Book Review: Style Me Pretty Weddings

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOC-WrKtAaRV5aRPOx2jiPcvLFDdt1B7p_TNbeedmMid5zkf6q427fkgnMWzXh-Hl3okhvppDVHAJv4izAMQrj9hUsHNN_kvkCweJrODyXqln_cgK6Fe-du1iOqcOlOfw-J5uOVRgbeA/s1600/IMG_3289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOC-WrKtAaRV5aRPOx2jiPcvLFDdt1B7p_TNbeedmMid5zkf6q427fkgnMWzXh-Hl3okhvppDVHAJv4izAMQrj9hUsHNN_kvkCweJrODyXqln_cgK6Fe-du1iOqcOlOfw-J5uOVRgbeA/s1600/IMG_3289.jpg" /></a></div>Even though I've been married for a little over sixteen years (<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I know!</i></span>) I was thrilled to receive a copy of the new, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0770433782/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0770433782&linkCode=am2&tag=thezhu0a-20" target="_blank"><u>Style Me Pretty Weddings</u></a> book, by Abby Larson.  Filled with so many beautiful weddings ~ from high end fabulous soirees to down home campy celebrations...it's not hard to imagine how all of these events could easily translate into amazing party inspiration for almost any occasion.  If you're like me and love to get fresh ideas for table settings, color combinations, flower arranging, creative centerpieces and so much more, then you will love this book! <br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-a4yr_4Ys-mGgfr7xxygySZMt-vBnWOlBqylkiCzkct2wKBh9OXfWBmGl9aCQstAF_jkn91WHyKNMajWySGuvl7iexLAm-3TxEgGdY4RX1AKof_lHQ9YtziktPYjvNCEnjyxufQUUmJQ/s1600/IMG_3292.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-a4yr_4Ys-mGgfr7xxygySZMt-vBnWOlBqylkiCzkct2wKBh9OXfWBmGl9aCQstAF_jkn91WHyKNMajWySGuvl7iexLAm-3TxEgGdY4RX1AKof_lHQ9YtziktPYjvNCEnjyxufQUUmJQ/s1600/IMG_3292.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSss6OTd4axj8PvNgKH-QGy8SdJA6EuZHvd5JSZLf8XmpI0xT23pDPDLFYysG7BwtBG5jYO7Eyb8StqLqXSjDQguz9sH19ZPb5FiwvZOra1cTVKNgZ1VBC5A49GTGVOT_qW377SZtCsKA/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-12-12+at+4.30.