About La Dolce Vita

  

Paloma Contreras is the founder and editor of the style blog, La Dolce Vita, which has garnered attention from loyal readers around the world. Founded as a much-needed creative outlet during Paloma's previous career as a high school Spanish teacher, La Dolce Vita has provided readers with a daily dose of expertly-curated inspiration since July 2007. Paloma has been featured in multiple publications including the New York Times, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal's WSJ.com, Better Homes & Gardens, 002 Houston, Apartment Therapy, Rue Magazine, Adore Magazine, and AOL’s ShelterPop. Paloma’s passion for the sweet life is reflected in the topics she explores daily from interior design and fashion to intriguing people and fabulous travel destinations. Paloma's strong point of view, eye for style, and work as a blogger and editor have led her to be considered an "influencer" and "tastemaker" in the worlds of interior design and social media. 

La Dolce Vita aims to bring a fresh, glamorous, and stylish approach to every facet of life. La Dolce Vita's mission is to be your preeminent source for fabulous interior design stories, new decorating ideas, the latest in fashion and accessories, unique perspectives on entertaining, and travel features sure to inspire a case of wanderlust. 

To view my editorial portfolio, please visit High Gloss Magazine.

Paloma lives in Houston with her husband Fabian and their adorable dog, Tate. 

Paloma's dog, Tate gets a lot of love around here. He is the resident cutie at La Dolce Vita and he keeps her company while blogging. Tate was adopted when he was just a puppy in May of 2009. He is a Cockapoo, or Cocker Spaniel / Poodle mix. He's smart as a whip and is as affectionate as can be.

Erika Brechtel is a wife, mommy and brand stylist. She designs logos, websites and print pieces for stylish clients. In between it all, she finds time to blog about her latest obsessions in fashion, art and interior design.

Lauren Friedrichs is a Houston native who is on a constant quest for the perfect margarita, an affordable way to clone her dog, and to integrate style in every nook and cranny of her life.

Vanessa Stern is a Los Angeles-based Creative Recruiter by day, Design Junkie by night, Artist, Decorator, new Mommy with an obsession for tufting, Louis style chairs, and anything gold.

Arianna Vargas is a SoCal girl with a weakness for beautiful fabric, stylish storage, and fresh blooms.

Melanie Duncan is a serial entrepreneur. She started her first online business in college and now has successful multimillion dollar brands (including www.LuxuryMonograms.com). Her passion is now teaching other women how to start and grow their own businesses at MelanieDuncan.com.

Jon Call is both the past and present of interior design. This New York City designer is equally comfortable sketching plans for custom casegoods as he is posting fabric options for clients on Pinterest. His work exemplifies a modern American aesthetic and exudes effortless style.

Lindsay Souza lives in Washington, DC. She enjoys classic and colorful interiors, a great piece of statement jewelry, and is always adding new items to her never ending wish list.


Nancy Marcus is a Vancouver-based biology professor by day, design-blogger by night. She falls for regency & 'young traditional' décor, lusts over every piece at J.Crew, and enjoys creating artwork at any chance she gets.


Manvi Drona Hidalgo is a designer and stylist based in Washington, DC. She loves decorating and creating party looks. She is a regular contributor to HGTV.com and authors a popular lifestyle blog Mochatini. Having lived in Dubai, New York, London, and Delhi, Manvi has a modern-eclectic approach to design. When she is not working on projects for her clients, she enjoys spending time with her yellow lab, Dexter.