Covert Self-Defense
OUTSMART DANGER. TILT THE ODDS. WIN THE FIGHT. PROTECT YOUR FREEDOM.Most of the time, the world feels safe-until suddenly it isn't. When danger strikes and you are your own first responder, all you have is your judgment, your composure, and whatever you can get your hands onWhat many people don't realize is that they already carry a simple, powerful tool that can shift the odds: a pen.Legal, discreet, and always within reach, the pen becomes an unexpected advantage when you have to protect yourself or your loved ones. Covert Self-Defense reveals how to use this everyday object with confidence and precision.FEATURING LEGENDARY CONTRIBUTORS Illustrated by acclaimed comic book artist Tom Mandrake and featuring exclusive techniques from Forged in Fire star and edged-weapons expert Doug Marcaida, this guide explores real scenarios, proven mechanics, and the simple movements that matter if forced into a fight.This book goes beyond physical technique. You'll learn: The Predator's Mindset: How criminals select their targets and how to get off their radar.Stranger Protocols: How to manage unknown contacts and recognize danger early.Adrenaline Management: How to control your emotions when the "freeze" response hits.The Legal Shield: Understand the principles of self-defense to protect not only your safety but your freedom.Clear, practical, and unexpectedly empowering, Covert Self-Defense is a modern guide to staying aware, prepared, and quietly capable in an unpredictable world.Leave vulnerability behind. Become someone who moves through the world prepared-calm, aware, and quietly armed with an advantage no one else can see.
Homesteading
Homesteading: Is It The Lifestyle For You?A Practical Guide to Building a Realistic, Sustainable Life --- Before You Buy the LandHomesteading: Is It the Lifestyle for You? is a no-nonsense, eye-opening guide for anyone who's ever dreamed of living off the land - and wants to know what it really takes to make it work.Author Aly Nickling-Riddle, a Canadian homesteader, journalist, and educator, invites readers behind the scenes of the modern self-sufficiency movement. Drawing on her real-life experience, she shares the unfiltered truth about budgeting, infrastructure, mental resilience, and the daily realities that most social media posts leave out.This isn't about selling a fantasy. It's about building a foundation. From the first seed you plant to the first power outage you face, Aly gives readers the tools and perspective to plan smart, spend wisely, and avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes.Inside you'll discover: Realistic startup costs and ongoing expenses for land, water, livestock, and infrastructure.Step-by-step readiness checklists covering finances, physical stamina, skills, and emotional preparedness.Practical advice on choosing land, zoning considerations, water access, power options, and weather resilience.Daily life insights on family dynamics, isolation, and the shift from 9-to-5 to full-time self-reliance.Transition tips for city dwellers who want to start small - learning homesteading skills right where they are.Whether you're dreaming of a few backyard hens or planning to go entirely off-grid, this book helps you make informed choices and ensures your homesteading dream doesn't turn into a financial or emotional nightmare.Grounded, relatable, and refreshingly honest, Homesteading: Is It the Lifestyle for You? is the first book in Aly Nickling-Riddle's Homesteading Series, created to help readers build sustainable skills, strong systems, and realistic expectations before they take the leap.
What the builder won't tell you - the essential homeowner's guide to an energy efficient, healthy home
Are you ready to transform your home into an energy-efficient, healthy, and comfortable sanctuary-but unsure who to trust or where to start? Discover the insider knowledge that builders rarely share in this comprehensive guide to home retrofit and energy efficiency.In "What the Builder Won't Tell You," you'll learn: Why builders often withhold critical retrofit information-and how to take control of your home improvement journeyThe key elements of successful retrofits, from insulation to ventilation to sustainable heatingHow to collaborate effectively with professionals and ensure you get the quality and comfort you deservePractical tips to lower energy bills, enhance indoor air quality, and boost your property's long-term valueStep-by-step guidance on navigating contracts, budgets, and common pitfalls.Written by Judith Leary-Joyce, an experienced advocate for the retrofit revolution, this book empowers you to demand transparency, make informed decisions, and achieve a home that is not only beautiful but affordable to run and resilient to climate changes.If you want a warm, healthy, and energy-smart home that stands the test of time, this is the essential read for you.Take charge of your home's future-turn retrofit knowledge into action today!
When It's Time to Move
When It's Time to Move: Assessing the Why, Exploring the How ����The Problem: A Crisis of DignityOver 90 million Baby Boomers are confronting the most complex transition of their lives: late-life relocation and downsizing. For too many, this is not a joyful new chapter, but a physical and emotional crisis leading to preventable decline. They are asking: How can I secure my dignity and independence? Is there a roadmap that prioritizes my health over logistics?The Answer: The Dignity Preservation PlanThis book is more than a moving guide; it is a physician's proactive plan for longevity.Dr. David Bernstein, a board-certified Geriatrician with 40 years of experience, reveals a critical truth: late-life transition is a Health Event First, a Logistical Event Second. Learn from the tragic outcomes of those who had everything but a plan. Don't let your next chapter be dictated by a preventable crisis.This comprehensive guide will lead you to a confident new beginning by covering: The Emotional Decision: A compassionate framework for facing the "Why," navigating generational conflicts over heirlooms, and managing the psychological toll of decluttering.The Strategic Move: Step-by-step guidance on vetting new communities (medical ecosystems, climate, and taxes), financing smart housing choices, and future-proofing your home with Universal Design.The New Life: The full logistics of a smooth transition, followed by the essential Power of 5 formula ($\text{Sweets, Stress, Sweat, Sleep, Socialization}$) to ensure you not only survive the move but thrive with lasting health and connection in your new environment.By thoughtfully curating your belongings, you learn to curate your life. Start planning now to ensure your future is characterized by comfort, support, and profound dignity.
Living in Color
Tap into the growing trend for injecting color into one's living space with this elegant, inspiring selection of contemporary interiors in every shade and hueNow available in a sleek compact format, this inspirational visual journey along the color spectrum features 200 interiors from 130 designers in a vibrant variety of hues, from the purest white to the deepest black, from the hottest pinks, oranges, and reds to the coolest greens and tranquil blues.Organized by color, Living in Color showcases 27 rooms from a diverse array of residences. Beautiful, large-scale images invite readers to explore a cream-colored Malibu bedroom by Kelly Wearstler; a vivid blue bedroom in Southern France by Patrice Breteau; an ashen, English home office by Faye Toogood; and additional interior masterworks by the industry's greatest names, including Ilse Crawford, Peter Marino, and Bunny Williams. Complementing the luxe visuals are brief descriptive texts by renowned curator Stella Paul and acclaimed interior designer India Mahdavi.Smart, stylish, and beautifully produced, this stunning volume showcases how embracing color can transform any domestic space.
