Wallcolor Wednesday {black in the bathroom}

I have been going back and forth with what to do in my bathroom...

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the power of mixing pillows

Never underestimate the statement that even the smallest of accessories make...

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The Art of Living: bedside swagger

So, thankfully I made it out of the hurricane Irene unscathed. God bless the entire east coast for dealing with this mess, my heart goes out to all who were affected! In any case...

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Style-icious Sunday: decorating with roses

Being that hurricane Irene has caused me to be indoors for a few days, I decided to brighten my world with white roses all around my apartment. Sometimes domestic bliss is in the little things...

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10 things that rocked my world this week! august 27

1. Spent the week in the Hamptons with Melanie getting ready for a few upcoming projects. Loved shopping along the main street in Bridgehampton, incredibly fun!

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office space of the day...coveting the offices of Who What Wear

Join me in taking a peek inside the offices of the fashionista's behind Who What Wear...

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the prettiest of bedrooms...

With Hurricane Irene quickly approaching the east coast I am ensuring that my cute little bedroom is overly cozy and comfortable...

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needing. wanting. loving. {mixing metallics}

Oh I am so very in love with the gorgeousness of mixes of silver + gold...

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For My Readers...The Decorista Deluxe

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Wallcolor Wednesday {the bold and the beautiful, royal blue}

This week, I decided to spend the week in the Hamptons...

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Color palate inspiration...Grant K. Gibson does gray

Absolutely inspired by...

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office space of the day...keep it in the closet

I am all about putting a desk in the wardrobe. You will constantly be among colorful inspiration!

Ornate desk + beautiful wardrobe + fabulous shoes + loose fabrics =
domestic bliss

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secret of domestic bliss #54...glossy black doors

The decorating of my new apartment is coming along rather quickly. Its amazing what a girl can get done when she is on a mission. One of the first things I had to change was the inside of my front door. I have always longed for glossy black doors inside a home, and I finally made it happen for myself. 

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There is nothing more chic than gorgeous, dark and glossy black paint. Do not hesitate to add a little chic to your world with a gorgeous black door, especially if the finishes on the knobs are gold or brass. So very stylish. 

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because today I am LOVING sconces

This afternoon I had a wonderful time scouring the city for some great finds. For some reason, I found the most amazing sconces and now am obsessed with finding a perfect pair for my new apartment. Maybe even more than one pair will do the trick! I love the way they look solo too.

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10 things that rocked my world this week! august 20

1. I painted stripes in my new apartment hallway and I am absolutely enamored by their style and swagger. Feeling super good about my decision. 

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needing. wanting. loving. {bone inlay pieces}

Oh the loveliness of bone inlay furniture pieces. I attended NYIGF this week and saw such fabulous and stylish bone inlay work. My favorite were the mirrors, the detail was incredible. However, the minute I laid eyes on these chairs at this dining table, I knew I had to have something like these sweet things in my new apartment. Unfortunately, I have no room for a dining table and chairs but perhaps I could go with a mirror or stylish tray...

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The Art of Living: how to decorate with mirrors

I love decorating with mirrors, but I find that I am bored of just a simple mirror all alone on the wall. I like panache and extra effort when it comes to styling them. There is something about just a little something extra, that really can take your home decor to another level. It's interesting to see how adding mirrors to my own apartment brings a new dynamic and new dimensions. I am inspired to create even more creative displays with mirrors...

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Wallcolor Wednesday {grey + beige = greige}

The walls in my new apartment are finally done and I am just smitten with the color. It's a soft greige that really just warms up the space. I love the way metallics look against the color and small pops of black look fabulous too! The greige creates such a cozy and ethereal look, I can't wait to throw in some pops of color to really make the walls sing...

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couch contemplations...an aqua tufted sofa

Okay, I've nailed down the wall color for my new place...at least I think so. I am going for a GREIGE (grey and beige mix)...and I seriously love that word, it couldn't be cuter. 

To go in my seriously teeny studio, I want a big pop of color and I think I have fallen for this amazing tufted sofa. So colorful and full of personality...

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bliss in the kitch' {dark, gray and dreamy}

So, my little kitchen in my new apartment is adorable, but it needs a splash of color on the cabinets. I am leaning towards dark gray. For some reason, gray is so soothing to me and it can make any color look better and really pop!
NYIGF is this week and I am so inspired by all of the fabulous things on display...I found this amazing pair of gold foo dogs that I am dying for. How great would they look in a dark gray kitchen....snazzy!

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Style-icious Sunday: rainy day decor inspiration

Such a heavenly sunday in the city today. Rain in the streets and decorating on my mind. I have got to get together some inspiration for my new space. I can't wait to get it all done already, I am the most impatient decorator when it comes to my own space. Today I am inspired by the color palates of these adorable fashionistas with bubble umbrellas, something I definitely wish I had today...how incredibly chic are those sweet umbrellas?

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10 things that rocked my world this week! august 13

1. Lots of big changes this week. One of the most important...I took the jump, signed a year lease and decided to stay in NYC for at least one more year. Moved into my very own apartment that I am just crazy for. All the way from Gramercy to the Upper West Side. I am obsessed with my new neighborhood. 

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The Art of Living: living room lovers

The living room is the ultimate place where we connect with our guests, so it can be quite crucial that this space be a happy place. I am oh so inspired by light colored living rooms right now. Currently, my walls are dark, dark gray which is perfect for fall, but for some reason, I am desperately looking to brighten things up and go for a softer look. Sometimes all white or soft, pale colors can be soothing to the soul...here we go, weekend decorating.

