INSPIRED: hanging light fixtures in the bedroom

Lately I am really loving hanging lights in home decor. I have a chandelier in my apartment hanging over my bed, and I absolutely love it. However, I am loving the look of hanging lamps over bedside tables. This is such a great way to eliminate cluttered tableau and give room for other essentials and really fab accessories. Black and very glamorous chandeliers would be my first choice but there are several other styles that work too...

Light blue walls in the bedroom, mirrored dresser, dripping chandelier, and extra high headboard is the perfect concoction for an ultra modern and romantic bedroom. 
While sweet and romantic looks are always good in the bedroom, I of course, always think gold is the way to go...

5 ways to style your sofa table

There is always room for more tables and I am a total fan of putting tables behind sofas for more space. The possibilities are endless...
1. Have a fabulous console loaded with your bar cart essentials

2. Create a storage area with beautiful baskets and your favorite books.
3. Make use of the space to keep extra seating for when guests come over. 
4. Create a cool workspace with funk and fresh accesories.
5. Invite guests over to the area by adding cute seating and a round table for a conservation spot.


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BEAUTIFUL BANQUETTES

Over the weekend I decided to finally take a much needed vacation and spend some time with my family. It was everything I needed and more considering the city has been so busy and hectic lately. I had a wonderful time sleeping in and taking my eyes away from emails and the computer screen and actually look at green! However, my favorite part about the home is the dining banquette (not pictured for privacy purposes of course) but I just had to collect a few images of one I adore, to keep the memory of my fabulous weekend alive...
This boho pad is so fun...I love the rugs...
I just LIVE for this pink geometric dining table...so fab! 
This one seems more like something I could implement into my next apartment in the city.


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wide open loft spaces

Decorating other people's apartments in this city is incredibly fun, but it really makes me want to move to a new space and redecorate everything. Does anybody else ever feel that way? I am just ready to move and take on a whole new project. My lease is up in July but I am already craving some apartment shopping. 
Right now, I am thinking how fun it would be to live in a large and wide open loft space...

Can you just imagine the sunlight?
I would have to get used to white walls I presume, I can't imagine the painting that would be necessary for this size of space, and I do love me some white rooms.
The large windows just scream city loft, how incredibly dreamy is that concept?
It's like what you see in movies. Gotta love that.
images were sourced here...

wonderful walls of windows

My favorite thing about being on the west coast is the amazing walls of windows. I am in Las Vegas checking out the LV Market and getting familiar with what is the latest and greatest in the design scene. I am loving every minute of it and also getting prepared for my sisters wedding on Saturday in the OC. Lots and lots to do but what is taking my breath away while I am here is the amazing homes with windows with ridiculous views. Gosh I miss the west coast...


I THINK I AM READY TO MOVE HOME!!!!!!!

{unknown. becauseimaddicted. styleessentials. eclecticrevisited. devayos. }

Bathrooms on the brain...

Currently needing to pull inspiration for my latest project and the bathroom needs an overhaul in a major way...
Aside from the fact that green (the above photo is perfection) is at the top of my radar during the winter (it always peps me up a little), we are going for light walls, and grey features. Grey bathrooms are so my favorite right now. In fact, grey of anything is my favorite right now. I am loving the pretty marble floor and grey trim on the cabinetry...all you need is that perfect grey bathroom furniture.
I love the charm of these grey walls + light fixtures. So very feminine, which might work wonderfully.
Now this bathroom also inspires me. White walls with bits of black glamour, it's almost a perfect mix for this particular client.
Sometimes chrome can work wonders too.

{images via pinterest}

tablescape tuesday: luxurious situations

With the holidays quickly approaching, I found that some tabletop planning is essential. 
I have found one item with major impact that I LIVE for...

Incredibly gorgeous gold flatware!
 It's rare to see gold forks, knifes and spoon on a tabletop because most are in silver. However, when you do see the richness of gold flatware on a table, it feels instantly LUXE.
Back when I did a photoshoot for Adore Home Magazine, we put simple, chic, gold flatware like this and it just perked up the rest of the table to the next level. 