Just Add Art
Have you been working hard preparing your home for sale but still have a feeling that something is missing to attract the perfect buyer?You may have spent time decluttering, cleaning, and depersonalizing the property, but are now left with a home lacking character or aren't sure what else you can do to attract potential buyers.So many sellers become stuck at this final step, decorating their home for sale, because it is not an easy task. A variety of potential buyers need to be considered in the staging process. How do you effectively decorate a property for sale if everyone has different tastes and preferences?Just Add Art: Home Staging Tips to Make Buyers Fall in Love with Your Home will show you how to accomplish just that. Tips provided in this brief but helpful guide include: The best types and sizes of wall art for stagingWall art that is suitable for home staging, and art that is notHow and where to hang wall artTypes of accessories and how to use them strategicallyThe "secret weapon" of home stagingHow to "cross-pollinate" with color...and more!This book will show you how to decorate your property so that every buyer who walks through your door will fall in love with it and be compelled to put in an offer.
The Mindful Art of Swedish Death Cleaning for Women Over 50
Discover the Swedish Secret to a Lighter, More Joyful Home ����️Does the thought of sorting your belongings fill you with anxiety, guilt, or a pang of nostalgia?Have you tried decluttering before, only to end up more overwhelmed or unsure about what truly matters?Are you staring at a lifetime's worth of treasures and keepsakes, wondering where to even begin? If you nodded along, you're in good company. The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning for Women Over 50 will meet you right where you are with warmth, humor, and the gentle encouragement you deserve.���� Here's just a glimpse of what you'll discover: The 7-step Swedish d繹st瓣dning process, tailored for real women, real homes, and real life transitionsEmotional "Letting Go" Toolkit: Simple scripts, rituals, and prompts for guilt, nostalgia, and tricky family heirloomsFamily Conversation Playbook: Fill-in-the-blank templates and troubleshooting tips for sensitive talks with loved onesLegacy Inventory Worksheets: Capture your most meaningful treasures and stories for future generationsDigital Declutter Method: Step-by-step guidance for organizing photos, passwords, and important documentsAccessible, mobility-friendly strategies: Declutter with limited energy, physical ability, or timeLetting Go Rituals Menu: Creative ways to honor and release sentimental keepersMotivation Calendar & Progress Trackers: Printables to keep you moving, celebrating, and never overwhelmedThe One-Year Rule & Guilt Box: Swedish secrets for letting go of "just in case" items-without regretLegacy Letters & Pass-It-On Plan: Make your wishes clear, share your values, and ensure the right things go to the right people���� Plus, so much more in this special 3-IN-1 edition!���� Also included is your BONUS Toolkit: ☑ Color-Coded Clarity System☑ Printable Checklists☑ Clutter Hotspot Map☑ Quick-Sorts for Photos & Paper☑ Heirloom Etiquette☑ Heritage Notes PagesYou'll find encouragement for every small step, customizable plans for every home and family, and heartfelt Swedish wisdom that honors your life's story.���� Ready to lighten your home, your mind, and your heart, while creating a legacy your loved ones will cherish? ✨ It's time to clear the clutter and keep the love - The Swedish Way. ✨
Tidying the Abyss
A gentle, hands-on resource offering mental health-sensitive, disability-informed advice for those who do not have the privilege, bandwidth, or access to keep their home--and life--in a perfectly-ordered state. Amanda Stuckey Dodson prided herself on her ability to maintain a peaceful, clean home: there wasn't any mess that couldn't be fixed by plastic organizing bins, spreadsheets, and a can-do attitude. When her life was upended by chronic illness, leaving her unable to maintain her elaborate cleaning systems, she learned that the hardest part wasn't becoming organized, it was staying organized. Facing an unusually messy home, she knew she needed a different approach. Tidying the Abyss is a gentle, step-by-step guide to keeping house when everything around you is falling apart. Dodson, a clinical social worker turned professional organizer, advocates for the abandoning of perfection to make room for creative, livable solutions. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of being chronically ill, neurodivergent, or hopeless at home maintenance, you need more than just organizational tips- you need a practice. Within these pages you'll find guidance for: Managing motivation and overwhelm; Addressing your basic needs with systems for trash, kitchen & dishes, and laundry; Creating order in your most-used spaces (think bedroom and bathroom); and Common life complications like pet-related chaos or managing housework as a caregiver or as a parent When the dishes, the laundry, and the bills mercilessly persist, piling all around, Tidying theAbyss empowers you to face the chaos and define new standards for your home. With a little bit of compassion and patience, any mess can be cleaned up, one piece at a time.
Faded Glamour in the City
After leaving London in 2005 to embrace country life, Pearl Lowe is ready to return to the city. Now the Faded Glamour author steps into the captivating world of urban interiors with vintage charm. From London to Paris and beyond, these spaces exude old-world character, while reflecting the distinctive influences of city life. First of all, Pearl considers her journey and the inspiration behind this new chapter, featuring her newly decorated apartment in London's Notting Hill Gate and her former home in Camden Town. Each of the following City Stories reveals the home of a designer, stylist, artist, or musician who embodies urban glamour. In engaging conversations, these homeowners share their personal anecdotes, design philosophies, and practical tips on incorporating vintage aesthetics into your space. Throughout, there is a focus on sustainable design, showing how to honour the past while creating vibrant, liveable spaces for the future. Featuring stunning photography by Kate Martin, the book captures the essence of city interiors via the fusion of modern design with vintage elements. Faded Glamour in the City will appeal to design enthusiasts, city dwellers, and anyone looking to add style and character to their living space.
Spiritual Oasis
Create your own Spiritual Prayer Oasis, where burdens are lifted, hearts are healed, and lives are transformed.In a troubled world, prayer is our greatest tool to experience joy in the journey. Inside these pages, you will discover the power of prayer and alone time with God. By following the book's simple and inspiring steps, you will create a Spiritual Oasis in your home and become a prayer warrior for your family and friends. Visit your Oasis in joyful surrender and come away with peacefulness and clarity.The Steps to Creating Your OASISOpen your home: recognize God in your home and invite the Holy Spirit in.Ambiance: choose colors that are powerful but peaceful to you.Supplies: carefully selected, tested, and proven to enhance your experience. (including a link to practical and surprising suggestions).Inspiration: use the inspirational messages and prompts, gleaned from sixteen years of creating prayer experiences, as well as a few surprises that God has provided for today.Surrender: give God everything.Start Today! You do not want to delay. Your dedicated prayer space is calling, and your Savior is waiting.
Join a Housing Co-op What Could Go Wrong?
Join A Housing Co-op! What Could Go Wrong?What do you do when your affordable dream home becomes a nightmare-and no one will help?When Mark O'Meara moved into a BC housing co-op, he expected community, fairness, and shared responsibility. What he got instead was a front-row seat to institutional dysfunction, weaponized governance, and psychological warfare disguised as "community living." For over a decade, he endured harassment, negligence, and escalating retaliation-all while trying to uphold the very principles the co-op claimed to value: transparency, fairness, and member participation.This gripping true story exposes the dark underbelly of a system meant to protect residents but often shields abusers in power. With a teacher's clarity and a survivor's insight, O'Meara documents a Kafkaesque descent into gaslighting, health crises, and failed oversight-culminating in a devastating betrayal by the very institutions designed to intervene.But this isn't just a tale of trauma-it's a call for reform, a testimony of resilience, and a must-read for anyone navigating co-operative housing, community conflict, or the silent toll of institutional betrayal.Raw. Courageous. Eye-opening. Join A Housing Co-op! What Could Go Wrong? is a warning, a cry for help - and a story that needs to be heard.
