Beautifully decorated rooms are usually the result of a well-trained eye for detail, thoughtful purchases and the desire to live well. What makes them personal, warm and inviting, magazine-worthy is how they are styled.

Pick one or two pieces that bring an element of surprise to the overall look.

Like the brass lamp and patterned sidetables in this (above) guestroom,

and this brick wall that makes this dinner for two tablescape look even more inviting,

and this bubble chandelier. Little details but these make a huge impact to the decor.

images: design sponge and house beautiful

A dose of glamour-infused luxurious-looking eclectic rooms to energize and get those decorating juices flowing. These rooms are totally delicious!

Details Im absolutely loving: grasscloth/linen wallpapers, branch/antler inspired chandeliers, gold and brass furniture, and art walls.

Which details catch your eye?

ps: just got the pics from our design camp party! yet to sort through the tablescaping pics but we have some up on mochatini facebook page. Check them out!

images via luxesource, decorati and sukio

Would you like to peek into my dining room? It is still very much a work-in progress but this is what it looks like right now.

What I love most about this room is that it opens out to a deck overlooking our yard. The French doors and a window bring in tons of sunshine all day long and I really enjoy spending time here. There is also where I blog, style tablescapes, work on projects, eat meals, and of course, entertain.

I like keeping the color palette on the neutral side and playing around with colorful/ seasonal accessories.

Over the weekend, I found this armchair at my local good will store for under $40. Sturdy, comfy and in surprisingly good condition, all it needs is a facelift with new fabric, fill and paint. It makes a great head dining chair.

I simply love having cozy dining chairs and am glad this new find works so well as one. Am toying with a few fabric options to have it reupholstered in and possibly having it tufted like the other dining chairs. What do you think? For colors,  I am still a bit undecided. What would you suggest?

I found this tray at the thrift store, for like $5. Isnt it gorgeous?

images + styling by manvi drona-hidalgo for mochatini

Hola lovies! Que tal?

Last week I took an unexpected but totally needed break from blogging while we were vacationing in South America.

Now that Im back it looks like I might need a few days to play catch-up. Both online and offline. If you have sent me an email and not heard back, Im really sorry. Im buried under 100s of emails but promise to reply by the end of this week. Feel free to send me a follow-up to your email too.

Mucho mucho gracias for all your birthday wishes. You are awesome and really make me feel loved. Love you all back. Birthday celebrations were fabulous!

I am also looking to redesign the look and feel of my blog so please bear with me for that.For those that have request blog design services from me, dont worry this doesnt affect things for you.

Those that have expressed interest in my styling services, I am very honored and cant wait to get started on your projects.

Oh and some of you already know this but I am offering special ad rates for the holidays starting at just $15 a month. Also as an added bonus if you reserve your spot by Nov 15, you get a month free. These rates are valid with a six month commitment.

Pics , stories and recommendations  from my travel to Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro coming soon.

So what have you been upto? I have missed you all.

images: sunday in bed, maryruffle and gingerella

Hello friends. How was your weekend? Firstly, sorry for the lack of posts last few days. A last minute work-meeting took me and Paul to New York last thursday and we got back last night. Perfect weather + lovely friends + shopping = fantastic weekend! I know I have said this before {like, many times before} but I heart NY.  DC has its charm, but not the energy that makes NYC one of my fav places in the world. I miss living there.

And now for the part you have been waiting for…the winner of $80 giftcard giveaway sponsored by csnstores is….debbie. Congrats, enjoy the Le Creuset casserole! Send me an email mochatiniblog {at} gmail {dot} com with your shipping address.

Have a great week ahead, and dont forget to come back later this week, when I have another giveaway for you.

images: birch $ lily +  cassia