SIX TO BLISS: the Kirsten Krason edition

Who: Kirsten Sue
What: an interior design student and extremely creative blogger of 6th Street Design School .

The sweet and lovely Kirsten shares with us, her 6 secrets of domestic bliss.



1. Linen Sheets
Alice Lane sells the most amazing linen bedding by Matteo. I have the sheets and they are amazing. I rejoice every night when I get to crawl into bed and be enveloped with softness. It is the perfect reward at the end of a hard day.

2. A made bed
I make my bed every day (well almost every day). It gives me such a feeling of peace. Even if the rest of my home is a complete disaster (which it usually is) I can at least go into my bedroom and feel like something is in order.

3 .Love
A home is nothing without people to share it with. My husband and I fill our four walls with laughter and love. 7 months ago we were blessed with a baby boy and not a day goes by that he doesn’t bring joy to my life. A day spent with my husband and my baby is true bliss

4. Music
One of my favorite things to do in my home is turn on my playlist while I am blogging, cleaning or doing homework. I love it when my home is full of lovely and beautiful music. Even if it is a dreary day outside it lifts my mood and makes the day feel brighter.


5. Candles
I love lighting candles. Not only is the aroma wonderful but it really sets the mood in a home. My favorite is this one from Anthropologie. It truly brings bliss to my life.

6. Sentiment
Your home should not only be about your present but also your past. I like to have something sentimental in each room. Something that reminds me of where I came from. My baby’s nursery is full of items that were my husbands when he was younger. I love this little alligator hook he made when he was little. The little outfit that hangs on it to the right belonged to my husband when he was a baby. Having pieces of my husband's past in this room is really precious to me.


secret of domestic bliss #15... get it monogrammed

It may seem a tad bit traditional, but showing off your initials in your home is anything but.
It keeps your digs completely personal and gives your place a little something special.
The Montage hotel in Laguna Beach puts your initial on your pillow in your room during your stay. 
How special would that make you feel?
It got me hooked...and now I am obsessed with having my initials in my home. 
I just love the way it looks on linens.
materialgirls 
la dolce vita
flourish
tabletonic
bhg

The Art of Living...like a starlet

make like Lauren Conrad and throw a dinner party.
(She tweeted this pic of her place.)
Throw down a zebra rug, mix floral + studded dining chairs, light white candles in clear glass hurricanes and sprinkle in some pink tulips and
voila...starlet dinner party!
loves.


and in other blissful news...
added my blog to her
wow. i feel so honored because girl is a rockstar!

The Art of Living...by the sea

No time or budget for flowers? No problem...
If you have access to the beach, why not make use of it for your home?
Instead of spending your hard earned money on flowers, save it and
grab some seashells, starfish, sand dollars or greens for the beach. 
I have tons of little collections around my home, they are some of my best travel keepsakes. 
I love the memories they conjure up when I look at them around the house.
I just love these looks.

You could even take a photo of your findings and frame it...instant art on the cheap!

SIX TO BLISS: the emily a. clark edition


Who: Emily A. Clark
Where: Charlotte, NC
What: A super adorable and chic shopper, virtual decorator and blogger of
I am honored that Ashlina asked me to take part in her Six to Bliss series.  Here are a few of my favorite things that make a house a home:

#1.  Lamps: Can't get enough! I've been accused of having a lamp hoarding problem. Maybe so, but they really do make a space cozier. I rarely use overhead lighting at night.






#2.  My children's artwork:  I love to display it around the house. Not only does it make them feel special, but it adds alot of color to a space. (They are especially skilled in abstracts!)






#3.  Fresh flowers: Such a little luxury that I don't do nearly enough for myself. They just instantly make a space feel more special.






#4.  Comfy bedding: Love, love my down comforter and lots of pillows!

#5. Monogrammed anything!:  They are classic and look good on everything from pillows to blankets to shower curtains. 






#6.  Music:  Every now and then, I actually turn off the tv and turn on music before dinnertime.  One of my current favorites:








SIX TO BLISS: the erin gates edition



Who:  Erin Gates
Where: Boston, Mass (so jealous)
What: Uber stylish blogger of Elements of Style and principal and founder of Element Interiors .




