your decorating style...

Tonight I was out at a dinner, and one of the dinner guests and i got to chatting about my blog.
I love discussing blogging because I feel it is something everyone should do.
I am a huge proponent of expressing yourself and making friends while sharing common interests.

Interestingly enough, I was seriously stumped by one simple question.
What is your design style?
To be honest, I have no particular style. 
When I walk into a blank room, I get a feeling for the room and love to create the mood, 
the vibe, the feeling. I truly believe each person, and their space becomes its own theme and 
character...so I don't like to pigeonhole myself into one particular style.
Now, I can confirm this because I was emailed these photos and 
asked which one I like better...and I have no answer! 
They all look like perfection to me, just different moods.
You guys tell me...
Which one would be more your style???

if you don't know...now you know!

Dayna Decker
"seductive luxury and decadent sophistication"


I know you must think this is a supermodel but its not. 
(she just looks like one)
It is the brilliantly beautiful creator of my new favorite candle line in the world. 
Last night I lit a few of her candles around my house...
(got them a while back at the Viceroy Palm Springs)
and oh my goodness!
They might have been the most heavenly candle I have ever gotten a whiff of my entire life.
I am not kidding.
You absolutely must try them. They are now my ultimate bliss!
buy them here.

dear loving readers,

Please bear with me.
After many deep phone conversations with some people I look up to...
I decided to purchase a domain name.
My new domain is 
It will still be titled SECRETS OF DOMESTIC BLISS....of course.
I am still learning all the new things about the internet and HTML
and I kinda feel overwhelmed....but i'm working on it.
Thanks for being patient.

and please don't forget to update your links...
XOXO

client inspiration...paige

Thankfully, I have amazing friends who inspire me everyday and ask me for my help when decorating.
I get to do what I love to do...and they encourage it.
One of my best friend Paige, just got a new apartment with her sweetie, down in Venice.
It is literally blocks from the beach and it is so adorable.
So this post is sort of a baby inspiration for her new digs...this post is for your paigy! 

Emily of Frenchie & Flea (one of my favorite blogs) has an awesome home tour on apartment therapy.
It is so adorable, every little detail is perfection...and it's exactly what I am envisioning for 
Paige + Mike's new beach bungalow.





we have a winner!


My cousin and I sat there forever....literally,
putting blog names in a big bowl and were so nervous to actually pic a winner.
why? i have no idea.
i think its because I wanted everyone to win. :(
how can i just pick one?
but we did it........and I am so happy to say that the winner is
the super lovely
Jules
the blogger behind
Belle Maison 

Thanks for all of your entries chica!
Email me with your info as soon as you can. 

Jules said...






how fun! i'd love to win this book :) you are one lucky lady to have met Thom and how nice of him to give you a signed copy for your blog readers! Okay - I'm already a follower of your blog; I just tweeted about this (http://bit.ly/a4indf)and I already follow you on Twitter. thanks for doing such a fun giveaway!


22.3.10  
and thank you amazing SODB readers for entering my first giveaway. 
it was super fun!
xoxo

secret of domestic bliss #13...show your walls some paper love

I originally intended this blog for my friends who need inspiration for decorating their homes 
and apartments. My best friends from college who are just now buying homes and want them to be the best on the block, but have no idea how to make it work. 
And with children and bills, the last thing they can afford is a decorator...
I keep getting emails from my girlfriends asking for advice.
Hence. Here I am sharing my thoughts.

Ladies...and your men. 
(I am giving you my rule and it should be #1...)
and I know my fellow bloggers will agree.
please do not be afraid to use wallpaper!!!!
I know I have said this so many times but I am so serious. 
As a decor-ista, wallpaper has become my best friend.
Here is all kinds of inspiration for ya.



Notice the wallpaper that just borders along the ceiling. cute huh?

i love what Averill did in her clients bathroom.
don't be afraid to just wallpaper an entryway either.


black and white stripes may be bold but it wins my heart everytime!





lola_wh-f


you could also do something like this pink number in a girls room or bathroom.



fashion meets decor

I went to a fashion fabric store in downtown LA...just for giggles.
I came across the kimono section and gravitated towards it because it 
reminded me of my sweetheart, 
(who is currently in Vietnam traveling {sniff sniff}.)
Good times.

So...colorful kimono fashion fabric meet colorful asian style hotel.
You both make me swoon! 







pretty cool hotel, huh?
If I had a huge home, I would consider decorating  a room in asian theme...
the bold color just speaks to my heart.

image credit unknown (i found it searching randomly on google)