{"id":21277,"date":"2015-03-03T16:46:06","date_gmt":"2015-03-03T21:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theenchantedhome.co\/?p=21277"},"modified":"2015-03-03T16:52:00","modified_gmt":"2015-03-03T21:52:00","slug":"13-design-books-every-decorating-enthusiast-needs-to-own-and-a-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/03\/13-design-books-every-decorating-enthusiast-needs-to-own-and-a-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"13 design books every decorating enthusiast needs to own….and a winner!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi there hope you are enjoying a wonderful week so far. First order of business is to go ahead and announce the winner of the beautiful ginger jar! Congratulations goes to…..<\/p>\n

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?Debbie<\/cite> says- <\/span><\/em>I love everything in your shop. I?ve order your monogrammed hand towels. Love them. I too am obsessed with blue and white. My favs in your shop at the moment are the footbath and silver chargers. So mad at my self that I didnt take advantage of your new monogram napkin line entry offer.<\/div>\n
Please contact me at theenchantedhome@gmail.com to provide your shipping details.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Moving onto the topic at hand. I get a lot<\/em> of emails from people who want to know all about my favorite design books, some are newbies to the design world and want to know which are a few must haves for their budding design book collection while others are design book veterans and just want to make sure they aren’t missing out on some fabulous book.<\/p>\n

I have had some books for years and still refer back to them often(kind of like how I still look back at my Southern Accents)! But there are some newer additions to my collection that are absolute must haves. So thought this was a great time to share some of my all time favorite design books. Ready? Let’s go…..hope you will share some of your own in the comments section, there is always room on my shelf for one more great book:)<\/p>\n

Here they are and then a little bit about each as well as a few images from that designer…..also included links just in case you see one you have<\/em> to have!<\/p>\n

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1.<\/strong>? You know I love Carolyne Roehm. So its no surprise that several of her books are a a regular go to source for me. Of course her blue and white book, A Passion for Blue and White is at the top of my list, every page is spellbindingly beautiful. Never gets old. Click here to see this book.<\/a><\/p>\n

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2<\/strong>. Charles Faudree Home is a wonderful book, with so many exquisite interiors, I find myself studying each page taking in every detail. This book cover to cover is a homerun and has been for years. Click here to see this book.<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.<\/strong> Mary McDonald Interiors. This book is too fabulous. Often sold out, well worth pursuing though! Her bold, elegant style with a twist makes this book one to own. So many incredibly inspiring images in this huge glossy paged decorating bible. Click here to see the book.<\/a><\/p>\n

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4.<\/strong> Segreto Style. This newest must have is from Leslie of Segreto Secrets. Often referred to as the go to source for the most spectacular finishes\/interiors. This book is a treasure trove of endless ideas, I cannot tell you how many times I have opened it for inspiration! Click here to find out? more.<\/a><\/p>\n

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5.<\/strong> Another Faudree staple in my book collection, French Country Living. If you enjoy French interiors that have an elegant slightly rustic edge to them you must own this book. Charles was an absolute master at this juxtaposition in styles and this book is a testament to his immense talent. Click here to order.<\/a><\/p>\n

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6.<\/strong> Suzanne Tucker Interiors. A veteran in the design world, Suzanne Tucker’s interiors are timeless and always supremely elegant. I really respect her craft and her breathtaking body of work speak to her immense talent. Most of the interiors in this book were done in California and are beyond dreamy. Click here to order.<\/a><\/p>\n

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7.<\/strong> The French Way with Design is another favorite, I actually own all of Betty Lou Phillips’ books and love them all but this one with a heavy French influence is right up my alley! Click here to see the book.<\/a><\/p>\n

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8.<\/strong> This is one of my newer books and has quickly become a? “classic here to stay” book.? This man is one mega talent. I love his old world interiors with the most scrumptious details…every picture is just breathtaking, love this one!? Click here to see the book.<\/a><\/p>\n

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9.<\/strong> Markham Robers’s came out with this mega book that is huge and filed with all kinds of fabulous interiors. He is a master at mixing styles, and offers traditional interiors with a twist. Everything feels so fresh and alive and mostly so livable. This is a definite favorite! Click here to find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n

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10<\/strong>. Bunny Williams Point of View might be considered a design bible by some. It surely ranks as one of my all time favorites. Some of the most beautiful interiors can be found in this book, she is one designer who to me embodies the term timeless elegance.Click here to find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n

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11.<\/strong> The House of Verandah is one of those books where I say do not open it until you are settled into a cozy spot, with a glass of wine or cup coffee in hand. This book is best read nice and slow with the luxury of time and letting your imagination take you away. Breathtakingly beautiful is the first reaction to this virtual escape of a book. Click here to find out? more.<\/a><\/p>\n

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12.<\/strong> Moving onto David Easton’s classic book on timeless design, aptly named Timeless Elegance. And it is very much both of those things, timeless and elegant. His life and story is fascinating and his incredibly body of work is mesmerizing. Having met him a few times I can say his personality matches his talent….incredible! Click here to find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n

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13.<\/strong> We are going to end it with another Carolyne Roehm favorite….A Passion for Interiors, her newest. Another continuous resource of beauty and elegance that delights me every single time I open it! Click here to find out more.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wow, so many wonderful books to love. Few things in life make me as happy as getting to snuggle with a favorite design book, or better yet a bubble bath while reading one! How about you? What are your favorites? Any here on your list?<\/p>\n

Every single one of these goes in my own personal “design books hall of fame”….all of these books? are timeless and priceless in that they offer me hours and hours of inspiration and great ideas. So your turn to tell me about some of your<\/em> favorites. Wishing everyone a wonderful evening, from snowy (yes again) New York…….<\/p>\n

And don’t forget about my newest contest, The Enchanted Home Love 2<\/strong>! I am waiting for your picture(s), rules are below. I have room for about 24 more pictures…..<\/p>\n

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