20 design books every Decorista must have

20 design books every Decorista must have

ashlina kaposta August 17, 2017

Whether its a coffee table, book cases, consoles or chic benches, books are an essential element of any stylish home. I've got several clients who have been asking me for a list of design books they should buy because we need more books for styling their space. I've rounded up my 20 favorite interior design books that I think any decorista absolutely MUST HAVE!

SHOP MY FAVORITES!

keep going

manifesting

How to Manifest Your Dream Life in 2026 Using ChatGPT: Rituals, Prompts & Goal-Setting Tools

manifesting

manifesting

manifesting, podcast, feminine energy, wellness, nervous system

2026 NERVOUS SYSTEM GLOW UP GUIDE: THE 15 TOOLS THAT HELPED ME FEEL SAFE, REGULATED & MAGNETIC AGAIN IN MY 40s

manifesting, podcast, feminine energy, wellness, nervous system

manifesting, podcast, feminine energy, wellness, nervous system

15 ADORABLE CHRISTMAS COFFEE MUG GIFT BASKET IDEAS.jpg

christmas, gift guide

15 Christmas Coffee Mug Gift Ideas: Cute, Easy & Last-Minute Gifts Everyone Will Love

christmas, gift guide

christmas, gift guide

21 minimalist christmas kitchen island decor ideas.jpg

christmas decor, entertaining, decorating ideas, budget decorating ideas, holiday decor, christmas

21 MINIMALIST CHRISTMAS KITCHEN ISLAND CENTERPIECE DECORATING IDEAS EVERYONE WILL LOVE

christmas decor, entertaining, decorating ideas, budget decorating ideas, holiday decor, christmas

christmas decor, entertaining, decorating ideas, budget decorating ideas, holiday decor, christmas

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAGITTARIUS SEASON.jpg

zodiac seasons, astrology

The Ultimate Guide to Sagittarius Season: Meaning, Energy, Rituals, Manifestation, Journal Prompts & Zodiac Advice (2025)

zodiac seasons, astrology

zodiac seasons, astrology

33 HEART CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS TO ALIGN WITH LOVE.jpg

mindset, mindfulness, self development, blissful living, spirituality, chakras

33 Heart Chakra Affirmations to Open Your Heart, Restore Your Energy & Invite Aligned Love

mindset, mindfulness, self development, blissful living, spirituality, chakras

mindset, mindfulness, self development, blissful living, spirituality, chakras

45 CHIC AND LUXE BLACK CHRISTMAS DECOR IDEAS.jpg

christmas tree, christmas decor, christmas, black and white, black and gold, black

45 Chic Black Christmas Décor Ideas for a Modern, Luxurious Holiday Home

christmas tree, christmas decor, christmas, black and white, black and gold, black

christmas tree, christmas decor, christmas, black and white, black and gold, black

how to stop overthinking and manifest faster.jpg

manifesting, law of attraction, podcast, mindset

6 Powerful Steps to Stop Overthinking & Manifest Faster (A Feminine, Science-Backed Guide) {podcast ep. 367}

manifesting, law of attraction, podcast, mindset

manifesting, law of attraction, podcast, mindset

27 ADORABLE BOTTLE BRUSH CHRISTMAS TREE DECOR IDEAS.jpg

christmas, christmas decor

27 Adorable Bottle Brush Christmas Tree Decor Ideas You’ll Want to Recreate

christmas, christmas decor

christmas, christmas decor

why i quit instagram and turned to pinterest.jpg

business, blogging, entrepreneur, blissful blogging

10 Reasons I Quit Instagram and Built My Dream Business on Pinterest {podcast ep.366}

business, blogging, entrepreneur, blissful blogging

business, blogging, entrepreneur, blissful blogging

37 GIFTS FOR GUYS THEY WILL ACTUALLY USE.jpg

gift guide, christmas, for him

37 Actually Useful Gifts for Men That He’ll Love (All from Amazon!)

gift guide, christmas, for him

gift guide, christmas, for him

23 stylish ugg outfit ideas to wear this fall and winter.jpg

fall fashion, fall, fashion

How to Make UGGs Look Chic: 23 On-the-Go Outfits You’ll Actually Wear

fall fashion, fall, fashion

fall fashion, fall, fashion

21 festive christmas kitchen counter decorating ideas.jpg

christmas decor, christmas, kitchens

21 Festive Christmas Kitchen Counter Décor Ideas to Make Your Home Feel Extra Cozy

christmas decor, christmas, kitchens

christmas decor, christmas, kitchens

fall fashion, fashion, brown

32 Stunningly Chic Chocolate Brown Fall Outfit Ideas You Will Want to Recreate

fall fashion, fashion, brown

fall fashion, fashion, brown

everyday i am becoming a better version of myself (61).jpg

astrology, zodiac seasons

Scorpio Season: The Ultimate Guide to Transformation, Power & Deep Soul Renewal

astrology, zodiac seasons

astrology, zodiac seasons

25 gorgeous burgundy christmas tree ideas.jpg

christmas decor, christmas tree, christmas

25+ Glamorous Burgundy Christmas Tree Ideas for a Luxe Holiday Look

christmas decor, christmas tree, christmas

christmas decor, christmas tree, christmas

21 plaid christmas table settings inpsired by ralph lauren.jpg

christmas decor, tabletop, dinner party, inspiration

21 Plaid Christmas Tablescape Ideas That Feel Straight Out of a Ralph Lauren Catalog

christmas decor, tabletop, dinner party, inspiration

christmas decor, tabletop, dinner party, inspiration

DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS BASED ON YOUR STAR SIGN.jpg

astrology, christmas decor, holiday decor, christmas

How to choose your Christmas decor theme according to your Zodiac Sign

astrology, christmas decor, holiday decor, christmas

astrology, christmas decor, holiday decor, christmas

journaling, hobbies, creativity

How to Start a Junk Journal: A Step-by-Step Guide + 15 Inspiring Page Ideas

journaling, hobbies, creativity

journaling, hobbies, creativity

5 unusual signhs you are in a quantum leap.jpg

manifesting, law of attraction

5 Unusual Signs You’ve Quantum Leaped Into Your Manifestation {podcast ep. 365}

manifesting, law of attraction

manifesting, law of attraction

21 inspiring indoor plant shelf decorating ideas.jpg

plants, decorating ideas, inspiration

21+ Inspiring Indoor Plant Shelf Decorating Ideas to Refresh Your Space

plants, decorating ideas, inspiration

plants, decorating ideas, inspiration

Activate your feng shui money corner for wealth and abundance

feng shui, success, secrets of success, spirituality

Activate your feng shui money corner for wealth and abundance

feng shui, success, secrets of success, spirituality

feng shui, success, secrets of success, spirituality

17 pretty pink halloween decor ideas.jpg

halloween, pink

17 Pink Halloween Décor Ideas That Are Spooky, Sweet & Seriously Stylish

halloween, pink

halloween, pink

mindfulness, wellness, healthy living

12 At-Home Yoga Flows for Mindfulness, Strength, and Inner Peace

mindfulness, wellness, healthy living

mindfulness, wellness, healthy living

15 high protein crockpot recipes for fall.jpg

recipes, fall season

15 High-Protein Crock-Pot Recipes to Keep You Cozy and Nourished This Fall

recipes, fall season

recipes, fall season

the 7 types of rest every woman needs.jpg

wellness, feminine energy, mindfulness

Beyond Sleep: The 7 Types of Rest Every Woman Needs for a Truly Restored Life {podcast ep. 364}

wellness, feminine energy, mindfulness

wellness, feminine energy, mindfulness

29 beautiful thanksgiving nail ideas copy.jpg

nails, beauty, fall, thanksgiving

29 Beautiful November Nail & Thanksgiving Nail Ideas to Flaunt This Fall 2025

nails, beauty, fall, thanksgiving

nails, beauty, fall, thanksgiving

19 gorgeous halloween diy wreath idas you will want to recreate.jpg

halloween

19 Gorgeous DIY Halloween Wreath Ideas You’ll Die For

halloween

halloween

21 cozy fall bedroom decorating ideas to create an autumn retreat.jpg

decorating ideas, fall season, fall, bedroom

21 Cozy Fall Bedroom Decorating Ideas to Create a Dreamy Autumn Retreat

decorating ideas, fall season, fall, bedroom

decorating ideas, fall season, fall, bedroom

what is a self concept and how it shapes your reality.jpg

feminine energy, manifesting, self development, mindset

What Is a Self-Concept — and How It Secretly Shapes Your Reality

feminine energy, manifesting, self development, mindset

feminine energy, manifesting, self development, mindset

ASHLINA KAPOSTA

… A creative, work from home, mom-entrepreneur who is passionate about all things blissful. Here you’ll find musings on decorating, slow living, self-development, manifestation, femininity, mindset, wellness, business, organization and lifestyle!

Pour yourself a glass of wine and stay a while…

GET MY FREE WEEKLY LOVE LETTERS:

RECENT POSTS…

Featured

Dec 10, 2025

How to Manifest Your Dream Life in 2026 Using ChatGPT: Rituals, Prompts & Goal-Setting Tools

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 8, 2025

2026 NERVOUS SYSTEM GLOW UP GUIDE: THE 15 TOOLS THAT HELPED ME FEEL SAFE, REGULATED & MAGNETIC AGAIN IN MY 40s

Dec 8, 2025

Dec 8, 2025

Dec 2, 2025

15 Christmas Coffee Mug Gift Ideas: Cute, Easy & Last-Minute Gifts Everyone Will Love

Dec 2, 2025

Dec 2, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

21 MINIMALIST CHRISTMAS KITCHEN ISLAND CENTERPIECE DECORATING IDEAS EVERYONE WILL LOVE

Nov 21, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Sagittarius Season: Meaning, Energy, Rituals, Manifestation, Journal Prompts & Zodiac Advice (2025)

Nov 21, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

Nov 19, 2025

33 Heart Chakra Affirmations to Open Your Heart, Restore Your Energy & Invite Aligned Love

Nov 19, 2025

Nov 19, 2025

Nov 18, 2025

45 Chic Black Christmas Décor Ideas for a Modern, Luxurious Holiday Home

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

6 Powerful Steps to Stop Overthinking & Manifest Faster (A Feminine, Science-Backed Guide) {podcast ep. 367}

Nov 17, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:

JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP:

grab my NEWest E-BOOK:

Follow me on Houzz

SHOP MY STYLE:

BUY MY JOURNAL. . .

premiere sponsors

This website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.