Neutral Territory

I really think that I'm going to have to own several homes in order to satisfy my love of different decorating styles.  I usually like some color in my interiors but sometimes I see a neutral scheme that just looks so serene and calming that I can't help but love it too.  You may have thought these photos were from a home in France but they are actually from townhouse in Istanbul, Turkey. Former top fashion designer Asli Tunca and her artist and decorator husband Carl Vercauteren own this amazing space also named Asli Tunca.  It serves as both their home and showroom and is filled with antiques and pieces they have designed.  Turkey has been on my must visit list for a while but after seeing these photos, I think it's just jumped to the top of the list.  Enjoy!

Chic in New York: Cire Trudon

If any more French retailers open shops in New York, pretty soon we'll have no reason to go to Paris.  I jest of course.  We'll never need a reason to visit Paris but our suitcases might be lighter on the flight back.  The legendary candle maker to kings and queens, Cire Trudon, is opening a shop on Bond Street. Their first store in the United States isn't quite open yet but I saw them unpacking boxes yesterday so it won't be long. 

Cire Trudon was founded in 1643 in Paris when a grocer named Trudon started selling candles he produced and developed.   His clients included churches and cathedrals and later royalty including Marie Antoinette and Napoleon.  One of my favorite candles is their Trianon scent.  Maison Trudon later made candles for Hermes, Guerlain and Dior.  In 2007, Ramdane Touhami took over the company and has carried on the tradition of "producing candles of the best quality according to time honored traditions." 

I suppose you could still buy the candles in Paris but it's nice to know that when you run out, you can pop downtown for more.  Happy Shopping!

Cire Trudon

54 Bond Street

New York, NY

212-677-1200

www.ciretrudon.com

Les Toiles du Soleil

It's been hotter than Hades in New York lately which makes me want to go to Les Toiles du Soleil and buy everything in their cool summer colored French fabrics. The company has been in business in France for over 150 years but only available here for two. Their shop in Chelsea is almost as good as a trip to France too! I especially love the espadrilles and deck chairs. Definitely check them out!

Les Toiles du Soleil
261 West 19th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-229-4730
www.lestoilesdusoleilnyc.com

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Mecox Grdens: Part Deux

I always joke that you could decorate a house in the Hamptons just with one trip to Mecox Gardens including the outside as you saw with my previous post. They have a great mix of new and vintage pieces. The store in Southampton is huge and my personal favorite but they have a bunch of other locations in New York and across the country as well as a great website. Now all I need is a house of my own in The Hamptons! Happy Shopping!

Mecox Gardens
257 County Road 39A
Southampton, NY 11968
631-287-5015
www.mecoxgardens.com

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic