Book Review: Out East: Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons

OUT EAST:
HOUSES AND GARDES OF THE HAMPTONS

by Jennifer Ash Rudick
Photography by Trio  Given

VENDROME, New York $75.00
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Most of us have dreamed of visiting the Hamptons.  Some are fortunate enough to have a home there.  OUT EAST, Houses and Gardens f the Hamptons, is filled with the absolutely stunning work of the designers listed below.  There are no words to describe the beauty shown within each page. Jennifer's work in creating this book is spectacular.

The list of creators includes interior designers John Russell Pope, Deborah Berke, Jeffrey Bilhuber, Muriel Brandolini, Robert Couturier, Thierry Despont, Peter Marino, James Merrill, David Netto, Anne Pyne, Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat, Robert A, M, Stern, Daniel Romualdez, Tom Schereer. 

The beautiful gardens were created by landscape designers Lisa Bynon, the late Bob Dash and Jack deLasmet, Christopher LaGuardia, Charlie Marder, Think Mortimer, Debora Nevins, Mario Never, and 
Edwina von Gal. 

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

ENJOY!

The talented photographer, Tria Giovan, is a Sag Harbor and New York resident. She is known for her fabulous work in interiors and still lifes. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jennifer Ash Rudick, in addition to this beautiful book, is author of Palm Beach Chic, another book I can't put down.  She is a contributing editor to Veranda, an a former editor at Town & Country and W. She lives in New York and South Hampton.

DINING ROOM BY RUTHIE SOMMERS

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IMMEDIATELY FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS STUNNING DINING ROOM BY RUTHIE SOMMERS. ENJOY!

ALFRESCO WITH KEITH ROBINSON

This beautiful garden and setting was created by Georgia event planner Keith Robinson. Enjoy!

Veranda May 2017

SLIGHTLY SOUTH OF SIMPLE BY KRISTY WOODSON HARVEY

SLIGHTLY SOUTH OF SIMPLE

by Kristy Woodson Harvey
April 2017

Simon & Schuster, $16.00
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I have just finished Slightly South of Simple by Kristy Woodson Harvey. As with the other two books Kristy wrote, Dear Carolina and Lies and Other Acts of Love, I fell in love with this book. Kristy is a great Southern author, writing about strong women and their love and support for each other. Family is at the forefront of each book. 

This story is about a close family that is located all over the country, gathering simultaneously at their mother's waterfront home. Circumstances occur in each of the three sister's lives that bring them together, creating a storyline that makes this book one of the best I have read. 

Sisters Carolyn, Sloane, and Emerson, their children, and their mother, main character Ansley, are so close, working together to resolve the problems that have brought them all together. Hear the highlights below, in Kristy's words. 

What happens when they all get to Peachtree Bluff makes for a time filled with love, comfort, and support for each other in a way that is more than heart warming.  These four women are not only towers of strength, they love their family, which is proven in many ways and many times throughout the book. 

Kristy, you have written a masterpiece again. I am so proud of you! I can't think of a book that I had rather recommend, and I can't wait for the next one!

Signed books are currently available from South Main Book Company: 704-630-9788 and personalized copies can be ordered from Downtown Books: 252-473-1056. Books are also available from your favorite local bookstore, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Indiebound, Books-A-Million or wherever books are sold.  I have provided a link for Amazon below. 

GRAND OPENING: AT HOME IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

At Home is open in my hometown of Montgomery, Alabama is now open.

At Home,the home décor superstore, opened its doors Thursday, March 9. At Home has 123 stores in 30 states. and offers an expansive selection of more than 50,000 items—including seasonal and holiday décor, patio furniture, home furnishings, wall art and decorative accents, rugs, and housewares.

The more-than 104,000 square-foot store will provide approximately 25 full- and part-time jobs to Montgomery and surrounding communities. 

Congratulations to the owners and staff of the Montgomery store.  I can't wait to visit you!

  

         

TARA BERNARD: PLACE

TARA BERNERD: PLACE

by Tara Bernerd
March 2017

Rizzoli New York, $60.00
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

From page one, this book had me at hello. The mix of art, sculpture, textiles, furnishings, and color are stunning. 

The work of Tara is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy  from each contemporary design project.  I highly recommend this book.

SHELBURNE FARMS: HOUSE, GARDENS, FARM, AND BARNS

SHELBURNE FARMS: HOUSES, GARDENS, FARM, AND BARNS

by Glenn Suokko

Rizzoli New York, $65.00
March 2017
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

There are no words to describe the pages in this beautiful book. The farms, barns, interiors, and gardens are absolutely stunning.  Did I mention the many recipes with mouth-watering
images included? 

This book will be on the top of a stack, I can promise. I give this book high marks, friends. 

Please find the link to purchase this stunning book at the end of this post.