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSss6OTd4axj8PvNgKH-QGy8SdJA6EuZHvd5JSZLf8XmpI0xT23pDPDLFYysG7BwtBG5jYO7Eyb8StqLqXSjDQguz9sH19ZPb5FiwvZOra1cTVKNgZ1VBC5A49GTGVOT_qW377SZtCsKA/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-12-12+at+4.30.03+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpm8t6otHgIV6kVS99cX6SRiuRSReyP1Ez34Pv0bTvlMmLAdM_9crq3T2Yzs2TWMoaahkVUbfyYTDyfLcOxaVMBX6y-_iCfxPIm5HQ9X9FbFsK0t1qLO46QC1mpW-3bosJwS5nub69Ho/s1600/style-me-pretty-weddings-the-book-Jen-Huang-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpm8t6otHgIV6kVS99cX6SRiuRSReyP1Ez34Pv0bTvlMmLAdM_9crq3T2Yzs2TWMoaahkVUbfyYTDyfLcOxaVMBX6y-_iCfxPIm5HQ9X9FbFsK0t1qLO46QC1mpW-3bosJwS5nub69Ho/s1600/style-me-pretty-weddings-the-book-Jen-Huang-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0PMsdyZeqjB4_SuxDuvVta3MZmhooQhz1brrv-fv9agqV7u7851M10idxB3pV5aZIY7nUAY-9cdDb_Mty6MYvntY7SezZdTTFxy-r4MU5y6gPUk276yJHfq9m1IYDq80KU5roGffflA/s1600/IMG_3291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0PMsdyZeqjB4_SuxDuvVta3MZmhooQhz1brrv-fv9agqV7u7851M10idxB3pV5aZIY7nUAY-9cdDb_Mty6MYvntY7SezZdTTFxy-r4MU5y6gPUk276yJHfq9m1IYDq80KU5roGffflA/s1600/IMG_3291.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0VQ35zf1lw0XaYNmp2Hne3cueUnL5XS7YdXbm2yyXdUWaJyPsSexZ3IpYwSpxfRo8u0QkmmdRlAUw_kcy-2saz8neoijRlx-WSYbnW5Z4UXDh6M5yQ4vwi4YADc4_x_y2ikJAbEOobTs/s1600/Style-Me-Pretty-Weddings-Book-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0VQ35zf1lw0XaYNmp2Hne3cueUnL5XS7YdXbm2yyXdUWaJyPsSexZ3IpYwSpxfRo8u0QkmmdRlAUw_kcy-2saz8neoijRlx-WSYbnW5Z4UXDh6M5yQ4vwi4YADc4_x_y2ikJAbEOobTs/s1600/Style-Me-Pretty-Weddings-Book-cover.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Book Review: Style Me Pretty Weddings

Even though I've been married for a little over sixteen years ( I know! ) I was thrilled to receive a copy of the new, Style Me Pretty W...

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Book Review: The Collected Home

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTwxXwHb0lnmIHsEM6VaqlWxL-tnVAkNX_TVCIRumY_Fenlb5uBsPP7QLAiK5QVYbyP6CpylxEhyphenhyphenSulng8xJPszKR0Dywom_57-BT4tuPgcUddkNI8hEaWGpDoW1WQsb4cCKwku6s7oQ/s1600/9-7d86ab0af6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTwxXwHb0lnmIHsEM6VaqlWxL-tnVAkNX_TVCIRumY_Fenlb5uBsPP7QLAiK5QVYbyP6CpylxEhyphenhyphenSulng8xJPszKR0Dywom_57-BT4tuPgcUddkNI8hEaWGpDoW1WQsb4cCKwku6s7oQ/s1600/9-7d86ab0af6.jpg" /></a></div>Back in May, I had the pleasure of hearing Darryl Carter speak about his design work during Kravet's Blogfest 2012.  As a long time fan of Mr. Carter's sophisticated interiors, learning first hand about his background as a former attorney (<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>like myself!</i></span>) and hearing about his varied clients and inspirations was a highlight of this event.  When I was offered a copy of Darryl Carter's newest book,<a href="http://rstyle.me/~6OeO" target="_blank"> <u>The Collected Home</u></a>, to review here today, I was beyond thrilled.  A great addition to any design lover's library, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~6OeO" target="_blank"><u>The Collected Home</u></a>, has page after page of beautiful examples of Darryl's calming, muted and natural signature style. <a href="http://rstyle.me/~6OeO" target="_blank"><u>The Collected Home</u></a>, also offers solid advice, complete with paint colors and other valuable tips for acquiring a timeless collected look in your own home.<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFmY5QNQXkE2X0nRmT8O_GHHm71gvsfxk9liXvKgpQyiqzfdXabHsmQL8IoFP6J0jzm-vjNu6j7sj8tY9IdAH8Cs90296eoX7HDssVPAu4F2g9Mrdp6PGlZuY7LD2ZbrqjJcaVQVVOHE/s1600/5-1c31475a69.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFmY5QNQXkE2X0nRmT8O_GHHm71gvsfxk9liXvKgpQyiqzfdXabHsmQL8IoFP6J0jzm-vjNu6j7sj8tY9IdAH8Cs90296eoX7HDssVPAu4F2g9Mrdp6PGlZuY7LD2ZbrqjJcaVQVVOHE/s1600/5-1c31475a69.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVlNsQWOJh_Uzx1w7b8DQUJQ1VfL9cl4LrD88yb5sfCx9ekdneyXNa7OLjZTrNQPSPm0yvoNXrWIM32peughoknW8jIxFaAI8SWYc4WjbH0pKU6lnj7gD2Vzwd_cJQAyE1mrmByV3FwA/s1600/7-7115d992fe.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVlNsQWOJh_Uzx1w7b8DQUJQ1VfL9cl4LrD88yb5sfCx9ekdneyXNa7OLjZTrNQPSPm0yvoNXrWIM32peughoknW8jIxFaAI8SWYc4WjbH0pKU6lnj7gD2Vzwd_cJQAyE1mrmByV3FwA/s1600/7-7115d992fe.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyekZGJHrVXrg4ZyYsO3Iu2bkEbs6_cSFe9cS-PBHrKeZjSK25gvofFKeQIVVS7qvnRX_J6PW49blURD7mvNTjaLRChVhnYEn_so7xkZLjxOWk5_KWqB7aImiPStCooVYf-fX7WUC0uvg/s1600/14-2b0d17bdef.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyekZGJHrVXrg4ZyYsO3Iu2bkEbs6_cSFe9cS-PBHrKeZjSK25gvofFKeQIVVS7qvnRX_J6PW49blURD7mvNTjaLRChVhnYEn_so7xkZLjxOWk5_KWqB7aImiPStCooVYf-fX7WUC0uvg/s1600/14-2b0d17bdef.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohNeDnUQa92ClUTSnxa3b-gAfz9bggkdYSglgyQXA959tneoF74hhhkdQF-4KNh6NPX1p4XVi0QGsM5GEbuW2djYjPq7YnPYWODzbHlrbFJJ5Vjjnj5F-R5B16U7kPVzQxdoqVgSf5Kg/s1600/1-a3de145984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohNeDnUQa92ClUTSnxa3b-gAfz9bggkdYSglgyQXA959tneoF74hhhkdQF-4KNh6NPX1p4XVi0QGsM5GEbuW2djYjPq7YnPYWODzbHlrbFJJ5Vjjnj5F-R5B16U7kPVzQxdoqVgSf5Kg/s1600/1-a3de145984.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Book Review: The Collected Home