I am soooo honored to have her secrets here because I definitely admire her style.

Here are her 6 secrets to domestic bliss...




  1. Foo Dogs- a brightly colored pair of foo dogs is needed in any space I inhabit! The are said to protect the home from evil spirits, which is a bit of a bonus.

2. Something zebra- pillows, a rug, a chair seat- just something in my all time favorite pattern.


3.Hot pink peonies- this flower never ceases to make me happy and brings such life to any room with it’s big blooms.


4.Wine and coffee- a morning and evening ritual that I adore.


5.A gallery wall- a visually stunning way to display memories and art without having frames galore on every surface.

6.A working fireplace- nothing says “home” to me

Thanks again Erin, for your secrets. Love them! 

office space of the day...kardashian style + SIX TO BLISS

I think I have died and gone to decor heaven. This is the office space of Khloe Kardashian and I am obsessed and literally dying for it!
black and white chevron chairs + amazing desk,chandelier + purple all over = 
domestic bliss x 10


want Khloe's designer's SIX TO BLISS?
(read on for designer Jeff Andrews 6 secrets to home office bliss)


  1. Desk chair. This chair is from a designer, trade-only showroom. Occasionally, this type of store will open their doors to consumers to buy direct. Keep an eye out for these (the LA Mart in Los Angeles has one coming up soon) and choose a showroom floor model. You can get high-end style and refinement at a fraction of the price.
  2. Guest chairs. These are vintage chairs Khloe owned but didn’t love. Rather than be wasteful, I found two great fabrics, one with subtle sparkle and one solid, and reupholstered the chairs. Reusing and repurposing furniture and accessories is a great way to be green! It is also a great way to save money. You can reupholster on literally any budget from DIY to high-end. Another tip is to use the same fabric, again in two ways, to make custom throw pillows. You can find fabric at so many locations from craft stores to flea markets to places like the fashion district in downtown Los Angeles.
  3. Shelves and chandelier. To add glitz, dimension, and visual interest to the shelves in Khloe's office, we added antique mirror to the back of the shelves. Again, this is something that can be done on any budget with a quick trip to your local glass shop. We also added glamour with the chandelier. I customized the piece with cut bohemian black crystals that I purchased separately and added for maximum effect.
  4. Painting is something that pretty much everyone can afford to do, and most of us can handle doing ourselves! For Khloe's office, I used a deep shade of gray/lavender (Benjamin Moore – Stone) on the walls, and I painted the ceiling a lighter shade of lavender (Benjamin Moore – Angelika). The dark trim is a custom color that was mixed by the painter on site. Use a paint deck and other color samples to help put together your palette. Make sure to look at the samples at different times of day and night before selecting a color as lighting changes color dramatically.
  5. Three ways to add style, substance and personality to your room. Keep things alive and seasonal with fresh flowers. Vintage stores, flea markets, and resale shops are great places to find interesting and unique vases and vessels. Grab a bundle of flowers when you stop at the farmers market or at the grocery store. Photos and personal mementos (such as bobble heads on Khloe's desk) add a personal touch to the space. No room is complete without photos of family, friends, and loved ones! Buy frames that catch your eye and mix and match. Keep an eye out for sales and promotions at frame shops by subscribing to enewsletters. Finally, books! Art books are a great gift to give and receive. There are usually several great coffee table books to choose from at any good bookstore. You can always find a fun art book about a topic that you find interesting from design to fashion to music.
  6. Window treatments. For the windows, we chose these fabulous charcoal / purple sheers that filter light and really up the "glam factor" of this room. They really pull the room together and make it feel complete. I think that too many people neglect window treatments. Curtains and other window options can get very expensive, but if you do your research, you can make smart, stylish decisions that don't break the bank. Think about function — do you need to block out light completely? Do you need privacy from your window coverings or are they just for effect? Online is a great place to monitor for sales and promotions for both window coverings and hardware.