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office space of the day...all the white

white walls + white desk + white floors + white fur chair + fun accessories =

domestic bliss

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Wallcolor Wednesday {black walls. white molding}

A color combo I am seriously considering lately...black walls paired with white molding. It's the classic mix, black and white, yet paired in such an unexpected way. I can't get over the way these deep black walls are just made even better by hooking up with some sweet white molding, such a power couple don't you think?

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fireplace fantasies...

Going totally gaga for these gorgeous, architecturally perfect and detailed fireplaces. There is something very romantic about a beautiful fireplace and I am just jones-ing for the fall weather and some fireside relaxation...

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needing. wanting. loving. {vacation home in Montauk by Roman & Williams}

As my LA trip begins to come to an end, I feel ready to get back to the bright lights of my big city. However, I already feel myself looking for my next getaway (the heat of nyc is pretty major). So, I am beginning to ponder the possibilities of a weekend in Montauk, NY...for those of you who don't know, think super duper east Hampton.  

I have always been completely fond of this amazing Montauk spread designed by Roman & Williams. I am obsessed with the woodsy, earthy, rustic-ness of the place. The modern lighting and industrial pieces keep it very hip and cool all while still maintaining that cabin log vibe. Agh. I just love it and could definitely use a weekend relaxing on that comfy looking sofa and making/enjoying dinner in that amazing kitchen merged dining room. 

Absolutely LOVE it.

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The Art of Living... a chair in the bedroom

So, ever since I can remember I loved hanging out in my grandparents bedroom and sitting in the guest chair while grandma would get ready for a special event. It was one of my favorite places as a little girl. Now, as I am decorating an entirely new bedroom for myself, I have decided that this time I insist on having a chair. Nothing more perfect than a place to read a book, sip tea or have a friend to sit and chat with you (moments of domestic bliss). I am smitten with these chairs in the bedroom. Very smart and very sweet. 

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Style-icious Sunday: safari chic

So, I am headed back on a plane today to LA. A last minute get away. Partly getting out of the hectic city life and partly doing some work. An old client of mine, one of my very very first and most favorites, bought a new home in the hills and wants to change up some things. I am so excited to get back to work on a big California spread, as opposed to the teeny spaces in nyc. Today, I am totally inspired by the exotic skins and animal prints that this client love. So safari chic and oh so masculine.

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10 things that rocked my world this week! august 6

1. I have absolutely decided that even though I am currently in living in New York, the colors of LA will never leave me. Bright pinks and jewel tones make the ultimate mixture of delicious color!

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NYC apartment decor style: bits of brick...

It has been a super productive/hectic week for this lil decorista...NYC life is taking some serious getting used to. The more apartments I get to see and work with here, the more I realize the amazing character some of these teeny little gems have. Moldings with gorgeous detailed lines, beautifully narrow yet tall windows, curvy pedestal sinks in the bathroom. My most favorite and the fairest of them all...little bits of exposed brick. 

Oh, its just so delicious, I am quickly becoming obsessed. You really can make brick work with any decor style. It can work with industrial chic, romantic, modern, even a little bit glam. 

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FRIDAY FABULOUS = joss & main meet INSLEE HAYNES

This pretty little watercolor picture just says everything about domestic bliss that I can't put into words. Inslee Haynes...the latest artist to grab my affections is making her waves around the blog world and now she has nabbed herself a spot on one of my favorite sites ever, Joss and Main. Those clever people are hosting a huge SALE of her fabulous work today. If I were you, I would click here and get in on it before it all sells out. I know I'm getting my hands on a piece of her work! 

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secret of domestic bliss #52...take mirrors outdoors

I have a very fabulous friend who turned me onto outdoor mirrors recently. Being a mirror girl, I am always game for mirrors all around. I never really thought how chic a little outdoor mirror could be but it actually is a powerhouse of panache for your outdoor situation.

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Wallcolor Wednesday: mint green walls

I am having some serious fantasies about mint green walls in the bedroom lately. The images are just dancing in my head. I envision mint green walls, black, white and gold accessories. I can just daydream about the deliciousness all day long. It can go modern, it can go vintage or it can go completely retro. Anyway you try it, mint walls are all the rage! 

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office space of the day...exotic prints in the workspace

I am having a curiously strong attraction to exotic patterns lately. They are so on my radar. How incredibly chic is the pattern-a-licious work space?

Gorgeous exotic pattern + painted green desk + inspiration board + old school typewriter=

domestic bliss

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EXOTIC FINDS...the new Zgallerie Fall/Winter 2011 collection

I finally got my new Zgallerie catalog. (why oh why won't they open one in NYC?) I must say, I am loving their new look, its a little bit more exotic. Zgallerie is usually on point in terms of trends and I am very excited that they are offering this exotic chic look at great prices. The new collection is bursting with metallics and lots of gold, something new for the brand. These are my picks, that I am loving on, especially that cowhide rug fabness!

Headboards, 499.00; Metropolitan dinner ware, 7.95-12.95; tiger pillow 69.95; nesting tables 199.95; bedding 39.95-169.95; cowhide rug 299.95

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The Art of Living: elements of a party pad

One aspect of domestic bliss is entertaining at home. Such a difficult thing to do here in these NYC apartments being that they are so small. However, you can get creative no matter what size your space with just a few fun touches. 

An oversized dining table...even if the table is a tad too big, it really makes for a great entertaining spot and can double for a work space when you work at home.

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bliss in the kitch' {delightful and charming meet}

After a long Sunday and an incredibly fun blogger dinner party (more details to come) I am ready to take on  this week as I have a full schedule. As I awoke this morning and headed to my kitchen for coffee, I realize just how important mornings in the kitchen are. 

For some reason, this particular kitchen just warms my heart. I love love love the collection of white vases and art on top of the cabinetry. This empty space is usually overlooked but I love what they have done with it. So simple...so charming. Open shelving and beautiful displays are the delightful and charming-ness of a kitch.'

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