From the category archives:
Hello sunshine monday! Isn’t it such a joy to wake up to a sunny morning? How was your weekend? Did you watch the oscars? I was a bit disappointed that Avatar didnt win best pic or best director, but still happy for director of the hurt locker. My fav dress was Demi Moore’s. Who did you like?
Have a great week ahead..
xo
images: k manghi and jose villa
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I hope you all had a super weekend.
It was a Valentine weekend for us. We were invited to a v-day party on sat night and on sunday my huz and I celebrated v-day by dining at VOLT. Volt is by chef Bryan Voltaggio runner up on Top Chef last season. Volt is a culinary delight and an exceptional fine dining experience in historic Frederick, MD. A must visit if you are in the DC area. Its the little details and innovative courses that set VOLT apart. We had a great time and came back with a rose, two muffins compliments of the chef and a major food high.
Did you get up to anything special for V-day?
image: manvi drona-hidalgo
Have a great week. xo
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We all know February as the month of the popular (and equally unpopular) Valentine’s day. While, I dont necessarily agree with the over commercialization of this day, I do enjoy a romantic dinner for two. 
To me this day is not only for couples. Growing up, I took the occasion to express my feelings to loved ones. I remember making cards, cakes, and mixed tapes for friends and family.
Let’s celebrate February by thoughtful handmade gestures towards our loved ones. All month long I will be featuring a daily post inspired by love. I hope you will join me and feel in making this month less commercial, more handmade and very heartwarming.
image: manvi drona-hidalgo
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and hello February! I hope you all had a lovely weekend.
Since, it snowed most of Saturday, we cooked up a nice meal, and watched the movie paranormal activity on demand. I have to say, I am still a bit spooked. It is sort of like the blair witch project with raw footage, but instead of being afraid to camp in the woods, paranormal activity makes you scared of being at home. In your own bed. Especially when you live in a single family home. A home that makes noises at night. Maybe I’m being a big wimp but there are certain scenes from the movie that might really creep you out I cant get out of my mind. I wont go into more details, but just thought I’d give you a heads up.
Anyway, lets move on to fun stuff. I have lots of great posts planned for you this month.
February being the month of love, I plan a daily feature inspired by love and romance. This is in addition to the daily interior inspiration feature. Many of you told me how much you loved the daily entryways and foyers and I hope you will like this month’s spotlight on living rooms.
You will be meeting some more lovely guest bloggers who will share their inspiration.
And a pretty giveaway which I will announce tomorrow!
See in you in a bit.
image: manvi drona-hidalgo
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Hello dears. Hope you had or those in the US are having a lovely weekend.
I had a mostly lazy weekend including fun with friends and a couple of home improvement/ decorating projects.
My huz installed sliding doors between the kitchen and laundry area. The space looks so much better without the makeshift curtain.
I made a new wine cork framed mirror and redecorated the entryway using the new mirror. pics to follow.
We decided to section off a third of our HUGE {25′x13′?} master bedroom to make a larger walk-in closet. Our current walk-in closet is just not working for us, and I am looking forward to having more space for my clothes. We will have a his and her sections to the closet too. The first step in this project was to rearrange the bedroom furniture. I am liking the look of things already. This is a an ongoing project, and we plan to take our time doing it, but ill share the details and plans with you as and when I can.
Did you get around to any creative projects?
Have a great week!
xoxo
image: manvi drona-hidalgo
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A little shameless self promotion doesnt hurt anyone does it? My dears, I recently reactivated my Etsy shop and added some of my prints. I invite you to take a peek. Available in various sizes, I hope you find them a good home.
thanks, xoxo
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a bouquet of the most gorgeous pink tulips from my huz. I cant stop photographing them.
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The gorgeous mustard colored blouse in my last post and my backyard that looks like a pool of bright fall-colored leaves inspired this post.
shana faust via oh joy
ysl. have i mentioned how much i miss my staff discount at ysl?
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Welcome to mochatini. I am manvi, a washington, dc based blog designer, freelance photographer and interior stylist. I have always loved decorating and enjoy fixing up my first home with my husband. Mochatini is my blog about decor, stylish tabletops, photography, travel, fashion and and other things that inspire me. I also share my own creative projects and adventures.
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