10 things that rocked my world this week. November 10

 1. I really just can't get over this headboard and bedroom combination. The beginning of the week I was so tuned into the combo of red, white and blue, for the election of course, and this design by my decor hero Bryan Patrick Flynn just couldn't have articulated the color combo any better...

 
 2. I like to celebrate pretty much anything by baking something. Cupcakes with sprinkles just never gets old, so we celebrated the election accordingly. 
 3. There is nothing I love more than a beautiful kitchen filled with copper pots and pans. It just makes the art of baking and cooking that much more enjoyable because they are so pretty, my decorista heart just flitters when using them.
4. We got snowed in this week and it was just so beautiful. I filled my apartment with candlelight and captured my little skull Henry and the way he sparkles, kinda magical. 
 5. With my trip to Paris just days away, I have been obsessed with looking at Parisian apartments. This lovely little Parisian blogger abode really rocked my world! 
6. Looking through glass doors has just never been so chic. 
7. These pure silver, antique and beautifully polished gentlemen are probably the best thing these upper east side bookcases have ever seen. Be still my heart. 
8. I am a huge fan of LOVE. Most people know me as the ultimate romantic always raving about LOVE and I am in LOVE with this LOVE sign (by scott coppersmith design). Wood and metal and light. Such a wonderful combination, don't you think?
9. Read this client shout out on his apartment therapy tour and I almost shed a tear. So sweet!  Good feedback is always really really encouraging to hear, or read in this case. I was so humbled, so grateful and so honored to work with him. Thanks JDM, you rocked my world this week! 

10. My morning mantra. Everything that is meant to be will be. Everything that happens, I believe happens for a reason. Its all about perspective! 
Happy weekend loves! 

10 things that rocked my world this week...HURRICANE SANDY edition

1. Preparing for this weeks hurricane was a full on event. The grocery store lines were like concerts and the shelves were empty like food was the latest Apple product. Something about it was kind of exciting. I ended up shacking up in this beautiful apartment in the west village with one of my besties...

2. Deb and I had the best time. We had lots of time to kill and waiting for the storm made us a little stir crazy. So, we listened to music on full blast (my favorite), played board games, watched football, and made about a thousand and one cupcakes. Baking always makes me feel more calm. It was fun.
3. I really loved that this hurricane really made me appreciate candles and how beautiful candlelight is. Living by candlelight is like on a whole nother level... (thanks for the pic michelle)
4. I also really got to appreciate sunlight and how wonderful it is. The beautiful sunlight poured in the morning and made waking up THAT much better after a night of candlelight. 
5. What else is there to do while stuck indoors but shop on the net, right? j/k However, my friend Mariska Meijers showed her incredibly awesome new fur piece from IKEA that she threw on her chair and I realized that I must get this in my life immediately. Will help keep me warm as this weather continues to get colder and colder. 
 6. The streets were really in disarray after the storm and the city was unlike anything I have ever experienced. Thanks to @thedoorsofnewyork this gorgeous neon door was captured...(see the leaves).
7. The storm took out everything under about 28th street. So I ventured out to see the streets down there and was blown away by these signs I spotted all over town. Love when people spread the good word...
8. It was amazing how packed restaurants and bars were during the aftermath. As we were walking down, we walked by this amazing little spot Qi, with these cocktail tables. My little decorista heart skipped a few beats. I fell so in love. 
9. On my way back home I then saw this by my doorstep. The amount of hope and encouragement on the streets has just been so incredible. I love how amazing New York City is during any kind of crisis. There is just NO city like NY city. 
10. The best part of the week...getting together with girls from Church (hello Hillsong NYC) to strategize and plan how we can help, donate and volunteer for those in our city who need us! 

10 things that rocked my world this week...October 27

1. One secret to my domestic bliss is an ever consistent dance party in my apartment. I always have music in full swing, thank goodness my neighbors don't mind. Music is such a huge part of my life, I love the way it enhances the mood. So getting ready for my friends birthday party was just that much more fun after I finally found something to wear. My favorite vintage black sequin dress can always make for the perfect last minute costume, right?!?!

