1. I had the best start to the week in Chicago last week. I hadn't been in forever and it was such a wonderful time. Along with a few design meetings, I had to stop in to some stores I had been dying to visit. One, Buckingham ID. This store was so pretty and colorful I loved everything about it.

2. The painted lady. Such a beautiful store, very French, very soft and romantic. I just loved the ambiance and vibe. I also found some chic clothes here too.

3. Jayson Home & Garden. This store was incredible. I loved how dark and dreamy everything looked. It's a very masculine vibe but not too much, there was just the right amount of feminine flair that I was absolutely in love! I'm especially into feathers right now, so these art prints really called my name.

4. I also fell madly in love with this python desk. Hard to see in this photo, but oh my goodness it was such a stunner. I really really really want one!

5. Meanwhile, back in Texas...I was so excited and proud to have my Austin home featured in the current issue of Adore Home Magazine. Was beyond an honor. And for those of you who asked about my ensemble...

6. My most recent update is my new art piece I created and put up in the space where the mirror was. Art x Ashlina commission pieces available. {email for info}

7. I also felt something was missing in my space. Then I realized, hello! Black and white stripes are pretty much a signature print for me. So I headed over to Pottery Barn to grab these gorgeous pillow cases.

8. Also, so many of you have asked about my skulls in my home and where I got them. This crystal skull is from Zgallerie. I'm obsessed.

9. Not only am I obsessed with tie dye flowy dresses, I am now obsessed with tie dye rugs. Genius.

10. I am also very much now into anything with fringe. This weekend was Austin City Limits and the fashion around town was amazing. Tons of fringe happening and I fell hard for these fab boots.

It's that time again. The One Room Challenge season is upon us and I am ready to decorate. [For those of you who don't know ORC is a 6 week long series on the blog of redecorating a room, I will fill you in on the process along with 20 other fab designers, too]. Life has been pretty hectic for me and I feel like I have been ALL over the place. Having said that, I had planned a clients guest room for the ORC, and then a flood happened and ruined the space. So, I'll be helping my fab assistant redecorate her loft office nook. She was using it for a closet, but she is a graphic designer and photographer and she really needs a space to inspire her to create. Office spaces are MY fave, so this will be so much fun. Also, so much fun for us to work on together.

Details of the space: The layout is pretty small, and 2 of the walls are cinderblock. She has has a desk, and a black console that she keeps her storage in. So finding ways around these modern items will be fun and of course I want to add a little bit of glamour to her minimalistic vibe.

Items we are going to use:

This bookshelf. She currently uses it as a headboard, but I think it would totally work in the office space. I am also a firm believer in moving around furniture to give your space a fresh feel. Also, below is her drafting table and stool, which she uses everyday and she needs.

I've got my brain racked with chic loft office looks I want to include. Here are some vibes I'm really into...

As much as I love wood floors, if I could paint everything glossy white I so would. I do love the vibe of the black and white art in this space. Definitely thinking we could add some black frames to some fun art she has collected and possibly find some new.

I love the black fur on the white chair and all the white furniture.

I love the idea of some modern chairs and I also love the idea of some swing arm sconces for her wall. That could be so modern and cool. Stacks of mags always are a stylish addition.

It wouldn't be like me to have only very stark decor, so I want to add some more romantic pieces and layered elements to the space. You know, candles, pillows, fur, horns, antiques.

Items I am considering:

I am so excited to get all of this going. Stay tuned for next weeks installment of the One Room Challenge and don't forget to visit all the other gals who are making over rooms too!

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