BOOKS

Patina Style celebrates the beauty that the passage of time brings to the things in your life. The antique and imperfect and the slightly worn combined with natural materials and a subtle color palette create a look that is both timeless and fresh. Brooke Giannetti and Steve Giannetti are the owners of Giannetti Home, a full-service architecture, interior, and landscape design firm as well as a home furnishings store. Their work has been featured in numerous national magazines, newspapers and books, including Veranda, Coastal Living and the New York Times.

From Shawnee Chief to Top Brass, this guide to over 60 varieties of peonies presents an eclectic selection of specimens—from those with the best visual appearance and the most fragrant perfume, to those that are easiest to grow and produce the best cutting flowers. With commentary on each bloom, easy-to-follow growing advice, and glorious photography, Peonies will appeal to anyone who appreciates the romance of the majestic spring peony. 

With expert techniques from Flour Shop's founder, Amirah Kassem, each bite of The Power of Sprinkles unlocks the key to creating sensational rainbow explosion cakes.

A centuries-old flower of love has claimed its place in high-end floral shops and wedding bouquets. “Consumers now understand that this flower has a great vase life and comes in many different colors. In addition, the available varieties have seen some big improvements in the last years.” — Floral Daily, October 2021 In the language of flowers, ranunculus (aka buttercup) is a symbol of seduction, charm, and attractiveness. It was particularly popular for bouquets in the Victorian era and has made a strong comeback as a bloom for modern-day wedding bouquets.  It is the flower of the moment, as gardeners, florists, and alpine enthusiasts all over the world embrace the possibilities of this plant once more. 

A well-designed Swedish room, whether an antique-filled country home or a contemporary industrial loft space, has a calm and feel-good quality that literally permeates the atmosphere. See how some of the most authentic advocates of Swedish design are using these ideas in their own homes, places of pure beauty and simplicity. The fundamental concepts of Swedish design are in full play at each location featured and are important qualities to incorporate into a home-those of functionality, quality of materials, light, preservation, art, eclecticism, color, sense of place and a deep reverence for nature. 

Regarding Paul R. Williams: A Photographer’s View is a photographic exploration of the work of the first AIA-certified African American architect west of the Mississippi River. Known as “Hollywood’s Architect”, Paul Revere Williams was a Los Angeles native who built a wildly successful and as an architect decades before the Civil Rights Movement. He designed municipal buildings and private homes as well as banks, churches, hospitals, and university halls. Williams also designed public housing projects and mansions for celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball. In 1923, Williams became the first black member of the American Institute of Architects. In 2017, nearly forty years after his death, he became the first black recipient of the AIA Gold Medal. 

Retreats, hideaways, escape spaces – call them what you will, such havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest, nurture and take time out. These spaces offer the chance to create a completely unique interior. Be it a simple garden room, a homely shepherd’s hut, a yoga-lover’s cabin, a fishing lodge or summer house, a treehouse, a circus wagon, a purpose-designed garden smart pod, or even a canal boat, the glorious retreats showcased here will provide inspiration for creating your very own place for escape or somewhere to enjoy favorite activities. Author Sara Bird reveals the essential elements of a soulful hideaway, from building materials to decorative details, and then explores 14 remarkable retreats in three chapters: Close to Home, On the Water, and In the Wild. These are spaces designed for rest, relaxation, play, and daydreaming either alone or en famille, as well as for their effects on our mental and physical wellbeing.

Self-acknowledged ‘design junkies' Lucy St George and Jane Rockett launched their online interiors store in 2007. Ten years on, Rockett St George has revitalized the interiors market with their quirky, glamorous and distinctive collections. Self-acknowledged ‘design junkies' Lucy St George and Jane Rockett launched their online interiors store in 2007. Ten years on, Rockett St George has revitalized the interiors market with their quirky, glamorous and distinctive collections. On offer is is a treasure trove of oddities and curiosities produced by designers and manufacturers around the world and a million miles away from mass produced chain-store products.

With natural textures, rustic finishes and opulent antiques seeing a renaissance in our homes, this unique collection of enchanting French houses offers timeless inspiration. From a chic and sophisticated Parisian pied-à-terre to an authentically restored Alpine ski lodge, from a grand château filled with antiques to a beach cottage in St Tropez, Romantic French Homes presents a stunning selection of homes. These 14 amazing properties sum up all that is French and romantic, from the streets of Paris to Mégève in the French Alps, from the coast of Normandy to the heart of Provence and the sun-baked shores of the Riviera. There are classic country houses, tiny boltholes, city apartments, quirky seaside homes, and more. 