2. This quote made my week and I am desperate now for this amazing art piece. Could be so fab in a large entryway, it just says everything. "when you love what you have, you have everything you need". 
 3. This week started off with a bang and I have to give a HUGE thank you to my fabulous assistant Javier. There is really nothing better than working with quality people who get your vision and are ready to get down and dirty and pull through. So blessed by this guy. 
 4. The Palihouse hotel in LA is such an inspiring place. This polaroid artwork is now the inspiration for a client dining room piece. It is the type of thing that just steals the show. Cannot wait to make this happen.
 
 5. West Elm Market has officially launched and open in Brooklyn. It is such an amazing place filled to the brim with all domestic essentials. You must check it out. The party was rocking and we came home with the most incredible swag bag filled to the brim with domestic goodies. 
6. My dates at the event.... the NICOLES of design. On the left Nicole Cohen, my DONY partner, me (little fact: my middle name is nicole) and Nicole Gibbons. We had a blast at the West Elm Market launch, got to talk design which is always a good time for me. I love these girls. 
7. DONY: The Doors of New York. I think most of you know about my little instagram project I started a while back. I brought on my partner Nicole because she is the ultimate New Yorker and we have similar design loves. We are obsessed with our little instagram. Follow us if you haven't already @thedoorsofnewyork...we have some BIG, BIG things in store! 
 8. Kelly Wearstler's new book Rhapsody! I can not speak highly enough about the magic inside this book. Absolutely incredible things. You must get your copy ASAP.
 9. Breaking out the good china for a work at home kinda day is one of those things that just puts a smile on my face. It's never not a good idea to get a little fancy. I love this cup. 
 10. How much are those doggies in the window?  A little pricey in my personal opinion but adorable and absolutely perfect none the less. They just made my day. 

10 things that rocked my world this week. October 20

1. I am so in love with this city in the fall. Everything you do is just that much  more beautiful. I find myself going outside just to enjoy the majestic feelings of the weather. Like this terrace, where I have been spending many afternoons...

2. I am so enamored by the little things lately. My client has these amazing New York tumbler glasses and I am just so crushing on them. They make such a statement in his bar area. 
3. Little things from Paris, like this incredible lamp for instance, make for the perfect moments of life...
4. Another thing I love about New York, the flower stand downstairs from my apartment. They always have the best pink roses...my favorite.
5. Its a little blurry but this glossy black door with feminine molding and beautiful brass knocker just stopped my in my tracks. It's just gorgeous! 
6. I spent every single day this week at some point in Central Park. So I would venture to say I am one blessed Manhattanite. 
7. I did venture to Brooklyn for a preseason Nets game. It was pretty fun, I really liked Barclays center. I can't help it I love any kind of sports arena, I get all into it. I am from Texas after all. 
8. Yes, I am the kind of girl that gets all into it and buys a tee to support. Love my new Nets shirt...even though I was swept away by the Celtics...loved their sneakers.
9. Back to decorating... I really want a bed just like this. I can imagine my sleep being so sweet. 
10. I love scouting commercial real estate. Its so fun to vision things in the mind. I couldn't help but imagine the decorista studios taking over this snazzy space. Such a little gem. 



10 things that rocked my world this week...October 14

1. I don't know if its the colder weather or what but I am obsessed with browns right now. I feel like brown is just such a warm and cozy color. I am loving it on my nails, my makeup and this adorable and cozy sweater dress...

2. Chandeliers always rock my world. This gorgeous glass one I spotted on the Restoration Hardware site and I am beyond obsessed with it. I think I need one of these in my entryway...if it will even fit. 
3. I am still BEYOND excited to be quoted on the What's In/What's Out column in People Style Watch magazine. It's one of my favorite mags so you can imagine how giddy excited I got. And yes, I am kind of moving on from the chevron thing...
4. Browns. I can't help myself but these brown metallic greek key trimmings are so perfect for a project I am working on. I just want them all. 
5. Leopard really will never leave my heart and I really love when its used with a fresh and bold color. Like this gorgeous deep blue.
6. This West Elm parsons desk really blew me away when I saw it in the store. It's just exotic pattern perfection to me. I could totally imagine up the perfect office space for it. 
7. If you know me well at all then you know I kind of am obsessed with cars. My dad is a car guy and ever since I was a little girl he would tell me all about them. Lately, since I have been working in Williamsburg, I've been seeing the most awesome cars. Like this seriously chic G-Wagon. It's such a cool car, but it in this matte paint job I just really got inspired. Total decorista-mobile. 
8. I've also spent a lot of time on Decorators Way on the upper east side. I love how New York pays attention to things like that. We decoristas get a whole street. I love it. 
9. My obsession with this lipgloss never ends. Everyone always asks me what I wear on my lips and its Buxom Samantha...THIS IS THE BEST STUFF EVER!!!!! 
10. To top off my great week...I got a ride back to this city in this seriously fast Porche. I was just loving it. 
HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! xxA