Back in May, I had the pleasure of hearing Darryl Carter speak about his design work during Kravet's Blogfest 2012.  As a long time fan ...

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Book Review: American Beauty

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlstoPh5PlB5Q0wiMBjD7_C7FYasNe8jCK0pORB2KpKNUy5sVZDZHnBYlU9hGYY6d3LgZ9eovntmXDCV5Y6LplcqlLATLZj-M6SU1wKn8KbU9gO5EPdy-GUAQOH8P19lMayWiBhHM9Rg/s1600/18-d335ecebbc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlstoPh5PlB5Q0wiMBjD7_C7FYasNe8jCK0pORB2KpKNUy5sVZDZHnBYlU9hGYY6d3LgZ9eovntmXDCV5Y6LplcqlLATLZj-M6SU1wKn8KbU9gO5EPdy-GUAQOH8P19lMayWiBhHM9Rg/s1600/18-d335ecebbc.jpg" /></a></div>I always appreciate a beautiful coffee table book. Especially this time of year, stylish books like <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/rtnzerhe" target="_blank">Thom Filicia's </a><u><a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/rtnzerhe" target="_blank">American Beauty,</a> </u>make for really great gifts.  I was thrilled to receive a copy of this lovely new book, to review and share here. The photos in<u> <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/rtnzerhe" target="_blank">American Beauty</a></u>, are truly fabulous.  I already know that I will be turning to them again and again for inspiration in my own home.  The inside scoop on the early days of Thom's career and the house he fell in love with make for a very interesting read.  Also, not to miss...the fun forward by Tina Fey!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjucleUDsXDEthCPb-olHMzyLu6HAK1cc9OEW8qKeqQwbucXIUE0aiWX2grL8fxJUK3bO7ZwAoyovAbZ94v3VGlTo-BCF8tkGDo-S79jn69m96VWtkFhGu4meUFFUMHJE7O5sc-8_ER5Qc/s1600/23-04e8e4bf1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjucleUDsXDEthCPb-olHMzyLu6HAK1cc9OEW8qKeqQwbucXIUE0aiWX2grL8fxJUK3bO7ZwAoyovAbZ94v3VGlTo-BCF8tkGDo-S79jn69m96VWtkFhGu4meUFFUMHJE7O5sc-8_ER5Qc/s1600/23-04e8e4bf1b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5qcC4b3vRrfeUUFekQ2SI8chfE_fEuFLtx1cmj3e79jV_L3-PAr1pigzQmM6_yBx73mhyphenhyphenlwxYdOP4B-Bqko9OLnlydy2CdTdfpUirXHuSDI5bep5OOBwf5EHoL3osy0RFlRLuQiHSq0/s1600/21-82b09ceda4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5qcC4b3vRrfeUUFekQ2SI8chfE_fEuFLtx1cmj3e79jV_L3-PAr1pigzQmM6_yBx73mhyphenhyphenlwxYdOP4B-Bqko9OLnlydy2CdTdfpUirXHuSDI5bep5OOBwf5EHoL3osy0RFlRLuQiHSq0/s1600/21-82b09ceda4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0jVBlyFPF7gmO1JPrCCqbmD2IGrjFgJnF25RiI1qqgQnXAccJL1UKVPsU3qwJBTWCa3kIvf71oa1Wot84RfYt0dE91NnL9rYxjFbiJRVsRNalFnxoJZJYsFgzdFDxd_0JxMayMilhVJs/s1600/11-a4c68e0da5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0jVBlyFPF7gmO1JPrCCqbmD2IGrjFgJnF25RiI1qqgQnXAccJL1UKVPsU3qwJBTWCa3kIvf71oa1Wot84RfYt0dE91NnL9rYxjFbiJRVsRNalFnxoJZJYsFgzdFDxd_0JxMayMilhVJs/s1600/11-a4c68e0da5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9nJiVqfdHrfIUrIXoAxir_TmFivUnKBpPK0akPI4Ial4Rmj8Ybpn4n0E3OvstQAvUbpSG8Ba1ecyJDp7QXgV9Lgep_r_OO_1c91LfZ9dNIXK-BoofO1gZhjZKbVYDCT8dl_dd7BfpPJE/s1600/1-c7d4ec23b0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9nJiVqfdHrfIUrIXoAxir_TmFivUnKBpPK0akPI4Ial4Rmj8Ybpn4n0E3OvstQAvUbpSG8Ba1ecyJDp7QXgV9Lgep_r_OO_1c91LfZ9dNIXK-BoofO1gZhjZKbVYDCT8dl_dd7BfpPJE/s1600/1-c7d4ec23b0.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Book Review: American Beauty

I always appreciate a beautiful coffee table book. Especially this time of year, stylish books like Thom Filicia's American Beauty, mak...

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Book Review: The First Apartment Book