Get an insider's look at 70 beautiful, charming European cities that you may not have heard of. Kufstein, Lugano, Wroclaw . . . enchanting, unique, and all-but-hidden urban beauties of Europe, where you can stroll and marvel undisturbed. Lush photos and informative text bring to life cities like Salerno, Italy, with its medieval Old Town; Paphos, Cyprus, with its romantic beaches; Alkmaar, Holland, with its cozy cafes; or the flourishing port city of Turku in Finland. Divided by region—central Europe, western Europe, southern and southeastern Europe, and north and eastern Europe. 300 beautiful color images This guide will help you choose your next getaway away from the crowds. Go on a journey of discovery!

A friendly, approachable guide to solving the most common interior design issues, whether you rent or own, including “work with what you have” tips for people with $0 budgets! “Readers can expect solid, on-a-budget decorating hacks that will save some major dollars: ‘champagne taste on a Diet Coke budget.’...Truly, there’s advice in every sentence...”—Booklist Magazine. Nowadays, highly curated social media feeds can leave you feeling like you’ll need give up your life savings or knock down walls to have a home you love. But Chelsey Brown, owner of City Chic Decor, is here to show that with some creativity you can completely redesign any room in your house without declaring bankruptcy?and have fun while doing it. “Best for readers who want to make their spaces look expensive for less. A great addition to any DIY collection, with the potential to fly off the shelf.”—Library Journal.

Create a unique and personalized space that is a seamless blend of modern and traditional elements. Become your own design expert and craft a home that reflects your individual story.

“Going beyond lighter versions of beignets and pimiento cheese, Charleston blogger and author McDuffie delivers innovation in the form of unlikely foodstuffs paired with traditional down-home dishes.”—Booklist With a fresh take on Southern-style cooking and rooted firmly in the notion that great Southern food doesn’t have to be heavy or unhealthy, this book for the modern home cook has more than 100 recipes for simple Southern food, reimagined and made with less. This is a hassle-free, lighter take on Southern cooking that proves the notion less can so often be more. By reimagining beloved Southern classics and viewing them through a more health- and lifestyle-conscious lens, Lauren McDuffie’s Southern Lights: Easier, Lighter, and Better-for-You Recipes From the South explores ways to make Southern cooking more accessible without sacrificing flavor or quality. 

In the cool, wooded mountains of the South, each log cabin has a rich history and a unique personality. Homeowners featured here have preserved the age-old qualities of their cabins while renovating, revitalizing, and redecorating these treasures to support modern living and reflect their personal style. Emily Followill’s stunning photography shows every cozy corner of thirteen homes located in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Virginia. The writing tells the story of how each cabin and owner came together; as the owners changed their cabins, the cabins invariably changed the owners as well.

“This lavish volume...showcases the interiors of six historic homes decorated and owned by artist Hunt Slonem....the spotlight is on photographer Neitzel’s gorgeous images, which draw attention to the finer details in Slonem’s busy designs....This is a visual feast.”—Publishers Weekly. An iconic American artist’s self-proclaimed life’s work—bringing historic mansions to life with bold color, antiques, myriad collectibles, and objects galore. “My homes are my life’s work—making old houses into a new form of my art,” says Hunt Slonem in his preface. Extraordinary photography, capsule summaries of each building’s history, and a sprinkling of anecdotes open the doors to Slonem’s personal and creative world from a new perspective. 

Stylish entertaining doesn’t require perfection. It’s not about flawlessly polished tableware or professionally arranged florals—it’s about the small, creative touches that make each event unique. Whether a small cocktail party, an intimate supper, or a large soirée, the tips gathered in this eclectic collection will inspire even reluctant hosts to break the mold and entertain without worry. Ted uses examples from his own busy life to illustrate how to set an inviting table with ease. Packed with beautiful photographs and easygoing advice, this book explores a variety of entertaining options throughout the year, for dining indoors and out, for big groups or cozy couples. Ted’s insight on everything from mixing and matching tableware to choosing unique party favors offer stylish inspiration for every type of host. 

Budding interior designers are encouraged to unleash their creativity in this book that shows them everything they need to know about the exciting world of interior design. Follow along as Taylor, an interior designer, turns the unfinished attic of her home into a beautiful living space. Learn about a designer's three main drawings—the floor plan, section, and elevation—and how to draw to scale. From planning to completion, this skill-building book teaches children design techniques, basic color theory, how to create a mood board, and the architectural styles that influence interiors today. The techniques are illustrated in color sketches and architectural drawings that will inspire children to experiment with their own designs. With a final chapter on the tradespeople who bring the finished project to life, The Future Interior Designer's Handbook is the perfect introduction to interior design.

