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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Lauren Conrad's first party-planning book ... will make your life Pinterest-perfect -- Us Weekly

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Book SynopsisLooks into the private dwellings of the creative talents in Paris individuals from the music, fashion, design, film and art worlds. This title includes coverage that ranges from elevated bohemianism of the Left Bank to the trendy Marais and edgier Belleville and 13th and reflect the cosmopolitan melting pot that influences Paris' design trends.Trade Review'Twenty-seven great Parisian flats, every one modern, interesting and full of good design ideas that we would do well to copy on this side of the Channel' - Sunday Telegraph'Discover fresh, continental home inspiration as you peek into the private dwellings of some of the most exciting talents in Paris' - Mail on Sunday'This is all about le bon chic … it is graphic, inventive, personal' - Vogue LivingTable of ContentsIntroduction: Style in the City • I II III IV Arrondissements: Bianca Lee Vasquez+Vincent Freym stylist, textiles company director • Sarah+Marc Lavoine interior designer, actor • Isabelle Stanislas, architect • Josephine+Emmanuel Gintzburger, interior designer, fashion director • Hervé Sauvage, set designer • Ora-Ïto, product designer • Corrado deBiase, fashion designer • Armel Soyer+Gilles Pernet, gallerist, photographer • Valérie Mazerat, architect • Arrondissements V VI VII IX Jean-Philippe+Sophie-Anne Delhomme, illustrator, author • Mathilde l’Ecotais+Thierry Marx photographer, chef • Florence Lopez+Patrick Hernandez, antiques dealer, architect • Pierre Yovanovitch interior designer • Stéphane Ghestem architect • Sacha Walckhoff fashion designer • Éric Allart antiques dealer • Arrondissements X XI XII XIII: Jean-Christophe Aumas creative director • Yvan Mispelaere creative director • Régis Dho interior designer • Victoria Wilmotte product designer • Philippe+Patricia Jousse gallerists • Stéphane Parmentier interior designer • Arrondissements XIV XV XVI XVII XX: Sophie Le hat artist • Élisa+Michael Catoir interior designers • Florence Baudoux interior designer • Martha Bedoya jewelry designer • Hélène+Laurent Chapuis graphic designer, marketing director • Directory

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Book SynopsisDesigners, stylists and artists from across the country and around the globe make London their home, finding inspiration in its quirky British style and lively cosmopolitanism. The New Creative Home is a celebration the city's rich mix of living spaces from a spacious, contemporary flat in trendy Clerkenwell to a stylish Victorian terrace in Notting Hill. This exclusive peek into the personal spaces of the world's most ingenious talents offers lifestyle and interior inspiration for any home, whatever your style.Trade Review'A visual delight' - Period Living'An homage to London’s centuries-old reputation as an artistic idyll' - AnOther Magazine'Plenty of inspiration to be gleaned from this book' - House & Garden'Beautiful photography and inspiration' - House Beautiful'Every living space offers inspiration' - Homes & GardensTable of ContentsIntroduction • Chris Dyson • Owen Pacey • Alice Gomme • Nina Litchfield • Caroline Legrand • Alex Eagle • Jessica McCormack • Francis Sultana • Matilda Goad • Lee Broom • Hubert Zandberg • Laura Myers • Clements Riberio • Basso & Brooke • Carina Cooper • Gillian Hyland • Adam Brown • Matthew Williamson • Nikki Tibbles • Camille Walala • Rebecca Louise Law • Serafina Sama • Kevin Torre • Sophie Ashby • Daniela Cecilio Hayley Newstead • Fydor Golan • Directory

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Book SynopsisHelping the amateur grasp the concepts of this ancient Chinese ideology, this title includes an introduction about the philosophy of Feng Shui and explains terms such as Ch'i in easy to understand language. Each room of a house is given its own chapter and contains ideas for creating ideal living space.

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Book SynopsisFrom being the sole and secret preserve of the ancient Chinese Emperors, the art of Feng Shui has been discovered and successfully applied in the West. Now it is widely accepted as really useful and beneficial. This book helps you build the application of Feng Shui around you.

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Book SynopsisFrom the founders of the HGTV show and Instagram Cheap Old Houses comes a stunning collection of beautiful, affordable homes and inspiration for buying and restoring an historic house.Welcome to the magical world of Cheap Old Houses, where the new American dream comes with zero mortgage and an affordable lifestyle fit for a storybook. Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein have scoured the country to find homes in desperate need of saving?including a $45,000 Victorian in Mississippi, a $25,000 mansion in Indiana, an $82,000 recreational camp in Maine, and more. Cheap Old Houses features the stories of how these homes were acquired and lovingly restored.Within these pages, you?ll discoversprawling Victorian mansions, Italianate-style farmhouses, off-the-beaten-path cabins, and even old churches turned into residences. You?ll meet a couple who camped out on their back porch while they made their 6,000-square foot manor livable, and homeowners who found a free bungalow and moved it seventy miles to their property. Additionally, Elizabeth, a historical preservationist, gives information on the details to preserve in historic houses, from pocket doors that might be hiding in the walls to badly cracked plaster walls that are worth repairing and butler?s pantries that are once again more desirable for storing dishes and small appliances.With hundreds of beautiful photographs capturing these homes in all their glory, you?ll be inspired to find ?the one??a fixer upper to rescue that will rescue you right back.