Clutter-Free Home Workbook
Create the calm, welcoming home you have been dreaming of. The Clutter-Free Home Workbook is a practical and inspiring guide that helps you clear clutter, stay organized, and enjoy your space every day.Inside you will find: A 30 Micro Wins Challenge that delivers quick 10-20 minute decluttering actions you can do each dayRoom-by-Room Playbooks for entryway, kitchen, living room, and bedroom with clear checklists, instant 10-item exits, and simple maintenance cardsSpecial Focus Guides including a Digital Declutter Reset with a password manager quick start and a photo cull plan, Kind Decluttering for sentimental items, and a gentle Legacy-Lightening chapter inspired by Swedish Death CleaningWrite-in worksheets and reflection prompts to track donations, record wins, and set new goals directly in the book-no downloads requiredLong-term support with a Monthly Check-In and yearly refresh plan so your home stays clutter freeThis workbook is designed for every lifestyle. Whether you live in a small apartment, a busy family home, or simply want less stress and more space, you can follow the full program or pick the sections that fit your needs.Clear your home and your mind with this encouraging guide. One small step and ten items at a time, you will create rooms that are light, organized, and truly yours.Perfect for readers of The Home Edit Life, Outer Order, Inner Calm, and The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.Key Selling PointsActionable room-by-room checklists and micro challengesIncludes digital declutter and sentimental-item guidanceIdeal for busy people seeking simple, quick winsWorkbook format with space to write and track progressEncouraging tone that reduces overwhelm and builds lasting habitsDecluttering workbook for real lifeRoom by room playbooks30 micro wins in 30 daysDigital declutter and photo cullKind scripts for sentimental itemsSwedish death cleaning made gentleDonation and sell logMonthly check in and habit builder- -ADHD friendly quick wins
The Vinegar and Oil Bible
Discover the endless and exciting applications for vinegar and oil with this spectacular guide. Learn how to use the astonishing properties of vinegar and oil in your medicine chest, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and garden, with over 1001 natural remedies, treatments and preparations for every occasion, including luxurious massage oils, natural antiseptics and delicious recipes. The book includes a comprehensive guide to the fascinating history of vinegar and oil, its numerous varieties and how to make your own. The first half of this volume covers the history, folklore and science of vinegar before moving on to a thorough guide to its many varieties. Find out how to treat many ailments and how to care for your skin and hair before learning how to mix your own natural pesticides, limescale removers and furniture restorers, blend relishes and vinaigrettes and whip up salads and pasta dishes with 60 simple recipes. The second section looks at the history and traditions surrounding oil and its production. Read about over twenty types of oil, then see how it can act as a massage aid, protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer, treat dry skin and hair, polish furniture and fix creaky hinges. In the kitchen, find out how to make use of the many types of oil in a variety of culinary techniques and recipes.
The Home Bird
Curate a modern vintage look for your home with the first book from interiors stylist Elle Hervin (@elle_the_home_bird). Learn how to marry old with new and create a beautiful home that embraces period style while keeping practicality and sustainability at the forefront. This is a book for those with a penchant for vintage who are keen to learn how to blend contemporary with classic d矇cor. It is interior inspiration for busy homebodies who need versatile spaces which bring joy and help relieve the stresses of everyday life. If you have a vision for decorating or renovating but are struggling to pull ideas together, let yourself be inspired by Elle's home and the timeless, elegant properties of other homeowners from across the UK and Australia, each illustrated by stunning photography. In addition to home inspiration, readers will find a collection of innovative and imaginative projects and ideas, designed to make every corner of the home a space that's both practical and beautiful, sustainable and affordable. In The Home Bird, you will find: - tips and inspiration for color palettes - a 7-step formula to achieving your home's aesthetic - the 'dopamine d矇cor' effect - how to source your vintage pieces - Q&As with interior stylists and much more...
Making Space
Explore the world of ADU design: Through engaging stories and gorgeous visuals, this practical and aesthetic design book showcases beautiful and unique ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) from around the world, describes the different ways they are used, and introduces the people who use them. Today, we are collectively living in a "new normal." The convergence of extreme weather events, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly shaken our sense of stability and certainty about the future. Whether by choice or by force, our lifestyles have changed. We've confronted unpredictable challenges, including soaring housing and living costs, and embraced innovative solutions. Cue the ADU: Typically described as a self-contained structure on the same property as a single-family home, ADUs range in size from 400 to 1,200 square feet. They generally include a kitchen, living area, and separate entrance. Their efficient use of residential areas, contribution to the housing pool, and provisions for additional income for homeowners make ADUs a welcome addition to life in the new normal. Whether used as a rental property, an office, or for intergenerational housing, the ADU has never made more sense. This practical and vibrant exploration of ADUs combines beautifully photographed profiles and essays on maximizing space, aging in place, and the next generation of ADU design. Dive into the pages of Making Space to learn about and be inspired by the creativity, flexibility, and opportunities these intentional and efficient living spaces present for homeowners, designers, and urban planners. THE BOOK WE NEED NOW: A snapshot of our current lifestyles shows that work-from-home remains prevalent, from one to four days a week; one in five households has two adult generations living together; and our aging population hopes to "age in place," ideally providing a separate space for a live-in caregiver. As rents continue to soar, entry-level homes in urban areas become scarcer, and the cost of living increases, this is a topic ready for thorough exploration. SMALL SPACE LIVING BOOK: For anyone who aspires to adding or living in an ADU, this coffee-table-worthy volume goes beyond utilitarian how-to permitting and building process guides to celebrate the creative spark inherent to ADU design. Add to any collection of favorite books on the tiny house movement, small-space living, and innovative home design. Perfect for: Current and prospective homeowners and property owners Real estate professionals Architects, designers, builders, and urban planners Sustainability professionals, environmentalists, and future-minded thinkers Neighborhood and civic leaders and organizations
Ch璽teau L矇oube
Step into one of the most stunning protected estates in Provence along the Mediterranean coastline and join Carole Bamford, renowned English organic farm founder and lifestyle visionary, as she shares the fascinating story behind the renovation of the chateau and the preservation of the land.Nestled on a spectacular rocky peninsula, the L矇oube estate looks out on one of the most breathtaking stretches of French coastline. When Carole Bamford and her husband discovered their "sleeping beauty" over 20 years ago, they knew the property would need love, attention, and plenty of imagination.Seeing past the tangled overgrowth and the tired exteriors, the Bamfords glimpsed what this place could be for their family. Charmed by sloping vineyards, silvered olive trees, and the heady scent of lavender mingling with salty sea air, they began to imagine a future for Chateau L矇oube that would befit its storied past.Working alongside internationally renowned architect Alain Raynaud, they began to restore the estate and breathe life back into its land. With this book, Bamford invites readers to step inside her stunning home in the South of France and join her as she shares the fascinating story of how her vision for L矇oube became a reality.Sustainability is integral to Vendome's publishing process. All materials used in our books are 100% FSC-certified and we are proud to be a brand partner of Trees for the Future (https: //trees.org), supporting global communities through sustainable land use. By planting trees, we help create thriving regional economies, robust food systems, and a healthier planet.
