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Safari Style: Exceptional African Camps and Lodges
by Melissa Biggs Bradley The book captures the astonishing settings and design ingenuity of the 21st century safari destination - from the classic lodges of Kenya to the indulgent resorts of South Africa and the inspired eco-design of Rwanda’s new camps and lodges. Handpicked for their outstanding locations in wildlife enclaves, and for their distinctly regional architecture and interiors, these special properties represent the ultimate African encounter.
Conchophilia: Shells, Art and Curiosity in Early Modern Europe
by Marisa Anne Bass, Anne Goldgar, Hanneke Grootenboer and Claudia Swan A captivating historical look at the cultural and artistic significance of shells in early modern Europe Among nature’s most artful creations. Conchophilia delves into the intimate relationship between shells and people, offering an unprecedented account of the early modern era, when the influx of exotic shells to Europe fueled their study and representation as never before.
Island Whimsy: Designing a Paradise by the Sea
by Celerie Kimble. When Celerie Kemble laid eyes on a wild swath of jungle in the Dominican Republic next to mint green water and an endless stretch of golden sand, she fell madly in love. Against all odds, she designed a home away from home there, an island retreat suffused with light and air, full of indoor and outdoor rooms for relaxation.
Natural Elegance: Luxurious Mountain Living
by Rush Jenkins & Klaus Baer Natural Elegance showcases the award-winning interiors of WRJ Design, headquartered in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and led by Rush Jenkins and Klaus Baer. The firm’s homes are set against the backdrop of dramatic Western landscapes from the Rockies to the Pacific. Their interiors are infused with a unique elegance – one versed in the beauty of the wilderness combined with sophisticated contemporary design.
The World of Federico Forquet:Italian Fashion, Interiors, Gardens
by Hamish Bowles For the first time, the many worlds of this creative visionary are brought together in a richly illustrated celebration of style: from imagery of his lavish haute-couture gowns featured in 1960s and 70s Vogue, Harper s Bazaar, and other fashionable publications and worn by trendsetters such as Marella Agnelli, Sophia Loren, and Diana Vreeland to picturesque scenes of verdant Tuscan gardens and opulent, old-world Roman villas and palazzos decorated by Forquet.
Dream Makers: Bespoke Celebrations
by Guendalina Litta. Step behind the scenes with Guendalina Litta--a preeminent party designer who has invented magical moments for her rarified clientele for more than thirty years.
Beata Heuman: Every Room Should Sing
by Beata Heuman. The highly anticipated debut monograph from one of today's leading designers championing playful, original interiors infused with Scandinavian flair.
The Authentic Home
by Wim Pauwels. With a carefully curated collection of intimate and sophisticated interiors, ranging from a chic town house in Paris to a family house in Taipei and a tranquil country estate in Belgium, this book showcases fifteen authentic homes filled with colour and charm while exuding a refreshing contemporary style.
Tamsin Johnson: Spaces for living
by Tamsin Johns and Edward Clark. The first book from acclaimed Australian interior designer Tamsin Johnson, known for her fresh interiors that evoke luxurious ease and coastal elegance.
Minimalist and Luxury Living Spaces: Fashionable Home Design
by Mark Reilly Minimalist homes meet their owners' demands from their spatial environment through simplicity and elegance. The movement enjoys popularity with today's international communities, and for good reason - modern day life is a bustle, and the concise and rational artistic language of minimalism creates a tranquil space where people can find peace from the clutter of the world.
S is for Style
by Dara Caponigro With a focus on Schumacher s greatest contemporary patterns everything from classic stripes and exuberant florals to edgy animal prints this accessible and highly useful style guide is organized thematically by chapters such as Sensual and Spare; Preppy; Ladylike; Exuberant; and Opulent, with each featuring a stunning selection of patterns along with inspiring interiors designed in the same spirit.
Winter Homes: Cosy Living in Style
Curl up in front of the fire with this gorgeous edition, crammed full of evocative images, and take a journey through some of the world's best contemporary and stylish winter residences, be they atop mountains, deep in the valleys, forests or plains, or along coastal regions. Bask in the splendid vicarious warmth from your sofa and enjoy the beauty of a home that is perfectly designed for a moody winter landscape.
Life in a French Country House: Entertaining for all Seasons
by Cordelia de Castellane Complete with informative captions and texts, this book is a must-have guide on how to bring French joie de vivre to your home.
English Gardens from the Archives of Country Life Magazine
by Kathryn Bradley-Hole and The Duke of Devonshire An unprecedented in-depth look at the English garden by one of Britain s foremost garden writers and authorities, this book showcases the enduring appeal of the English garden whose verdant lawns and borders of colorful plants are the inspiration for garden lovers worldwide.
Biulding Beautiful: Classical Houses by John Simpson
by Clive Aslet. Building Beautiful is an invitation to enter the work of this master designer, as one might visit with a treasured friend. From a dream made real within a Venetian palazzo a former seventeenth-century near-ruin, brought back to glorious, fancifully detailed life to an English countryside cottage with a thatched roof, the featured homes are expressions of Simpson s unerring eye and extraordinary sense of beauty.