bliss in the kitch'

ashlina {the decorista} April 23, 2010

something about this kitchen just screams DOMESTIC BLISS...

i mean, it could maybe be just me, but I would be pretty happy to call this kitchen home.

work by the amazingly talented Caitlin Wilson

office space of the day...passionately purple

ashlina {the decorista} April 22, 2010

purple drapes + gray and white striped walls + pink flowers = domestic bliss

fabric swatches + Virgin Mary lamp + white desk + lavender walls + pink chair = love

gorgeous x base desk + killer view + gold bamboo chair + great artwork = perfection

office space of the day...sweet space

ashlina {the decorista} April 19, 2010

i don't know if its the cluttered feeling or what, but i just love this space...

image courtesy of apt34

mirrored desk + silver bubbled lamp + branches + fun artwork = domestic bliss

bliss in the kitch'

ashlina {the decorista} April 19, 2010

for my love of the color violet will last forever...

oh, what I would give to wake up to a kitchen like this, domestic bliss at it's finest!

more wanderlust...

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this is glamorous

office space of the day...colorful joy

ashlina {the decorista} April 15, 2010

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fern + yellow and green seats + aqua painted antiques + yellow frame = love

i'm crushing on...

ashlina {the decorista} April 10, 2010

These two freakishly cool spaces I found today while browsing around on

apartment therapy.

the brown wallpaper mixed with brown + white walls looks divine...

throw in a few hints of yellow for a pop of color

and there you have...

perfection.

This dining set reminds me of something found in a crazy cool vintage store.

Bay windows and detailed ceilings are the perfect mix with the jeweled chandelier.

sprinkle in a small dragon + bicycle...walk up bliss.

office space of the day...kardashian style + SIX TO BLISS

ashlina {the decorista} April 3, 2010

I think I have died and gone to decor heaven. This is the office space of Khloe Kardashian and I am obsessed and literally dying for it!

black and white chevron chairs + amazing desk,chandelier + purple all over =

domestic bliss x 10

want Khloe's designer's SIX TO BLISS?
(read on for designer Jeff Andrews 6 secrets to home office bliss)

Desk chair. This chair is from a designer, trade-only showroom. Occasionally, this type of store will open their doors to consumers to buy direct. Keep an eye out for these (the LA Mart in Los Angeles has one coming up soon) and choose a showroom floor model. You can get high-end style and refinement at a fraction of the price.
Guest chairs. These are vintage chairs Khloe owned but didn’t love. Rather than be wasteful, I found two great fabrics, one with subtle sparkle and one solid, and reupholstered the chairs. Reusing and repurposing furniture and accessories is a great way to be green! It is also a great way to save money. You can reupholster on literally any budget from DIY to high-end. Another tip is to use the same fabric, again in two ways, to make custom throw pillows. You can find fabric at so many locations from craft stores to flea markets to places like the fashion district in downtown Los Angeles.
Shelves and chandelier. To add glitz, dimension, and visual interest to the shelves in Khloe's office, we added antique mirror to the back of the shelves. Again, this is something that can be done on any budget with a quick trip to your local glass shop. We also added glamour with the chandelier. I customized the piece with cut bohemian black crystals that I purchased separately and added for maximum effect.
Painting is something that pretty much everyone can afford to do, and most of us can handle doing ourselves! For Khloe's office, I used a deep shade of gray/lavender (Benjamin Moore – Stone) on the walls, and I painted the ceiling a lighter shade of lavender (Benjamin Moore – Angelika). The dark trim is a custom color that was mixed by the painter on site. Use a paint deck and other color samples to help put together your palette. Make sure to look at the samples at different times of day and night before selecting a color as lighting changes color dramatically.
Three ways to add style, substance and personality to your room. Keep things alive and seasonal with fresh flowers. Vintage stores, flea markets, and resale shops are great places to find interesting and unique vases and vessels. Grab a bundle of flowers when you stop at the farmers market or at the grocery store. Photos and personal mementos (such as bobble heads on Khloe's desk) add a personal touch to the space. No room is complete without photos of family, friends, and loved ones! Buy frames that catch your eye and mix and match. Keep an eye out for sales and promotions at frame shops by subscribing to enewsletters. Finally, books! Art books are a great gift to give and receive. There are usually several great coffee table books to choose from at any good bookstore. You can always find a fun art book about a topic that you find interesting from design to fashion to music.
Window treatments. For the windows, we chose these fabulous charcoal / purple sheers that filter light and really up the "glam factor" of this room. They really pull the room together and make it feel complete. I think that too many people neglect window treatments. Curtains and other window options can get very expensive, but if you do your research, you can make smart, stylish decisions that don't break the bank. Think about function — do you need to block out light completely? Do you need privacy from your window coverings or are they just for effect? Online is a great place to monitor for sales and promotions for both window coverings and hardware.

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