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Book SynopsisWe''ve all heard that our home should be our sanctuary, but most of us fall short of that ideal. Too often, the reality is that our homes are just another place for stress and work. Now trusted HGTV interior designer Vern Yip is here to guide us on confidently creating a home where we can instantly feel relaxed and rejuvenated, while also reflecting our individual style and needs. In this lush, beautifully illustrated book, Vern shares the tips, tricks, and design principles that 5-star resorts and hotels use to help guests get into vacation mode, and shows how we can duplicate that sense of ease and relaxation (while fitting into our personal design flair). He also opens the doors to some of his clients'' homes to show you how these key design principles can vary with different styles, tastes, and locations. With Vern''s reassuring tone and clear, easy steps, readers can create spaces that can make everyday feel like vacation!

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Book SynopsisFrom to-do lists to dream projects, plan and keep track of every aspect of your space with I Love My Home.Plan, create, and maintain the home you''ve always wanted with the help of this beautiful, practical guided journal! Introductory notes on home maintenance and projects -- whether you''re in a detached home, row house, or apartment -- are paired with full-color illustrations, helpful check-lists, scheduling tips, and plenty of space to dream up your next great project.Sections on care and upkeep allow you to log of your progress, plan for next steps, and stay on top of your weekly, seasonal, and yearly tasks with dedicated charts and handy organizational tools. Cheerful illustrations and free-form areas for writing, drawing, and dreaming give you the opportunity to take your space to the next level, as project ideas and home goals take shape before your eyes.Perfect for veteran homeowners, first-time renters, and freshly-moved-in transplants

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Book SynopsisThis first book on Casamidy''s residences and interior design projects showcases their casual and refreshing cosmopolitan style. Their unique products, featuring Latin American artistry mixed with a global sophistication, have a devoted following among design aficionados.   An arresting mix of artisanal, old, and contemporary furnishings is the hallmark of Casamidy’s vibrant and cheerful interiors. For the design duo of Casamidy, Jorge Almada and Anne-Marie Midy, creativity is a way of life that is reflected in their designs, a fusion of their French and Mexican heritages. They show how to incorporate artisanal objects and treasured family heirlooms to orchestrate vivid and dramatic surroundings. This inspiring book showcases their homes and other projects in urban and country settings that illustrate their appealing bohemian aesthetic.

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Book SynopsisPossessing a refined eye for detail and unwavering commitment to style, this book showcases the sophisticated yet effortlessly laid-back West Coast homes designed by the award-winning celebrity interior designer Trip Haenisch.Trip Haenisch has decorated homes for celebrities over the past three decades, and partnered with the interior world's elite, but it's his unique eclectic style that's established him as one of Hollywood's top designers. Fusing refined creativity with the unexpected, his modern, artistic aesthetic mixes the traditional with the contemporary to create luxurious yet livable spaces for his notable clients like Courteney Cox, Hank Azaria, and Laura Dern.With a foreword by Courteney Cox, Personal Space: Trip Haenisch celebrates the designer's stylish homes, highlighting a selection of his top design projects--from celebrity homes in Bel Air and the Pacific Palisades to a chic mountain abode in Park City. Featuring beautiful photography that sh

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Book SynopsisAlicia Rountree's debut book is a refreshing guide for achieving harmony and health in your life, showing readers how to create casual gatherings as well as daily rituals to enhance their well-being.Inspired by the colors and textures of her tropical roots, Alicia Rountree shares her carefree lifestyle in her paradisiacal home in Mauritius--from a picnic on a sandbank to a sunset dinner on the beach and quiet time at home sipping tisanes. Her refreshing entertaining style is shown at her family's beach retreat and colonial stone homes as well as on deserted beaches. Chic tabletops are dressed up with a mix of heirloom and contemporary tableware, palmiers are worked into table decor, and fresh herbs or flowers are tucked in napkin rings fashioned from twine. Throughout Alicia also offers advice to promote wellness in daily life, such as energizing recipes including a lemongrass tonic, avocado toast, and nourishing dal. Vases full of vibrant blooms, such as bird-of-paradis

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Book SynopsisThe newest book from acclaimed designer Michael S. Smith showcases his exceptional take on kitchens and baths, the busiest yet most personal rooms in a home. Legendary designer Michael S. Smith has stories to tell about kitchens and bathrooms-those he has designed himself, and those that inspire him. In this fascinating and inspirational book, Smith, who has his own line of kitchen and bath fixtures for Kohler, explains how these rooms define a house. Kitchens and bathrooms are among the most expensive and labor-intensive rooms to design. But they are also opposites, the most public and private zones of a house. In three in-depth case studies and dozens of supporting examples, Smith discusses his design process for these rooms, from big-picture issues such as the social engineering of the kitchen’s layout to details large and small, including the importance of choosing the right cabinet, which can be a crystallization of the architecture of the house, as well as countertops, Trade Review"Obama White House designer Michael S. Smith tackles kitchens and baths, two of the most challenging rooms in the home—combining inspiring images of Smith’s projects from around the world with his practical insights. A resources section gives recommendations for everything from appliances to wall coverings." ~Architectural Digest"After doing up the Obamas' White House, Michael S. Smith -- interior designer to the Hollywood elite and lesser (but no less affluent) mortals -- pulls on the rubber gloves with his latest coffee-table tome, "Kitchens and Baths." Utilizing as visual examples homes he designed -- as well as others he admires for their eating and bathing zones Mr. Smiths book is broken into regions ("Beach," "Town," "Country") that provide loads of inspiration. Ultimately, perfecting pantry and potty is a game of hide and seek: keeping the inner workings concealed but reachable." ~Wall Street Journal"...it’s quite thoughtful of Smith to hone in on that niche and deliver inspiration targeted at those who are in search of inspiration for the two rooms in which most people spend a good bulk of their time." ~La Dolce Vita

