Sponsor Spotlight: Maison Alma

Maison Alma is a chic collection of luxury tabletop and giftware products by design veterans Peter Salgado and Kip Saucier of the interior design firm, Salgado-Saucier. They’ve designed homes for the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick and now, they’ve turned their discerning eye towards establishing a posh line of giftware made from the finest materials—expertly crafted high gloss glazes are paired with Platinum or 24K Gold detailing.

The Arienne Collection is inspired by “the Art Deco movement the pure and minimal aesthetic of each piece has been designed to easily compliment and fit into an array of existing lifestyles.” I personally love the pieces accented with 24K gold, but every last item is stunning. Maison Alma’s collection is ultra-chic, glamorous, and unique, making these items ideal holiday gifts. Not only are these pieces beautiful, they’re unique and memorable.


For more on Maison Alma, visit their website and Facebook page. This Saturday, Decmber 8th through December 11th, Maison Alma will be having a sale on One Kings Lane which will include many fabulous items. Don’t miss out!

My Favorite ROOM: GADABOUT

Hello! This is Hanna Seabrook from GADABOUT Creative and I was so thrilled when Paloma asked me to be in her "My Favorite Room" series!

My husband and I have been renting this old house in downtown Charleston for 8 months while he finishes medical school. When we moved in we knew we would only be here for a little while, but still, we wanted to make it look as finished as possible. Since the beginning, my favorite room of the house has been our living room. The floor space allows for easy entertaining, the windows are large and open to the porch, and the architectural elements are so beyond our age we feel lucky to look at them. Our goals for decorating this room were to work with what we had and make sensible (and hopefully stylish) purchases for everything else. Because we are 25, we tried to pick pieces that were traditional enough that we wouldn't tire of them and added low budget personal touches with coffee table books, $2-20 antique shop finds, and old family photos. We also lucked out that we are recently married and received some wonderful wedding gifts from our family and friends. When we are "finished" decorating this room (though I truly believe you are never really finished decorating) I hope it feels welcoming, relaxed and not over-worked. Here is a 360 degree view of our living room that I took with my iPhone this weekend (excluding the not so cute television). I really hope you enjoy it!

                    

Thank you again Paloma for giving me an excuse to buy fresh flowers! So sorry that the photos were only iPhone quality!

Credits: Mantle Painting by Sally King Benedict // Furniture by Century Furniture and West Elm

Rugs from Homegoods and Overstock.com // Lighting from Circa Lighting, Worlds Away and

Ralph Lauren // Accessories from Wisteria, RL Home, Dwell Studio and local antique shops

LDV Gift Guide: For the Bibliophile + A Giveaway!

I’m not someone who collects things, unless you count stacks upon stacks of beautiful books on design, fashion, travel, and style icons. I love reading my beloved books and turning to them for inspiration. A beautiful coffee table book is at the top of my list of favorite gifts to give and receive, so I’ve put together a list of my current must-haves in the book department.
In addition, one of my favorite interior designers, Nathan Turner, was sweet enough to send me a signed copy of his gorgeous new tome on design and entertaining, Nathan Turner’s American Style. He was also gracious enough to send an extra signed copy to give away to one lucky reader!

{1. Nathan Turner’s American Style | 2. American Beauty by Thom Filicia | 3. The Collected Home by Darryl Carter | 4. Time and Place by Steven Gambrel | 5. Cohler on Design by Eric Cohler | 6. Rhapsody by Kelly Wearstler | 7. Timeless Interiors by Kathryn M. Ireland | 8. Marrakesh by Design by Maryam Montague | 9. Palm Beach Entertaining by Annie Falk | 10. Celebrate by Pippa Middleton | 11. Barefoot Contessa Foolproof by Ina Garten | 12. CFDA’s American Fashion Cookbook | 13. Grace: A Memoir by Grace Coddington | 14. Kate Moss by Mario Testino | 15. Diane von Furstenberg: The Wrap | 16. Carine Roitfeld Irreverent}

1. To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this blog post.

2. Leave ONE comment on this post between today, Monday, December 3, 2012 and Sunday, December 9, 2012. A winner will be announced on Monday, December 10, 2012.

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La Dolce Vita on Joss & Main

 

Hey everyone! I am thrilled that Joss & Main asked me to help curate their Holiday Gift Guide. You can check out my list of must-haves and score some great deals here. Happy Shopping!

This Week’s Quote: Taking Action

{Image from an old Kate Spade ad via Pinterest}