10 things that rocked my world this week...October 7

1. A huge thank you to Sequin jewelry for rocking out my jewelry box with such amazing bling. This fall I decided to step up my accessories game. I fell instantly for JASMINA, this beautiful hammered gold necklace, she was a huge hit for my weekend...

2. I also love anything gold, black and white. Like this gorgeous art deco cuff bracelet. So freakin' glam, I just love it. 
 3. Somebody really amazing gave me the idea of a Muhammad Ali photograph for a client's dining area. I have to say, it went over like a charm and we got it!  I am now a fan of Yellow Korner vintage photography and this place has it all, for a great price too! 
 4. I did a lot of client shopping this weekend and I found a few new vintage shops that I love. A little overpriced but extremely inspiring...
5. LOVE LOVE LOVE round wood coffee tables. 
6. I also love when I see really good street accessories, like these baby pink planters I spotted in Soho. 
7. If you want a really good lotion and you live near a trader joe's, snatch this one up. This makes my skin so ridiculously soft I am newly obsessed. 
8. Even though my trip to Paris is a month away, I have been preparing by adding red to my wardrobe bit by bit and my grandmother gave me this beautiful red bag.
9. These gorgeous red booties were another wardrobe essential too. I only have black and nude shoes in my closet. I seriously needed some color. 

10. The highlight of my week was styling on the set of a Food Network cooking show. Can't reveal details now, will come soon. I never really thought about working with food before but styling and cooking go hand in hand visually and I loved every minute of it. 

10 things that rocked my world this week. September 30

1. This week was filled with so much glamour. Gold is glam. So in love with my gold and black python mirror. Everyday I look at it, it just makes me smile so much. Good home decor should always put a smile on your face. 

2. My new chairs are amazing. So incredibly comfortable to sit on and read a book. Even in my small little apartment I now have the perfect little reading nook. Those are essential. 
3. I love pink flowers and these deep magenta pink ones were absolutely perfect in my apartment. 
4. This coffee table blew me away. Brass and glass on different levels is absolutely genius. My mind could find so many perfect ways to use this beauty. I wish I had room for it. Sigh.
5. Good as gold on my nails and a little sparkle on my ring finger. I love metallic nails for fall. The fall issues of my favorite British decor mags also were rocking gold hues. Love it. 
6. I randomly popped into this beautiful restaurant in midtown called Lillie's. I was taking a picture of the door and then decided to walk in. It was absolutely glamorous and gothic at the same time. Velvets and reds and golds and antiques and candles and art....ah. I couldn't get enough of it. 
7. I'm working on a little something special with Valspar and my paint deck happened to make this little nook of my office so cute. 
8. We know how much I love the doors of new york and this guy was just so handsome. One day, when I have a big, beautiful home I want lions standing guard out front. 
9. This buttery leather chair was just so beautiful I could hardly resist asking the sales person at Barneys if it was for sale. 
10. This.