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3CgvnfuAC9ljMSEputGvdIAZuNq-1qZ3krK4g8BDs5wCTwphRdBvYOl4Nx49wl2M1sYsexLyolEAtID4tMvqXhmj9DQwldt3O3s1MOmRh9-ZJ8d673c-YWMhS0eAqo-GqLVyNZA7wKA/s1600/13-3fdcb3cd0e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3CgvnfuAC9ljMSEputGvdIAZuNq-1qZ3krK4g8BDs5wCTwphRdBvYOl4Nx49wl2M1sYsexLyolEAtID4tMvqXhmj9DQwldt3O3s1MOmRh9-ZJ8d673c-YWMhS0eAqo-GqLVyNZA7wKA/s1600/13-3fdcb3cd0e.jpg" /></a></div>When 27 year old decorating prodigy Kyle Schuneman's book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-First-Apartment-Book-Design/dp/0307952908" target="_blank"><u>The First Apartment Book: Cool Designs For Small Spaces </u></a>arrived in the mail the other day, I was super excited to crack it open and have a look inside.  Full of bold vibrant photos, I found this book to be so full of inspiration...I wish it was around when I was moving in to my first apartment!  Even if you're not new to the home-owner party, this book holds a lot of practical and fun ideas for organization and multi-functional decor. I'm thrilled to add <u>The First Apartment Book</u>, to my growing collection of beautiful shelter and design books.<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIJ2wlEaKVKGjgpIHVaSGhjkVzOZ35dHEf-1SCuzRESj2hrKFEBsL9Ir7gOyoMvW14XwUDtgXU6Jz5E5dKZLtLx-HzQKSZqAecHWM4O9wxfCP-KWSb-6Iv8t6kfyeArrTy2lHDbyjN0Q/s1600/21-50a1ac9127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIJ2wlEaKVKGjgpIHVaSGhjkVzOZ35dHEf-1SCuzRESj2hrKFEBsL9Ir7gOyoMvW14XwUDtgXU6Jz5E5dKZLtLx-HzQKSZqAecHWM4O9wxfCP-KWSb-6Iv8t6kfyeArrTy2lHDbyjN0Q/s1600/21-50a1ac9127.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3puKuogrijmnDPgyeZJAQwv6ehAkqFPtjPz7DxsTJxxjVnejZpxI4Q2MJrV0DbGakBBlrgbYmPyDLqg-pLRklKIfYnDTyekA-_G_mXHCGTR-ASIMSyZKc5Y1uJiHTusQcIc4vPT88II/s1600/23-b925e5b677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3puKuogrijmnDPgyeZJAQwv6ehAkqFPtjPz7DxsTJxxjVnejZpxI4Q2MJrV0DbGakBBlrgbYmPyDLqg-pLRklKIfYnDTyekA-_G_mXHCGTR-ASIMSyZKc5Y1uJiHTusQcIc4vPT88II/s1600/23-b925e5b677.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4n1PpJcxazVTG_d88jRxy68EJyqO-Wi3tEDMeTcU4t2clSTnxtbHTUlCnWRTA9e1749f3I1mOMzWlthmDX8lEjblQm_PuEcb3P7cIJV7BtRt2qNvq63CZ4P4nP9ZLg_3vQI3s7ihURA/s1600/28-b5d25c2f2f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4n1PpJcxazVTG_d88jRxy68EJyqO-Wi3tEDMeTcU4t2clSTnxtbHTUlCnWRTA9e1749f3I1mOMzWlthmDX8lEjblQm_PuEcb3P7cIJV7BtRt2qNvq63CZ4P4nP9ZLg_3vQI3s7ihURA/s1600/28-b5d25c2f2f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbJkNhzr53mZwOwFyYs3uv8apkuw6O10Ni19voNp5GUjudSBz2j1Ga3G5DBs97OqwWKIf3AxKxqoQV23ThBy7EhbaBnGQYd2gFCGNVZKMMyILJJB16r2vzsrbm-X98GcunENzzYxfbw8/s1600/1-52017cb356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbJkNhzr53mZwOwFyYs3uv8apkuw6O10Ni19voNp5GUjudSBz2j1Ga3G5DBs97OqwWKIf3AxKxqoQV23ThBy7EhbaBnGQYd2gFCGNVZKMMyILJJB16r2vzsrbm-X98GcunENzzYxfbw8/s1600/1-52017cb356.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">c/o: <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #8064a2; font-size: x-small;">Crown Publishing Group </span></span></div></div>

Book Review: The First Apartment Book

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Book Review: The Joy Of Decorating

