NYC Hotspot: CASA LEVER

ashlina kaposta August 12, 2013

Over the weekend I went to one of my favorite spots, Casa Lever. I am so in love with the vibe and the decor, I knew I had to share with you...

It has an uber sophisticated city vibe. It's one of those places in New York, where everyone says "you'll meet your husband". To me, its so much more than that. I love feeling that old NYC feeling when you go have a cocktail somewhere and when the decor is great, its THAT much better. You feel like you are on some sort of ship, the way its decorated. The banquettes and the curvy shape of the bar give that feeling. The ceiling is tricked out with a golden honeycomb pattern and brass mirrors are everywhere. They didn't skimp out on anything.

Not only is the food + wine just so rich, so are the Andy Warhol art pieces of many of your favorite celebs from the 80's/90's. It's so fun to hang out amongst their faces.

The red in the carpet and the tables is so deep its just stunning and those brown tufted leather chairs are to die for. My favorite place to sit are the side round booths, they give such a cozy vibe with outrageous chandeliers, brass mirrors, and swanky black leather. I really love this place.

all images by me

Dining in Madrid, old hollywood glam style

ashlina kaposta April 15, 2013

Ever since I went to Madrid, I have been dreaming about going back. The first stop on my places to visit...The Restaurant La Terraza del Casino. This restaurant is designed by Hayon Studio and I am just blown away by the glamorous style.

I'm absolutely in love with the hostess desk, this bit geometric shaped white thing is just perfection. Topped off by a beautiful little gold lamp it makes such a grand statement.

The choices of chandeliers really set the tone for the space, all of the swag and old hollywood glamour that you could ask for.

My favorite part might be the diamond patterned mirrored wall. It is such a match made in heaven with the black and white checkered floor. Oh, and the oversized fruit art just does it for me too. So fresh.

images via haydon

The Decorista takes NY: Beauty and Essex

ashlina {the decorista} July 25, 2011

New York is just getting more exciting for me by the day. Regardless of the unimaginable heat, I keep discovering the most magical places AND the most decoratively delicious. This past weekend I got to thoroughly experience the beauty of Beauty and Essex. A fun and quirky vintage shop is the store front with the most beautiful one of a kind finds and a drool worthy guitar collection...

After gazing at the pretty trinkets you enter through chic double entryway doors and are transported into the most grand and swanky restaurant/lounge that I have yet been to. Soft and gleaming candle lights burn throughout the place and the incredible staircase is a sight for the eyes. The best part happens to lie underground, in the ladies lounge, where you are served complimentary bubbly and a yummy, leather chesterfield sofa sets as the perfect spot to gab with the girls.

The food...out of this world and The dessert...there are no words. Our favorite were these sugar coated doughnuts with chocolate nutella in the middle, it just melted in your mouth.

If you find yourself in NYC, Beauty and Essex is worth the trip...especially with your best girlfriends.

photo by summer kais
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The Decorista takes NY: Lure Fish Bar, Soho

ashlina {the decorista} February 10, 2011

Everything in New York has been fantastic. The shopping, the dinner parties, the mag launches (rue, high gloss and matchbook), the art galleries, I have been having such fun. So far, this restaurant I went to the other day, Lure Fish Bar, really stuck out to me. For one, the decor was uber fun...it felt like you were dining on a cruise ship. It was packed, the music was great (think old 90's cruise ship songs like Carribean Queen by Lionel Richie) and the food was absolutely delicious. I love this place and if you ever come visit nyc, its a definite must go, especially for the decor!

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Bienvenido a Miami... and Welcome The Webster

ashlina {the decorista} January 6, 2011

It's finally here, the beginning of my 3-0 birthday extravaganza and we are celebrating in the gorgeous and fabulous (and one of my favorite cities)...Miami.

Our first stop, The Webster, an extremely chic 20,000 square foot luxury multi-brand boutique located in the heart of Miami Beach, in a historical Art Deco building designed in 1939 by famed architect Henry Hohauser. Lately the Art Deco, 30's inspired look is all I can think about. I always love to see the way retail stores merchandised and design, so as you can imagine I am just dying to see this amazing store. With a gorgeous restaurant inside, we might just spend all day.

Who doesn't love shopping and brunch...am I right?