Christopher Hyland's Chelsea Pad

ph: Chester Higgins

What do Katie Holmes and Carrie Leskowitz have in common? ~  Christopher Hyland.  Christopher has been getting a lot of press lately.  A, for his beautiful New York apartment and B, he happens to be Katie Holmes' new neighbor.  And as Katie's new neighbor in the Chelsea building where she is taking refuge, I am sure he has welcomed her with open arms.  Christopher takes us into his magnificent penthouse mansion in the sky; on the market for $22.25 million dollars.  I had the pleasure of being invited to Christopher and Constantino's 4,000 sq. ft. 12 room apartment in May.  It is exactly as you would expect from a legend in the textile industry, world traveler, art collector, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and iPad only magazine publisher ~ HYLAND.  It's an upscale lifestyle magazine with fascinating contributors that is both beautifully photographed and culturally diverse.  I highly recommend it!

I was there in the evening, so my shots are a little dark.  What is apparent is that for such a large apartment, there is a sense of serenity, a warmth that expresses the people who inhabit it.  Many large double doors can open and close off spaces as needed which makes for a very functional floor plan.  An ode to Greek Revivalism is felt the minute you enter the foyer/gallery with its columns, high baseboards, and carved moldings.

Christopher's magnificent textiles are amply draped and displayed throughout.  His was one of the first fabrics I used when I got into decorating.

The kitchen, with its English country charm, gothic inspired oak carvings, and acorn embellishments transports you to another time and place.  Whether seating a small sit down dinner or a large fundraiser, the two have entertaining down to a science.

Somebody please tell me where the (purple) yam cake came from.  It was out of this world!

Nik-naks and artifacts from their travels are displayed everywhere.  Christopher says, "This apartment has a sense of soul."  Diverse objects from different cultures from a lifetime of collecting sit comfortably with rocks, feathers, and antiques.  It is like the Please Touch Museum.  You feel comfortable the minute you enter.

A Robert Mapplethorp hangs casually in the hall along with other contemporary photographs.  The collection of Hudson River paintings throughout the apartment has been exhibited in museums; the African and Asian art pieces live agreeably amongst them.

One of several guest rooms ~

Master Bedroom and bath ~

Always a scene stealer ~ Hudson.  I'm sure Suri and Hudson will become fast friends.

I hope Katie finds the peace she is looking for to find herself again.  No doubt Christopher and the people of the Chelsea Merchantile Building will be a big help.  If all this attention helps Christopher sell his apartment, it's a win-win; but Christopher ~ I want to be invited to the next great escape .


For more info on the apartment see Nest Seekers.  Ryan Serhant of Million Dollar Listing NY on Bravo is the listing agent.  He was at one of those at the gathering, so I was picking his brain about the show, the people and the apartments, real estate, decorating, and living in NY....



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the wonderful 30's

Drew Barrymore never looked this good.

I tried unsuccessfully not to start this post with the phrase "There must be something in the water" but I honestly couldn't because I ran out of excuses to explain the transformation of these ladies when they turn 30. Not only do they look much younger but slimmer, firmer, happier, healthier and simply better. I suppose, ahem, it's genetic although I think that maybe if we make e few million a year and have access to the best and last cosmetic procedures we would all look like that too or at least close. Whatever the reason is it's wonderful to see that people who take good care of themselves just seem to stay young. Or so I hope. I should frame each one of these photos and put them up on the ceiling of my bedroom to be the first thing to look at when I wake up to remind myself to be more consistent with my pilates.

Katie Holmes, I mean what can I say about someone who resembles Jackie Kennedy so much? Is there anything else better than that? Well, besides eliminating world hunger, of course.

Jessica Alba, have you guys noticed that she only gets better? She is not 30 yet but she'll be early next year and we can see her transformation slowly in front of our eyes.

Gwenyth Paltrow, where did she keep those legs all along. After she turned 30 she promptly starter to wear mini skirt as if she figured out that "you got it use it before you lose it."

Eva Mendez, after turning thirty she became Calvin Klein's underwear model. That says it all.

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