So, get your own gold this holiday season for some serious style! 

office space of the day... art wall ideas

mod desk + beautiful blue chair + sculptural lamp + bar cart office tray + mix of artwork=
domestic bliss
I have slowly been creating a beautiful home office for myself. I finally found the perfect desk to fit in my apartment. It's black and glossy with the most beautiful legs. (i will put up a pic soon)
So now, I am looking for the perfect way to dress up the wall space above my desk...
and I love the way these collections of great pictures look above fabulous pieces. 
All black frames with white matting looks divine, but mixes of gold frames is an old favorite too! 
Curious to know what you guys have above your desk....? I'm would love some fun suggestions. 

fashion meets decor: major in gold

incredibly sexy + perfectly gold mini skirt
meet
incredibly sexy + perfectly gold interior details...

adding you to interiors or fashion is always the perfect addition to anything in need of style! 
GOLD...i just couldn't love you more!
a perfect dinner party menu solution...
gotta love grey doors with brass gold handles...
gold on the headboard is major drama...
the perfect powder room mirror...
or in the dining room. Why does gold look so good with gray?

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Styleicious Sunday...SPIKES

Since I missed my Styleicious post yesterday...
I wanted to make sure and get it in today. This weekend was such a whirlwind of events and lots of sourcing amazing finds. I must say, after peeping some of my favorite home decor shops, I am noticing that spikes are everywhere. Especially in fashion, home decor, restaurants, etc.  Kelly Wearstler uses them a lot of course, cause girlfriend is always on point! Part of me absolutely loves it because there is something very artsy about them. They add an element of edge that is fresh and incredibly chic.
I love this mirror, which will probably never go out of style..
{get your own Ashton Sutton Wall Mirror}
and here is a pair of my most favorite shoes, Sam Edleman spikes. I get compliments every single time I wear them. Gotta love that spike action.

{kelly wearster. pinterest. oly. atlanta homes mag. weheartit. pinterest.}

Inspiration and the city: NYC's APOTHEKE



Happy Friday lovely readers! As we have all heard, New York is the city that never sleeps, so you can just imagine...
my delight as I stepped into this swanky lounge in the heart of Chinatown. I was completely overwhelmed to see that we had stepped into a darkly lit lounge/bar decorated with striped green and white settees, red velvet ottomans and overpowered by an entire wall of bar made out of white Carrera marble and decorated with hundreds of antique medicine bottles. 
This fabulous gem is the one and only Apotheke. While these pictures barely do justice to preserving the atmosphere of Apotheke (a major part of the experience are the drinks, and I highly suggest you start off with the Strawberry Fennel (fennel-infused vodka with California strawberries soaked in orange liquor, fennel oil essence- beyond DIVINE) the décor which was inspired by European apothecaries absinthe dens, and the Biedermeier design era can be re-created with some of my picks below.  

1)We can start with the perfect vintage bookcase. 
2)Then, This Casablanca sofa is a no brainer. For the purposes of this post it would need to be reupholstered in deep red almost maroon velvet and the more “worn” looking the better. Brass nail heads of course and dark wood legs please.
3)I really love that the settees at Apotheke are striped. While the green and white combination wouldn’t translate as well into the home, I would love to incorporate the stripes but with an ottoman like this. Black and white would be so sharp with the velvet sofa.
4)The flooring at Apotheke is rather detailed with tile inserts. I am a big lover of dark hardwood floors but also thing a rug is a greaty way to not only tie in all the elements in the room but to just add warmth. This Moroccan Rug could never go out of style. 
 5)Note the 2 caned wing back chairs in the corner of Apotheke. Caned Wing Back Chairs |  love the shape, I would just reupholster the pillows.
6)Apotheke is so unique because it has this mystical vintage feel to it. Like you stepped back into time. Antique bottles add personality and that similar feel. 
xoxo

The Wedding Decorista: style by VERA WANG

When you are asked to be maid-of-honor for a wedding, it's almost like unwrapping a Christmas gift...beyond exciting! Then suddenly it occurs to you that a big part of responsibility is now on your shoulders. I am that friend who you ask to help "decorista" your wedding, because you have no idea what you are doing. It's incredibly exciting, but also a lot of work.