Andrew Martin Interior Design Review Vol. 29
"Andrew Martin Volume 29" is the annual 'bible' for interior design, bringing together an impressive variety of styles - from classic to avant-garde. With over 500 pages, the volume offers a fascinating insight into the latest trends and timeless classics of interior design. With special features on the masters of their craft and international design perspectives, this publication is an essential work for design enthusiasts and professionals alike.Each year, "Andrew Martin Volume 29" presents an exquisite collection of inspiring interior design concepts and stylish living ideas, curated by renowned designers and icons of the industry. The illustrated book provides a unique insight into the creative world of Andrew Martin, one of the leading names in international design.The book reflects Andrew Martin's philosophy of creating spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing and demonstrates his commitment to promoting design culture and creative expression. The selected projects offer a perfect balance between luxurious interiors, innovative designs and a creative fusion of different cultural influences. The focus is not only on modern, contemporary design trends, but also on the combination of tradition and innovation.For trade partners, "Andrew Martin Volume 29" is a classic that provides a multifaceted insight into the current interior scene every year. It is a compact, comprehensive volume that shows the different directions of modern interior design and introduces the minds behind the creations with portraits of design greats.With "Andrew Martin Volume 29", design enthusiasts and professionals will receive a must-have for their collection - a visual and textual journey through the world of interior design.
My Client Is A Cunt
My Client Is A CuntBy Antonio ZeferinoIn the rough-and-tumble world of construction, whether you're just starting or you've got decades of battle scars, one thing is for sure: even the best client can turn into a cunt overnight. My Client Is A Cunt is a no-bullshit guide that lays bare the brutal reality of dealing with cunt clients-those who use money and power to fuck with your work, your crew, and your sanity. This isn't about hurt feelings; it's about taking control and protecting your livelihood.I've been through the grinder-dealing with cunt clients and cunt suppliers-and now I'm spilling the raw, unfiltered stories straight from the job site. Gritty moments from progress meetings, tense standoffs on-site, and battles at the supplier counter. These aren't just tales to vent-they're hard-earned lessons from the front lines, breaking down what happened, how I handled it, and what I'd do differently to save you the same headaches. Every contractor-from carpenters to masons-will find their own battles in these pages.I'll teach you how to spot a cunt client before they tank your business-before they drain your energy, fuck up your schedule, or stiff you on payments. Whether they're obsessing over every screw, dodging invoices, or acting like their social media content makes them the expert, My Client Is A Cunt gives you the tools to shut it down. From the cunt client who thinks they can bully you into free work to the one who treats your crew like shit, I've got the playbook to keep you in charge.But this isn't just about surviving cunt clients-it's about coming out on top. I dive into the real driver behind their bullshit: money and the power it buys. You'll learn how to shield your business legally, financially, and mentally-with rock-solid boundaries, unshakeable pricing, and strategies to turn your skills into wealth without losing your mind. I'll show you how to work smarter-for yourself.My Client Is A Cunt isn't just a bitch session; it's a hard-hitting guide forged in the chaos of real construction projects. It's for every contractor who's been walked over and is ready to take back control. With this book, you'll learn how to make your business work for you-not some cunt client calling the shots. Your skills build their dreams-now let them build your empire.
The Glamorous House
From the acclaimed author of Glamorous Rooms and Glamorous Living comes The Glamorous House, a journey through some of the most luxurious and fashionable homes in the United States Renowned interior designer Jan Showers returns to glam in The Glamorous House, her fourth book of luxe interiors. Her latest tome takes readers inside ten luxurious private residences across the United States that are full of high glamour, romance, and allure. Jan's signature style--a blend of timeless glamour, European refinement, and relaxed American elegance--has redefined contemporary luxury interiors and established her as a preeminent voice in design. In The Glamorous House, Jan showcases homes across the country's most desirable and elite neighbor- hoods. From the colorful patterns at Crooked Creek in Dallas, Texas, to the alluring paradise of a Hawaii residence to a charming Palm Beach estate, this book is packed with stunning, never-before-seen photo- graphs showcasing the elegance and opulence of Jan Showers's style.
An Affair with a House (Collector's Edition)
From one of America's best-loved and most celebrated designers, a luxurious 20th-anniversary collector's edition of the Bunny Williams interior design classic, updated to include a new introduction and chapter This lovely gift-ready edition presents the original book plus a new introduction and chapter detailing how the house and its rooms have changed over the years--all presented in a sumptuous package featuring a new cover design with a "cloth-wrapped" exterior, a debossed foil title, faux-leather spine, and a satin ribbon marker. Bunny Williams is renowned for creating classic decor that evolves over time and with the way people live and entertain in their homes. She published An Affair with a House in 2005, and it helped launch her into the top ranks of the interior design profession, where she has stylishly remained ever since. Williams has been involved in a passionate love affair with her New England manor house for nearly half a century. From the moment she glimpsed it--in a state of sad disrepair--she knew she wanted to bring it back to glorious life. This is the process she famously details in An Affair with House, tracing her home's evolution and her design philosophy. Beloved by readers for being more than just a design monograph, the book addresses all sorts of practical matters in addition to decor, offering recipes for relaxed entertaining, advice on fitting out guest rooms (as well as stocking the pantry and linen closets), and thoughtful ideas for making family and friends feel welcome and at ease. This much-anticipated anniversary edition will be eagerly celebrated by the design community and design lovers everywhere.
The Essentials: The Art of Interior Design
From the bestselling authors of Travel Home and Sense of Place, a comprehensive masterclass on interior design filled with practical tips, advice from some of the most respected names in the field, and inspirational examples Interior designer Caitlin Flemming always gets asked how "the rules" of professional design can be applied to any home--how to pick a paint color and get better lighting, how to mix patterns, where to hang art and curtains, how to get the right scale and placement of furniture and rugs . . . the list of common questions goes on. While there's no one way to design a space, there is a teachable art to creating a harmonious home. So Flemming and her coauthor Julie Goebel came up with the idea for this book--a design bible that divulges the wisdom vouchsafed only to the pros. In The Essentials, Flemming and Goebel consolidate everything it takes to create a beautiful and comfortable home, mining all the knowledge they've amassed from decades designing and styling homes and antiquing and traveling the world. They also ask their colleagues, some of the most talented designers in the world, to contribute advice as well. Organized in three parts, the first section of the book discusses the tacit knowledge that seasoned designers have and how to translate it without being a trained professional. The second, and meatiest, section of the book meticulously lays out the technical essentials for thoughtful home design, covering subjects such as lighting, hardware, textiles, window treatments, furniture, and more. And finally, the third section shows how all the individual elements and details combine to make a room, illustrated through tours of the inspiring homes of nine designers. It takes hard work and years of practice to develop and train an eye for design. This book shortcuts the process by sharing easily teachable techniques and breaking down the factors behind the many decisions that go into beautiful home design The Essentials is an indispensable reference for every design enthusiast.
The Bunny Williams Collection (3-Book Boxed Set)
A timeless design trilogy, beautifully boxed for collectors and gifting. This luxurious boxed set brings together three of Bunny Williams's most beloved books--A House by the Sea, Point of View, and Love Affairs with Houses--in a stunning, gift-ready format. Known for her warm, elegant, and deeply personal interiors, Williams invites readers into her world of design philosophy, coastal retreats, and the homes that have shaped her career. Special features include: A deluxe slipcase perfect for display or gifting The long-awaited reissue of Point of View, available exclusively in this set Over 800 pages of design inspiration, personal stories, and signature room layouts Whether you're a longtime admirer of Bunny Williams or discovering her work for the first time, this collection is a celebration of beauty, comfort, and the art of living well. Legendary designer and tastemaker Bunny Williams believes "if you love something, that's the only design rule," and her beautiful, livable designs are truly universally loved and admired. Much like her design work, her books are also celebrated classics.
Coastal Bliss
An inspiring journey through a carefully curated collection of stunning designer beach holiday homes across the globe and illustrated with full-colour aspirational images. Be whisked away to some of the world's most beautiful beach houses, where you can bask in the sunset, feel the ocean breeze, and relax in luxury with spectacular coastal views. Coastal Bliss features 38 houses that showcase the very best in contemporary coastal architecture and design. These gorgeous vacation homes span the globe, from remote beaches in New Zealand to treetops in Costa Rica; from islands in Greece to dunes in South Africa; and from glamorous locations in the United States to some of the world's best kept secrets in Portugal. (Plus so much more!). Designed by leading architects, these homes range from minimalist pavilions to luxury houses. Each residence is illustrated with stunning full-color photography and accompanied by insightful text that describes the architect's approach to the design and how they drew inspiration from the context, climate, and clients. Coastal Bliss is an aspirational volume for architects, designers, design enthusiasts, travelers, and dreamers. It's the perfect gift for those seeking inspiration for their beach house, interested in contemporary architecture and design, or who simply want to let their imagination run wild.
Bring the Outside in
Award-winning interiors blogger Abi Dare, author of The Soft Minimalist Home, offers a new take on biophilic design using organic materials, colors and textures to bring the outside in. Nature provides ample inspiration for our homes, and a biophilic approach to design has been shown to enhance our mental and physical wellbeing. But there is more to it than adding lots of plants. Here, Abi Dare explores how to create an inviting home that makes subtle references to the natural world. The book is divided into six sections: color, materials and texture, shape and pattern, light and dark, layout and view, and finishing touches. In each, Abi provides practical tips and presents inspiring case studies, from a city apartment in Rotterdam to a family home in London and a farmhouse in the West Country. Palettes go beyond green, incorporating terracottas, pinks, peaches, blues, and ochers. Wood, stone, plaster, and linen offer a tactile experience, whether sleek and modern or rough-hewn and rustic. Soft curves, flowing lines, and imperfect forms can be used to mimic nature, tempering straight lines and sharp angles. Windows let in sunlight and frame our views of the outside world. Throughout, Abi highlights that biophilic design is not just an abstract theory, but an accessible concept that can make a big difference to our homes and lives.
Color Pattern Texture
Vern Yip, interior designer and television star, is ready to break down the fundamental interior design elements to help you create your dream space. This interior design book delivers clear and actionable advice that illustrates for readers how to work with the foundational building blocks of interior design: color, pattern, and texture. In the first part of the book, sections on each of these three elements explain the nuances and specific capabilities of each and deliver easy take-aways that can be applied to any living space. The second part of the book helps readers apply these three design aspects throughout the home, through beautiful photography, case studies, and step-by-steps, helping every reader discover their own "home personality" that reflects who they are and how they live.
Am Designs
Presents the interiors of 22 private residents from the UK, the US, Italy, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, designed by am designs. In their first monograph, am designs presents 22 private residences in Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, the US, Italy, and France that have defined the past two decades of their work, including two new projects never before published. Through an unwavering dedication to excellence and a family-oriented approach to business, am designs--founded by Mark Mertens--continues to redefine the design landscape, offering clients transformative experiences that celebrate the art of living. am designs is renowned for its high-quality residential and hotel projects, embodying a philosophy of life that creates timeless spaces perfectly attuned to the lifestyle of their owners. At am designs, the philosophy centers on creating a unified world where art, design, architecture, and well-being seamlessly converge. Every project reflects a commitment to crafting timeless environments that align with clients' lifestyles and aspirations. Drawing inspiration from ancient cultures, contemporary architecture, and Belgium's rich heritage, am designs curates a diverse collection of rare objects and artworks, infusing each space with distinctive character. Prioritizing the use of pure materials and thoughtfully considered architectural structures, they create environments that evoke tranquility and comfort. Interiors are intentionally kept serene and timeless, providing a harmonious backdrop that allows iconic furniture, lighting, and artworks to take center stage. The furniture selection is often a carefully balanced mix of in-house designs and timeless design classics. am designs' home collections, deeply rooted in Belgian craftsmanship, were born from the need to furnish interiors with timeless pieces that seamlessly integrate with existing architecture and its proportions.
The Newlywed Home
A room-by-room guide for couples looking to create a personal, functional, and beautiful home. Whether readers are moving in together for the very first time or using their wedding registry as a chance to finally invest in quality homewares, The Newlywed Home is the perfect guide to help couples design spaces that serve both of them as individuals and set the stage for beginning their life together--in style. Filled with hundreds of design tips and tricks no matter your budget or style, and with a sprinkle of relationship self-help advice along the way, design writer Anush Benliyan helps readers navigate every step of creating a newlywed home: merging and curating their belongings, building a wedding registry, and most importantly, designing beautiful spaces. The book is organized by room, with stunning images and fun conversation guides throughout to help couples create a thoughtfully designed home that's the perfect setting for their unfolding love story.
Making Space
A global survey of 250 of the most creative women practicing interior design from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present dayThe history of women's involvement in interior design is rich and varied. It is a discipline where women enjoy an equal standing with their male counterparts, yet it is typically framed as a design practice especially suited to women, secondary to the heroic role of architect or furniture designer.This timely survey explores the ways in which women have shaped the built environment beyond the confines of the home, revealing their careers as true tastemakers of the twentieth and twenty-first century. Making Space shines a light on the diverse and influential work of 250 women who design interiors - well-known, unsung, and emerging - from more than 50 countries.The featured designers represent myriad styles, from flamboyant maximalism to artfully arranged minimalism. There are the big names, such as Rose Uniacke, Kelly Wearstler, and Brigette Romanek; pioneers, including Dorothy Draper, Sibyl Colefax, and Elsie de Wolfe; and those who have been almost entirely written out of history.Beautifully designed and illustrated with hundreds of striking photographs, Making Space will inspire anyone who cares about the spaces within which they live.Designers featured include: Sophie Ashby, Sof穩a Aspe, Gae Aulenti, Kelly Behun, Madeleine Castaing, Sibyl Colefax, Athena Calderone, Ilse Crawford, Olayinka Dosekun-Adjei, Dorothy Draper, Nathalie and Virginie Droulers, Shahira Fahmy, Beata Heuman, Katie Lockhart, Yana Molodykh, Tekla Evelina Severin, and Pamela Shamshiri.
