Monday, October 30, 2023

MEMORIES OF HOME: HEIDI CAILLIER

 

MEMORIES OF HOME
Heidi Caillier
Forward by Amber Lewis
Photography by Haris Kenjar 
Rizzoli New York $60.00
September 2023
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass


Heidi Caillier shares twelve homes across her paths.  The rooms are a mixture of different patterns and colors, designed to mingle each room together.

Her homes are romantic, creative, and bright, allowing her work to lead to beautiful memories.

Below are several of my favorite images. ENJOY!















Friday, October 27, 2023

A BOOZE AND VINYL CHRISTMAS: MERRY MUSIC-AND-DRINK PAIRINGS TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON THE SEASON


A BOOZE AND VINYL CHRISTMAS:
Merry Music-and-Drink Pairings 
to Celebrate the Season
by Andre Darlington
Running Press, $26.00
October 2023
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass


Are you looking for music to go with your booze? This is the book for you!

Rock the Halls, Warm and Fuzzy, Jazzy and Classical, and Gift-Wrapping Station are especially for you, along with albums and beverage recipes. I can't wait to put this together.

Below are several images that I have chosen.  ENJOY!










Tuesday, October 24, 2023

PALM BEACH STYLE:The Architecture and Advocacy of John and Jan Volk


PALM BEACH STYLE:
The Architecture and Advocacy 
of John and Jan Volk
with Jane S. Day
Foreword: Edith Baird Eglin
Rizzoli $45.00 
September 2023
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass


Palm Beach is, and has always been, a place that inspires elegance and architecture, a sign of paradise.  The Bermuda style with a modern hint reminds us of places far away. I must admit my favorite is the red tile roofs.

John and Jan have brought so much to this designation, including John's work in architecture and Jane's contribution to her town and the history of this heartwarming place.

Below are images I have chose for you.  ENJOY!  














Saturday, October 21, 2023

OUR WAY HOME: AN AMERICAN FARMHOUSE


OUR WAY HOME: 
Reimagining
an American Farmhouse
by Heidi Hendricks and 
Rafe Churchill
Rizzoli New York $65.00
September 2023
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass


This 1800 New England farmhouse, Ellsworth, is home to Heidi and Safe Churchill. Traditional and Shaker style with a bohemian feel is being renovated now and in the future. Beautiful and toned down furnishings with rooms perfect for relaxation is exactly what they wanted in their home.

Below are images that I chose for you.  ENJOY! 










Wednesday, October 18, 2023

A HOUSE THAT MADE HISTORY: THE ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S MANSION: LEGACY OF AN ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE

 

A HOUSE THAT MADE HISTORY
The Illinois Governor's Mansion
Legacy of an Architectural Treasure
by MK PRITZKER
Forward by Michael S. Smith
Rizzoli New York $65.00
September 2023
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass


If you want a home that could guide you through designing your home, this book, The Illinois Governor's Mansion, will help you make the way. I have never seen so many breathtaking rooms, pieces of furniture, textiles, rugs, art, chandeliers, silver, crystal, and the architecture is overwhelming.

There is so much history in these rooms, and the colors are so lovely. I could spend days looking at the paintings and history of the people that were in the mansion over many years.

Below are several of the images that I have chosen for you.  ENJOY!








Sunday, October 15, 2023

FRENCH COOKING:THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FRENCH COOKING


FRENCH COOKING:
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF
FRENCH COOKING
by Vincent Blue and Hubert Delorme
Photography by Clay McLachlan
Flammarion $45
September 2023
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass


No one love French cooking more than I do. When I received this book I was excited to say the least. Through techniques and recipes such as the use of knives, cooking methods, sauces and stuffings and soups, there are an abundance of dishes to cook. 

If you have a question as you go through, it will be answered in the book. I can't wait to get started on some of my favorite challenges.

Below are some of my favorite images. ENJOY!