tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post3276888535788959829..comments2024-03-06T09:44:19.109-05:00Comments on Things That Inspire: My book list - Christmas 2011Things That Inspirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-3473667088173777662011-12-22T10:27:10.043-05:002011-12-22T10:27:10.043-05:00English Hideaways has always intrigued me too! Tha...English Hideaways has always intrigued me too! That garden looks divine and so inviting. If you purchase or receive it, please post on the inside :)Jenny Castle Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612462315529027156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-53979902276810689402011-12-22T06:45:35.570-05:002011-12-22T06:45:35.570-05:00I love everything about Paris especially the struc...I love everything about Paris especially the structures. :) The interior designs of the buildings are also definitely gorgeous!minerva @ real estate park city uthttp://www.scottmaizlish.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-69970983569460494942011-12-15T11:50:23.177-05:002011-12-15T11:50:23.177-05:00Just commented on your wreath post and saw your la...Just commented on your wreath post and saw your latest posts about architecture books. You obviously love France (and so do I!) so will hand some of these names to my husband for a gift for me. But, I'm commenting on your Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol". I just read this book for the first time this week and finished it last night. Love the movies and love this book. IAnitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-23709039061539662011-12-14T19:40:12.663-05:002011-12-14T19:40:12.663-05:00Great books - every one. Have some - and several ...Great books - every one. Have some - and several others I am putting on my list!<br /><br />ThanksLinda Leyblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345437844014740242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-61971932938358631862011-12-14T01:26:18.608-05:002011-12-14T01:26:18.608-05:00wonderul books! love almost all of them especially...wonderul books! love almost all of them especially Saladino s Villadesign elementshttp://design-elements-blog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-52540011688146494472011-12-13T17:39:24.998-05:002011-12-13T17:39:24.998-05:00My wish list grew lllloooonnnnnggggger! Two are m...My wish list grew lllloooonnnnnggggger! Two are must haves! TY!TSL https://www.blogger.com/profile/07497254205408895928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-88621777954006104052011-12-13T13:20:08.654-05:002011-12-13T13:20:08.654-05:00Such a great list! I have, and love, The British ...Such a great list! I have, and love, The British Ambassador's Residence in Paris by Tim Knox. I have been lucky enough to visit this house and see the Fabulous Duff Cooper Library created by Charles de Beistegui. Tim is the Director of the Sir John Soane Museum in London and I Adore him and his writing!GRAYSONFAVOURhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395420253863103741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-69217910856574973992011-12-13T05:11:31.812-05:002011-12-13T05:11:31.812-05:00Hi Holly, As a design writer and author of 18 arc...Hi Holly, As a design writer and author of 18 architecture books, I love hearing what other people are buying, and this list was wonderfully inspiring. England's Hideaways is a lovely book. It's part of a charming series which has been incredibly successful. The author Meg Nolan has carved a wonderful career for herself doing these gorgeous hideaway titles. I've put the Versailles Janelle McCullochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-81034421915797353312011-12-13T01:32:55.735-05:002011-12-13T01:32:55.735-05:00What a great list.
Perfect for anyone who loves de...What a great list.<br />Perfect for anyone who loves design!<br /><br />grantkgibson.com<br />grantkgibson.blogspot.comGrant K. Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13871975324773841163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-60317775431746887492011-12-12T23:30:16.031-05:002011-12-12T23:30:16.031-05:00Holly - have you seen the book "The Great Lad...Holly - have you seen the book "The Great Lady Decorators" which came out a year or two ago. I have not laid eyes on it, but it looks promising. It is on my birthday wish list (March) as I have enough Xmas stuff already!<br />You might like that - it is all about the grand dames like Elsie de Wolfe, Syrie Maugham, Nancy Lancaster, Madeline Castaing, etc.<br /><br />xo TerriWindlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-468080098912236382011-12-12T23:27:11.431-05:002011-12-12T23:27:11.431-05:00All interesting choices. I have a few of these. ...All interesting choices. I have a few of these. I saw the Parisian Interiors the other day and almost bought it for the cover alone but the inside was rather boring. I don't remember, so it could not have been good. Rose Tarlow is amazing - she needs another book. And Gertrude Jekyll - what a dream. England's Hideaways looks like a dream too, as does the Versailles book. I have beenWindlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-56685617950829636392011-12-12T17:43:38.357-05:002011-12-12T17:43:38.357-05:00Well, I've just added a few more books to my l...Well, I've just added a few more books to my list, thanks to you! <br />Seeing Patina Style included on your list with so many of my favorites was like receiving an early Christmas gift. <br />Thank you!<br />Steve and I wish you and your family a Happy, Healthy and Beautiful Holiday Season.<br /><br />xo xo<br />BrookeVelvet and Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254920453147895763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-38303393859728923812011-12-12T14:39:58.828-05:002011-12-12T14:39:58.828-05:00Holly,