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Book SynopsisHow They Decorated illustrates some of the great rooms of the twentieth century, whose stylish residents influence our tastes today.   Gloria Vanderbilt cleverly noted, “Decorating is autobiography.” Reflecting that truism, the interiors in this book capture the individual approaches of these icons of style: Bunny Mellon’s spare all-American elegance; Hélène Rochas’s refined sophistication; Vanessa Bell’s colorful bohemianism; Mona von Bismarck’s breezy opulence; and Georgia O’Keeffe’s earthy chic. Author P. Gaye Tapp analyzes each of her subjects’ refined way of living, how she embellished her residences (or left them elegantly stark), and the long-lasting effects on today’s generation of designers and connoisseurs of beauty.   The book is presented in four sections that describe the aesthetic approaches that the ladies took in decorating their abodes: &ldquoTrade Review"In How They Decorated: Inspiration from Great Women of the Twentieth Century, blogger P. Gaye Tapp casts her eyes on the decorating styles of iconic women like Babe Paley, Pauline de Rothschild, Mona Von Bismarck and Elsa Schiaparelli. Whether these women employed top decorators or executed their homes on their own, the book provides great insights into lives fabulously lived."—Forbes.com"visually-attuned…"—Vogue "How They Decorated is a lovely and interesting book that anyone with an interest or passion for interior design should read from cover to cover."—La Dolce Vita Blog"The interiors of these trendsetting women defied their time and inspire and delight to this day. In How They Decorated, one can learn from the most notable style muses of the last century."—Political Style Blog"Design lovers everywhere should ready themselves for a real treat, as this April Rizzoli releases P. Gaye Tapp's "How They Decorated: Inspiration from Great Women of the Twentieth Century." Peaking past the curtains and into the homes of the most discerning aesthetic icons of their time, from Babe Paley and Elsa Schiaparelli to Bunny Mellon and Mona von Bismarck, the book straddles styles, eras, and tastes for an interior journey anchored in a certain, je-ne-sais-quois sense of refinement. "—Guest of a Guest "Illustrated with vintage photography and watercolor renderings, How They Decorated is an archaeological volume at heart, tracing the genesis of the many enduring decorating styles that were influenced by the women in its pages." —Carl J. Dellatore "A fascinating book"—Architect Deisgn Blog"Interior designer and blogger P. Gaye Tapp recollects the lives and impeccably decorated homes of 16 iconic women in her upcoming book, How They Decorated: Inspiration From Great Women of the Twentieth Century"—New York Magazine". . .this book takes the reader into the homes of heiresses, artists (including Georgia O'Keefe) and tastemakers of their generations. Written by a noted female interior designer, the book celebrates the discipline and the many women who have shaped its evolution."—HGTV.com"In How They Decorated: Inspiration From Great Women of the Twentieth Century ($55, Rizzoli), P. Gaye Tapp explores the aesthetic approaches of 16 style-setters, including Pauline de Rothschild, Babe Paley, Bunny Mellon, Georgie O’Keeffe and more."—Modern Luxury Interiors, Atlanta"Covering these sixteen elegant women, she shows how they (most of course worked with decorators, architects and designers) orchestrated rooms of great charm, individuality and style. Tables are lavishly set, bedrooms invite lingering, fashions are paraded. And then, just when the lavish interiors are feeling rather intense, she introduces Georgia O’Keeffe (bold simplicity) and then Lesley Blanche, the ultimate romantic. It’s a book to treasure. I love it."—The Style Saloniste

