FRENCH BLOOMS: FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS INSPIRED BY PARIS AND BEYOND

 

FRENCH BLOOMS: 

Floral Arrangements Inspired

by Paris and Beyond

by Sandra Sigman

Photography by Kindra Clineff

Rizzoli, $40.00

April 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Sandra Sigman learned all about beautiful flowers and greenery and the materials used to create arrangements in her twenties in Paris. She also learned how to clean and condition her materials. 

She creates and shares these florals with passion, movement, surprise and texture. The containers she uses create stunning these beauties. Who isn’t excited about this time of year and the bounty?

Below I have shared some of the images included in this lovely book. ENJOY!

CASA SANTA FE: DESIGN, STYLE, ARTS AND TRADITION

 

CASA SANTA FE:

Design, Style, Arts and 

Tradition

Photography by Melba Levick

Text by Ruben G. Mendoza

Rizzoli, $55.00

March 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Natural materials, the desert, and plastered walls are all a small part of the Santa Fe style and architecture. The tin chandeliers, wooden beams, iron doors and gates are a part of the interiors. These are influences of the Hispanic and Native American homes. 

This book is filled with 288 pages of these beautiful homes and gardens, and I have chosen a few of my favorites. ENJOY! 

A HOUSE IN MAINE: NINA CAMPBELL

 

A HOUSE IN MAINE: 

NINA CAMPBELL

by Giles Kime

Photography by Paul Raeside

Rizzoli, $60.00

April 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I have no idea where to start when it comes to introducing and sharing the beautiful work of Nina Campbell, and the work produced. I have followed her work for quite some time, and I can tell you, without a doubt, she is one of the best and talented designers. 

Nina, at home in Britain, has designed and refurbished homes, in addition to creating Annabel's, a private club in London. Her entertaining skills are beyond perfection. Her taste is the best.

Below are some images that I would like to share with you.  ENJOY!

THE ARTISTRY OF FLOWERS: FLORAL DESIGN BY LA MUSA DE LAS FLORES

THE ARTISTRY OF FLOWERS

FLORAL DESIGN BY LA MUSA

DE LAS FLORES 

Prestel, $50.00

March 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I do not believe anyone appreciates beautiful flowers and their arrangements more than I do.  The scent, the petals, the greenery, the color, the shape, and the the creation of a masterpiece is endless.

In this beautiful book, you will see numerous possibilities, just waiting for your extraordinary mind to go into play.

Below you will be able to see a few of the flowers I am referring to. ENJOY! 

THE WORLD AT YOUR TABLE: INSPIRING TABLETOP DESIGNS

 

THE WORLD AT 

YOUR TABLE

by Stephanie Stokes

with Melissa Biggs Bradley 

Photography by Oskar Proctor

Rizzoli, $55.00

March 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I fell head over heels for this beautiful book. Each page shares something new different. I love tablescapes, and this charm didn't disappoint.

There is nothing much challenging than a setting with linens, china, silver, floral arrangements, candles, and your own special surprises. There are so many occasions to celebrate.

Below, I have shared several images from the book.  ENJOY!

DESIGN HAPPY: COLORFUL HOMES FOR THE MODERN FAMILY

 

DESIGN HAPPY:

COLORFUL HOMES FOR THE 

MODERN FAMILY

by Betsy Went

Foreword by Tori Mellott

Gibbs Smith, $45.00

February 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

This lovely book Design Happy, shares so much information on mixtures of color, design lessons, patterns, in addition to an enormous amount of ideas. Betsy has been designing for quite some time, learning much of what she uses in her projects from her mother.

This is Betsy's second book, and her work has been shared in Traditional Home, Veranda, Elle Decor, Pittsburgh Home, and House Beautiful to name a few. Her business is Studio B design showroom, and she advises clients in Pittsburg, California, Florida, Maine, Ohio, Canada, and London.

I have shared several images below.  I hope that you will ENJOY!

Charcuterie: Pates, Terrines, Savory Pies

Charcuterie

Pates, Terrines, Savory Pies

Recipes and Techniques, From the 

Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts

Flammarion, $40.00

March 2023

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Inside the world-renowned culinary school FERRANDI on charcuterie is an entire course that includes cooked terrines, pates, and savory pies. In this seventy recipe guide with all of the needed instruction, students are also taught to prepare doughs, sausages and other meats. 

The school’s teaching staff, which includes master chefs, wrote the cookbook so that home cooks would have a less difficult way to learn to prepare meats, fish and vegetables along with the above recipes and techniques. There are 200 pages of  illustrations for the new chefs to follow. 

Below are the images I have chosen for you. Enjoy!