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmp-Ry0U-d3bq-oKBGp5KCZxgweZNy23VAKP6TVW6sQ2Mm9qwVBF8PxkxCevuD_lPHLyCumE-CKgcYo9A3ruhkOEmLIb80tPEtWvEt7x6pMjn7jct_90cL_6t9rBVk4KU5Ewn7de2jzI4/s1600/Picture+626.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmp-Ry0U-d3bq-oKBGp5KCZxgweZNy23VAKP6TVW6sQ2Mm9qwVBF8PxkxCevuD_lPHLyCumE-CKgcYo9A3ruhkOEmLIb80tPEtWvEt7x6pMjn7jct_90cL_6t9rBVk4KU5Ewn7de2jzI4/s1600/Picture+626.png" /></a> </div>Last month, I was the happy recipient of Phoebe Howard's latest tome:<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_691848654"> </a><u><a href="http://rstyle.me/hxe8qgerhe" target="_blank">The Joy of Decorating: Southern Style With Mrs. Howard</a>.</u>  This book is right up my ally as I'm such a fan of Phoebe and Jim Howard's work.  I've <a href="http://thezhush.blogspot.com/2011/05/friendly-excitement.html" target="_blank">mentioned before </a>that two of our closest friends are building their dream home with the Howards, I can't wait to see the results (which should be some time soon, maybe late fall).  Phoebe Howard has a gift for creating rooms with classic southern style that all look completely fresh and livable.  I found so much inspiration between the pages of this fabulous book!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiX_3qh0vdo5SmTQogvxfE9QFONcnPIzU7KFg98fHkC-uNEM5zVxOjcbT-NG-Qn6KRILHI3AHlpPAjO-otC44uryjANvhmK9O-8RsUFR-Nc0zvBKfTgtOUmJkNYw0iwDOCL6EX3YgQY0/s1600/phoebehoward12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiX_3qh0vdo5SmTQogvxfE9QFONcnPIzU7KFg98fHkC-uNEM5zVxOjcbT-NG-Qn6KRILHI3AHlpPAjO-otC44uryjANvhmK9O-8RsUFR-Nc0zvBKfTgtOUmJkNYw0iwDOCL6EX3YgQY0/s1600/phoebehoward12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PHYkK0IJWLxx5e4zYKjggiy_IWv_WKd_v4QNEYxYK_vhym07HUGepudDKcLFKGeAjAp0Doc60AjWDrw4aEjFP2POjD2VJea6CihyphenhyphenESMbZhCnh2woT8r8IvMyzimtaa0Dbsv0KoKzfY4/s1600/New_Batik_Pillow_Phoebe_Howard_The_Joy_of_Decorating.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PHYkK0IJWLxx5e4zYKjggiy_IWv_WKd_v4QNEYxYK_vhym07HUGepudDKcLFKGeAjAp0Doc60AjWDrw4aEjFP2POjD2VJea6CihyphenhyphenESMbZhCnh2woT8r8IvMyzimtaa0Dbsv0KoKzfY4/s1600/New_Batik_Pillow_Phoebe_Howard_The_Joy_of_Decorating.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnL7nbjEPQlrpfk-KR-WJEz3IEyuSmSDGBlC_GaLgipi3mGMZxqUblZfmdBHGuN9x6LTBwcB5Y4omSfWlQSJ5LEyUY3j5L0ZfvroS-Vq54MoOknkYN1NKUw3Rzj0kMZCviMI60AOHwlpg/s1600/Picture+627.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnL7nbjEPQlrpfk-KR-WJEz3IEyuSmSDGBlC_GaLgipi3mGMZxqUblZfmdBHGuN9x6LTBwcB5Y4omSfWlQSJ5LEyUY3j5L0ZfvroS-Vq54MoOknkYN1NKUw3Rzj0kMZCviMI60AOHwlpg/s1600/Picture+627.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUt5SBByVqA3-bVQxexlKzpkmROHsQJMlF-1fK23flqne5Ig6Ci1IUzHXxo9_cYusTzQvFOV6KaUQ6X6I4VbsUGEcQNiCVmKtbYuGf9CSzbsD-GIZC6YgRyUSQia1QItn7S4BKDWlSxuY/s1600/432216_3553536123379_1739608173_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUt5SBByVqA3-bVQxexlKzpkmROHsQJMlF-1fK23flqne5Ig6Ci1IUzHXxo9_cYusTzQvFOV6KaUQ6X6I4VbsUGEcQNiCVmKtbYuGf9CSzbsD-GIZC6YgRyUSQia1QItn7S4BKDWlSxuY/s1600/432216_3553536123379_1739608173_n.jpg" /></a></div></div>

Book Review: The Joy Of Decorating

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Book Review: Segreto Secrets To Finishing Beautiful Interiors

