Love .... White Flowers

High Gloss Magazine in the New York Times!

I am thrilled to share that High Gloss Magazine is featured in today’s New York Times as well as on their website in an article titled “The Thriving (Online) Shelter Magazine Industry”. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be in the New York Times! This is definitely a “pinch-me” moment. I have to say that I am disappointed that they did not mention my partner and co-founder, Lauren Rauter or our Art Production Manager, Dabney Lee after I asked them to, but am incredibly grateful that they chose to write about the project we have all poured our hearts and souls into.

A big congratulations goes out to my friends, Crystal Gentilello and Anne Sage of Rue, Katie Armour of Matchbook as well as to the team at Lonny.

Snappy Solutions

We all have drawers full of family photos .... it's time to get them out and do something fabulous like this!

Image 1 - House to Home Image 2 - Family Circle Image 3 - Homes & Gardens Images 4&6 - Unknown Image 5 - Jayne Reid

Love .... Linen on the Table

Image 1 - Country Style Magazine Image 2 - Dana Gallagher Image 3 - Michael Partenio Images 4&6 - Unknown Image 5 - House & Leisure

Chic and Cheap

{For the Home: Plum and Gold Lacquered Bowl - $15, Pink Greek Key Thank You Notes – $10, set of Ikat Plates – $16, Pink Pagoda Thank You Notes – $10, Bright Penant Coasters – $18}

I spend most of my day on the computer, writing blog posts for La Dolce Vita, executing my tasks as editor of High Gloss Magazine and writing some freelance articles on the side. In between all of that and engaging in my social media addictions (Twitter, Facebook and most recently, Pinterest), I am sometimes able to sneak in a little shopping. I have recently come across some stylish, noteworthy bargains that I can’t help but share with everyone. I love a great deal!

 

{Summer Essentials: Diane von Furstenberg Silk Turban – $22.50, H&M Chevron Bikini – $4.95 per piece, H&M Dress – $12.95, Merona Gold Emeline Braided Sandals – $15}

 

 

{Fabulous Jewelry: Gold Chandelier Earrings - $5.95, Zebra Ring - $5.95, Beads and Fringe Necklace - $8.80, Faux Gemstone Hinge Bracelet - $8.80, Geometric Bib Necklace - $12.80, Pyramid Stud Bracelet – $6.80}

{The Hardest Working Accessory: Batik Print Scarf – $8.80, Tribal Woven Scarf – $6.80, Watercolor Navajo Scarf – $6.80, Ikat Woven Scarf – $8.80, Navajo Woven Scarf  - $6.80}

Scarves serve so many purposes. You can use them as headwraps, sarongs, scarves (of course!). One of my favorite ways to use scarves happens to be fashioning throw pillow covers from them. Since these are pretty inexpensive, I would suggest going with a sturdier linen, cotton or velvet in a coordinating solid color for the back of the pillow and using one of these pretty ethnic prints for the front. They’re chic and cheap!

Do any of these bargains catch your eye?

Adore Home Magazine

The June/July issue of Adore Home Magazine is now live. Make sure to check out the tour of the Black and Spiro store on page 22...Happy Reading Everyone!

Mattie Luxe Giveaway

La Dolce Vita has teamed up with our sponsor, Mattie Luxe to bring you all a fabulous summer giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a set of six personalized place mats in the design of their choice. In addition, Mattie Luxe is currently offering a special 25% discount on all orders, so be sure to stock up! These personalized place mats make fantastic gifts for teachers, dads and graduates looking to add a little style to their first apartment. Mattie Luxe place mats are available in an endless assortment of colors and stylish patterns. Good luck!

1. To enter the giveaway, simply visit Mattie Luxe and leave a comment on this blog post telling me which design is your favorite.

2. Leave ONE comment on this post between today, Wednesday, June 1, 2011 and Wednesday, June 8, 2011. A winner will be announced on Thursday, June 9, 2011.

For Extra Entries:

3. Follow La Dolce Vita on Facebook.

4. Post about this giveaway on Twitter with a link to this blog post for another entry (follow La Dolce Vita on twitter in order to show me your tweet). It is up to you to return to this post to enter your additional entry after tweeting about the giveaway.

5. Anonymous entries will be ignored, so please include your e-mail in your comment. Your e-mail address will never be used for anything other than to notify you if you are the winner.