeting people in person whom I've only interacted with online.  It's fun to meet long time blog readers and those who just found the site.  I love asking what everyone does and I enjoy talking to those who work in design and those who wish they did. Hopefully, the book will inspire some to take a leap. 

It's also been very exciting and surreal to see my Creativity at Work on the shelves of two of my favorite stores in New York, Bergdorfs and Barneys. The response has been great and I'm so thrilled that so many of you are enjoying it.  If you haven't picked up a copy yet, I hope you will check it out or consider it for a holiday gift. The ability to photograph and write a second book depends on how well the first one does, so I hope you will support the book and me. 

I will announce book signings for 2013 as soon as they are confirmed. 

Thank you and Happy Holidays! 

HC

Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows 2012

The holidays don't begin for me until Bergdorf Goodman unveils their amazing windows.  They never disappoint and this year's BG Follies is no exception. This post is for those of you who can't travel see them in person.  Happy Holidays! 

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Palm Monday

I've been accumulating more palm wallpaper images since my last one in 2009 but never got around to posting them.  Once I saw the cover of the Fall Preview Bergdorf Goodman catalog today, I figured this was a perfect time to post them.  

Bergdorf Goodman shot the two images above at the Greenbrier, the famous Dorothy Draper designed resort in White Sulfar Springs, West Virginia. Carleton Varney is now the keeper of the flame and you can read his interview on the resort here. 

The famous wallpaper is actually banana leaves and originated at the famous Beverly Hills Hotel.  Terry Richardson photographed model Kate Upton and actor Aziz Ansari in front of it for Harper's Bazaar. 

An outtake from the shoot. 

Designer Charlotte Dellal has also been inspired by the famous palm pattern. She used it for these Wire Heel Sandals for her line Charlotte Olympia. 

I'm dying for this Charlotte Olympia Pandora Perspex Box Clutch with palm print insert.  Most of her clear clutches come with three interchangeable little pouches and this one also has leopard and stripes.  Not sure what it would fit besides my lipstick but I still want one! 

These Charlotte Olympia Isla Sandals are also pretty amazing.  If they look too vertiginous for you, I also saw a pair of Beverly flats with palm leaves too. 

The Milly store windows on Madison Avenue also got into the palm party. Photo by moi. 

Designer Steven Sclaroff used the famous Martinique wallpaper in the foyer of Beth Blake's Tribeca apartment as seen in the April 2012 issue of House Beautiful. 

It's also seen in the famous restaurant Indochine where I spent my birthday this year. 

Another home with the wallpaper was also featured in House Beautiful. 

Nate Berkus used it in the Milan apartment of Brian Atwood that was feature in Elle Decor. 

Nicky Hilton's breakfast room from InStyle magazine. 

The Fountain Coffee Room at the Beverly Hills Hotel is where the wallpaper originated.  You can by it online here or from Hinson. 

Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows for the Boys

The Bergdorf Goodman holiday windows at the women's store get all the attention but those at the men's store are just as chic.  I love it when they use animal heads on the mannequins which is kind of fitting since most men are animals.  I jest of course but I do see some similarities.  Happy Holidays!

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic