"Privileged Life: Celebrating Wasp Style" by Susanna Salk. I know that I already mentioned this book a while back, but I think this is going to be a good one. Alyssa at Petite Tresor was kind enough to alert me to an update on the book over on the Fashionista website. Jackie O, Grace Kelly, C.Z. Guest- what more do I need to say?
"Florence Broadhurst: Her Secret & Extraordinary Lives" by Helen O'Neill. A biography on the tragic life of Broadhurst, an Australian designer. Her wallpaper designs have a cult following to this day.
"Decorating Is Fun! How To Be Your Own Decorator" by Dorothy Draper (my idol!). I have a first edition copy of this 1939 classic, and I truly treasure it. Draper writes in such a light-hearted manner, and her decorating tips are certainly applicable today.
I am looking forward to checking out all of the above :-)
ReplyDeleteWOw... these look like good bedtime reading/browsing.
ReplyDeleteOMG, just when I thought I had all the books I needed, I love Dorothy Draper, so I can't wait to get that book. I just got the new book by Vicente Wolfe, it is also worth checking out.
ReplyDeleteI know, I can't wait for these. And Mark, I know, I adore DD. She's my favorite.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, thank you for these recommendations. A first edition - you lucky girl. I'm going to troll around for a copy. I also didn't realize that FB's life was so tragic - this also looks like a good read. Wonder if Anna has read it?
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