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Book SynopsisPoised to become the essential book on design, Interior Design Master Class collects the expertise and knowledge of the best interior designers working today.Trade Review"[In Interior Design Master Class] top interior designers explain the process of home design, from fundamentals to finishing touches."—Publishers Weekly, Fall 2016 Adult Announcements: Lifestyle TOP TEN BOOKS"Every so often, a book hits the shelves that’s both gorgeous and essential. Thus it is with Interior Design Master Class: 100 Lessons from America’s Finest Designers on the Art of Decoration (Rizzoli) by Carl Delatorre. . . . Filled with advice, expertise, and knowledge from the 100 greatest American designers, with stunning examples of their work, this is a must for every design library."—Papercity Magazine"Priceless Deisgn Advice" —ArchitecturalDigest.com"For those who'd like to learn about interior design the classic way, there's a new book out: Interior Design Master Class: 100 Lessons from America’s Finest Designers on the Art of Decoration (Rizzoli)"—GQ magazine"Poised to become the essential book on design, Interior Design Master Class collects the expertise and knowledge of the best interior designers working today. Opening Interior Design Master Class is like sitting down to the best dinner party you’ve ever attended. A classic in the making, the book features one hundred essays by America’s top designers—from established design legends to members of the new guard—that explore in detail the process of designing a home, from the fundamentals to the finishing touches." —CulturedLifestyle.com"Interior Design Master Class, edited by Carl Dellatore, is a stunningly beautiful collection of essays by 100 of America’s preeminent interior designers and it is our recommendation for a *must have* 2016 holiday book for your home library." —HadleyCourt.com"Poised to become the next essential book on design, this collection includes expertise from the best interior designers in the world today." —The Society Diaries"I've been to design school, and in all honestly this book offers more wisdom and practical insights than I learned in my years in a competitive interiors program. 100 top designers provide the benefit of their combined years of experience (and stunning project photos) to create what truly does read like a master class for designers at every level. This is one book jacket that will never get dusty as you'll be keeping it on the desk and referring to it time and time again. A must-have." —FrankiDurbin.com"This structure encourages the reader to go back time and time again, utilizing the book as an important source for inspiration." —Nest by Tamara"I would consider it required reading for your Décor group study sessions." —Pretty Page Turner"Fall must haves." —La Dolce Vita"Interior Design Master Class features essays by America’s top design firms—established design legends and members of the new guard—that explore in depth the process of designing a home, from the fundamentals to the finishing touches."—Go Design Go (New York City) "The vivid and opinionated and lively 100 essays by America’s include fact-filled texts from established legends to members of the avant-garde and designers and architects working in many styles, in many regions."—StyleSaloniste.com "What will set this book apart from the ubiquitous coffee table book? A synthesis of sensational images and writing that reveals each designer at their most eloquent and insightful. It will be a great picture book – but one with scholarly and narrative intent. You will be compelled to read, as well as to look."—Interior Design Magazine"While there are many beautiful design books on the market that are inspirational, some with tips and hints, none has approached the topic with the rigor and intellect of Interior Design Master Class. "—Quintessence Blog