10 things that rocked my world this week. September 22

1. I'm such a sucker for anything to do with charities, non-profits, organizations that work towards the betterment and empowerment of those less fortunate than themselves. So, I was beyond excited to take part in an event this week for FreelyBe and their work for MERCY 29 (my new favorite anti-profit). I helped get donations and so I had to look fab. Jessica, my good girlfriend, came to my rescue and did my hair and makeup to help support the cause. Jessica also has a non-profit called Pure Beauty Project, I'm passionate about beauty too so I love being part of this organization too...
2. Pretty portraits of women dressed glamorously are a weakness of mine. I found this beauty at my local vintage shop. I had to have her, isn't she gorgeous?
3. Okay, so I just have to say the fall in New York City is just beyond! Every single day I walk outside I want to scream how much I love it here. It's so good. The weather, the chilly-ness, the beauty in architecture and even the water. My evening runs along the Hudson river are my quiet time to gather my thoughts and get my strength for my day. So blessed. 
4. Found this sofa in a local vintage store. This incredible Art Nouveau pattern just blew me away. I thought to myself, someone incredibly chic + stylish must have owned this sofa. I would love to know the person, I must have come up with 5 different potential stories of the owner. I love imagining these types of things. 
5. If you know me well, then you know how important smells are to me. I am a freak about it. I'm the kind of girl who has perfume for everything, I spray my bedding everyday, I spray my lingerie, I even have sachets in my closet. I just love good smells. I am newly obsessed with this line... Antica Farmascista.  Everything is just heavenly. I suggest you guys try it, its sooooo good. 
6. Like I said earlier, I am obsessed with beauty. This week I attended the Lucky Magazine style guide launch party and I was in the corner sharing my beauty secrets with everyone. Had so much fun and I always love anything at the Standard Hotel.
7. Speaking of beauty, now that its fall I get to paint my toes dark colors. Right now I am rocking black, it looks so fab with my leopard print peep toe shoes. 
8. My sweet friend Ida, sent me a beautiful set of handmade bracelets. A little bit rock and roll and made with love. It's always fun to add some edge to my jewelry collection. Love.
 
9. I love the colors on the cover of the October 2012 issue Latina Magazine. Read it from cover to cover and its SUCH a good issue. However, I feel like they need a little decorista action going on inside. When will everyone realize the importance of home in terms of your lifestyle? I am on a mission to get some decorating advice inside this fab mag! 
10. We all know my passionate love for Jesus + this verse reminded me that I should never stop sharing my love for God with the world. God is so so so good! #ifyoudontknownowyouknow

10 things that rocked my world this week...September 16

1. It was a fun week for designers here in NYC. My favorite fall event at NYDC, What's new, What's next in design was super fun. Crystal & I got to celebrate her magazine's 2 year anniversary, and 2 years of friendship and chasing after our dreams. Oh, what a night...

2. After spending a long weekend in Texas, flying back to NYC was the ultimate highlight of my week. The city in the fall is incredibly perfect, I have fallen in love with this city all over again. It's absolutely delicious. 
3. Wood + Lucite in the most amazing form. This desk at Neirman Weeks is so incredible that I can hardly contain myself. The lines are genius. Oh, and that orange chair with brass studs is such a perfect complement. 
4. The new Arteriors showroom here is packed with incredible things. The lighting was out of control and this chandelier had to be the most show stopping piece in the room. Such a stunner, no? Reminds me of a pretty little flapper girl dress.
5. I don't know if its because I am going to Paris or what, but curved lines on furniture is just all I can seem to talk about right now. This moment of pattern, lines and texture just took my breath away.
6. This mirror. I just couldn't help but fall in love with it. The relief little lovers scene is so romantic and beautiful. My heart must have skipped a beat a few times.
7. This was the last week of me wearing my bright pink polish that I have so adored all summer. I loved every moment of it. It's one of the things I really love about being a girl, pretty polish. I just love beauty products. 
8. This little scene in my grandmothers bedroom really rocked my world. The colors, textures, fabrics, etc. It all goes so well together and completely inspires me to get more color in my apartment. 
9. Every person should have a brass door knocker with their last name on it, no? I think so! 
10. I'm getting ready to spend a lot of time in Williamsburg. My newest client has such a sick townhouse and this week I began to explore the area. Looking forward to do some Brooklyn treasure hunting. 

10 things that rocked my world this week...September 8

1. A very busy week came to an end with a trip back home to Texas for my grandmothers 95th birthday. She is the sweetest, most amazing grandma and I am beyond blessed to have her in my life. Love this girl...