Home Style
A step-by-step, room-by-room, moodboard-by-moodboard guide to creating a home that reflects your personal style and the way you want to live - from acclaimed Australian-born stylist and online interiors tutor, Lucy Gough. We all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities, our experiences, our life's journey. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist, where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it in how you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented. With this book you'll discover what YOU love and what makes YOU happy so you can surround yourself with the colors, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you. For Lucy, every good room scheme starts with a moodboard - she explains how to create your own and features them throughout the book to explore the elements within a series of home case studies and why they work. The book includes: - How to translate magazine imagery into your home - How to create impact with art, plants and accessories - How to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway - Key inspirational case studies
Unfurled
In Unfurled: Designing a Living Home, acclaimed plant stylist Hilton Carter invites readers into the heart of his home--a personal sanctuary that has evolved, layer by layer, to reflect his style, creativity, and love for plants. In his sixth--and most personal--book, Hilton Carter reveals his creative process for transforming his Baltimore house into a true home. In this behind-the-scenes tour, from the tranquil master bedroom to the plant-filled sunroom, he shares the inspiration behind each space, talking the reader through the mood boards he creates when embarking on a room renovation and explaining the thoughts behind a design, both functional and decorative. Hilton shares how each room has "unfurled" beautifully over time, discussing how to choose color and texture, offering practical tips on room layout, and showing how to use plants to breathe life into the home. Alongside personal stories and design insights, Unfurled shows how recreate these looks in your own home--whether you're working with a guest suite or a compact shower room. With Hilton's guidance, you'll learn how to incorporate thoughtful styling, select the right plants for your rooms, and cultivate a home that is personal, nurturing, alive, and dynamic.
The Vintage Way
In the first book from Danish writer and photographer Sarah Marie Winther, discover how to decorate sustainably the Scandinavian way using vintage items. The first book from Copenhagen-based writer and photographer, Sarah Marie Winther, The Vintage Way takes you on a captivating journey through 20 beautiful Scandinavian homes that master the art of curating vintage pieces to create eclectic yet cohesive interiors. Each location is explored through glorious photographs, interesting anecdotes, valuable insights and practical tips on how to incorporate vintage elements into your home, transforming it into a stylish and sustainable haven. Alongside the profiles of gorgeous homes, Sarah covers finding hidden gems on social media, mastering the bidding game, brining old furniture back to life, and much more. Whether you're an experienced enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of vintage, this book offers a wealth of ideas that transcend trends to help you create a home that is truly timeless. Homes include: - Mid-century Minimalist - The Potter's Penthouse - On Island Time - Eclectic Seventies - Wood, Wicker and Velvet and many more...
Elements of Timeless Style
From the New York Times bestselling author of Elements of Style, Erin Gates, a stunningly inspirational and personal book filled with crisp takeaway advice for anyone designing their "forever" home--or any space they want to feel like a forever home. Erin Gates is beloved for her unique blend of American approachability and elegance. The author of the bestselling classic Elements of Style, Erin now broadens her lens by looking at nine homes to learn how each homeowner approached the space to make it livable, versatile, and beautiful. The first home in the book is hers--and, in true Erin fashion, she shares her process, fumbles and all. Your home is your sanctuary--a safe space that nurtures your emotional, physical, and mental well-being. In Elements of Timeless Style, Erin shares her decades of expertise to guide you in making thoughtful choices, big and small, that enhance your living space. She empowers you to make confident investments, so you and your home evolve together. Organized by the nine home projects, Erin anticipates and answers every remodeling and decorating question, from the mundane to the material. Each home showcases a unique approach, shunning cookie-cutter solutions in favor of personalized, imaginative designs that celebrate individuality and personal taste. With insights on budgeting, decision-making, and design phases, Elements of Timeless Style is for anyone who wants a thought partner in design, whether you're overhauling your entire space or making intentional, gradual changes.
House Love
Step into the airy, light-filled, exquisitely detailed homes of the Florida-based firm Moor Baker Architects in this first book on their workOver the past three decades, Moor Baker Architects has gained a stellar reputation for creating timeless houses that prioritize clients' preferences, climate considerations, and charm. In recognition of their excellence, the firm has received numerous prestigious design accolades, most recently a Palladio Award and a pair of Addison Mizner Awards from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.As the eleven projects featured in this first monograph of their work demonstrate, Moor Baker is an "everything matters" firm, down to the doorknobs and hinges. They care about craftsmanship, about choosing materials that improve with age, and, most important, about designing homes that their clients will cherish.Based in Florida, their architecture is exemplary for warm climes, emphasizing airiness, openness, and indoor-outdoor living. Written by Chris Baker, illustrated with Jessica Klewicki Glynn's limpid photographs--styled by Mary Juckiewicz--and Peter Moor's drawings, and featuring the work of renowned designers such as interior designer Tom Scheerer and landscape architect Mario Nievera, House Love is sure to endear and endure.
Dream Home DIY
Dream Home DIY is a comprehensive room-by-room guide to upcycling your dream home for less, featuring 35 innovative upcycling and DIY projects that bring elevated style and sustainability into your space. Join Jaharn Quinn, a passionate thrifter and upcycling enthusiast, as she reveals the joy of discovering hidden gems in second-hand furniture and transforming them with creativity and elbow grease. This book is the ultimate toolkit for upcycling, featuring practical 'how-to' guides, checklists and stylish projects for your home. Whether you're a homeowner or a renter, Jaharn will guide you through the art of finding value in what others might overlook, from revamping old mirrors with styrofoam details to using PVC piping to craft a unique dining table. With her step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to navigate thrift stores like a pro, master new tools, and turn everyday materials into extraordinary pieces. In a world where the cost of living is rising and the allure of high-end interiors seems out of reach, Dream Home DIY offers a refreshing approach. It's about making the most of what you have, embracing sustainability and designing a space that's truly yours. Transform your home, save money and make a positive impact on the planet with Dream Home DIY. Your dream home is just a DIY project away!