Typically, I am always pretty decisive when it comes to picking out a color story (for this winter-time, California wedding we are going with RICH NAVY and a pretty pink) but when I realized that I have to pick the bridesmaids dresses too, I was stumped. It's too much for my little decorating heart (I cringe at the thought of bridesmaids dresses). 
Until I found the most amazing, not to mention incredibly affordable, collection of bridesmaids dresses by Vera Wang...and I just had to share this find with all of you! 
Since navy is our dress color of choice, I was delighted to find this long (perfect for wintertime) navy ultra fitted and flattering mermaid style dress. Finding the dress was much easier than I thought, I just can't wait to try it on! Oh, and these other options that Ms. Wang has designed are incredible too! Perfect for fashionable bridesmaids.

Book Love & Review: The Well Lived Life

Since I have been doing a lot of writing lately, I have been reading so many art + design books for inspiration...

The one I am loving the most right now is The Well- Lived Life by Dominique Browning.
It's a perfect book for any girl who wants to live in domestic bliss. Packed with gorgeous photos of entertaining and home style, my eyes are just filled with delight! 
The reason why its utterly fabulous, well because Assouline is the publisher of course, they are an absolute powerhouse for well done books.
Of course, it was also put together by the editors of House + Garden and hailed as
"the result of one magazine's long love affair with the pleasures of home."...that doesn't hurt either.

COUTURE + COLOUR: EMERALD GREEN

Hello all! Morgan here hoping you all had a fabulous Halloween! 
This week's color is one of my favorites... 
EMERALD GREEN!!
1. Elie Saab's Spring 2012 collection is rich with color!  The greens are incredible but when I saw this emerald beauty mixed with sparkle my jaw dropped! STUNNING! 
2. I have always loved the "tank" series from Alexander Taylor! This floor lamp brings in such great color to a space. 
3. This designer (unknown, if you know please tell me!) brought emerald in through the fabric on the chair and in the table. Simple splashes of color but it does so much for the room.
4. Emerald paint on the wall with a lovely purple juju hat to pop off the green!
5. This fabulous space was designed by my new boss Doug Meyer! He is a master of color (why I love him so much) and used emerald green perfectly in the sofa, chair and rug!
6. I looove these emerald green glasses from www.lookintheattic.com I would love to fill my cupboards full of these! Mint lemonade would taste extra heavenly from them. 
7. I used two of these Donna Wilson ernest zig zag pouffes
for a project except they were in black and white but I would love to use the ones in green sometime soon! Aren't they adorable?
8. I told you I love colored doors... this one is amazingly gorgeous! So chic it makes my heart skip a beat (a little rhyme for you all) image found via.
9. This coffee table from 1st Dibs is amazing and I need it now! Made in the 70's this electrified plexiglas and mirrored glass low table by Ron Ferri would be such a cool piece to have in any space! Maybe throw on a few of these Emerald Green Diamonds
 Emerald green electrified plexiglass?!! Yes please!
I hope you enjoyed this color and post as I mush as I do. Emerald is gorgeous and I can't get enough of it!!
Until next week...xoxo

tablescape tuesday: getting to thanksgiving tabletop ideas

martha stewart
I can't believe its already November...
I feel as if October just flew by and its already time to start preparing for Thanksgiving. This year on my tabletop I am all about elements of nature...wood, linen, anything that resemble what the earth is all about. You all know me though and I wouldn't do anything without a little glamour.
So perhaps adding bits of gold would make the perfect addition to my very au natural tablescape. Don't you think?

Gold Rush

Hop aboard this glorious...
Gold is being used more and more throughout the lifestyle realm and I happen to love gold! It shines brighter and speaks volumes in luxuriousness! To make this metal stand out even more, pair it with black! Look at the strong contrast, so breathtakingly bold!

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Black and gold is my absolute fave combo. It can be difficult to pull off, however when done correctly can be highly dramatic and unequivocally glamorous!