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjS14DTX-qT4YNE1oTDCOQH2xt_3PlPvddZeKFswiKevfiyuLQFlDPQ2ES5G5N8tEaVnHYE2jOwiZnoxd9m7C7T26_ozSbnSJw4-5TZ_0K3HWU-COx3ZikkQQFNHYihrEKqPkDFF4dC3R/s1600/clip_image001%25255B6%25255D_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last week, I received artist and designer Leslie Sinclair's lovely book, <a href="http://segretofinishes.com/the-book/order-form.html" target="_blank"><u>Segreto: Secrets To Finishing Beautiful Interiors</u></a>, in the mail.  Filled with extraordinary homes from in and around Houston, Texas, where Leslie's acclaimed<a href="http://segretofinishes.com/" target="_blank"> interior finishes company</a> is located, this book is a visual treat! Each and every image exudes quiet elegance and timeless appeal.  If you enjoy classic interiors with modern amenities, this book is for you.  I found a lot of very inspiring decor ideas within the pages of <a href="http://segretofinishes.com/the-book/order-form.html" target="_blank"><u>Segreto</u></a>, and I'm sure you will too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7WxFS2dY5SVtLL4jbZuMG35QgHr7eJlXGQXsIdLG82PGWsqBa8YSAEBLWz4exiVTml12SZF065dKML1r_w0zuMh1yGm1E7GEiBOb0m2piFBCIHHsSjHXH-nKiKhLSAmB9BWDKF7WJdhg/s1600/clip_image001_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvv7069iD8Zv8h37q8eATAQWHGYVl3G7-rpGRsxksMd0OiCNbnJYddpmDt2GIKf6jmgNmw6NxODg9NQkjIiy9YMd908X_G4AvvvTAZoEa74DNmmNEOWnw93D9epUf05UKipJBoIEZPbDdX/s1600/segreto+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvv7069iD8Zv8h37q8eATAQWHGYVl3G7-rpGRsxksMd0OiCNbnJYddpmDt2GIKf6jmgNmw6NxODg9NQkjIiy9YMd908X_G4AvvvTAZoEa74DNmmNEOWnw93D9epUf05UKipJBoIEZPbDdX/s1600/segreto+2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOoM0beHvzZXRghCgH47R50XQgclcFvCQE9isYOeWnqw8rdLSHHrULkJVqryjOFwm5BF9VuFaKoSWTi-PucPzUGrnfWvlEEJLMyksAz-QrrLxskzzPFlKRcwi7wi8x8G06xlEcLyqjEQu/s1600/segreto4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOoM0beHvzZXRghCgH47R50XQgclcFvCQE9isYOeWnqw8rdLSHHrULkJVqryjOFwm5BF9VuFaKoSWTi-PucPzUGrnfWvlEEJLMyksAz-QrrLxskzzPFlKRcwi7wi8x8G06xlEcLyqjEQu/s1600/segreto4.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5k1ef-jWqIZ5RL2A8wwGPsRBZTPuy1fADu98lqQh5udtr8yVc137VFKNzMb5lOzSYpAcO3Bb26VylLCM8wUaBNNrnlYH3MEsyB09q8JOc8EB64UxNGVV5MH-CozMJoh-dxHCzadn4FO5R/s1600/image_thumb%25255B9%25255D.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5k1ef-jWqIZ5RL2A8wwGPsRBZTPuy1fADu98lqQh5udtr8yVc137VFKNzMb5lOzSYpAcO3Bb26VylLCM8wUaBNNrnlYH3MEsyB09q8JOc8EB64UxNGVV5MH-CozMJoh-dxHCzadn4FO5R/s1600/image_thumb%25255B9%25255D.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Segreto: Secrets To Finishing Beautiful Interiors</u> c/o Leslie Sinclair</div><span id="goog_2025844018"></span><span id="goog_2025844019"></span></div>

Book Review: Segreto Secrets To Finishing Beautiful Interiors

  Last week, I received artist and designer Leslie Sinclair's lovely book, Segreto: Secrets To Finishing Beautiful Interiors , in the ma...

