| 1. The Home Within Us: Romantic Houses, Evocative Rooms | |
By: Bobby McAlpine, Susan Sully
Publisher: Rizzoli
April 13, 2010
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| 2. Suzanne Kasler: Inspired Interiors | 
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By: Suzanne Kasler, Christine Pittel
Publisher: Rizzoli
October 13, 2009
I purchased several design books this year, and this is by far the best. The style of Inspired Interiors is fresh, classic, timeless and never stuffy or overdone. The commentary is very easy-to-read, and offers straightforward, pragmatic advice. Whether you are looking for a gift, or want a good guide for yourself that looks lovely on the coffee table, you can't go wrong with this book... more
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| 3. Mark Hampton: An American Decorator | |
By: Duane Hampton
Publisher: Rizzoli
April 27, 2010
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| 4. The Great Lady Decorators: The Women Who Defined Interior Design, 1870-1955 | |
By: Adam Lewis
Publisher: Rizzoli
April 06, 2010
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| 5. Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture |
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From: Rizzoli
Publisher: Rizzoli
September 22, 2009
I give my best friend a coffee table book every year for the holidays. This one is particularly beautiful.. A must have for anyone who enjoys or desires LV... more
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| 6. Akira Kurosawa: Master of Cinema | |
By: Peter Cowie
Publisher: Rizzoli
March 09, 2010
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| 7. Preston Bailey Celebrations: Lush Flowers, Opulent Tables, Dramatic Spaces, and Other Inspirations for Entertaining | 
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By: Preston Bailey
Publisher: Rizzoli
October 06, 2009
This book is nothing short of spectacular. If you are looking for decorating and set design inspiration then this is the book for you. By now we all know that minimalism is not what Preston Bailey is about. So if that is what you are looking for this book is not for you. However, if you are looking for opulent photographs and royal displays get this book. Even if you are planning an event on a budget... more
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| 8. Chanel and Her World |
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By: Edmonde Charles-Roux
Publisher: Rizzoli Intl Pubns
1981-10
Great for Chanelophiles like myself. Lots of photos, and a great read. Love it!... more
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| 9. Nancy Corzine: Glamour at Home |
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By: Nancy Corzine, Robert Janjigian
Publisher: Rizzoli
October 06, 2009
I love this book. Nancy Corzine is well know for her very upscale chic, and in the book she shares her secrets and gives lots of great advice. This book will truly help the designer inside of anyone emerge. The breakout segments such as choosing a sofa are so helpful and this sort of advice is often overlooked in other design books. Nancy Corzine is giving her own "design college" in the pages of... more
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| 10. The Infinity of Lists: An Illustrated Essay |
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By: Umberto Eco
Publisher: Rizzoli
November 17, 2009
In a lavishly illustrated collection of art, Umberto Eco (//The Name of the Rose//) uses mostly Classical pieces to explore the concept of lists, catalogs, and those that create them. He moves from the differences between lists and catalogs to the various forms of lists--practical and poetic. The practical list is one with a purpose, a shopping list, a guest list, a inventory of items, whereas a poetic... more
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