Decorating with Maps and a Giveaway

As a kid I used to collect maps of all the places I had been to. Growing up now into interior design, I see maps as great decorative objects. Because maps have such graphic quality with their sweeping lines, color blocking, and typographic elements, they will work so well decoratively. Map on textile, or the so-called "tourist textile", has been popular for centuries. The use of these map tea towels or napkins are unlimited in today's decor. Just take a look at the following:

Mat them: unexpected but totally works right? It complements the picture by reminding you where it was taken.


Via Martha Stewart

Frame them: they seriously work in any room of a house and make such a worldly statement in the space.

Via Martha Stewart

Remember I framed Alanna Cavanagh's tea towel for my kitchen. I am still loving it.

 

Hang them: or how about turning them into a roman shade?

Via Martha Stewart

So here is your chance to win this true vintage Hudson's Bay Company Map Tea Towel made of 100% linen, sponsored by Monica from Reminisce Vintage. The tea towel measures 30" x 21", has never been used and is in mint condition. It would look great framed for a nursery, a kid's room, a man cave or a home office.

Here are the simple steps to win this tea towel:

• Leave a comment on what you plan to do with this tea towel and where you plan to use it;
• Leave another comment if you tweet about this giveaway (@ AM Dolce Vita). You will receive two entries for this (please leave the same comment twice).
• Follow my blog by clicking the link here and leave a comment to let me know when you've done so.
• You will receive one entry for each comment you leave.

And that's it.

Contest is open to US, Canada and European Union, and a winner will be selected on Friday April 5, 2013. Good luck!