my love affair with elephants...

ashlina {the decorista} June 27, 2011

I love elephants. I always have. Ever since I was a little girl, I felt such a connection to the big beautiful species. I have collections of elephants from everywhere I have traveled. I even have the cutest elephant coffee mugs.

I recently read that elephants have been known to die of broken hearts if a mate dies. They refuse to eat and will lay down, shedding tears until they starve to death. They refuse all human help.

The moment I read this, I knew thats why I love this animal so much. Elephants are romantics at heart. I love that and what I love even more is when I see them in home decor. They are all over the magazines and photos. As I decorate my new NYC space, I am feeling the need to get another one.

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style-icious Sunday {eclectic panache}

ashlina {the decorista} January 30, 2011

There is something about these NYC streets and the fashion that saturates them. Each outfit is so very different than the next. It inspires me in that I remember not everything has to be so "put-together". Eclectic style is every bit as stylish as the next, and probably a lot more inspiring than others.

Today I just want to luxuriate in the rooms that are inspired by this kind of look. Curious, colorful and filled with mixings of the most fabulous of textiles (suzanis + furs + plush velvets, oh my).

images via... monicarose. houzz. fullhouse.

Hillary Thomas Interior Design...and the beautiful color sea foam green

ashlina {the decorista} May 3, 2010

Hillary Thomas

Designer. Wife. Mom.

and she is from Brentwood

(my fave neighborhood in LA)

Does it get any better?

This woman is just so fantastic. I have totally fallen for her style.

This particular image has my heart because I spotted this adorable little elephant (my obsession).

Isn't he cute? He happens to be in this irresistible sea foam green color.

It seems to be a particular favorite of miss Thomas and I must admit is starting to become a favorite of mine as well. It mixes with so well with other colors that I adore.

Enjoy these photos...and if you feel the need for some more eye candy check out her site!