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I never thought I'd have so many Cuba-specific books on my list but I'm pretty intrigued by Cuban architecture! Are any of the above on your wish list too?
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Showing posts with label rizzoli. Show all posts
10/03/2011
Bookstore Wish List
My Amazon Wish List is completely out of control thanks to the onslaught of amazing art, design, and fashion books that are making their debut this fall. A few are out already but most haven't been released yet...you can usually pre-order though. Here is a sampling of the set that I'm currently coveting:
I never thought I'd have so many Cuba-specific books on my list but I'm pretty intrigued by Cuban architecture! Are any of the above on your wish list too?
I never thought I'd have so many Cuba-specific books on my list but I'm pretty intrigued by Cuban architecture! Are any of the above on your wish list too?
12/17/2010
Last Chance for the Twelve Days of High Gloss!
Today is the final day to enter to win the Twelve Days of High Gloss giveaways, so you better hurry on over to the Happenings page and do some commenting! All of us at High Gloss are so thankful to our amazing sponsors who provided these wonderful goodies to share with our readers...
Thanks to all!
Good luck to all who enter - we truly appreciate your participation!
12/02/2010
Mary McDonald Mania
Today's High Gloss giveaway is for a BEAUTIFUL new book compliments of Rizzoli. It's Mary McDonald: Interiors: The Allure of Style
- a title that has definitely been on my Amazon Wish List because she is one of my favorite designers.
Be sure to comment on the High Gloss Happenings page to enter...among other things, you can also follow High Gloss on Twitter and Facebook and blog and and tweet about the giveaway to earn extra entries.
Just to whet your palette for the book, I wanted to showcase some of Mary McDonald's insanely gorgeous design work. Her schemes are always timeless and elegant, and some are more lively and fun than others. It'll become quickly obvious why I am so enamored with the rooms she creates...we both share a love of Greek key trim, tufted upholstery, Leontine Linens, bone-inlaid pieces, bolster pillows, and canopied beds.
- a title that has definitely been on my Amazon Wish List because she is one of my favorite designers.Be sure to comment on the High Gloss Happenings page to enter...among other things, you can also follow High Gloss on Twitter and Facebook and blog and and tweet about the giveaway to earn extra entries.
Just to whet your palette for the book, I wanted to showcase some of Mary McDonald's insanely gorgeous design work. Her schemes are always timeless and elegant, and some are more lively and fun than others. It'll become quickly obvious why I am so enamored with the rooms she creates...we both share a love of Greek key trim, tufted upholstery, Leontine Linens, bone-inlaid pieces, bolster pillows, and canopied beds.
Without further ado, here are the greatest hits from the Mary McDonald, Inc. online portfolio...
Love this pic of her and her pug!
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| All photos above via Mary McDonald, Inc. |
Isn't she amazing? Now don't forget to enter to win her fabulous book!
4/30/2010
Suzanne Kasler
Last night I had the opportunity to meet Suzanne Kasler and have her sign one of my new favorite deisgn books! The event was held at one of Dallas' best home furnishings boutiques, Vintage Living by Lisa Luby Ryan.
As you can tell from the cover, Inspired Interiors is a beautiful book...it's filled with brilliant designs and thoughtful commentary. Her work is glamorous but livable, and there's always a really unique element in each room. For example, in the image used for the book cover above...the ebony-colored herringbone hardwood floors are a refreshing change from the norm.
Suzanne was so gracious and friendly...she's gorgeous too (has super blue eyes). She said I reminded her of her daughter who is a fine arts major in school and will be interning with Celerie Kemble this summer! Not going to lie, I'm a little jealous :) What a lucky girl!
Like many of great designers, Suzanne Kasler teamed up with Hickory Chair to produce a line of furniture. It is one of my absolute favorite collections, all of the pieces are elegant and current....it's the kind of furniture that you have forever.
Here's another one of her rooms that concurrently effuses a traditional yet vivacious mood. Her use of color and texture is always spot-on.
Suzanne was so gracious and friendly...she's gorgeous too (has super blue eyes). She said I reminded her of her daughter who is a fine arts major in school and will be interning with Celerie Kemble this summer! Not going to lie, I'm a little jealous :) What a lucky girl!
Like many of great designers, Suzanne Kasler teamed up with Hickory Chair to produce a line of furniture. It is one of my absolute favorite collections, all of the pieces are elegant and current....it's the kind of furniture that you have forever.
The Alexandra Chair was love at first sight for me and I'm determined to get my hands on it one day!
Design is clearly a labor of love for Ms. Kasler, you can tell by the attention to detail in her creations. For example, this Amsterdam Side Chair could've been pretty, but ordinary without the grosgrain + nailhead trim.
This Adair Mirror is also striking with the touch of crystals around the perimeter.
Close-up...
It was such a pleasure meeting this exceptionally talented designer. I look forward to keeping tabs on her amazing work and hope to welcome some of her furniture designs into my house. Keep up the fabulous work Suzanne!
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