Lessons I Learned from Lonny...

I love what I do. Have I mentioned this lately? I am constantly getting emails asking for my advice from young students or those who want to change their careers and get into interior design. What's the best way you can learn how to develop your craft? 

My answer is probably one of my favorite pastimes, research & development. Practice decorating your own space and use it as a laboratory. The other part, indulge yourself obsessively in books and magazines in your field of choice. Continue learning. This last issue of Lonny, really did that for me...

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secret of domestic bliss #26 {a well organized closet}

Every girl knows the importance of having a well organized closet.

It's redundant to have to search for hours to find something to wear. I know we all run into that problem from time to time. That's why I am declaring this month of July to really stepping up my game and getting my closet completely organized.

Here are some essential organizational tools that every closet should have...

(one of my favorite actresses, Olivia Wilde, and her gorgeous dressing room. love!)

great lighting + wallpaper

ample space for shoes

matching hangers are an ultimate do!

a full length mirror is a must for trying on your duds...

i love a good vanity inside the closet...so femme

beautiful wallpaper and shelving for handbags go together so well

beautiful jewelry storage can be such a lovely sight to gaze at

a lush hot pink rug is oh so rockstar chic

just like in a kitchen, an island in a closet is a dream come true

and who doesn't love the ultimate dream closet of miss carrie bradshaw?

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secret of domestic bliss #20...a well decorated coffee table

I am currently working on giving a revamp to an apartment here in my neighborhood.

First up, the living room has got to be given some life.

One surefire way to give a living room a little spice is by jazzing up the coffee table.

Most homes have a remote or two and maybe some coasters, if they are smart.

By all means dwellers, liven up your r + r area with some of your favorite accessories.

Books, cool looking objects, you might even throw a candle or two in the mix.

Whatever you love, display it right in front of you so that you may actually get some use out of it.

The books on my coffee table are the ones I flip through the most.

Displays your favorite things with pride and remember...don't forget to use trays!

images courtesy of...

lonnymag

peppermintbliss

rikke

plushpalate

decorati.com

lonadeanna 
madebygirl

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wise words...for domestic bliss

walk the dog

look twice

blow your budget to furnish the nest

demand excellence

believe in trees

love animals

make room magic

hero worship your muses

send thank yous in writing

know that colours can’t clash

go without your Blackberry and pick some actual blackberries *

hold parties and celebrate

let your home make you happy

-jonathan adler

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office space of the day...Victoria's Secrets

remember this from lonny? Victoria's home office.

lucite chair + amazing white desk with magazine rack underneath = domestic bliss

Like what you see?

Check out her decorating secrets...

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secrets of spring...

Spring has arrived and so have the flowers...

Want to learn how to make the perfect bouquet for the home?

1. Step1

   Begin by unwrapping the greens from the plastic. Cut the stems of them at an angle under room temperature running water. Arrange these so that they circle the vase evenly.

2. Step2

   Unwrap the babies breath, also cut the stems of these ones at an angle under water, and disperse them around the vase, between the greens.

3. Step3

   Now take and unwrap the flowers. Picking each one up singly cut the stem at an angle under room temperature running water. These may be cut at different lengths, so some may stand above the others and have a fuller look. Take each flower and arrange it between the greens and the babies breath (I prefer these to be in the middle of them).

4. Step4

   When all bouquets have been cut and arranged to liking in the vase, unwind the raffia and wrap around the vase once. Depending on the size of the neck of your vase you make be able to wrap this around more than once. However, after you have wrapped the raffia around the first time, tie once in the middle of the front of the vase and wrap for a second time. Tuck the ends into the raffia that is already wrapped.

5. Step5

   Finally take a strand of the raffia (some may have fallen off while you were wrapping it) and thread through the loop on top of the charm you have chosen. Tie this around the wrapped raffia in the front of the vase. Now you have a beautiful personally designed bouquet of flowers. Enjoy!

   source. image courtesy of adaanddarcy

   and don't forget to enter my giveaway for the book,

   Thom Filicia STYLE!

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decorating secrets!

from Palmer Weiss...(man i love her)

yep. Good Stuff!

For more about the amazingly talented interior decorator Palmer Weiss

check out my good friend Erika's awesome interview here.

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oh how i adore secrets...

lonnymag

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