You may have seen her work in Elle Décor, Luxe Interiors, and Architectural Digest, the furniture she has designed for McGuire, or her lighting for Phoenix Day. With over 250 photographs by Douglas Friedman and Laure Joliet, Hollis’s new book is a show stopper- a must have for your cocktail table or design library, and a great gift for holiday season. Pilar Viladas’ fantastic introduction serves as amuse bouche to the visual feast that ensues.
She aptly describes Hollis’ style: “her interiors show no cozy clutter, no riot of color, and no rush to embrace [Read more…] about Curated Interiors by Nicole Hollis
Living In Paradise
With spring travel cancellations and social distancing in full swing, Living in Paradise provides a welcome virtual escape to exotic faraway destinations. Annie Kelly and Tim Street-Porter are the talented duo behind this newly published book. Kelly, who writes about design and travel for numerous magazines, is also a designer and has also authored other titles, including Casa Mexicana Style and the Rooms to Inspire series. Tim Street-Porter, who photographed this book, has authored and photographed quite a few books and has been featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Vanity Fair, and the New York Times. Needless to say, these two have an eye for exceptional design, and this book promises to inspire readers to create their own tropical paradises at home. Living In Paradise showcases fourteen gorgeous residences in Southeast Asian design. If the coronavirus situation has you feeling cooped up and stir crazy, this book definitely has your name on it. Let’s look at a few of the featured properties:
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Everyday Decorating by Jeffrey Bilhuber
Jeffrey Bilhuber’s 5th book demonstrates that not only does he know his stuff with decorating, but clearly he knows his audience. He recognizes that Instagram and Pinterest are the go-tos for design inspiration. With clients list that has boasts celebs such Anna Wintour, David Bowie, Iman, and Elsa Peretti, Bilhuber obviously has a prominent presence on [Read more…] about Everyday Decorating by Jeffrey Bilhuber
FARROW & BALL: RECIPES FOR DECORATING
FARROW & BALL: RECIPES FOR DECORATING, created by Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball’s color curator who has spent more than two decades developing colors with fabulous names for the company. I have been searching for a book like this for longer than I care to say, so I am thrilled and honored to review this one. Studholme’s book is so comprehensive and thorough that it should be mandatory reading for interior design students- loaded with the very information I craved when I was in design school. Studholme explains the complexities of light and color in a way that is both understandable and useful, making this a valuable resource for every design library.
Making Rooms Your Own- New York Social Diary
Brian Sawyer’s Greenwich Village guest bedroom, with Ultrasuede walls.
Making Rooms Your Own- New York Social Diary
by Sian Ballen and Lesley Hauge, Photography by Jeff Hirsch
What a great idea this book is! While we all know that New York is full of Interior Design talent, do we know who these people are? Sian Ballen and Lesley Hauge tap into their impressive New York design rolodex to introduce us to decorators and design professionals through the most enjoyable interviews and photos, all done in their own homes. Inspired by New York Social Diary’s widely read House series, the authors give us a peek into some of the city’s most coveted homes. Best of all, we get to see what these designers create for themselves, knowing all that they know, and unburdened by another’s taste, possessions or limitations. There’s no better way to [Read more…] about Making Rooms Your Own- New York Social Diary
