LIVING WELL: RELA-VATIONS AND RECIPES

LIVING WELL: RELA-VATIONS

AND RECIPES

By Rela Gleason

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Real Gleason has created a beautiful book that all will enjoy! Design, combined with Rela's delicious recipes, makes this a must have book for the year.

I believe Rela stated it best. This book was a labor of love while she was sheltering in place during Covid, hoping to inspire us to live our best, most beautiful lives in the embrace of the homes we create.
 

Below are images of several dishes and beautiful settings.  Link to purchase book below. ENJOY!

Authentic New England Clam Chowder

Mussels with Italian Sausage with 

Tomato Sauce 

Poached Pears

Classic Lettuce Wedge with 

Blue Cheese Dressing. 

Purchase book here:

relagleasondesign.com/order-book.html

INSIDE MARRAKESH: ENCHANTING HOMESAND GARDENS BY MERYANNE LOUM-MARTIN

INSIDE MARRAKESH:

Enchanting Homes and Gardens

By Meryanne Loum-Martin
Photography by Jean Cazals
Rizzoli New York, $60.00

October 2020

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

My dream would be an invitation to choose ten pieces or art or furniture from the homes showcased in INSIDE MARRAKESH: Enchanting Homes and Gardens. From page one, the book is laden with beautiful furnishings, textiles, art, tile work, pottery, and fountains. 

Merryanne Loum-Martin moved to Marrakesh in 1985, and has chosen to make this beautiful place her home. Working with some of the most talented designers, she has helped create some of the most beautiful homes in the world. 

Below are some of the stunning rooms in the rustic and refined homes in this book. ENJOY! 

NICOLEHOLLIS: CURATED INTERIORS BY NICOLE HOLLIS

 

NICOLEHOLLIS:

CURATED INTERIORS
by Nicole Hollis
Photography by Douglas Friedman 

and Laure Joliet
Rizzoli New York, $60.00

October 2020

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

NICOLEHOLLIS: CURATED INTERIORS is absolutely stunning. Some would refer to Nicole’s work as modern, but chic is how I would describe it. Using subtle furnishings and materials, art, collectibles, furnishings, and beautiful textiles, the rooms she creates are breathtaking. 

The homes Nicole designed in the country, city, and coastal areas bring simplicity and style together. Depending on the location, the neutral and monochromatic spaces are friendly to the chosen environment.

Below are several of the rooms you will see here. ENJOY! 

INDIA HICKS: AN ENTERTAINING STORY BY INDIA HICKS

INDIA HICKS: 

AN ENTERTAINING STORY
by India Hicks
Foreword by Brooke Shields
Rizzoli New York, $50.00

September 2020

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

 India Hicks is no stranger to beautiful surroundings. Her father was the uber-talented David Hicks, and it was his book that started my collection of design books. India is living a more laid back life, with laid back surroundings, but the skills she learned growing up can be seen in everything she touches. 

This book, India Hicks: An Entertaining Story, is absolutely beautiful. Each page is filled with lovely memories and beautiful design. Add recipes, menus, and a go-to guide for planning any get together, this book has it all. Visit sections on cocktails, lunch, dinner, breakfast, tea, picnics, birthdays, and Christmas. This is the book!

Below are a few images you will find in the book. I hope that you ENJOY!

 

DREAM MAKERS: 

BESPOKE CELEBRATIONS
by Guendalina Litta

Foreword by Axel Vervoordt 

Photography by Michael Ferire
Flammarion, $85.00

November 2020

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Have you ever dreamed of going behind-the-scenes during the construction of a fabulous party?  You can do just that while browsing the beautiful book Dream Makers: Bespoke Celebrations.

You will see how a party theme comes to life bringing together the location, ambiance, settings, surroundings, and style. See the components used to create different wonderlands. 

A sought after event planner, Guendalina Litta shares her expertise in art and design throughout this book, transporting the reader into a different world. 

Below are some spectacular images from the book.I hope that you ENJOY!

A PLACE CALLED HOME: PRINT | COLOUR | PATTERN: BY CATH KIDSTON

 

A PLACE CALLED HOME:

PRINT | COLOUR | PATTERN

by Cath Kidston 
Rizzoli New York, $45.00

September 2020

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

When I was poring over the lovely book Cath Kidston: A Place Called Home: Print | Colour | Pattern, I felt like I was at my mother’s home. It was so cozy and filled with old and new, arranged in a unique way. 

The cabinets, kitchen, and bathrooms reminded me of my maternal grandmother and grandfather’s home. They lived in the country, and the home had a pond, cows, and a lovely garden with flowers and vegetables. You get my gist, I felt at home. 

Cath’s home is filled with glassware, tons of china, linens, old furniture, rugs, and quaint cabinets. There is a cozy look and feel to this art filled home, and I really love the way it was planned and redone. 

Below are a few of the rooms in Cath and her husband’s abode. I hope that you ENJOY! 

A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS: GRACIOUS LIVING & STYLISH ENTERTAINING BY DANIELLE ROLLINS

A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS:

GRACIOUS LIVING & 

STYLISH ENTERTAINING

by Danielle Rollins
Foreword by Miles Redd
Rizzoli New York, $50.00

September 2020

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I have gone over this review several times, and I cannot come up with a description worthy of Danielle’s style and talent.  Her brilliance in entertaining and design is just breathtaking. 

I have been following Danielle’s work for many years, writing about her homes and her entertaining, watching her grow and tackle life in an admirable way.  Making a house a home is a difficult undertaking on its own, but designing that home to welcome and entertain friends and family is a venture. 

I will be honest, I haven’t been able to put this book down. It is absolute perfection.  The silver, linens, china, crystal, flowers, accessories, textiles, wallpaper, paint, furnishings, art, and overall interior design are spectacular. 

Danielle’s entertaining skills are second to none. The tablescapes, meals, drinks, and deserts are delicious and beautiful. Whether indoors or out, she creates masterpieces. 

Below are a few images from A Home For All Seasons:Gracious Living & Stylish Entertaining. I hope that you will ENJOY!