Amazon makes monthly deliveries to my house. They're nice that way. For some reason, no matter how hard I try I cannot keep from buying books. It's getting out. of. control. They are stored in every room, under beds, on bookshelves, in the garage, at the business warehouse, in the kitchen cupboards, you get the picture. Here's what came in the latest doorstep delivery.
White on White- what can I say? It's like 3 bucks or so. How can you go wrong? So many shades of lovely white. It's a great book to keep on hand when you're completely smitten with the color.
Thrifty Chic-lots of fresh ways to use and reuse chic vintage pieces throughout your home. They have a great mix of modern and romance. Right up the alley for those who love decorating with antique store finds.
Provencal Escapes-stunningly beautiful. The author gives you a tour of the most amazing homes in France. The outdoor stone room on the cover is reason enough to buy it. I will never forget that room. Make yourself happy and add this book to your wishlist.
And I saved my very favorite for last.............
The New Eighteenth-Century Style- Drop. Dead. Gorgeous. That about sums it up. I could study the photos in this book for hours. There is so much detail in each room. From the paint to the tattered books to the old linens, it is all so inspiring. I want to recreate the vignette shown in the photo below.
Don't you just love the concrete urns, the shells, the dried hydrangeas, the manzanita branches? Oh my word. I showed this photo to The Man and said, "I'm on it". My summer project!
And would you believe that under all these plump pillows of antique linens lies an army cot? Leave it to the French to make an army cot look like it's fit for a queen.
And I love the garden conservatory feel of this room. And those giant shells piled up on the side table are so beautiful. Really, do yourself a favor and just go buy this one today. And when it comes, sit down outside in the garden with a glass of wine and savor it. You'll thank me later, I just know it.
In other news I've done a couple of recent interviews. Not that I presume everyone is sitting on pins and needles wanting to know more about the tickings of my mind. It's mostly lots of continuous rattling up there. But my sweet peep Carol asked me a few questions about my business to celebrate the relaunch. She always has wonderful interviews with shop owners and inspiring women across the globe not to mention the genius projects she shares. And the delightful Shawn had a phone interview with me about all sorts of various blog and business related topics. Lucky for you she condensed it into written form here. She's in the middle of a barn restoration project and I can't wait to see the final reveal. I know it will be spectacular.
Well that about sums it up for now. Thanks for reading this really long post but as you can see I'm pretty passionate about my books and could probably go on for hours and hours! Have a great day everyone!
