Introducing my newest venture...LA WOMAN



‎The L.A. Woman is a new place brought to you by LA gals who are stylish, dynamic and creative in their own unique ways! 

Please meet the ladies:
Nina Petronzio and Paige Caroline Marks. 

We believe deeply in bringing great women together. There's a reason Sex and the City was such a huge hit. Women look to other women for inspiration! Watch us as we take on LA...

We will be launching very soon, in the meantime follow our tweets @lawomantweets!

office space of the day...west elm infused home tour

fab white desk + plush office chair + gorgeous big lamp + zebra tray + horsie art =
domestic bliss

Oh that Lonny magazine just never gets old to me...the latest issue is absolutely fabulous. My favorite space is the space of Angel Dormer, West Elm's Style Manager. Her Manhattan apartment caught my eye at first sight (especially her super hip office space). It's stylish, playful and full of vintage style that would make any girl swoon. Totally based on 60's decor, she nails that modern/chic california vibe that I have always adored.

Take a moment with me and revel in her marvelous decor style.


birthday magic...

Wow. I can't believe its my 30th birthday. I am beyond excited for this fabulous year.
Lots of surprises to share with you and super exciting things to come!
I'm so thankful for God who has given me so many blessings and I am more excited than ever for it to finally be here. Yay!
 I so wish you could all be in Miami to celebrate with me...how fun would that be?
At least for now, put on your dancing shoes tonight and celebrate with me! 
I'll be rocking my new birthday tiara...and dancing the night away...
A big thank you to all of you who have sent me birthday wishes already! I'm having so much fun reading them. I feel like we are celebrating together.
xoxo

Bienvenido a Miami... and Welcome The Webster

It's finally here, the beginning of my 3-0 birthday extravaganza and we are celebrating in the gorgeous and fabulous (and one of my favorite cities)...Miami. 
Our first stop, The Webster, an extremely chic 20,000 square foot luxury multi-brand boutique located in the heart of Miami Beach, in a historical Art Deco building designed in 1939 by famed architect Henry Hohauser. Lately the Art Deco, 30's inspired look is all I can think about. I always love to see the way retail stores merchandised and design, so as you can imagine I am just dying to see this amazing store. With a gorgeous restaurant inside, we might just spend all day. 
Who doesn't love shopping and brunch...am I right?
The Webster Hotel
1220 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305.674.7899

images via WHW



secret of domestic bliss #42...MIRRORED PERFECTION

Creatively using mirrors can be the ultimate decorating tool for your home. Mirrors can work a variety of wonders for your dwelling space. For example, a perfectly placed mirrored screen can soften a harsh or unsightly corner. Mirrors can also add architectural style and influence, in addition, an oversized mirror can brighten up the darkest of spaces. Take a look at the gorgeous dining room below with an oversized mirror set behind the table...the light looks breathtaking, don't you think?

wallcolor wednesday... metallic love



Right now I am completely crushing on the seductiveness of this metallic wallpaper. I am loving this delicious silver rope print covering these gorgeous closet walls. I have a huge crush on metallic wallpaper right now.
Oh so glamorous and absolutely do-able in your home. Go for a small closet, entryway or bathroom.
How perfect is this metallic toile? I adore the teal green color pattern most of all.
I'm also fond of sweet metallic prints as well... a floral print has just stolen my heart.

The Decorista tip of the day... get on board with 2011 decor trends

2011 is sure to be a fantastic year! I am so excited about what is to come in the new year for decor.
The magazines are only getting better and blogging has totally revolutionized the way I see decor trends, it's just fabulous + I can't get enough of it.
Here are a few trends that I am uber thrilled about for this next season...


Decorating for friends...meet dallas shaw

Meet my friend Dallas Shaw, a super stylish and extremely talented fashion artist + blogger. Since we have been blogging friends, I have always imagined what her office must look like. If I was her designer, there are a few different ways I would decorate her space...
Here is one style for her I could totally imagine,
{and for more of my design choices see her post today}


Style-icious Sunday {sophisticated birthday elegance}

sophistication.... elegance... femininity...
are everything I want to feel this coming week because its my birthday week and I'm turning the big 3-0!
I am absolutely so excited about this birthday and the coming year. My best girlfriends and I are heading down to Miami to luxuriate in the beauty of palm trees and tanning lotion. We love to play and shop on Lincoln and the Miami design district is always a fun treat. Facials, pedicures, and lounging in robes is our mission. It makes me appreciate all of the elements of sophisticated style that I want to experience this year. Ooh la la.
So in love with all things elegant and feminine....

images via.... everythingfab. elements. dustjacketattic.

10 things that rocked my world in 2010

1. My blog + my website... The Decorista has been such a fun and worthwhile indulgence! I've loved every single moment of it.
2. My lovely cousin + roommate, Enrique, its been such a fun year living with family... I've thoroughly enjoyed our cute little home. Home is where the heart is afterall. 
(pic of us is from Suz's holiday soiree)
3. Anything and everything studded. All year I have been obsessed with the shiny yet rockstar-y embellishments on everything from shoes to sidetables.
4. the LEOPARD revival. it may have been around but this year I loved rocking this feline print.
5. inspirational quotes like this one, it was my 2010 mantra! It's all about creating yourself. 
6. My fabulous job working for Woodson + Rummerfield. Jaime and Ron are amazing people...inspiring, talented, stylin' and  have hearts of gold! 
7. Turquoise and gold. I have absolutely loved watching these two in interiors, so glamorous!
8. Office spaces. we all know they are my obsession.
9. the whole nerdy glasses look and supremely chic blazers, super staples of 2010.
10. my feature in Look Magazine completely rocked my world and made me know that I am on the right path...probably the coolest thing to happen this year! 

2010 was a fabulous year! So excited for the 10 things of 2011...

2011: It's all about the sparkle, shimmer and shine

As I prepare for my last night of the year, I can hardly believe that 2010 is already over...
it seems that this year just flew by. 
I feel so grateful for everything that has happened over this last year because of my blog.
Fabulous friends, fabulous job, fabulous new ideas...I am literally amazed by all of the accomplishments.
I want you all to know, that I could have NEVER, ever, ever, done it without the amazing readers of The Decorista. You inspire and encourage me every single day.
 Thank you so much for a wonderful year! 

2011 is going to be all about the glamour! 
So, tonight, as you celebrate with friends + family, put on your sparkling dress, break out your finest champagne and celebrate with wild abandon! Even if you are just relaxing at home with a few loved ones, get dolled up and make it fun! I'll be celebrating the year's end at a masquerade ball at the W Hotel in Austin. Hope you all enjoy your soirees and marvelous plans in sparkly style. 
So, here's to 2011!
Wishing us all lots of celebrations...
beautiful feelings and glamourous fashionista moments...
breathtaking interiors to live in + entertaining delights galore...
happy new year!