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Book Review: Hers

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVN7dUOlZvA0U6aHcGfLwz3LcaFMiuRdQduY-xxu2lA7dX1Jenu7KAx8fzELoUL1vzeI-j3TEWuhbGYsexuWtBM71yIt873KLgzPfwCf0DEJ0Sos6tFhNb9Ulb1NbFtdodOnY3nft54M/s1600/15-4e784a4ef6-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVN7dUOlZvA0U6aHcGfLwz3LcaFMiuRdQduY-xxu2lA7dX1Jenu7KAx8fzELoUL1vzeI-j3TEWuhbGYsexuWtBM71yIt873KLgzPfwCf0DEJ0Sos6tFhNb9Ulb1NbFtdodOnY3nft54M/s640/15-4e784a4ef6-1.jpg" width="475" /></a></div><br />I was excited to receive several fabulous decor books for review recently, the first of which is<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307885984?ie=UTF8&tag=randohouseinc-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307885984" target="_blank"> <u>Hers</u></a>, by Jaqueline deMontravel.  I knew right away that I was going to love this book just from perusing all the inspiring photos. The image above is my favorite, because it clearly illustrates how adding just a few feminine touches to a space (like your bedside table) can make a room feel more inviting and glamorous.  The author's goal, to help readers incorporate their own personal touches throughout their home and get in touch with their own "unabashedly feminine style" is laid out in beautiful detail.  Lest you think this book is all "chintz and frills", I can assure you it's not. Also included are several modern approaches and stylish twists on feminine decor.  Chock full of innovative  ideas on decorating, entertaining and collecting, I highly recommend <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307885984?ie=UTF8&tag=randohouseinc-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307885984" target="_blank">Hers.</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsXuQOzORNMN5KLPfVe5IvMKvlpHQxVLFs9rXsp3TpZ-SfJ8EAtTVDKHTwzZyvl003DCq6Yd3LiBcR_RlBfe_mRAPpofrBrpEDfgyvy6LeifNymR0aRwj1QHkEEYHgf8pQAB2FYXkIl0/s1600/12-e41807ece4-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsXuQOzORNMN5KLPfVe5IvMKvlpHQxVLFs9rXsp3TpZ-SfJ8EAtTVDKHTwzZyvl003DCq6Yd3LiBcR_RlBfe_mRAPpofrBrpEDfgyvy6LeifNymR0aRwj1QHkEEYHgf8pQAB2FYXkIl0/s640/12-e41807ece4-1.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90-8Xf5B3fit0KzJALD3a2kUORpCS1WbxZDHdlbLAM1RibiqX9CGekl_CgFhXfuyWTJaFe5LdehpbVpuZ6LNr0g1TAgp-XrIJYB0TRPecUvXA0YPbGOP1mkmQH8vnG9mwIetEsRmeFFQ/s1600/Picture+279.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90-8Xf5B3fit0KzJALD3a2kUORpCS1WbxZDHdlbLAM1RibiqX9CGekl_CgFhXfuyWTJaFe5LdehpbVpuZ6LNr0g1TAgp-XrIJYB0TRPecUvXA0YPbGOP1mkmQH8vnG9mwIetEsRmeFFQ/s640/Picture+279.png" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8q1dtHyJvP5OvPdSqvIyDh867u0s2fuYPYCnggEzUa2I04sPboDVhHgnBbKk-KvZJjAJ9EFCyr0PM4vwA5Omg0iilkqeqyyAB2BbkyYzwWPKu0awpU1UZJ8pd0x7uPgV6cJ_YPXboB7o/s1600/1-a37fea3e10-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8q1dtHyJvP5OvPdSqvIyDh867u0s2fuYPYCnggEzUa2I04sPboDVhHgnBbKk-KvZJjAJ9EFCyr0PM4vwA5Omg0iilkqeqyyAB2BbkyYzwWPKu0awpU1UZJ8pd0x7uPgV6cJ_YPXboB7o/s640/1-a37fea3e10-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWIg6eVHLn5IZzPpeQPV1YT4KW8DJxUugH43UiGRHIMsdEopWw2hsqtMclEw62qMiwLx-QUXDNVAcFHZ9UZdXT-ply_Ct6il5mkKMseBYZLcHRzbAzn-ZoKsYjEw2VkIMSg4hQpyvfdk/s1600/10-e9023c5a63-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWIg6eVHLn5IZzPpeQPV1YT4KW8DJxUugH43UiGRHIMsdEopWw2hsqtMclEw62qMiwLx-QUXDNVAcFHZ9UZdXT-ply_Ct6il5mkKMseBYZLcHRzbAzn-ZoKsYjEw2VkIMSg4hQpyvfdk/s640/10-e9023c5a63-1.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>

Book Review: Hers

I was excited to receive several fabulous decor books for review recently, the first of which is Hers , by Jaqueline deMontravel.  I knew r...

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