REVIEW: FABULOUS: THE DAZZLING INTERIORS OF TOM BRITT

FABULOUS:
THE DAZZLING INTERIORS OF TOM BRITT

Rizzoli New York, $75.00
October 2017

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

For many years I have followed and written about the work of Tom Britt. His eclectic style is a brave mix of chic, bazaar, and colorful. His use of layers of furnishings, lighting, candlelight, crystal, china, silver, linens, sculpture, art, textiles, and one of a kind pieces make for a smorgasbord of drama.

 Britt's career as an interior designer spans 50 years, so choosing the images to share was a difficult task. This book is a must-have for those of us that design. ENJOY! 

REVIEW: HOUSES THAT WE DREAMT OF: THE INTERIORS OF DELPHINE AND REED KRAKOFF

HOUSES THAT WE DREAMT OF:
The Interiors of Delphine and Reed Krakoff
by Delphine and Reed Krakoff

Rizzoli New York, $60.00
October 2017

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

To say that I am in love with this book is putting it mildly!  Every page of HOUSES THAT WE DREAMT OF: The Interiors of Delphine and Reed Krakoff is absolutely stunning.

There are 200 images of spectacular art, sculptures, textiles, antiques, furniture, lighting, personal possessions, and exterior photographs between the cover. ENJOY!

REVIEW: OUTSIDE IN: THE GARDENS AND HOUSES OF TICHENOR & THORP

OUTSIDE IN: 
THE GARDENS AND HOUSES OF TICHENOR & THORP
by M. Brian Tichenor and Raun Thorp

Vendome Press, $60.00
October 2017

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

The architecture and gardens in this book are stunning, and the interiors are filled with a mix of beautiful furnishings, textiles, art, sculpture, linens. The 272 pages are filled with beautiful images for you to enjoy.

M. Brian Tichenor and Raun Thorp create mediterranean and American style homes and gardens, many decorated and owned by West Coast AD interior designers.  Read in-depth essays describing their work.

FROM CLASSIC TO CONTEMPORARY: DECORATING WITH CULLMAN AND KRAVIS - REVIEW

FROM CLASSIC TO CONTEMPORARY:
Decorating with Cullman and Kravis
Ellie Cullman and Tracy Pruzan

The Monacelli Press, $65.00
September 2017

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

This is one of those books you spend hours poring over.  Every single page is absolutely beautiful. Cullman and Kravis have done a spectacular job here.  

A combination of eclectic design, the book is filled with something for everyone. Furniture and woodwork created from rich wood, beautiful art and textiles, and lovely window coverings.

From Classic to Contemporary: Decorating with Cullman and Kravis should be on your holiday gift giving list for friends and yourself.

There is  link to purchase at the end of this post.  ENJOY!

VERSAILLES

VERSAILLES: 
THE GREAT AND HIDDEN SPLENDORS OF THE SUN KING'S PALACE
by Catherine Pegard

Vendome New York $95.00
September 2017
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I have never been fortunate enough to visit Versailles, but this stunning book has provided me with a much better picture of this magnificent place. This masterpiece is 272 pages of the work of the finest artists; from beautifully created ceilings and floors, to the sculptures, paintings, hand created textiles and linens, furniture, and more. Elaborate doesn't come close to describing the gathered rooms inside of this book.

Visit the private suits of Louis XV, Marie Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour's boudoirs, and the intimate room of Louis XVI. You will also view the galleries of Versailles, Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Chapel, the Orangerie, and Marie Antoinette's Hamlet, including photographs of secret apartments and mysterious chambers. 

The link to purchase this book is at the end of this post.  ENJOY!

Photography by the following in the order above.

1, 2) Thomas Garnier, 3, 4) Christophe Fouin, 5) Christian Miles, 6) Christophe Fouin, 7, 8) Didier Saulnier, 9) Thomas Garnier, 10) Didier Saulnier, 11) Christophe Fouin, 12) Didier Saulnier.