2. I am so into this art deco style chair with shell like lines. Its so very vibrant velvet and in the perfect magenta hue.
3. On a shopping trip in Soho, I popped on by C. Wonder to be greeted by the gorgeous, glossy blue foo dogs. They had me at hello. 
4. This is my favorite bedroom color scheme ever, we called it the gabriel room. The peacock blue and gorgeous gold mirror is just so rich and elegant. The mirror was such a find in an upper west side vintage store...pure perfection. 
5. I love coming to my grandmothers home in Dallas. This is her entryway. Striped walls in pretty blue and this adorable little bench. She is such a chic woman...
6. This fab tablescape was also at C. Wonder. Love the ikat plates and orange placemat. Such a fun little combo. 
7. So it was brought to my attention that IKEA has these mirrored dressers on super sale. I almost died. 
8. On a shopping trip to Brooklyn I popped in the Trader Joes to grab some water and to my surprise it looked like this. I was in heaven. 
9. You can probably tell by now that I have an affinity for cross jewelry. I have been rocking this white and gold number on the regular and I'm kind of in love.
10. The highlight of my week was working with Elevate NY and decorating the classroom at this Bronx school for creative kids. My heart is so for the youth, for me, its so important to be involved in nurturing and supporting creativity. Had the most fun day doing this! 

10 things that rocked my world this week...September 1

1. As summer is coming to an end I have been actively prepping my closet for fall. I have had my eyes on these fab cross rings and I finally found the perfect double finger cross ring (this one is from ALDO) it's my most favorite accessory right now. I just really need it in gold! 

2. One thing about this summer has been long strolls around the city and I have taken dozens of photos of the gorgeous doors all over Manhattan. I just adore them. So, I started a second instagram for it 
@thedoorsofnewyork. Because thats the logical thing to do these days, right? It has quickly become my little addiction. 
3. I am sucker for tortoiseshell, obviously... and these chairs just completely blew me away! 
4. Ah, pink roses. I love the many different shades of pink roses. They are so vibrant and beautiful. I can never get enough of them and every morning when I walk by them, they instantly put a smile on my face. 
5. I always love this David Hicks wallpaper. How great does it look in this cute little apartment entryway? I am always happy with the way it instantly glams up any old room and I find myself using it in so many projects because of that. Can't wait to show you guys the rest of this apartment, we just have to get it all finished first. Heading to Brooklyn today to search for some treasures! 
6. My new greek key bedding finally has made its bedroom debut and I am so in love with it. It's awesome because now I ALWAYS make my bed just so I can see its chic-ness. 
7. I have a neighbor who lives in this fabulous building and I find myself so excited every time I visit because I get to see this glamorous chandelier...I so want one! 
8. Styling your cookware is so essential for any DECORISTA...I love the way my sweet friend styled hers. 
9. This pretty little kitty stopped me in my tracks. She perfectly posed along with a few pillows and a beautiful leather bag. I seriously am considering getting one of these chic statues for my front door. So very "I am a rockstar".
10. It was tuesday about 10:30 at night and on a walk home I was so surprised by an impromptu opera session. It was incredible and magical and I just wish my camera took a better photo so I could have captured the ambiance. These are the things I love about living in New York City. So wonderful, It just absolutely made my week.



10 things that rocked my world this week...August 25

1. This week as I was packing up my apartment, I found an old gift from a fan when I first moved to NYC. Then when one of my dear blogger friends Dallas Shaw instagrammed her street trucker hat, we became part of the #coolhatclub. Sometimes, it's the silly little things that make life oh so fun! 

2. Incase you missed it this week. I found out that I am going to Paris in November and I am beyond excited about it. I'll be definitely taking any and all suggestions of places to see, shop and experience! 
3. I finally got an SLR camera a few months ago and I never use it. I have always wanted to take better pictures so I started to take photography lessons. Beyond excited to see what comes of this. I love capturing beautiful moments of life.
4. Matchbook magazine headquarters finally made the move to NYC. I am beyond excited because Ms. Katie Armour is one of my dearest friends. We celebrated her and co-founder Jane's arrival with Paloma Contreras of La Dolce Vita blog at a fab party on the upper east side. 
5. My fab 5 inch leopard heels were definitely my favorite outfit accessory of the week. Love them! 
6. A smoked amber glass chandelier with soft lighting against a white brick wall is the epitome of glamour. I am seriously considering this one. 
7. My bed is the most important and special piece to me in the world and she got a new outfit. My new greek key bedding finally arrived from Live Like You this week. I am in love with my bed all over again. 
8. New art is my bag baby! I am always collecting chic little art prints for my apartment, clients, etc and this gold Jesus print from Made By Girl just rocked my world! LOVE.
9. I so enjoyed entering my new clients apartment. The vestibule was oh so chic with black and white flooring and a greek key border. It's one of the things I love about NYC spaces, you never know what magic you will find. 
10. My lucite and brass letter opener. I have been using her a lot this week and I am so in love with her. Makes all things business that much more fabulous. 