Courtyard Homes
A global tour of remarkable homes designed around nature-filled, light-filtering outdoor retreatsCourtyards are the heart of the home. Serving as centerpieces around which the rest of the living spaces flow, these private, tranquil spaces offer a connection to the sky and earth. This captivating global survey invites readers into 20 extraordinary contemporary courtyard residences, each uniquely designed to integrate the natural environment into everyday life.Richly illustrated with more than 150 color photographs, Courtyard Homes features a diverse range of homes designed by distinguished architects and designers from around the world, including Craig Steely Architecture, mwworks, Mary English and Xavier Vendrell Architects, Leckie Studio, Pr獺ctica Arquitectura, Shieh Arquitetos Associados, Fria Folket + Hanna Michelson, Matharoo Associates, Ted'A Arquitectes, Pham Huu Son Architects, Eliza Blair Architecture and Studio MKN, and Breakspear Architects. From a triangular courtyard in an off-grid home in Hawaii, to twin oculi punched into a concrete home in Mexico, to a plant-filled central courtyard in Australia, these awe-inspiring spaces reveal the creative ways that homeowners and designers have embraced innovative, nature-infused living.
The Frick Collection: The Historic Interiors
After a multiyear renovation, The Frick Collection returns to its lauded Gilded Age mansion on New York's Fifth Avenue. Spectacular photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna and insightful text by Xavier F. Salomon, the museum's chief curator, unite to celebrate one of the preeminent fine and decorative art collections in the world. Richly illustrated with newly commissioned photography, this publication chronicles the history of the iconic 1914 residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, while offering a room-by-room tour that showcases each space's evolution from a private residence to part of The Frick Collection. The personal and cultural significance of the mansion's interiors is explored, from the stately drawing rooms and intimate boudoirs to the galleries that house masterpieces by Bellini, Fragonard, Goya, Ingres, Manet, Rembrandt, Titian, and Vermeer. The mansion at One East Seventieth Street stands as a testament to Frick's refined taste, immense wealth, and unparalleled art collection. The reader will experience a captivating exploration of the mansion's creation, from Frick's initial vision of a "comfortable, well-arranged house, simple, in good taste, and not ostentatious" to the multifaceted collaboration between the strong-willed patron and his team of architects, interior decorators (including Sir Charles Carrick Allom and Elsie de Wolfe), and art dealers. This book is a reintroduction to the marvels of the Frick's collections and an introduction to the gloriously revived interiors of an internationally lauded jewel of a museum.
The Family Home
In The Family Home, parents of five Courtney and Michael Adamo share how you can create a space that suits your pre-kids style but also meets the needs of a growing family. With stunning photography of homes of all shapes and sizes, from sprawling spaces in California and Byron Bay to inner-city London pads, Courtney and Michael share tips for how your home can inspire play, encourage kids to be independent and be a practical yet beautiful place that the whole family will enjoy being in. Whether it's how to store all the shoes that accumulate by the door, clever ways to display children's artwork, embracing small nooks and crannies, or planning a shared kids' bedroom, The Family Home is full of beautiful ideas to inspire you to make your house a home.
Retrouvius
London-based design studio Retrouvius has carved a unique and important niche in the interior design and architecture spheres by blending architectural salvage with innovative design. Every project is a reinvention of the past and a promise made to our shared future. In a world increasingly defined by the fleeting and the disposable, Retrouvius stands as a beacon of sustainability, creativity, and enduring beauty in interior design. Each space transformed by the studio is imbued with a history and a character uniquely its own, and a deep respect and sensitivity for original, historic designs and materials. As interior designers and architects increasingly adopt sustainable practices to reduce their environmental footprint, Retrouvius has been discovering new life in the old and patinaed, new purpose in the centuries overlooked. Its work is a testament to the belief that sustainability can be synonymous with sophistication, and that the past can beautifully and intelligently inform the present. This important volume is an invitation to explore the world of Retrouvius through the design studio's most significant projects. Through stunning photography and insightful texts, this book journeys into the heart of spaces that are as functional as they are artful, as timeless as they are tailored to contemporary living.
Contemporary Living Yearbook 2026
Eighty-six new private residences and apartments by renowned architects and interior designers from all over the world. The eighth edition of this bestseller celebrates 86 of the most beautiful houses and apartments from all over the world, containing exclusive new projects from renowned architects, interior designers and experienced professionals. Published to coincide with Contemporary Living Yearbook 2026 is Timeless Living Yearbook 2026 ISBN 9782875501578, which emphasizes classic and more traditional forms. Both Yearbooks complement each other perfectly and together offer a selection of dozens of recently finished villas, country houses, townhouses and apartments.
Bold: The Interiors of Drake/Anderson
The first book from Drake/Anderson illustrates the award-winning firm's opulent modernist design with interiors that are as unique and expressive as they are inviting and livable. Principals Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson delight in creating imaginative rooms that emphasize the precious alongside the everyday. Drake is known for his fearless use of color as well as his fashion-conscious sensibility. Anderson is lauded for his layered approach and the confidence with which he juxtaposes a variety of historic periods. While firmly focused on contemporary design, their work harkens back to the legendary designers and decorators of yesterday. Drake/Anderson's deeply informed yet accessible modernist sensibility is exemplified by eleven remarkable residences, from Manhattan to London to Arizona, in a full spectrum of rich jewel tones and textures. In an aerie with panoramic views, the pair devised a platinum-and-pearl backdrop for a provocative potpourri of materials--wood, lacquer, stone, gypsum, glass, velvet, leather, mirror, and bronze. Whether refashioning a private oasis in the woods, where contemporary pieces mix with custom items of the firm's design, or bringing a stately 1910 house fully into the present by amalgamating the owners' antiques with modern and contemporary art, Drake/Anderson embraces a dynamic eclecticism all its own.
Venice
This volume showcases the Venetian style of living and entertaining, featuring stunningly photographed interiors paired with artfully presented local recipes amidst the backdrop of the most elegant private rooms and gardens in Venice. This book should appeal to interior designers, Italophiles and Venice's many international admirers. This beautiful, aspirational book offers a seductive vision of living and entertaining in the most elegantly appointed interiors of Venice, coupled with traditional local recipes that will appeal to the growing interest in Italy's regional cuisines.
Chatsworth, Arcadia Now
This stunning volume provides an enchanting visit to one of the most storied and beautiful English country houses. No place embodies the spirit of the English country house better than Chatsworth. From best-selling books such as Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshireand Chatsworth: The House by Deborah Mitford, the late Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, American audiences have long been transfixed by this remarkable place and its extraordinary collection of art and decorative objects. Today, Chatsworth's facade is newly cleaned and its windows freshly gilded. The forward-looking current Duke of Devonshire, who likes to say that "everything was new once," has redone the public and private rooms. This tour-de-force volume is his telling of the story of Chatsworth through seven historical periods accompanied by stunning photo-graphic portraits of the house, its collections, and the grounds. Chatsworth contains countless treasures from Nicolas Poussin's Et in Arcadia Ego and Antonio Canova's Endymion to seminal modern works by Lucian Freud and David Hockney. Though filled with works from different time periods, the collection represents the very best of the "new" from each artistic era.
