REVIEW: RAFAEL DE CARDENAS/ARCHITECTURE AT LARGE

RAFAEL de CARDENAS/ARCHITECTURE AT LARGE

Rizzoli New York, $80.00
November 2017

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Founded in 2006, Rafael de Cardenas's first, Architecture at Large, began its journey into bright and very contemporary design. His work is filled with light and interesting pieces of art, texture, and one of a kind furnishings!

Cardenas began his career as as a designer at Calvin Klein and creative director at Imaginary Forces. Everything he designs is a production.  ENJOY!

REVIEW: POETRY OF PLACE: THE ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS OF MCALPINE

POETRY OF PLACE: THE NEW ARCHITECTURE AND
 INTERIORS OF MCALPINE
written with Susan Sully

Rizzoli New York, $55.00
October 2017

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

When I was asked if I would like to review this beautiful book, the answer was by all means! I knew that every page would be not only different, but stunning.

I grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, where Bobby McAlpine was a household name. He helped make the city what it is today.  Just take a drive by the Shakespeare Festival, a theater that is dramatic and breathtaking.  The town has much of his work, be it business or homes. He created much of the history there.

Below are just a few of the images in this book, one of three masterpieces, which include his first book, The Home Within Us, and his second book,  Art of the House, written by Bobby McAlpine and Susan Ferrier.  I promise you much beauty here. 
 ENJOY!

Phtography credits - 1) Erica George Dines, 2) Pieter Estersohn, 3) Erica George Dines, 4) Erica George Dines,  5) Pieter Estersohn, 6) Caroline Allison.  

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!