Thursday, January 12, 2012

Wonder Woman Interview with Ashlina Kaposta

The very first Wonder Woman Interview of 2012 is with the lovely Ashlina Kaposta - a New York City based interior designer, stylist, entreprenueress, writer and creative director of The Decorista blog.
She is not only a talented designer, an inspiring blogger and a skilled writer but she is also a beautiful person - inside and out! And to top it all off she is also a wonderful friend, knows the best vintage shops in NY and I got to start my 2012 in style in her company!

1. Hi Ashlina, tell us some of your super powers (and count your blessings!):
( X ) talented
( X ) loves to write
( X ) great cooker
( X ) amazing network of another wonder women
( X ) successful business woman
( X ) super cute office
( X ) creative
( X ) transforms an idea to a completed project
( X ) source of inspiration for others
( X ) loves to be in communication
2. What is your secret to get so many lovely things going on in your life? I honestly believe in the power of vision and prayer. If you want more of something in your life, see it for yourself and pray about it. I say this because It has worked for me. 
3. What are some of your accomplishments that you are most proud of? I started my own business, moved to new york city and did it all on my own. It's pretty cool to know that you can accomplish anything you dream of.
4. What do you do on your free time? I spend a lot of time shopping and sourcing product, I love reading blogs and magazines, I love too cook. I love working out and doing yoga, and beauty....i love spending time of my beauty treatments.
5. Does your search for beautiful things ever goes to sleep? Oh no. no no no. never. I even see the beautiful things in my dreams.
6. Love for design is a gift or a sin? An absolute gift that I treasure so much. If my love for design wasn't so strong, I am not sure what I would be doing with my life...
7. How did your blog get to be SO cute?
( X ) I did on my own - Explain: I spent HOURS and lots of late nights researching and watching videos to teach me how to do things online...it was a lot of hard work.
( X ) Others help me - Explain: I look to my friends and mentors in the blog world for their help, their direction and their advice. For example, my header font was given to me by one of my very best blog friends. She sent me an email and insisted that my header look needed help. I was more than happy to take it. Now my header is my signature, and I LOVE it. It was all thanks to her...
8. My secret to manage my time to do it all is... I use my gmail calendar and write down each thing that I need to accomplish in the day. I also carry 3 journals for all of the tasks that I want to do. Make priorities in life and then take action, all things should follow suit.
9. I can't get enough of... TUMBLR. I have a tumblr blog and I love following others...especially the fashion ones.
10. How can you, as a wonder women, advise others that feel overwhelmed with their life goals? Know that you are NOT ALONE. I feel overwhelmed almost every single day. Don't we all wish there was more time in the day. Here are a few of my secrets:
1. Make lists. like i said, I have 3 journals to keep me sane. It helps.
write down tasks, goals, ideas, etc. There is something about writing things down.
2. Set priorities. are you doing things that are in line with your goals. don't be randomly reading magazines or blogs that have nothing to do with your goals. Keep yourself in line with your vision.
3. Breathe, exercise, do yoga, get outside and run for a bit, and make sure to get enough sleep. this will help clear your mind and keep you calm and ready.


You gotta check her portfolio, buy her awesome book and visit her blog!

Thank you for sharing Ashlina!
You are an inspiring wonder woman!

24 comments:

  1. great post everything is so beautifully decorated and she's so pretty! thanks for the lovely comment!

    http://kc-citystyle.blogspot.com/

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  2. Such beautiful interiors, she's got a talent! :) Great post! Thank you for visiting and I hope to hear from you again :)

    Best regards,
    Joanna

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  3. Ashlina's fabulous! She has such an incredible eye and is so talented :)

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  4. The Decorista is among the first two design blogs I follow before I started my own. Her blog is definitely an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing this interview with all of us!

    Have a great day!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  5. thank you so much!!!!!!
    you girls are so sweet.
    xoxo

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  6. I love her blog... she does have amazing style!!!

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  7. I love, love, love Ashlina! I was indeed one of her first 100 followers. She's such a beautiful person inside and out. I'm delighted for her success. She so deserves it. Thank you beautiful for leaving such a nice comment on my blog! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  8. She is inspiring...love her style and her sense of interior decor.

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  9. She really is something else :).
    Happy New Year Va!!!

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  10. I love the chair with the Eiffel Tower! Nice post!

    http://www.martasfashiondiary.com/

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  11. Wonderful blog. maybe we can follow each other? I'm following! http://karo-just-me.blogspot.com/

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  12. i LOVED learning more ab her, and now more about you. new follower alertttt

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  13. Great post, have been following The Decorista for some time now. Also agree that it helps to have a different notebook/journal for ideas/inspiration, I love dipping into the ideas book and get cracking in making it happen.

    Thanks for stopping by & have a fab weekend!

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  14. Wow, what an inspiring lady! Thank you so much for sharing. This has definitely been inspiring for me to read. I love what she said about not spending time on things that won't help you reach your goal. So true!

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend, Vanessa! I would love to visit you in Florida some time! I've never been!

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  15. That bar setup is to die for!
    I'm feeling very inspired by her 'vision and prayer' mentality... it's a pretty great way to start off 2012! :-)

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  16. Vá, minha linda! tudo bem? obrigada pelas visitinhas!!! fico feliz que vc esteja voltando a bloggar com frequência...ah como a Ashlina é linda e acho que o estilo dela tem
    tudo a ver com seu! beijos
    Carmen

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  17. What fun...thank you for sharing!!! xoxoxo Happy weekend.

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  18. Oi Vá!
    Eu gostei bastante da cúpula preta em um abajur branco.
    Bjus
    Paula Kasas
    Acabamentos e Complementos

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  19. Ashlina is fabulous. What a great interview ladies! thank you for sharing all the fun!

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  20. Great interview Vanessa, I really love her sense of style...you just reminded me I gotta visit her blog more often! Some great tips too :)

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  21. Such a great post, I like it!!! The interview is simply fab!

    Take a look and if you want we can follow each others: Cosa mi metto???

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  22. What a doll she is! great interview dear! Hope you are well! kisses -Taj

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