Paloma Contreras is the blogger and a friend behind the popular interior design site La Dolce Vita. She has been featured in many major publications, including Domino, House Beautiful, the New York Times, AD online, Vogue, Elle Decor, and the Wall Street Journal.

She lives in Houston with her husband and her precious pooch.  She has been hard are work for the past few years putting together her first book, Dream Design Live.  I was treated to an early edition and I have nothing but high praise!

This book is filled with loads of lovely images but also so much practical design advice, renderings, and timeless tips.  This is sure to become a design library staple. You can buy yours HERE or swing over to my Instagram for a chance to win one for yourself! 

In Dream Design Live, decorator Paloma Contreras goes beyond interior design to show readers how to inhabit their homes in fulfilling and beautiful ways. Divided into three sections, this hardworking book proves that the most appealing interiors are also the most personal ones. Contreras takes readers through the design process and encourages them to seek inspiration from the approach that works best for them. From thinking creatively to improve both your home and your life, to showing you how to turn your dreams into realities, the author reveals how you can take the welcoming space you’ve just created and spend meaningful time there pursuing the activities you love. With stunning photography and accessible-yet-elegant tips, Dream Design Live fuses interior decorating advice with lifestyle recommendations and demonstrates how living a happy and satisfying life starts at home.

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