BOOK REVIEW: RAY BOOTH: EVOCATIVE INTERIORS

RAY BOOTH: EVOCATIVE INTERIORS
with Judith Nasatir
Foreword by Bobby McAlpine

Rizzoli New York, $55.00
March 2018

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

When I pored over this spectacular book, I had the same reaction I always have when I see Ray's work. Overwhelmed!

In his new design book, RAY BOOTH: EVOCATIVE INTERIORS, Ray shares his own home in Nashville, which is a masterpiece, along with homes in the Hamptons, Palm Beach, New York, Louisiana, and Texas.

The homes Ray designs are filled with windows, wood, and open spaces that meld with the outdoors. His use of antiques,  modern pieces, beautiful fabrics, sculpture, and art are breathtaking.

Imagine waking up each day and opening your draperies to all of the outdoors surrounding you.

Below are a few of the environment Ray has created.  ENJOY!

AMY'S BAKING YEAR: SEASONAL RECIPES FROM BRITAIN'S YOUNGEST BAKER

I wanted to share this lovely book, Amy's Baking Year: Seasonal Recipes fro Britain's Youngest Baker. The book includes recipes such as beet-dyed smoked salmon, dill deviled eggs, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and so much more.  

You will also notice that Amy is modeling the beautiful pajamas from Charmajesty and entertaining while showcasing their lovely linens.

Be sure to follow the link to purchase the book.  Good luck, Amy!  You certainly got started early!

ENJOY!

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REVIEW: GET IT TOGETHER!: AN INTERIOR DESIGNER'S GUIDE TO CREATING YOUR BEST LIFE

GET IT TOGETHER!:
An Interior Designer's Guide 
to Creating Your Best Life
by Orlando Soria
Photography by Zeke Ruelas

Prestel, $39.95
April 2018

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

If you have ever needed a guide to solving most problems in a home, this is it!  I have already started a list of what I need to do or redo. A grownup person's book, this one will help you get it done.

It all started on HGTV for Orlando Soria.  He is an interior designer, writer, visual artist, and author of the blog Hommemaker. He has also been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers. 

This book will help you solve many of the problems we face in entertaining, designing, relationships, and most of the things on your to-do-list!  ENJOY, and you can thank me later!

 

REVIEW: INDIA HICKS: A SLICE OF ENGLAND

INDIA HICKS: A SLICE OF ENGLAND
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna

Rizzoli New York, $50.00
April 2018

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Can I say OH MY GOSH in a book review?  Sure I can!

The pages of this book are laden with architecture, glorious design, texture, textiles, color, art, collections of antiques, china, crystal  and so much more. Filled with beauty and action, this book is life as India Hicks and her family know and live it.

I can't say enough about each page, but I know that you will love this book.  ENJOY!

REVIEW: MAKING L A MODERN: CRAIG ELLWOOD

MAKING L A MODERN:
Craig Ellwood
Myth/Man/Designer
Photography by Richard Powers

Rizzoli New York, $65.00
April 2018

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Another one for the beautiful modernist readers.  There are 200 hundred pages of black and white and color photos.

Craig Ellwood, called "the Cary Grant of Architecture," designed many of the homes he is known for in Southern California in the 50s and 60s.

Below are just a few of the images in this elegant book. Enjoy the work of this man and Hollywood in his new book.