bliss in the kitch' ...black and yellow splendor

The minute I laid eyes on this photo by Laure Joliet, I was done.
It's just delicious. 
Hello, notice the yellow and white striped outdoor area, complete with an aqua rocker. 
I am forever a fan of cowhide rugs and Saarinen looking tables, of course. Swoon
The playfulness of these elements are absolute perfection.
The chairs are so incredibly genius with the dark walls and black + white cabinetry.
Not to mention the ever so funky chandelier.
loving it!

bliss in the kitch' {striped walls for the win}

Oh my goodness. This gray and white striped kitchen is adorable...I'm in love. It has that perfect breakfast nook quality that I love. Notice the bottles looking organized in that basket on the bottom white shelf, its perfection! The bright stripes absolutely make the space. I also adore the mis-matched chairs too. Such a cute little kitch'!

bliss in the kitch' {teal chinoiserie goodness}

Something about this kitchen stopped me in my tracks and made me look twice. I don't know if its the gorgeous toile-esque teal wallpaper, which I absolutely adore or if its the starkness in the white countertop against the dark wood cabinetry. It's not something you see everyday but looks fabulous well put together. The kitchen is not usually the place where people get creative but I just love it when they do. This gorgeous kitchen is no exception and I am just dying to bake something delicious in that beautiful oven. 

secret of domestic bliss #41... wallpaper in your kitch'

 
So I happen to think wallpaper is always key in home decorating. Beautiful wallpaper can really give your home exactly what it needs to be magazine worthy, which is what we all want right?
Today as I was giving decor advice to a client, I realized how awesome wallpaper can look in the kitchen. My first instinct for this swanky bachelor pad was wallpaper in the kitchen. Then I realized how chic it can be. So, please don't ever be afraid to bang out your kitch' with some gorgeous patterns.

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Home Tour + Bliss in the kitch'...sara tuttle style

The lovely way Sara Tuttle decorates her interiors just blows me away. I have such a girl crush on this woman. She was named as one of Domino Magazine's "10 decorators to watch"...which made me instantly know I would love her. 
In her ultra stylish apartment, this richly dark kitchen is perfection mixed with the white cabinetry. Can you get over the fabulous floors? So traditional, so stylish, so chic for such a small space.

I love the rest of her gorgeous Washington DC digs. Packed to the max with some serious style. 
I can appreciate her mix of furniture styles and artwork. The highs and the lows are all over this space. Completely achievable on a budget...It definitely had me at hello.
In this bedroom, so many little details create the perfect relaxing boudoir...
not to mention a killer view!
all images via SPPN

bliss in the kitch' ...breathtaking breakfast nooks

How adorable are these beautiful breakfast nooks? Sunday mornings are the perfect opportunity to luxuriate and actually get use out of lounging in the breakfast nook. The tantalizing scent of freshly made coffee and beautiful bright sunlight seals the deal on my breakfast nook bliss.

images via veneer

bliss in the kitch' ...let them eat cake!

I just have such a crush on this adorable + oh-so-girlie kitchen.
Her name is Caroline and she lives in D.C. and has a penchant for pink accessories.
I find her decor style very relatable and definitely a space worthy of showcasing.

Lovely dishware on display makes this kitchen delightful...so very anthropologie.

More photos from her hometour that I really love...
(girlfriend has some fantastic art, seating and a swoon worthy shoe collection!)


bliss in the kitch'...dark, dreamy and delightful

I am really inspired by the majestic essence of this kitchen right now. As fall weather is coming around, I love the look of rich woods in a kitchen. It's has a very winter cabin feel that entices you to light the fire and whip up some hot cocoa. What better than to sip your warm drink whilst gazing at colorful & lovely accessories that abound? Jewel tones, pretty pinks meet sparkles & gloss in this gorgeous breakfast room. That's about as close to cabin as this LA girl is getting anytime soon.
Oh, how I miss the south...sigh.

for the love of Gold! {Livingetc November 2010}

Absolutely head over heels for this gold kitchen island that graces the cover of the November 2010 issue of LivingEtc. 
So bold + glamorous, I just love daring design choices that make a statement.
The rest of the home is pretty funky too, eccentric living at its best. 
Totally the reason I love this inspiring shelter mag.
How else would we see design boundaries broken?
There is so much goodness in this issue, I am taking all of it in today. 
Did you know that the creative people over at LivingEtc have a blog?
I freaked out when I found it...Life.StyleETC.
Check it out. It's so major!

bliss in the kitch'



Nobody likes "white done right" more than this girl. This beautiful bright kitchen is simplistically genius.
I long for a kitchen with this much natural lighting.
How adorable are the feminine and graceful white barstools...so chic, no?
The mixture of lighting is so graceful and I am always a sucker for a ladder in a kitchen.
Finished off with an adorable birdcage, I have a huge crush on this whimsical space. love.

bliss in the kitch'...A white window wonderland

Okay, seriously, I just can't get over this kitchen.
The all white glossiness of this kitchen is amazing.
The white cowhide rug, the tartan covered settee, the pops of gray, the fabulous lamps, and definitely not to be missed is that incredible sink faucet...
did I mention the amazing windows?
Definitely a Sunday morning spot!
So gorgeous + dreamy! sigh.


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