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Book SynopsisAmerica's leading interior designers show readers how to live in the most stylish way with their adorable dogs, offering an array of inspirational tips for keeping both your home and dogs attractive and chic   The most elegant, stylish, and well-appointed house is nothing but a shell without its inhabitants, including the canine kind. Just ask the 22 A-List interior designers who grace the pages of At Home with Dogs and Their Designers who love nothing more than letting their best pals sleep in bed with them, cuddle on the couch, and essentially rule the roost. No room is off limits, no piece of furniture banned, clothing is optional, but their accessories are just as chic as their surroundings. Accidents may happen on vintage rugs, antiques are sometimes mistaken for chew toys, and more than one pair of ruined designer shoes have befallen them, but none would consider living without their loyal and loving best friends among the things they love.   WitTrade Review" At Home With Dogs and Their Designers, by Susanna Salk and photographed by Stacey Bewkes, visits the houses of Kelly Wearstler, Jonathan Adler, and more in order to meet their (adorable) dogs. "—Vogue.com"for “man’s best friend” is the subject of Rizzoli’s “At Home With Dogs and Their Designers: Sharing a Stylish Life” (by Susanna Salk, $35, 176 pp.). In the introduction, the architect and interior designer Robert Couturier writes that, similar to one’s home, “Dogs are an extension of ourselves; they represent the best part of us.” Indeed, the rooms of the 22 interior designers featured in this compact hardcover volume come to life in unexpectedly personal ways via the photogenic animals. Household names such as Jonathan Adler, Bunny Williams and Kelly Wearstler provide salient tips on everything from decorating with pet-proof fabrics to diet (“A lady never said no to a nibble of roast chicken,” Mr. Adler wrote about his russet-colored FoxyLady), followed by charming faux interviews with the dogs themselves — not to mention a helpful list of resources and charities."—The New York Times"Twenty-two designer dogs (several AD100 designers are included in the mix) are profiled in At Home with Dogs and Their Designers (October 3, Rizzoli) by Susanna Salk. Each chapter invites the reader into a designer’s home to see how they live with their best friends. "—ArchitecturalDigest.com“If the industry’s top designers can keep a stylish home and a pup (or six!), then nothing’s stopping you! Find out their advice for designing around furry friends while staying true to your taste in At Home With Dogs And Their Designers by Susanna Salk.”—Elle Decor"While everything may be gorgeous and pristine in their clients' rooms, behind closed doors many interior designers have a secret: They like to let their shedding, drooling dogs roam free among the carefully sourced furniture, and even their beds. Indeed, many actually consider their pets to be part of their curated settings, as is adorably illustrated in At Home With Dogs and Their Designers, a new book by Susanna Salk out now."—W Magazine"Things we love: dogs. Things we don’t love: decorating for dogs. Chewing? Shedding? Muddy paws? Welp, there go our grand decor plans—or so we thought. In Susanna Salk’s new book, At Home with Dogs and Their Designers (Rizzoli), she shares the high-style meets pet-friendly secrets of 22 designer dog parents. Here are five faith-renewing tricks we’re copying immediately."—PureWOW.com"No matter how sumptuous the furnishings or luxurious the fabrics, no space is too precious for these treasured pets."—Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles"Go behind the scenes of designers and as they turn their focus on the pups that share the stylish homes and well-manicured gardens of the top interior designers in the country."—The Society Diaries"The book features the homes of 22 A-List interior designers and includes interviews with their dogs, giving us insight into the luxury of their daily lives from their favorite places to sleep to their guilty pleasures! It also includes tips and tricks from the designer on ways to live stylishly with dogs."—TheGlamPad.com"There are two things I have a weakness for, design books and dogs. And so when I received an advance copy of At Home with Dogs and their Designers, Sharing a Stylish Life, from Rizzoli, it was akin to getting an early Christmas gift. It's the time of year I start to take note of those gifts worth giving, and books are always at the top of my list of favorite items to give. . . . I knew immediately who must have copies of these stunning pages filled with fun photographs, with snapshots into the lives of these vivacious dogs and their designers, with tips for dogs on living stylishly, and tips for humans on living with their 4-legged friends. As whimsical as it is stunning, this is a must for those designing dog-lovers in your life. "—The Entertaining House"With a wonderful narrative and immersive photos taken by the impossibly talented photographer and fellow blogger Stacey Bewkes of Quintessence, At Home with Dogs and their Designers: Sharing a Stylish Life will make a perfectly lovely gift for any dog lover and/or designer."—WhatIsJamesWearing.com"It seems almost like an anomaly that designers would be so devoted to their dogs, who can be messy and occasionally destructive to interiors. But just read any of the odes they wrote to their beloved pets in the book and you’ll see not only how utterly devoted the designers are but also how they have all managed to lead a stylish and, more importantly well-loved, life together."—Quintessence Blog"And it’s the special relationship between designer and dog – or vice-versa as Salk tongue-and-cheekedly suggests in her title — that’s highlighted in her new book from Rizzoli New York…"—CJDellatore.com"Finally a book that combines two of my favorite things! Dogs and Design! Leave it to Susanna Salk to knock this one out of the design park by mixing lovable dogs and the gorgeous abodes in which they reside."—Relished Roost "In At Home with Dogs and Their Designers, Susanna Salk introduces readers to the canine family members of A-list interior designers."—Flower Magazine". . . this book is really special. reading all the stories I more than once got a tear in my eye."—MarkDSikes.com"Salk’s delightful new book features the high-style-meets-pet-friendly secrets of 22 designer dog parents. Essential reading for anyone with an eye for design and a heart for man’s best friend."—PureWow.com"On My Bookshelf: Fall Must-Haves"—La Dolce Vita Blog"And when those dog owners also happen to be interior designers, you can bet their four-legged family members live seriously stylish lives."—One Kings Lane

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Book SynopsisThe tastemaking decorator, known for whimsical elegance, reveals a paradise of ideas for indoor/outdoor living that is as comfortable as it is transporting.Trade Review"Escape on a journey with ELLE Decor A-List designer Celerie Kemble, whose Island Whimsy will take you to her unforgettable tropical refuge in the Dominican Republic." —ELLEDECOR.COM"The tastemaking decorator, known for whimsical elegance, reveals a paradise of ideas for indoor/outdoor living that is as comfortable as it is transporting." —LOVEHAPPENSMAG.COM"Throughout this lovingly crafted book, ideas abound for anyone decorating a house at the beach or fantasizing about spending time in one. Celerie shares inspiration for creating a sense of openness to the sea, sand, and sky; offering places to wash sandy feet or perfect viewing spots for a sunset-saturated drink; and infusing spaces with invitation, welcome, and magic." —THEGLAMPAD.COM"The book recounts Kemble’s deeply personal and creative journey designing Playa Grande and bringing this labor of love to life." —INTERIORDESIGNMASTERCLASS.COM"Entirely dedicated to Playa Grande, the property Kemble designed in the Dominican Republic, this tome reflects a rare opportunity to create a sense of place from the raw jungle and pristine coastline, from design to conception." —SOCIETY TEXAS"In Celerie Kemble’s latest book, ISLAND WHIMSY: DESIGNING A PARADISE BY THE SEA, she draws the reader in, inviting them into a laid back, beautiful treat." —SPLENDID SASS

