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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Ten Things I Can’t Live Without: Elements of Style

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Erin’s blog, Elements of Style has long been a favorite of mine. It was one of the first blogs that I started reading regularly when I had just started La Dolce Vita. Her style really resonated with me (and it still does) and I thought she had some wonderful ideas. Erin has a great eye and I appreciate the fact that she features design ideas for all budgets. From décor to fashion, she is never shy about sharing her fabulous taste with her readers.

The new "10 Things I Can't Live Without" series has been a great success so far with Eddie Ross kicking things off last week and now with the fabulous Erin to keep things going. I am so excited that she is participating in the series! I loved reading her list of “things she can’t live without” and I am sure you will, too!

Blogging[1]
1) Blogging- the best thing I’ve ever done and the way I was able to create an entire business for myself and become my own boss. The biggest luxury there is in the world.
Coffee[1]
2) Coffee- do not even THINK about trying to speak to me until I’ve had mine. It can be from anywhere, but I would be lost without my Keurig machine. I don;t drink lattes or anything fancy until winter time when a non-fat eggnog latte from Starbucks (in the red cups) becomes my weakness.
Yoga[1]
3) Yoga- the newest love of my life- I practice PranaVayu- www.insideyoga.com -three times a week and when I go without it I feel totally would up and out of shape.
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4) Magazines- which are sadly becoming extinct.  There is nothing better than a brand new magazine to indulge in for me (with a cup of coffee, of course). My favorites: Elle Décor, House Beautiful, InStyle, Harpers Bazaar, Lucky, Elle, Coastal Living, Canadian House & Home, Martha Stewart Living.
Dogs[1]
5 )My dogs- Baxter and Oliver, who are Havanese.  Baxter was from  a breeder and Oliver was a rescue off www.petfinder.com.  They are what makes getting up worthwhile and never fail to make me smile!
TheFam[1]
6) My family & friends- I am seriously blessed with the FUNNIEST, loveliest, most amazing group of friends and family in the world. From my amazing parents, three brothers to my unshakably supportive husband who brought me a new magnificent set of family members.


7) Child perfume- http://www.childperfume.com/ -a forever favorite and reminds me of what is quintessentially “me”, in a really odd way. I also love the sleek simple bottle.
DVF[1]
8) DVF wrap dresses- I have spoken about my love for them ad-nauseum in the press this year, but I can’t leave them out of my ten things I can’t live without- because I can’t live without them!
Chocolate[1]
9) Chocolate- in any form, but more specifically when combined with peanut butter or mint. And especially when eaten in Paris.

10) Vintage furniture and accessories- I absolutely love things with a story and some patina. I can’t imagine living in a home of all new things. 1st Dibs is like pornography to me.

19 comments:

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

Great selections! Love her blog... cute pups!

Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life said...

Love baxter and oliver...

Averill said...

EofS was the very first style/design blog I started reading and I suppose in many ways it can be credited with sparking my new obsessions (blogging and design).

LindsB said...

Great list of items, gotta love DVF wrap dresses!

Kammy Kenman said...

Super great List!!! Kammy
www.cremefreshforthehome.blogspot.com

The Broke Socialite said...

Paloma,
I MUST have you on my BlogTalk radio show, GaspSwoonFaint, to chat about this series of posts. I LOVE it! Such the tastemaker are you!

Anonymous said...

My two favorite blogs combined- it's as good as chocolate and peanut butter!!! Thank you Paloma and Erin!

Unknown said...

BrokeSocialite, I would love to be on your show!

Colette, that is so sweet and such a compliment considering how much I love Erin's blog. Thank you!

Freckles Chick said...

Adore Erin & her must-haves! I'm already loving this series. Thanks Paloma!

micah said...

Great list!

Ashley said...

I love the diversity of the selections! I'm glad that blogging is number one, I love readying Erin's blog everyday!

###### said...

i love reading her blog..

Anonymous said...

love, love, love her blog! EofS was one of the first blogs I started following regularly and actually how I was introduced to your fabulous blog!

vicki archer said...

Erin's list is fab....love this series, xv.

Anonymous said...

I Love DVF too! the patterns are so AMAZING!! They make me look fat! LOL just kidding! Happy Thanksgiving!
Eddie

Maria@Live Beautifully said...

I love EofS!...and this post was a great idea! Great blog :)

Paula Grace Designs said...

What a wonderful blog! Great to get to know Erin.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Paula Grace

P.S. I am having a wonderful holiday giveaway on Monday (preview today) ~ beautiful art glass ornaments ~ hope you stop by :)

Anonymous said...

I read Elements of Style and am so excited to have found La Dolce Vita! The picture of the pups is precious. Thanks for sharing!

umama said...

I am loving that tank, and I can't help but agree with half your list. I am thinking Green Tea Frappacino after work :0)