BONUS: some words to ponder for the weekend...


10 things that rocked my world this week...August 19

1. I spent a lot of time this week in this adorable apartment. It's so very office space of the day worthy...

2. She has a glamorously gold/brass bar cart that absolutely rocked my world. Layers and layers of gold accessories made this bar cart incredibly special to me. To break up the gaudy gold, she threw a dash of greenery on top. 
3. To top it off, I couldn't help but devour the vintage 70's issues of Cosmopolitan magazine and zebra grasscloth wallpaper. Very vintage vixen, no?
4. I also spent time this week talking about a big upcoming jewelry project. Designing jewelry is every so fun. #LOVE 
5. One of the setbacks about living in New York is having family thats way too far away, but I always forget that I have cousins close by and I am ever so thankful they are here. Lauren chanel, Lauren and I...Lauren is our grandmothers favorite name...Hello! love you girls.
6. Doors in this city, I swear, they just rock my world. I love the geometric pattern on the door, and then the blue lighting behind. Patterns always inspire me to create something new. 
7. When I saw this, I think my heart recognized very quickly the importance of the people who I spend time with. So special. So blessed. 
8. Now, I don't drive a car here, thank goodness. However, if I did, I could drive this beauty....well, maybe. 
9. I ventured out to the special streets of Brooklyn for what is rumored to be the hottest haircut in town. It was. This guy is something seriously good. He'll be opening up a space soon and the design is going to be out of control....amazing. The location now is special too, I was instantly reconnected with my latin roots and had quite possibly the best authentic mexican food I have had in this city. Mmm!
10 After spending a little time in this fun neighborhood. I realized Usher went a little latin too. Hello!
I just love a really good NYC summer. 

10 things that rocked my world this week...August 11

1. This week I have been full steam ahead with work. A few new e-decorating clients on the books and it is totally reinvigorating my creative-ness. 

2. As I was wrapping up my time in LA, I stopped by one of my favorite breakfast cafes and forgot how awesome and colorful the decor was. It instantly brightened my world. 
3. I just have to give a shout out to Jet Blue. I have a small obsession with the Step Up movies and the night before my flight, I went to Step Up: the revolution. It totally rocked my world. So, the best part is the lead actor, Ryan Guzman, was sitting near me on my flight back to NYC. So, yeah we had a little conversation. It was awesome! #starstruck
4. Okay, back to reality. I am thrilled to be back in the city. I don't want to travel for the rest of the month, take some time and enjoy summer in NYC. First stop, horatio street, such a lovely little spot.
5. Teal wall + vintage gold peacock...this combination is more than stellar. 
6. An Hermes pillow in kelly green with hints of gold and red will make the perfect piece for my new sofa in my new apartment, am I right?
7. Kinda crushing on the little Cb2 seat. Big, cozy, colorful and in a very cool gingham pattern. 
8. A really well done teal bedroom with a fantastic use of the IKEA bed. The photo does not do this room justice...trust. 
9. Spotted this pretty cool vintage chevron fabric and realized how all things old will always become fresh and new again. Love it. Want. it. Gotta have it. 
10. Some really good wisdom that just rocked my week. 

10 things that rocked my world this week...AUGUST 4

1. My week has been incredibly design fulfilled. I swear, I can't say enough how much I love what I do. To start off, I began with meeting up with the design duo that raised me. They molded me, fed me, and shaped the very designer that I am today. Plus, they got a brand new website that is gorgeous! You must check it out now...Woodson & Rummerfield House of Design

