secret of domestic bliss #1...LOVE

I find that sharing my thoughts on what makes a happy home is essential to this blog.
So I am starting a list of the things that bring me domestic bliss that I want to share with you.
Everyday I get inspired by other blogs + magazines on ideas for my home.
For years now, the word love makes a room so unique and modern.
Ever since I saw carrie bradshaw's love art in her new digs I was smitten 
and now forever more I will always have the word love in my home.
They say that words are powerful and I believe that the word has power!
This Valentines day, I am celebrating one of my favorite things in my home...
the word love.















i love the way Selina Lake styled with these LOVE pillows!

"love is all you need"- the beatles

it's almost here

Valentine's Day is upon us.
I'm busy making my valentines for those I love (see below).

ashlina cole design
(do you like my valentine design?)
It's been so busy around the gallery with event after event I can barely keep up.
But this is one of my favorite holidays, simply for the colors that I get to repeat all over my apartment and I am so excited to be busy creating all this goodness.
So much inspiration is all over the blogosphere, I am absolutely loving it.
Props to all my fellow bloggers! You rock.

Little Green Notebook is hands down one of my favorite blogs. 
It is definitely a daily read of mine and I'm sure everyone else out there as well.
How amazing are Jenny's DIY tips and inspirational words + images?
i love her.
If you haven't seen her blog yet, click on the banner below now!

Here are some
Valentine's Day 
inspired images I found while browsing her awesome blog.





traditional rules

Glamour + Sophistication are on top of its game in this new home designed by Kara Mann.
I follow her every move as she is one of my role models in design.
Edgy, yet classic, she pulls out all the stops on this sophisticated home and does not disappoint. 
As always...she makes me want to move to Chi-town, just so I can see her work more than they appear in the glossy mags.
How amazing is this home featured in this months Traditional Home?





today I'm lovin on...

Some days I feel inspired and ready to conquer the day. Other days I feel so relaxed I could lay in a bath full of lavender scented bubbles for an entire afternoon. 
You just never know what mood might strike. 
I am determined to live my life full of love, every single day. 
Appreciating all blessings that life has to offer.
Today I want to share things that bring me bliss...

feeling feminine in lingerie
metallic valentino foot candy

photographs of parfume
lovely thank you's
luxurious bedding
beautiful bouquets
beyonce at the grammys
images via madebygirl. lolalina. thisisglamorous. sarahkaye. netaporter.