I own Patina Style and The English House. ...Holly,<br /><br />I own Patina Style and The English House. I love them both and believe what attracts me to them is that you can find applicable ideas whether you live in a palace or cottage. Something for everyone. In addition, Brooke is so sweet, it makes Patina Style so enjoyable, feeling like I'm having a conversation on style with the writer.<br /><br />You also gave me some titles IKarenhttp://gardenhomeandparty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-33344378835165132782011-12-12T01:41:13.809-05:002011-12-12T01:41:13.809-05:00Parisian Interiors has a beautiful cover; I saw it...Parisian Interiors has a beautiful cover; I saw it in my local bookstore and it was a disappointment. I have and enjoy: <br />1) Historic Houses of Paris<br />2) Versailles: A Private Invitation<br />3) Charles Faudree's Details<br />4) Patina Style<br />5) French Essence<br /><br />You have some on your list that I have considered, and some I've not heard of but sound interesting. Thanks!Karen T.http://att.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-71501701418817758422011-12-11T17:08:37.285-05:002011-12-11T17:08:37.285-05:00Holly, Vicki is offering 2 sets of her books as a ...Holly, Vicki is offering 2 sets of her books as a giveaway on my site as well as The Paris apartment and Hidden in Paris.<br /><br />I hope you will enter my 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways! You will be thrilled with the selection of gifts!<br /><br />Xoxo<br />Karena<br /><br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-77630005204317050302011-12-11T17:07:59.719-05:002011-12-11T17:07:59.719-05:00So fun to fill new bookshelves! So exciting for y...So fun to fill new bookshelves! So exciting for you! Hope you're well!Gwen Driscollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098560474358923354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-55217105024152878262011-12-11T16:21:00.336-05:002011-12-11T16:21:00.336-05:00Holly-
I just purchased Versailles, A Private Intr...Holly-<br />I just purchased Versailles, A Private Introduction after visiting there a few months ago. Definitely a good book and worth the purchase. Visiting Versailles can be overwhelming as there is so much to see, so this is a great reference.<br /><br />Of course, Saladino and Vervoordt's books are must haves.Annie at PlumSienahttp://plumsiena.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-60677070071644351162011-12-11T12:03:32.007-05:002011-12-11T12:03:32.007-05:00Hi Holly, Your list is very intriguing. I think th...Hi Holly, Your list is very intriguing. I think that the Jacques Garcia book would be No. 1 on my list, followed by "Historic House of Paris"... Have a wonderful Sunday in Advent. Marymaryhttp://mjhdesignarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-20941374314126967542011-12-11T09:37:11.337-05:002011-12-11T09:37:11.337-05:00Great list! My book wish list just got a little lo...Great list! My book wish list just got a little longer...<br /><br />Axel Vervoordt's The Story of a Style is one of my favorites, as is Saladino's Villa. Two books that are regular reference books for Sally and me as we do our design work are Winterthur Style Sourcebook, Traditional American Rooms by Brent Hull and Christine Franck and Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements to Use Thoughts on Designhttp://blog.wilsonkelseydesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-63118783530616553502011-12-11T09:21:25.209-05:002011-12-11T09:21:25.209-05:00What a great list. I have Parisian Interiors whic...What a great list. I have Parisian Interiors which I love, but for me, it was worth it for the cover - it's gorgeous!! My absolute favorite of those that I have is French Essence. I ordered it last Christmas for friends and loved it so much that I got it for myself. Every picture and every word is fabulous!! I ordered Mary McDonald Interiors: The Allure of Style and Charles Faudree designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-71310655258594344252011-12-11T00:00:02.406-05:002011-12-11T00:00:02.406-05:00I collect books too. These books are excellent Chr...I collect books too. These books are excellent Christmas gifts for myself. Thanks for sharing.Residential Designhttp://www.interiordesignpro.org/interior-designer-directorynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-52543702409742719662011-12-10T22:40:50.275-05:002011-12-10T22:40:50.275-05:00That is a fantastic list! The Historic Houses of P...That is a fantastic list! The Historic Houses of Paris looks beautiful - I have never seen it before! <br />JenneliseJennelisehttp://www.jenneliserose.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-31821035161833474082011-12-10T18:26:06.968-05:002011-12-10T18:26:06.968-05:00Check out @designersbooks on TwitterCheck out @designersbooks on TwitterTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-58083983813652626442011-12-10T15:40:41.751-05:002011-12-10T15:40:41.751-05:00Hello,
I am a new reader to your blog and absolut...Hello,<br /><br />I am a new reader to your blog and absolutely love the pictures you have shared of your new house. I didn't realize it, but I looked at your blog quite a while ago when you did your post on kitchen marble, and saved many of your kitchen pictures to my own inspiration file.<br /><br />I was hoping you might share what kind of windows you used in the new house. My 1930s Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-29698755824065230722011-12-10T13:10:47.593-05:002011-12-10T13:10:47.593-05:00Holly..wonderful list. Some I own and some are my ...Holly..wonderful list. Some I own and some are my list too. Historic Houses of Paris a good friend gave me for my last birthday and I love it, its a very large impressive book full of glossy over the top beautiful images of palace like interiors/ambassadors residences. I love it and keep it on my living room coffee table. The Jacques Garcia book I have had for some time and appreciate it now moreThe enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.com