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Book SynopsisSelecting favorite rooms from more than fifty renowned designers such as Kelly Wearstler, Bunny Williams, Albert Hadley, Nate Berkus, and Mary McDonald—and shot by the world’s top shelter photographers—Susanna Salk offers insightful advice on how to apply basic design principles to interiors.Organized into chapters on balance, color, mixing, accessorizing, arrangements, rule breaking, and whimsy, Salk walks through the process of great design, illustrating how the featured designers made the decisions they did to make these rooms look so great. The book’s encouraging, conversational tone, practical tips and ideas, and quotes by the designers themselves explaining their philosophies empower the reader to create stylish, functional, and unique rooms of their very own.Covering a range of styles from traditional to modern, formal to whimsical, and showcasing some of the best work by the best designers of our age, Be Your Own Decorator is a ricTrade Review“Be Your Own Decorator, by Susanna Salk, presents rooms by well-known designers like Jamie Drake, Ruthie Sommers and Kelly Wearstler that are intended to inspire readers to take things into their own hands." ~The New York Times"Easy strategies to make the place where the day starts (and ends) more beautiful and comfortable." ~O - The Oprah Magazine"For ages I have ripped pages from magazines, safely tucking them away for when I need inspiration. Now, it is as if my friend Susanna Salk did all of the work for me." ~AlltheBest.com"...another example of the author’s ability to analyze trends and translate them so that they are easy to incorporate into our lives. It will be difficult not to dog-ear the big, gorgeous picture book." ~CamilleMaurice.com

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Book SynopsisInterior-design legend Juan Montoya takes us on a tropical adventure with his recent breathtaking seaside residential projects.No typology lends itself more naturally to Juan Montoya's creative impulses than tropical residences. There is such a sense of appropriateness to place in the architecture and interiors that our assumption that the designer's stylistic affinity is somehow inborn becomes inescapable. In this book, the reader will visit Montoya-designed residences that occupy ravishing sites in Punta Mita (Mexico), Cap Cana (Dominican Republic), Miami Beach, Fisher Island, and other idyllic oceanfront locales. As much as these homes are escapist fantasias, they are also inextricably rooted to their geographic location and their regional culture. And while their sense of luxury is palpable, so is their lack of pretension, the practicality that makes them functional for the families who reside there, and their resilience to the natural conditions in which they are foTrade Review"Juan Montoya’s Designing Paradise will transport you to pavilions, pools, and plush pads across the Americas, all created by the Colombian-born designer." —ELLEDECOR.COM"Montoya deeply considers local landscape, climate, materials, and culture to craft retreats that make their residents--and frequent guests--feel right at home." —ARCHITECTURALDIGEST.COM"Interior design legend Juan Montoya takes us on a tropical adventure with his recent breathtaking seaside residential projects. This is one of those design books you want to escape into!" —LOVEHAPPENSMAG.COM"Open-air pavilions with endless views of sea and sand; sweeping terraces with glimmering pools and dramatic sunsets; sumptuous interiors with blue-and-white tiles, intricate beadwork, global textiles, and thatched roofs: these are just some of the details revealed in this envy-inducing volume." —INTERIORDESIGNMASTERCLASS.COM"Designing Paradise is not just about beautiful interiors, it’s about knowing "paradise,’ feeling its spirit, and celebrating it. And Juan Montoya’s interiors epitomizes all those elements." —CARIBBEAN TODAY

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Book SynopsisBrooklyn-based design studio Workstead masterfully combines traditional inspiration with contemporary elegance. Workstead designs one-of-a-kind interiors and pieces that balance beauty with necessity, and this book presents a special blend of their tour-de-force historic renovations and innovative yet elegant new constructions. Over the past decade, the multidisciplinary design firm has earned rapid and wide acclaim for both their residential interiors as well as for larger-scale projects, such as the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn and the Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, New York. In all their projects, Workstead considers both clients and community, working with local artisans to create meticulously crafted modern interiors, architecture, and furniture designs inflected by history. As T: The New York Times Style Magazine put it, Workstead “are known as sophisticated pack rats who surround themselves with objects that have a story to tell,” aTrade Review"Having noticed the firm’s projects in various publications, Ren was impressed by Workstead’s ability to create unfussy and evocative spaces in spite of existing buildings’ constraints. He tapped the design studio, whose first monograph will be published by Rizzoli in September, to infuse his new home with personality he felt unsure of conjuring on his own. 'I would say David is very confident and caring about how he wants to live,' counters Workstead cofounder Robert Highsmith. 'In some ways, he’s a step ahead of us.'” —ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST"Workstead has been designing interiors for residential and hospitality projects since its founding in 2009, creating interiors that feel restrained—but never too spare—allowing the craftsmanship of individual furnishings to really shine. The book takes the reader through 10 homes that they’ve contributed to over the years, but leaves space to showcase the firm’s lighting manufacture, where artisans create otherworldly designs like the Orbit chandelier and Chamber pendant." —ROBB REPORT"Fans of the Brooklyn-based Workstead —a multidisciplinary design firm whose meteoric rise began with the completion of the borough’s Wythe Hotel a decade ago—will swoon over this compendium of its recent work. The book has a particular focus on Workstead’s residential projects, which exude an effortless sense of lived-in luxury." —ELLE DECOR

