AT HOME WITH DESIGNERS AND TASTEMAKERS: CREATING BEAUTIFUL AND PERSONAL INTERIORS BY SUSANNA SALK AND STACEY BEWKES

 

AT HOME WITH DESIGNERS AND 

TASTEMAKERS: Creating Beautiful 

and Personal Interiors

by Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes

Rizzoli New York, $50.00

March 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Susanna Salk and Stacy Bewkes have been long time friends and co-creators of “Quintessence at Home With”, visiting beautiful homes around the world. 

I have followed Stacey during my blogging years, and have also kept up with Susanna’s   work. I can’t think of two 

more talented women. 

You will love going through each of the 256 pages of the stunning homes Stacey and Susanna have chosen to share with you. 

Below you will view several of the beautiful images I have chose for you. ENJOY At Home, Designers and Tastemakers.

PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENCES IN FRANCE BY ADRIAN GOETZ

Presidential Residences In France 

by Adrien Goetz

with Ambroise Tezenas

Published by Flammarion

Distributed by Rizzoli New York, $55.00

December 2021

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Presidential Residences in France is one of the most beautiful books I have reviewed. There are 320 pages in this beauty; 300 of those pages are color photographs. You will follow along as you are taken on a tour of Elysee Palace, Lantern Pavillion, and Bregamcon Fort. 

Visit not only the exteriors of these residences, but the breathtaking interiors. This book is a must-have for those interested in design, architecture, and French culture and history.

Below are images that I have chosen to share with you. ENJOY!

COLLECTED INTERIORS: ROOMS THAT TELL A STORY BY PHILIP MITCHELL

COLLECTED INTERIORS:

Rooms That Tell a Story

by Philip Mitchell

with Judith Nastier

foreword by Bunny Williams

Rizzoli New York, $55.00

October 2021

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

COLLECTED INTERIORS: Rooms That Tell a Story by Philip Mitchell is such a lovely book. From cover to cover, the pages
are color and decor filled rooms. Mitchell combines antiques, modern works, art, textiles, different color furnishing, and memory-filled pieces to create sanctuaries for the owners.

There are 288 pages in this book, with 250 of those color. There are truly so many ideas here.

Below are several images of the rooms.  ENJOY!

LIFE IN A FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE: ENTERTAINING FOR ALL SEASONS BY CORDELIA CASTELLANE

 

LIFE IN A FRENCH COUNTRY HOME:

ENTERTAINING FOR ALL 

SEASONS

by Cordelia Castellane

forward by Natalia Vodianova

photography Matthew Salvaing

Rizzoli, $50.00

October 2021

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Cordelia de Castellane, creator of LIFE IN A FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE: ENTERTAINING FOR ALL SEASONS, is the artistic director for Dior Home and Baby Dior. She is also known for her hospitality, and spends her time making life better for everyone she loves, creating beautiful tablescapes, and cooking delicious meals.

The chapters in the book are divided into seasons of the year, accompanied by the stories behind each of these seasons, and she graciously shares her recipes for the menus she serves. 

Below are several images from this lovely book.  ENJOY!

 

VAUX-LE-VICOMTE:

A Private Invitation

by Guillaume Picon

foreword by Christian Lacroix

photography by Bruno Ehrs

introduction by Alexandre de Vogue

Rizzoli New York, $85.00

October 2021

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

There are no words to describe this historical and art-filled publication. It is definitely on the top of the book tower. I can’t put it down. There are 280 color images in this 304 page treasure. I have threatened to frame quite a few of the pages. 

VAUX LE VICOMTE: A Private Invitation by Guillaume Icon, covers a period of 1641 through the present. This is a must have for your collection and a perfect gift for someone special. 

Below are several of the extraordinary and beautiful images that can be found is this publication. ENJOY!

INTERIOR AFFAIRS: SOFIA ASPE AND THE ART OF DESIGN BY SOFIA ASPE

      

INTERIOR AFFAIRS:

Sofia Aspe and the Art of Design 

by Sofia Aspe

Rizzoli New York, $60.00

September 2021

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Sofia Aspe, author of this interior design book, INTERIOR AFFAIRS: SOFIA ASPE AND THE ART OF DESIGN, has created a masterpiece. I could not put this book down, and I share, the book is huge. 300 colorful pages of creativity!  

Throughout this stunning work, Sofia shares homes in many locations with many styles. The textures, art, furnishings, colors, lighting, and her ability to bring the outdoors in is mind boggling. Her style is hers alone, with personality galore. 

Below are several images from the book. You will certainly want to add this to your gift list. ENJOY!

MUSEE PICASSO PARIS: ANNE BALDASSARI

MUSEE PICASSO PARIS

by ANNE BALDASSARI

FLAMMARION, $50.00

September 2021

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass 

 

In this book, there are over 500 pages of Pablo Picasso’s art along with descriptions of the pieces. From paintings, prints, and sculptures, there is something for everyone.  

I have always been intrigued with his life and his work. To say he was a character is putting it mildly, and to say he was talented is an understatement. 

I hope that you will enjoy this book as much as I have and will continue to do so. Below, I have chosen a few images to share with you!