LEGENDARY DINNERS BY ANNE PETERSEN

Legendary Dinners

by Anne Petersen

Prestel, $40.00

May 2021

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I have added several of the reviewed or gifted interior design books to my recipe book collection, and Legendary Dinners by Anne Petersen will proudly join them. From JFK, Coco Chanel, the Apollo 11 Crew, Truman Capote, to Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, the twenty dinners not only share beautiful images, but the recipes themselves. 

The tablescapes are stunning, and the food extraordinary. Those invited to these dinners include celebrities, politicians, businessmen, and famous wives; the Who's Who in the world. A celebration of history, if you will, and a must have for your collection.

Below are several images from this wonderful book.  ENJOY!

Anne Peterson studied journalism in Munich and Paris and is now editor-in-chief of Salon, a leading German designer and lifestyle magazine. She lives in Hamburg with her husband and four children.

GIANNETTI PATINA HOMES: BY STEVE AND BROOKE GIANNETTI

Patina Homes

by Steve and Brooke Giannetti

Photography by Lisa Romerein

Rizzoli, $50.00

May 2021

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

When I was asked if I would like to review Steve and Brooke Giannetii’s new book, Patina Homes, and authors of Patina Farm and Patina Living, my answer was YES!  I have been following the lives and careers of these two talented geniuses for years. 

In their new book, Steve and Brooke have included much from their past while building the new home, which is, in my opinion, a piece of paradise.  The modern, classical, and industrial mix home, in Ojai, California, is filled with unfinished furniture, plaster, gray hues, lime finished wood, beautiful tiles inside and on the terra cotta laden rooftop, sitting on five acres of beautiful land. The windows appear to be painted canvases, with their beautiful scenery and perfect landscapes. This is what you create when the husband is an architect and the wife is one of the most wonderful designers. 

Also in the book are images of the shop that Steve’s family have run for years. The beautiful molds and plaster pieces are stunning. From column capitals to decorative architectural pieces, there is so much to love. 

Every day I wait for the precious Instagram posts with Brooke and the farm animals and beautiful foliage. From watching the baby goats and cattle, to the doggies and cats, it is a treat!  

I can’t say enough about this lovely couple. They are just that talented! 

Below are several images of the homes they have created. ENJOY!

THE AUTHORS 

Brooke 

Steve

MAKING MOBILES: CREATE BEAUTIFUL POLISH PAJAKI FROM NATURAL MATERIALS BY KAROLINA MERSKA

MAKING MOBILES:

Creating Beautiful Polish 

Pajaki from Natural Materials

by Karolina Merska

Rizzoli, $29.95

May 2021

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

MAKING MOBILES: CREATE BEAUTIFUL POLOSH PAJAKI FEOM NATURAL MATERIALS, by Karolina Merska, is laden with instruction, lists of materials, and 200 beautiful images. These richly decorated chandeliers are colorful mobiles. 

I don’t believe I have ever seen so many materials and hues used to create anything!  I may just have to try my hand at at one or two or three. 

Below are some beautiful examples of this craft. Also read about our artist at the end

of the post. ENJOY!

Karolina Merska is originally from Poland and moved to the UK in 2007. She received an MA in History Art at Jagiellonian University in Krakow. Her work has been celebrated internationally by Channel 4, The World of Interiors, House and Garden, Elle Decoration, The Telegraph, Time Out, Harper’s Bazaar, and many more. Her work has been shown at exhibitions at many locations. She teaches pajaki in East London and around the world.