The Seaside House
Irresistible interiors that capture the essence of seaside living. Everyone dreams of a house by the sea, and this book presents the best examples of homes for escaping to the serenity of the seaside. Beautifully photographed interiors, exteriors, gardens, and patios offer a peek into these appealing homes, including Martha Stewart's Seal Harbor, Maine, residence, Donna Karan's Zen-like East Hampton retreat, Tommy Hilfiger's Pop art-inspired Miami house, and Giorgio Armani's Antigua getaway. Such top designers as Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Steven Gambrel, and Ken Fulk have decorated these lovely and inspiring homes--in quintessential seaside communities, including Block Island, Harbor Island, Malibu, and Martha's Vineyard. A seaside house is a place to unwind in a relaxed setting--white floorboards, whimsical nautical touches, pastel tones, and vivid colors. Indoor-outdoor living is the norm. Yet it is also a place to entertain friends and family in style and can express a range of chic decorating and design tastes. From clean, modern beach houses to traditional-style cottages, these breathtaking interiors--presented by a team known for style and taste--will inspire homeowners, designers, and anyone who loves a water view.
Inventing the California Look
The influential rooms of Elkins, Taylor, Dickinson, and other great talents--as photographed by Fred Lyon--represent the innovation and splendor of postwar Northern California interiors, which continue to inspire the work of designers today. From the 1940s to the 1980s, some of the best resi-dences in Northern California were decorated by a coterie of designers whose names were once recognized only by the cognoscenti of interior design. From Frances Elkins and Tony Hail, with their aristocratic aesthetics, to Michael Taylor and John Dickinson, with their bold fantasies, these designers created revolutionary settings that were idiomatic of their time and place--fresh, luxurious spaces complementing the various terrains and lifestyles of the northern part of the state. Fred Lyon (b. 1924) is perhaps the only photographer who knew and documented the work of this talented group. Akin to what Julius Shulman was doing in Southern California, Lyon worked closely with the designers and magazine editors to help shape the look for posterity. In the years following the work of these giants, most of the spaces they created are gone or vastly changed, replaced by different tastes and new styles. Now re-appreciated for their artistry, we can relive this exciting era through Lyon's superb photography.
Tuscan Rooms
An exclusive look into Tuscan interiors that have the hallmarks of Cabana magazine's coverage of remarkable, eclectic, and dramatic spaces. Tuscany's historical residences tell stories that no mere guidebook can capture. The houses that dot the landscape--from the stately Medici villas to the more humble yet charming farmhouses--are not just structures but also symbols of a way of life, a lasting testament to the fusion of an agrarian lifestyle, picturesque towns, notable architecture, fine craft, and art. In the book's foreword, Cabana founder Mondadori writes, "Tuscany is not merely a region; it is a living canvas, a dreamscape that has cradled the imagination of artists, poets, and thinkers for centuries." The interiors presented in this book are a celebration of the talents of the diverse contemporary homeowners, who are keeping the region's creative spirit alive. Houses brim with the output of skilled craftsmen, exquisite tapestries, brocades and damasks, objects arranged as if painterly still lifes, fantastical murals, rare books, furniture from a range of periods, and fine porcelain. The houses, many published here for the first time, include a gentle hilltop in Chianti where late interior designer Manfredi della Gherardesca filled his family's castle with superb collections of decorative and fine arts; a rustic coastal retreat where the boundaries between indoor and outdoor are blurred; the Pucci family palace, where a kaleidoscopic twentieth-century fashion phenomenon was born in a Renaissance setting; and a country hideaway where local decorative arts are astutely paired with more worldly objects, a colorful patchwork of Argentinian and Moroccan carpets and African figurines. Tuscany is the birthplace of Renaissance art and thought, a creative explosion that still resonates today. The interiors in this book are a testament to the ongoing legacy of creative rebirth in a most glorious setting.
Jean-Louis Deniot: Destinations
A leading name in the international design scene, and a regular in every major shelter magazine in America, his native France and world-wide, Jean-Louis Deniot is celebrated for his exceptionally sophisticated and erudite take on classical style. Deniot is known for layering--art and furniture from different periods, custom-made pieces with one-of-a-kind antiques--with inviting harmony and elegance. Deniot's timeless and glamorous rooms possess an almost cinematic aesthetic without being either too formal or trendy. With stunning photography and a series of discerning project-by-project conversations between the designer and author Pamela Golbin, Destinations takes the reader around the world to eighteen destinations showcasing Deniot's newest never-before-published international projects, from his own handsome Paris office, tropical retreats in Miami, Manhattan aeries, and the interior of a private jet in Aspen, to an elegant townhouse in London, an Italian waterfront villa, and projects in Colombia, India, Russia, and Morocco. Destinations is the design book must of the year, both for fans of his work and the Francophile dreamer looking for inspiration--wherever they live in the wide world.
At Home in the American Barn
At Home in the American Barn examines the fascinating possibilities for living and adaptive reuse provided by the expansive spaces and rough-hewn look of these traditional structures. Nationwide, Americans are turning to structures such as the barn with a mind to renovating them to fit the lifestyles of today, redesigning these often-wonderful places of the past into residential spaces. At Home in the American Barn embraces the dream to slow things down and return to basics and shares some success stories, as made plain by the buildings themselves.This richly illustrated volume focuses on the barn as home. Each of the structures featured has been adapted from its original utilitarian purpose to allow for comfortable, joyous living. Built at first as places for work, barns nevertheless often demonstrate fine craftsmanship and artistry. This volume emphasizes the rare beauty of these structures and shows throughout elegant solutions for living in these beautifully imagined homes. Soaring rafters here allow for dramatic chandeliers in one home or a wall of magnificent bookcases in another. Spaces that are unconventional in a traditional domestic sense here serve as springboards for inspiration that allow for, in one home, a spiral staircase of fantasy made from hand-planed wood, and, in another, a wall of glass that lets in the sun. At Home in The American Barn shows the way that this can be done successfully and artfully.
Home: A Celebration
Celebrated artists, designers, photographers, writers, actors, and activists offer personal reflections on the essence of home in this inspirational book to benefit No Kid Hungry. Filled with personal insight, humor, creativity, joy, and poignancy, Home: A Celebration is a lyrical ode to sanctuary and a thoughtful and inspirational book to peruse again and again. Through the lenses of their crafts and passions, each illustrious contributor presents an offering--either a personal text or work of art--on what home means to them. Historian Jon Meacham discusses books as the emotional infrastructure of the houses in his life. Photographer Oberto Gili documents the glorious garden at his property in northwest Italy. Chef Alice Waters proffers a recipe from her home garden. Interior designers--including Nina Campbell, Steven Gambrel, and Kelly Wearstler--share aspects of their profession that define home to them. Other notable pieces are from Joan Juliet Buck, Julian Fellowes, John Grisham, Jill Kargman, Joyce Carol Oates, and Gloria Steinem. Charlotte Moss's inspiration for this project is Edith Wharton's The Book of the Homeless (1916), a fundraising effort that aided refugees and children during the First World War. For this book, a portion of the profits are benefiting the organization No Kid Hungry, which works to feed more than 11 million children in the United States who live in food-insecure homes.