The A-Frame home surged in popularity in the 1950s, and has captured the public’s imagination with its playfully modern, steep-sloping roofline ever since. The Modern A-Frame celebrates seventeen diverse accounts of these minimalists cabins reinvented for the twenty-first century. Nostalgic escapes, heritage homes, full-time simplicity, and artists at work categorize the A-frames whose engaging stories are shared. Whether fabricated from a 1960s kit or as a new build via retro inspiration, the variety of styles and homeowners in this photo-driven collection beautifully captures the romance of a classic structure, which beckons to travelers and homebuyers today, just as it did sixty years ago.

Barclay Butera presents new work through 15 homes and tells the story of the new traditional style. As Barclay says, “Good design to me is a combination of yours, mine and ours. I believe there should be history in a room, whether it be a piece of art, a vintage rug or a family heirloom.” In The New Traditional Barclay shares homes with an artful inclusion of heritage pieces that blend seamlessly alongside distinctive furnishings, pattern-on-pattern fabrics and bold textures – all elements of Barclay’s iconic style. Butera cites the power of living in a beautiful environment and the positive effect of surrounding yourself with the things you love has on you. Classic design with a fresh twist – flawlessly integrated into traditional, transitional and contemporary interiors alike, these homes emphasize alluring architecture, luxurious furnishings and intricate craftsmanship to be enjoyed daily by their owners. 

Through Together at the Table, you will experience the expertise and passion of Capucine De Wulf Gooding and David Gooding, as they share their insightful philosophy on cultivating meaningful connections through the art of living well.

With exclusive projects and new photography, Vibrant Interiors features the best of Andrea Schumacher Interiors. Inviting, imaginative homes that draw the viewer in and ignite the desire to see more, ultimately revealing Andrea’s creativity and skill at developing energetic, exuberant, personality-filled interiors. Regardless of location or style, the skillfully designed homes are layered with a well-balanced mix of complexity and simplicity; sophisticated yet playful; layered but minimal. This dynamic interplay is compelling, unexpected, and creates conversation. In her debut interior design book, Vibrant Interiors, Andrea explores her creativity and ability to transform interior spaces into something unique for each client. 

Who wouldn’t be romanced by names like Lovely Fairy, Desdemona, Elegantyne, Anne Boleyn, Leonardo da Vinci, and Blue for You? Vintage roses encompass both the true “old” roses and the best of the “modern” roses, developed to celebrate the classic, ageless, enduring beauty of the old varieties. The 60 specially selected specimens include those that have the best visual appearance and most fragrant perfume, and are also easy to grow and produce beautiful flowers for cutting. The perfect mix of engaging, inspirational commentary and no-fuss gardening notes shows that roses can be grown and enjoyed by all—whether a novice, an expert, or an armchair rose gardener. 

Academy Award–winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her world, where she infuses the southern style, parties, and traditions she loves with contemporary flair and charm. Reese Witherspoon’s grandmother Dorothea always said that a combination of beauty and strength made southern women “whiskey in a teacup.” We may be delicate and ornamental on the outside, she said, but inside we’re strong and fiery. Reese’s southern heritage informs her whole life, and she loves sharing the joys of southern living with practically everyone she meets. She takes the South wherever she goes with bluegrass, big holiday parties, and plenty of Dorothea’s fried chicken. It’s reflected in how she entertains, decorates her home, and makes holidays special for her kids—not to mention how she talks, dances, and does her hair (in these pages, you will learn Reese’s fail-proof, only slightly insane hot-roller technique).

This beautifully photographed dessert cookbook is loaded with seasonal recipes that look aspirational but are made achievable with detailed directions and how-to tips and hints to make stunning cookies, pies, cakes, and other sweets. Lindsey Johnson, along with Chase Reynolds Ewald, often find their cooking and baking muse from life in the West. Flavor profiles, ingredients, and artistic decorating ideas are all sparked by the romantic and rustic western mountains. In Wild Sugar: Sweet Treats Inspired by the Mountain West, Johnson teaches you how to create amazing desserts via more than 50 recipes plus additional frostings, fillings, and toppings that are based on seasonal ingredients. These recipes are designed for the home baker, and her detailed instructions along with decorating tips and hints, will have you serving showcase cookies, pies, cakes, and sweets in no time.