Chic Living Homes

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

If you are hosting family or friends for Thanksgiving weekend, consider this your Northern Westchester itinerary

We are starting the morning in downtown Katonah, where the local shops, coffee shops, and stately homes lining the streets are reason enough to make the trip.

Lunch is at , and yes, we are ordering the Farmhouse Burger if we are hungry or one of their salads if we want to keep it lighter.

After lunch, we'll head to Muscoot Farm, a favorite stop especially if you are bringing kids. November is a great time to go: Sunday farmers market, mansion tours, cow grooming, and nature walks are all on the calendar through the month.

We'll end the day at in Purdy’s for farm-to-table food, sourced directly from their four-acre farm next door, great drinks, and homemade desserts.

What would you add to the Northern Westchester visitor tour? Drop your favorites in the comments.

11/02/2026

The biggest misconception about Westchester is that you give up the city when you move here. That is not true.

My mom and I took Metro North from Bronxville to Grand Central and a taxi to in Chelsea. We spent the afternoon completely lost inside an immersive art installation, grabbed a bite, and were back home before the evening even started.

That is not a city life thing or a suburbs thing, that is a Westchester thing.

People worry that moving out of the city means giving something up. I get it. But when you can be at on a Saturday afternoon and unloading your car in your own driveway a few hours later, the math starts to look different.

10/30/2026

Real talk: inviting me over does not mean you have to be ready to sell.

Most of the best conversations I have with sellers start way before they are ready to list. I walk through your home, I tell you what buyers in Westchester are paying attention to right now, and I look at what homes like yours are selling for. I talk through what is worth doing before you list and what you can skip, run the numbers on what you would walk away with, and build a timeline that works for your life, not anyone else’s.

You do not need to deep clean, and you do not need to decide anything that day. It is a real conversation so you know exactly where you stand.

If selling in Westchester County is somewhere on your radar, send me a message. One step at a time.

10/27/2026

Every time I say “just one more call” on date night, he already knows how it ends.

My husband has sat through more interrupted dinners and rescheduled plans than I can count, and he has never once complained. Real estate is not a solo act, and behind every closing is someone at home holding everything together. For me, that someone is him.

Vincent, thank you for being my biggest supporter even when this job makes me terrible at date night. 🤍

10/26/2026

If you live in Westchester and you are not eating your way through pumpkin season, we need to talk. 🎃

Chantilly BXV is a small-batch bakehouse worth visiting any time of year, but their pumpkin spice tres leches makes fall the best time to go.

Baked by Susan does a scratch-made pumpkin pie worth every bite, and if you have kids, they are hosting a pumpkin pie-in-a-cup class on November 1st.

Original Pancake House | Best Pancakes serves pumpkin pancakes with seasonal spice, whipped cream, and nutmeg that are exactly as good as they sound.

Moderne Barn Restaurant is a Best of Westchester winner with a pumpkin cheesecake on the menu: ginger graham crust, crème fraiche, and cranberry compote.

Save this and tag someone who needs a fall food plan.

10/23/2026

Millennial gray had a long run, and on this week’s Chic Living Home Styling, I am breaking down what is replacing it.

Color drenching is leading the shift, with walls, trim, and ceilings wrapped in one deep shade. Think of a study in olive green or a bedroom in warm terracotta.

Wallpaper is back in a big way too, and it goes well beyond the tiny accent wall. Picture botanical prints in a powder room or a moody floral behind the bed.

Tile has become the statement piece of the kitchen and bath, from handmade zellige in soft glazes to checkerboard floors that feel classic and a little playful at the same time. The new neutrals lean warm: creamy whites, mushroom, and camel, plus browns with real depth.

Home design should always come down to personal preference first. If gray still makes you happy, there is nothing wrong with that. Trends are inspiration, and you get to decide what to keep.

And if you are ready for a change, paint is still one of the least expensive ways to make a major impact in any room.