cocktails, couches, cupcakes & cashmere

if you are a reader/follower/fan of emily schuman's cupcakes & cashmere (honestly, has anyone not seen her blog?  she's kinda a celeb in the blogger-sphere), you probably saw that she was co-hosting the grand opening party for the new west elm store in LA on beverly blvd.  since i am currently obsessed with practically everything from west elm, i had to go!    

love this living wall!  i took a peek - the plants are actually planted in little pot like things attached to the wall!

"snowflake" decorations

moscow mule

glass lamps with gorgeous shades

holiday soap

owls are super popular in home decor right now.

yup.

sittin' on my future couch.

now i don't go to that many events because usually they fall on weeknights and i can't stand to sit in traffic that long but i had such a good time at west elm!  plus, i got to sit on my wishlist couch (soo comfy btw)!
 

san antonio home style

i am back in los angeles after my trip to san antonio, tx!  not only was i visiting my one of my best friends, carolyn, but it was also my first time to texas!  we had lots planned for the 4 1/2 days that i would be visiting, including a trip to the roundtop antique fair (more on that later).  i made the trip with her twin sister - my other best friend/crafting buddy/hiking partner, anjelica. 

we flew in wednesday night, and i don't think i've ever been more excited for a trip!  due to an unexpected plane change and two hour delay in vegas, we didn't get in till around midnight, but that didn't stop me from awing at the amazing furniture and decorating that carolyn has in her little duplex!

of course, oilcloth grocery bags!

some artwork from her brother

snopes!

spending a few days in her amazingly decorated house makes me wanna do more decorating in my own place.  i definitely came home inspired!  i love all the little vignettes around the house, and the rugs... so amazing! 

my house is boring

i've become kinda obsessed with interior design, an obsession that emerged in feburary when boyfriend, dog and i moved into a cute little two bedroom craftsman-style back house. i haven't really decorated that much, so i've made it my mission to have the living room re-decorated (can i use re-decorated if i haven't really started?) by dec. 20th. i made curtains already so need to kinda work around them. luckily, i have a pretty ecletic taste.

i found a great place for decorating inspiration, shootspaces. they showcase houses that can be used for photoshoots all over Europe, Africa and the US.

i've already bought a kilim rug for the living room and i'm planning on heading to PCC on sunday (bright and early!) to scope out some more stuff. don't forget to check the blog for the before and after pics of my living room!

all images take from shootspaces.com