2. Our time at Vegas Market was filled with cool stuff. We all stayed at the Aria Hotel in the City Center which was ridiculously huge, I was in awe. My room had a pretty cool view of the city too. 
3. We had an amazing time with Traditional Home magazine who sponsored our events. We had great dinners with some designers and bloggers I just love. We even did a treasure hunt around to find our favorite things...I loved this teeny patterned leopard print tufted chair. So very Las Vegas. 
4. I feel like birds have been the theme of this trip, I see them everywhere. I loved these chairs sitting out by the water fountain in the walkway. LOVED THESE LOVE BIRDS.
5. I also feel like the artsy gal in me is emerging. I found these splatter paint pillows that I just could not get over. I think the 80/90's are coming back my friends...oh, wait, maybe they already are. 
6. While I was in Vegas, this was my office...and in the other bed next to mine was my partner in crime Cassandra...we had a blogger/designer headquarters in our very hotel room. Thank goodness for room  service and strong coffee!
7. After so many moments in Vegas, I had to jet back to LA to get a little business and pleasure done. Being back in Santa Monica just feels so right to me. Sunshine, smoothies, convertible car rides, hiking, etc. The things I love so much about my favorite city. 
8. There are a few of those things, you know, that you must do when you come back to your home. The Beverly Hills hotel is one of them. I always die over the decor, each time I go, its like I have never been before. I get so excited because you can just feel the history of old Hollywood. Love it.
9. Of course, I had to swing by the new Kelly Wearstler boutique on Melrose. This was my first time since it opened and let me tell you, its an experience. It's like walking into her home, just as glamorously designed as ever. I walked out so inspired (& wanting to move back to LA), she has just taken interior design to another level. Thanks Kelly for making our design world that much more bas a**! 
10. The best part of being back in LA is making fresh squeezed orange juice from the backyard. Deelish! 

10 things that rocked my world this week...July 28

1. I can't believe I have been in this city now for so long. So many struggles, so many hurdles and I have to say that I feel stronger than ever! So, when I visit friends with amazing views I just sit and awe.  I'm beyond blessed to call this city home and I seriously get thankful each and every day. 

2. One thing about living in this city is that people that you love leave. It's heartbreaking BUT you get to celebrate with incredible dinner parties. One of my best girlfriends is moving back to the west coast and we had a lovely time together.
3. Back to another positive note about the city and the summers by the beach...carrying fabulous summer bags. I just love toting these babies around town. It's so very beach chic. 
4. My affections for mirrors in the kitchen is something I am obsessed with lately. 
5. Enough said, right?
6. These rugs. I want. I want. I want. Well, first I need a new apartment with enough space to put them in but yes...I want! 
7. My church rocks. Literally. the music is bananas. and my pastor. he is awesome. this weeks message on relationship really rocked my world. Sooooooo goooooood! 
8. Hello sequins aztec skirt. My girlfriend showed up to dinner with this cute little number on and I about died. I'm such a dork because I love the skirt, but I really want a pillow! BUY THE SKIRT HERE.
9. Lately I've been getting together with some fabulously savvy women and I love when we get together and talk business. Brainstorming, ideas, support, encouragement.  It's just awesome! 
10. Oh, yes. my favorite part of the day...sunset. It totally rocks my world.

10 things that rocked my world this week...JULY 21

1. Summertime in New York City. Long warm days full of sunshine and sometimes a bit of rain. The appropriate time to wear all of my brightly colored pretties I brought from LA. Endless taxi rides because the subway is too hot. Listening to my old school classic summer tunes en route to business appointments. Ah. The good days.

2. A very posh outdoor corner of TriBeCa. The walls are black, the gravel matches, and the killer street accessories are vivid greens. 
3. Words I strongly related to from this months InStyle magazine...
4. In the issue, they featured Cat Deely's home in LA an boy did I fall fast for her boho chic style. We all know how much I love LOVE so that art + the mirror, just stole my heart.
5. A true secret weapon of success. Notebooks filled with ideas and information. Mind just happen to always be in pink! 
6. A unique chandelier that graces the white walls in the beach house so perfectly.
7. A book you must own! Home is where the heart is by Ilse Crawford rocks my world! 
8. Every time I get to do a photo shoot of some sort, I just feel magical. Like a kid in a candy store for the very first time. I think the lights and cameras are just too cool. It's where magic, creative ideas and vision just comes alive! 
9. Since I am never in the car anymore except when heading to the Hamptons on the weekends, I have begun to cherish the long road trip. Great conversation, lots of music listening and stops to those quaint little small town stores. After a long week in the city, I just love these types of things.
10. A little advice for your weekend....

10 things that rocked my world this week. July 15

1. I'm so thankful that God has blessed me with amazing opportunities with such interesting and incredibly talented people all around the world. My photoshoot with Olivia Still + her photographer Ollie, was such a great experience. Love this shot of me in my bedroom...

