The Decorista-Domestic Bliss: December 2010

Friday, December 31

2011: It's all about the sparkle, shimmer and shine

As I prepare for my last night of the year, I can hardly believe that 2010 is already over...

it seems that this year just flew by.

I feel so grateful for everything that has happened over this last year because of my blog.

Fabulous friends, fabulous job, fabulous new ideas...I am literally amazed by all of the accomplishments.

I want you all to know, that I could have NEVER, ever, ever, done it without the amazing readers of The Decorista. You inspire and encourage me every single day.

Thank you so much for a wonderful year!

2011 is going to be all about the glamour!

So, tonight, as you celebrate with friends + family, put on your sparkling dress, break out your finest champagne and celebrate with wild abandon! Even if you are just relaxing at home with a few loved ones, get dolled up and make it fun! I'll be celebrating the year's end at a masquerade ball at the W Hotel in Austin. Hope you all enjoy your soirees and marvelous plans in sparkly style.

So, here's to 2011!

Wishing us all lots of celebrations...

beautiful feelings and glamourous fashionista moments...

breathtaking interiors to live in + entertaining delights galore...

happy new year!

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bliss in the kitch' {an entertainers' dream}

Happy New Years Eve everybody! What I would give to be getting ready for my smashing event in a kitchen like this? I can visualize it now, chefs cooking, waitresses buzzing around, hostess in full swing, Frank Sinatra tunes in the background and champagne passed around. Oh the joy of New Years Eve is just invigorating!

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Thursday, December 30

austin daze + books to adore

The longer I am in Austin, the more I remember the Texas weather moods. Haze filled mornings and an easy breeze fills my days here at home. Sipping my favorite coffee and catching up on some of my new decor books has been such a nice indulgence for me. The best part? Gazing at this incredibly beautiful bouquet of my favorite flowers from a very dear friend. Domestic Bliss at its finest.
Books I am loving now...

holiday reading by ashlinakaposta on Polyvore.com

Food Fashion Friends: Recipes And Styling For Unforgettable Parties, $50
Jonathan Adler on Happy Chic: Accessorizing, $18
Thames & Hudson Casa Mediterranea, $45
Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens, People, $75
Assouline 'A Privileged Life: Celebrating WASP Style' Book, $40
Amazon.com: Entertaining is Fun: How to Be a Popular Hostess..., $18

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office space of the day...a cheery boho workspace

gorgeous exposed beams + rattan chair + lovely bubble light pendant + a birdie tapestry=

domestic bliss

theglamourai

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Wednesday, December 29

Wall color wonderful!

Deep, saturated jewel tone hues are going to be all the rage this coming year. I have always been a lover of gorgeous color on walls, but this beautiful shade of teal had me swooning for more. This lovely London home is gorgeous. Elements of traditional are jazzed up to perfection... notice the gorgeous green fabrics on the chairs. The gold lighting in the library literally took my breath away, so creative and chic.

How beautiful does Colette Van Den Thillart look in her london digs? She is the creative director for
NH Design. Her taste is absolutely incredible... a well deserved House + Home feature!

full house

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Tuesday, December 28

tablescape tuesday: tabletop decor ideas for your nye bash

The ending of 2010 is all about glamour. When decorating for your New Years Eve, take a cue from the ever so stylish Olivia Palermo and try a mix of black, white and silver!
{don't be afraid to be heavy with the metallics}

You can even throw in an accent color for some fun. A fabulous color combo for a fabulous fiesta!

images via here + here

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a huge THANK YOU to Siren Magazine

Siren Magazine covers fashion, food, home, community, faith, and home from a progressive Christian viewpoint. After I got a shout out from the super fab blogger Jen Ramos of Made By Girl... they interviewed me...so honored.

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Masculine chic: a perspective on sofas

After talking over design with the males in my family over the holidays, I quickly learned that men love interior design, too. In fact, I never knew the men in my family had such decor opinions. As we looked through some of the design magazines I was devouring over the holidays, I learned this...

men absolutely go crazy over chesterfield sofas.

I love masculine chic decor, it definitely inspires me as well as anything feminine and these gorgeous buttery leather chesterfield sofas are just winning me over.

images: pinksofa, shelter, fullhouse

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Monday, December 27

office space of the day... vintage, modern and beautiful

beautiful black desk + modern wire seating + gorgeous white walls + safari style decorations =

domestic bliss

desiretoinspire

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Sunday, December 26

Style-icous Sunday {bohemian luxe}

The warm and lovely essence I feel when I am in Austin, my hometown, is intoxicating! catching the chic boho luxe look around this town just makes me know I'm home... so very similar to LA, too. Flowy fabrics and exotic prints fill the city as well as an abundance of earthy elements flattered by insence and fresh air. If it wasn't so cold here I'd be wearing a lovely long and flowy caftan and big sunnies as I shop my favorite spots today. Post-Holiday shopping is always madness, but I love being out on the town, having brunch at the very chic Austin hotspots and shopping down on so-co.

Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas!