The weather has just been so delightful. I love the crispness of fall, throwing on boots and a jacket. it's so very chic. i also love getting cozy next to a beautiful fire with some tea in the evenings. Although, its hard to do when you don't have a fireplace. Right now, I am all about the faux fireplace. Throw in a ton of candles and there you have a beautiful faux fire which is a little bit more elegant looking, anyway, there is just something about candle light I love! So, if you are like me and renting a place without a fireplace, why not just get a fireplace mantle? This will totally get your home ready for the holidays. Did you see this fab bedroom on the ORC yesterday? I love what Jessie did with this faux fireplace in the bedroom. I love the French look of it, makes me want one in my bedroom!

Abigail Ahern has one that I also love, I love how dark and dramatic she designed it.

Now this one isn't that same look but its just the same amount of chicness. I'm thinking of getting one of these, painting it in white or black and then get some pillar candles to light. Then I can just sit back, relax and enjoy the weekend...

Now that I have to shop for my home decor all over again, I'm trying to get excited instead of being completely overwhelmed. Losing everything can be completely disheartening, especially when you love your belongings so much. What I have noticed is that color really makes me happy. I've been so drawn to beautiful bold hues instead of the usual black and white obsession I'm always on. During my shopping trip to Target for new towels, I spied the November issue of House Beautiful on stands and the cover was absolutely gorgeous. It made me ridiculously happy! Miles Redd just killed it with the dark blue walls and chartreuse chairs, a color combination that I feel is one of his signatures. I have never used it but I realized that it completely lifted my mood and made me so excited for the possibility of what I could do with my new space. Why not venture out with a blue sofa???!

Nick Olsen did it back in the day with his Manhattan pad in domino magazine and I remember loving this photo so much. I knew Nick used to work for Miles Redd, so naturally he would be a magician with color mixing as well.

L.A. interior designer + blogger, Aimee Song has a gorgeous blue tufted velvet sofa and I just think its so chic and glam. Why don't I try something different this time and go really bold? I've been wanting a grey sofa but blue is just right in time for me. I'm pretty sure I will go with a more bold blue because I love the richness, but I like the pastel version too.

I'm seriously considering this beautiful blue tufted Chesterfield style sofa from Anthropologie. It's gorgeous. It's big enough for some one to sleep on yet still so very hotel-esque. Also, did you know that brilliant blues become dynamic and dramatic, an engaging color that expresses exhilaration. I am now crazy for cobalt and definitely feeling the need for some more of it in my life.

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!

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