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Book SynopsisSusanna Salk shares with us the delightful and inspiring homes of top designers and tastemakers, revealing the personal and idiosyncratic interiors they create for themselves. Brimming with personality, these rooms are full of ideas and creativity, inspiring us to decorate in our own way by embracing our style and passions.Through her work as the host of the “Quintessence At Home With” video series on YouTube, Susanna Salk visits incredible homes of designers and other creatives, experiencing how they live and how they decorate when it’s for themselves, not for a client. Whether it’s the Connecticut weekend retreat of textile designer John Robshaw, or photographer Pieter Estersohn’s restored Hudson Valley home full of his work and inspiration, or the cozy garden retreat of chef Lulu Powers in West Hollywood, Salk has gathered decorating tips and secrets from some of the most stylTrade Review"Susanna Salk shares with us delightful and inspiring homes of top designers and tastemakers, revealing the personal and idiosyncratic interiors they create for themselves. Brimming with personality, these rooms are full of ideas and creativity, inspiring us to decorate in our own way by embracing our style and passions." —THE ENGLISH ROOM"Open the doors to inspiring homes and learn lessons of navigating various design challenges to bring a room to life. The big and small moments in these homes reveal the creative process for the personal and idiosyncratic interiors these designers and tastemakers create for themselves." —SOCIETY TEXAS"Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes team up to give readers an inside look at the homes of top designers and tastemakers. These interiors are not only full of inspirational ideas and creativity, but they also give us insights into the personal style and passions of the creatives behind them." —FLOWER MAGAZINE"Salk has gathered decorating tips and secrets from some of the most stylish and savvy people." —DESIRE TO INSPIRE"Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes, co-creators of the 'Quintessence at Home With' YouTube series, give readers a peek inside 15 homes lived in by designers and other creatives while offering lessons for navigating design challenges and limited budgets." —HOUZZ

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Book SynopsisPresented here are houses to dream of and dream in—a luminous celebration of the finest examples of the Santa Fe Style from the eighteenth century to today, in this high-desert mecca of artists, craftspeople, artisans, and designers.Desert hues, natural materials, thick hand-plastered walls, and adobe brick construction are hallmarks of the Santa Fe Style, which is as much an expression in architecture, interior design, art, and crafts as it is a way of life. Rooted in a sense of earthy comfort inspired by its history, the surrounding desert, and Native American and Hispanic design influences, the style has a timeless appeal and vibrant ongoing life that has resulted in these extraordinary homes.With features such as eighteenth-century peeled vigas, tin chandeliers, romantic iron sconces, and hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings, each house is a rich yet harmonious invitation that will engage the senses and speak to the soul. Beyond the houses, the writer and phoTrade Review"The unique architectural style of Santa Fe has been admired and studied for many years. When presented in a handsome, photo-centric, hardcover book, the result is delightful. The authors, photographer Melba Levick and architectural historian Rubén Mendoza, an archeologist and founding faculty member at the California State University, have previous experience working with each other on The Spanish Style House: From Enchanted Andalusia to the California Dream and The California Missions. The cover is simple with san-serif text which gives it a clean look. The interior photos are vibrant and clear, capturing the decor and different architectural styles of Santa Fe well. The text of Casa Santa Fe, though limited, is rich in historical depth. The book discusses the history of Santa Fe, its architecture and design style, and the influences on both Santa Fe and its style over the years. Each casa entry is paired with a few paragraphs that covers the current and past owners, renovation, construction, and history of the house. The text was a little small and not extremely readable, but the content was interesting and informative. My favorite aspect of the book was the short sections on the arts and general style of Santa Fe, including doors, gates, walls, and fences, gardens, the farmers’ market, weaving, and (my favorite), snow. It’s interesting how pervasive a distinctive style like the Santa Fe style is.The section on snow in Santa Fe presents a unique and unexpected perspective of the seasons of Santa Fe Materials. The book’s overall quality was good — carrying out its task as a photo book well. The paper was adequately thick for its purpose and the book had a nice, sturdy feeling in the hand. Casa Santa Fe is a well-written, informative, and aesthetically-pleasing book, fit to adorn any coffee table." — MEDIUM.COM

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Book SynopsisAshley Hicks, an architect and interior designer, is the author of two books on his father. Since 2003 he has produced a line of fabrics, carpets, and wallpaper called David Hicks by Ashley Hicks.

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Book SynopsisCelia Forner, former Ford's Supermodel of the Year, is an art collector, jewelry designer, curator of the Portable Art exhibition at Hauser & Wirth, and CEO of ALLEVEN, a luxury beauty brand. Married with two children, she divides her time between London, New York, and Mallorca much of it in bed.Gianluca Longo is Contributing European Editor for W magazine, a British Vogue Contributing Editor and Cabana's Style Editor at Large.

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Book SynopsisDominique Browning was editor-in-chief of House & Garden from 1995 to 2007. A writer and editor, she regularly contributes to Time magazine and the New York Times among others, and founded the climate-change group Moms Clean Air Force. Eric Piasecki is an interiors photographer based in New York City. He contributes regularly to a wide range of international publications including Elle Decor, AD and House Beautiful.

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Book SynopsisKaren Bruno is a journalist specializing in architecture, interior design, gardens and travel. Her work appears in the Wall Street Journal, T Magazine, Veranda, AD and many other publications. She lives in New York. Francesco Lagnese is an internationally acclaimed interiors and architecture photographer whose work appears regularly in such publications as Veranda, Elle Decor, AD and Town & Country. He lives and works in New York.Isabella Rossellini is an actress, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and model.