2. There is no place like home. This is my favorite building in NYC. It just captivates my heart every day that I pass it. 
3. I'm so in love with my custom Kelly Wearstler Bengal Bazaar pillow from C.R. Laine. I had to have it in pink of course. 
4. Sunshine. Stripes. Starbucks. Summertime. A few of my favorite things...
5. Love the name of this restaurant. Very appropriate for my night celebrating one of my best friends birthdays on the town. 
6. So, my lease is up at the end of the summer and I have been apartment hunting. When I walked to this building and saw the elevator, it was a total sign. Any place with fabulous wallpaper in the hallways gets my vote. 
7. gummi bears. these are my favorite kind. 
8. Hello amazingly glamorous and vintage looking chandelier. I just love this piece. The flowing beads are so very art deco. 
9. Saw this sign on a door and thought to myself, what a way to walk into your office. Strength. Such a good reminder of how I want to be in my life. 
10. The incredibly talented Debby Hymowitz, my fave photographer in NYC. We had an incredible photoshoot this week. She is working on a photography book of particular people in new york and telling their stories. Beyond excited to see the finished product.  

10 things that rocked my world this week...July 7

1. With the holiday in the middle of the week, I decided to stay out in the Hamptons all week long. Sometimes you just need to relax and recharge, you know? However, the decorista in me couldn't help but enjoy this gorgeous dining room wallpaper spotted at a dinner party.  Chinoiserie is so fitting. 

2. This is how I spent most of my week and let me tell you, I couldn't have been happier. 
3. I still got to keep up on my fitness and I spun my heart out at Soul Cycle. The coconut water was absolutely incredible after that insane workout.  #mynewaddiction
4. LOVE pillows. I am kind of obsessed with them. I love everything about the word love so why not express it in a majorly chic + decorative way?
5. July 4 is such a special holiday. I feel so blessed to live in America and I always get very emotional on this day. So thankful for the people who have fought and still do fight for us. Our freedom is definitely something I cherish. So, this day always rocks my world. 
6. So, a trend I noticed in the hamptons is everyone has their zip code printed on cocktail napkins for the dinner parties. There was not a party that didn't have them in full force. I think its such an adorable idea. Gotta do this for my apartment...10023, hello! 
7. In the summertime, blue becomes more and more of my favorite color. This chair in blue is complete perfection. 
8. I don't collect much, but I do collect coffee mugs from the different places that I visit and I love love love the starbucks hamptons mug. Had to have one of these for sure.
9. The landscaping out here is just incredibly well kept. I love the greenery at the house. Perfection.
10. Wise words spoken to me by someone who knows. 


10 things that rocked my world this week...July 1

1. Wow. Time flies when you are having fun. It's been such an incredible summer and its going by so fast. This week was a hectic but incredibly good week. I've been blessed with such great people in my life, especially my family. Though they are all so far away from me, they continue to rock my world every single day. This week ended with an awesome photoshoot for a special project I will be telling you guys about soon. Exciting...eeek! 

2. I seriously love the pretty art around the city. Especially when something like this is painted along a random building in the city. It's so colorful and vibrant and completely romantic, which totally made me smile. I snapped this while going for a run on the High Line...it stopped me in my tracks.
3. Hello pink and gold and antique. My favorite characteristics when it comes to decor. 
4. Oh, Jonathan Adler. You completely rocked my clients world this week and mine too. How fun is the truck?
5. I am just in love with this cross bracelet I spotted on pinterest. There is no source for the photo so I have no idea where its from. If anyone knows...please send me the info. It's a perfect little summertime piece of arm candy, no?
6. This wallpaper is so so so good. I really never thought that ink blot wallpaper would work but in this quaint little restaurant in the village Kin shop, it worked marvelously. LOVE IT.
7. As I was walking along the street on my way to dinner I also thought this clever gold and black lighting fixture thingy was so cool in the window. Kinda magical looking. 
8. Who doesn't love a good peacock on display during dinner? Well at Kingswood, I was quite impressed with the styling  of the pretty bird on the window. She glammed that restaurant right up. 
9. So, I am back on with my affections for the essie nail color Canyon Coral. Seriously you guys...this is the best color for summer! 
10. Everyone who is close to me knows that I do this hand sign all the time and I just fell so in love with this cute  album cover because I just adore this hand sign. LOVE is in the air!