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!  

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! 

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!

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!

JOHN STEFANIDIS: A DESIGNER'S EYE

 

JOHN STEFANIDIS:

A DESIGNER'S EYE

with Susanna Moore

Rizzoli $45.00 

September 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

This book is absolutely beautiful, with rich colors, stunning furnishing, and fabrics that take your breath away. I love red, so I felt at home covering this book.

John lives in his lovely home in Chelsea London, where he has become a very sought after designer.

Below are a few images I chose to share.  ENJOY!

AMERICAS COLLECTION: THE ART OF ARCHITECTURE OF THE DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION ROOMS OF THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

AMERICA'S COLLECTION

Diplomatic Reception Rooms

of the U. S. Department of

State

by Virginia Hart

Forward by John F. Kerry

Rizzoli Electa $100.00

September 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I cannot share this entire book with you, but it is a must have for everyone that loves America and its history. The Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the U. S. Department of State houses an impressive collection filled with more than 5,000 pieces of stunning art, prints and drawings, furniture, porcelain, silver, rugs, vases, sculpture, documents and architecture, which rivals the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Winterthur. 

Below I have shared some of my favorite rooms,  I know that you will ENJOY this intimate tour.