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Book Synopsis From the author of the acclaimed Second Bloom comes Cathy B. Graham: Full Bloom, a follow-up foray into the designer’s creative world, showing a rainbow of new floral arrangements and decorative creations for the tabletop. Foreword by Christopher Spitzmiller. Welcome to Cathy B. Graham’s floral world. In her second book, published in a beautiful slipcase, the acclaimed artist, host, and gardener presents a new series of floral creations. With her uniquely whimsical style and artful touch, Graham conjures a variety of colorful designs for the table, home, and party. Brilliant bouquets are paired with Graham’s own watercolor artwork, and step-by-step guides to creating delightful table settings and floral designs will inspire readers to develop their own creations. Graham creates a wide range of table settings for occasions ranging from a simple lunch to a festive dinner party. These elaborate arrangements are accompanied by useful sidebars (on everything from painted pots to DIY faux trees) perfect for readers eager to entertain. Drawing from her art background, Graham also presents a variety of collages, which showcase her creative ingenuity and provide helpful information on flower style, species, and arrangement. Beautiful and useful, the book provides a bevy of inspiration as well as accessible takeaways. Beginner floral arrangers and seasoned hosts alike will delight in her unconventional arrangements, expert tips, and informative guides, all sure to make any home more colorful.Includes color illustrations

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Book SynopsisA cornucopia of recent interior, architectural, and landscape design inspiration from master interior architect and designer Richard Mishaan with Jacqueline Terrebonne, editor in chief of Galerie magazine. Richard Mishaan is renowned for his masterly integration of textiles, palettes rich in complementary shades, natural materials forged by artisans, surfaces bedecked with talismanic curios, a strategic sense of when and where to place a mirror, and a deep knowledge of both the fine and decorative arts. His many influences, including his upbringing in Colombia, coupled with his idiosyncratic perspective, explain why his sophisticated clientele return repeatedly as their lives evolve. In Richard Mishaan Design, his working methods are revealed in projects as varied as the conversion of a 400-year-old barn in the Hamptons into a warm, inviting family home and the transformation of an ultra-modern, glass-walled New York City apartment into a co

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Book SynopsisIn Home Stories, learn how to create rooms filled with warmth, meaning, and your own unique story of home from an award-winning interior designer. Kim Leggett’s first book, City Farmhouse Style, was a big hit. Now Kim is back with the welcoming interiors her fans crave and a no-rules approach that is all about using what you love to create rooms that tell your personal story. Everyone has a story worth telling, and every room can become part of that story—whether you decorate it with heirlooms, flea market finds, simple mementos, or a mix. In Home Stories, Leggett shows readers how to use all these treasures to design very special rooms filled with interest and meaning. She begins by asking readers what it is that attracts them to a certain piece: “Thinking hard about what really speaks to you, and then using it as the basis for design, is the secret behind all of the best, most interesting rooms.”<Trade Review“Who doesn’t love a good story? The things we love and cherish and the homes that hold our fondest affections generally earn a place in our hearts because of their story and how it intersects with our own. Kim beautifully highlights this truth and shows inspiring spaces, thoughtfully curated collections, and unique finds that give a home soul. In this book, she reveals the greatest decorating secret that can be achieved in any style and on any budget: a story.” -- Marian Parsons * author of the blog Miss Mustard Seed *“I believe that stories are the sentimental and essential foundation of our lives. I believe that we each decorate and redecorate our homes as our stories are created. And no one tells—or helps each of us tell through her decorating acumen—more beautiful and cherished stories than Kim. She is a master storyteller, not only in words, but in all that surrounds her—and because of her, all that surrounds each of us.” -- Jo Packham * Where Women Create *“In a world full of Pinterest images where each space can look like the next, Kim reminds us to put heart and soul back into our homes! With her heart-warming stories and tips, anyone can be inspired to confidently create a home that tells its own unique story.” -- Cynthia Harper * stylist and content creator @cynthia_harper *

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the popular Instagram @my100yearoldhome comes an interior design guide to creating beautiful, comfortable, family-centered homes that are also perfect for gatherings with friends.A Home to Share is all about the spirit of welcome: It is a guide to giving new life to underused spaces, and to bringing cozy, truly livable decor to every room of the house—including outdoor rooms to extend home space in temperate weather. Friends and family are Leslie Saeta’s true north, so she has also woven in plenty of signature entertaining ideas for hosting relaxed gatherings large and small. Saeta’s My 100 Year Old Home is known for designing inviting interiors where family and guests love to linger. Using examples from her own cozy farmhouse designs—including previously unpublished material—Saeta shares favorite go-to techniques and shows readers how to blend furnishings and accessories to get the look they lov

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring, accessible collection of the colorful interiors at the heart of the House Beautiful.House Beautiful: Live Colorfully showcases a wide range of colorful homes, with an emphasis on spaces that have a distinctive “color point of view.” Maybe it’s how to pair multiple bright paints in one room, or how to build a palette from a prized textile or wallcovering—no color is off limits. In addition to super-pigmented lacquers and a rainbow of pastels, chapters also feature neutrals such as an all-wood interior and a home in creams and whites that still has tons of personality. Each of these homes are shown across multiple spreads that feature highlights from both the interiors and exteriors. Additionally, sidebars sprinkled throughout offer a wide array of tips for both the novice and expert interior designer, including smart paint pairings, how to read a room’s light before committing to a color, how to

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