Pray for Oklahoma

It’s always so difficult to sit in front of the television, watching as people deal with what is left in the wake of nature’s wrath. We feel so helpless and suddenly, all of our problems are...

Currently Obsessed: Emerson Fry

{Does it get any chicer than this? I love Emerson Fry’s new A-Line Mod Top.} I remember back when Emerson Fry was EmersonMade, a line of tabletop accessories and handmade flower pins reminiscent of...

Lorenzo Castillo’s Chic Madrid Store

{Lorenzo Castillo’s New Store in the Heart of Madrid} After many years as one of the most renowned interior designers in Spain, Lorenzo Castillo has expanded his design firm to include a new store...

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Fabulous Room Friday 05.17.13

This week’s fabulous room is this gorgeous sun porch by one of my all-time favorite designers, Eric Cohler. The room is part of the Adamsleigh Showhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina which...

Get the Look: Betsy Burnham

{Living Room designed by Betsy Burnham as featured in House Beautiful} Interior designer, Betsy Burnham’s work is well known for its laidback, sophisticated bohemian vibe. It’s the perfect version...

Life Lately…

{Fresh Peonies in a Mint Julep Cup to Brighten up my Entryway} The past couple of weeks have been fantastic. It’s been a bit of a transition period for me. After two years as Director of Marketing...

Get the Look: Gwyneth’s Flirty Brights + The Tracy Anderson Method

{Gwyneth wore a Victoria Beckham dress and Michael Kors colorblock sandals to the opening of the Tracy Anderson studio in Brentwood.} Whether you love her or love to hate her, there is no denying...

A Nursery with a Twist

A friend of mine recently shared the news that she is expecting a baby. Naturally, being as design-obsessed as I am, I immediately started asking her about her plans for the nursery’s décor. Since...

Lust List: May 2013

As soon as I started laying out my “Lust List” for this month I realized that some things never change. My love of a black and white palette, classic shapes, large totes, and great accessories...

My Favorite Room: Wendy Schwartz

Today, the talented Los Angeles-based interior designer, Wendy Schwartz will be sharing some exclusive photos of her favorite space with us. This is the perfect time of year to focus on outdoor...

Color Crush: Coral

{Coral in a Beautiful Bedroom Vignette at the Oly Showroom} Like all of you, I usually respond very strongly to the presence, or even the absence of color. My last two “Color Crushes”, Indigo and...

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Fabulous Room Friday 05.10.13

Earlier this week, I stumbled on these fabulous images on Pinterest from a project my friend, Amber Lewis of Amber Interiors recently completed. She calls this client “pretty much perfect” because...

Last Minute Gift Guide: Mother’s Day

Ok, kids—Mother’s Day is this Sunday, so if you haven’t gotten anything for your mom yet, I’ve rounded up ten stylish and thoughtful gift ideas that you should be able to get your hands on just in...

Currently Loving: Chic Summer Dresses

As much as I love dresses, I tend to gravitate towards pants 99% of the time. They’re more practical for my life and I just feel at ease and more like myself in them. If you know me, then you know...

Do Tell: How do you define your style?

Quite often, people ask me how I would define or describe my design style. It is a much harder question to answer than one might think primarily because I love design. I eat, sleep, and breathe...

LDV Top 10: Flat Summer Sandals

{When you pick the right pair of flat sandals, they work with even the chicest of outfits. Check out the ladies on the left rocking their flats with their Valentino dresses!} I very rarely wear...

My Favorite Room: Doug Davis

Hi there, Doug from Hannon Douglas Interiors here. It's so great to be back with you on La Dolce Vita--today I'm sharing my favorite room in my home. I was a little nervous when Paloma invited me...

New Projects by Lázaro Rosa Violán

{The Forthcoming MG Hotel in Madrid—Isn’t this dining room spectacular?} Lázaro Rosa Violán has been at the top of my list of favorite interior designers for the past few years now. His work...

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Fabulous Room Friday 05.03.13

This week’s fabulous room is an ultra chic, modern, restrained bedroom by stylish Canadian designer, Nam Dang-Mitchell. Nam has an amazing sense of style and can execute so many types of looks. I...

Sponsor Spotlight: Gretchen Scott Designs

La Dolce Vita is thrilled to welcome back one of our favorite sponsors, Gretchen Scott Designs, just in time for summer! Gretchen Scott is a purveyor of chic tunics, blouses, dresses, handbags, and...

LDV Top 10: Table Lamps

It should come as no surprise that one of my favorite design elements happens to be beautiful lighting. It has such a transformative effect on a room—no space looks truly finished without it. Often...

Color Crush: Moss Green

{Moss Green Sofas by Tilton Fenwick} Green is a color that I am frequently drawn to. It has so many beautiful incarnations, but lately, I have been loving moss green more and more. I remember that...

Joy & Revelry is LIVE!

{I took a “one piece, two ways” approach to my vignettes. I loved the Hampshire Loveseat for its classic lines, versatile size, and pretty upholstery. In this vignette, I took a more laidback,...

High Point Recap

Last Thursday, I got back to my regular routine after being away in High Point for seven days. I can always count on High Point Market to be two things: inspiring and exhausting! When I’ve gone to...

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Checking In and Checking Out

Hi, friends! After a week in High Point, I returned home to my full-time job and a mile-long to-do list of things to take care of on my own time in preparation for two major announcements I have in...

Top 3 Strategies for Success

Hello beautiful LDV readers. Melanie Duncan here with another post to help you work smarter and live larger. I've worked with thousands of entrepreneurs around the world and lately some very strong...