House Beautilflul

House Beautiful Style Secrets: What Every House Needs, by Sophie Donelson is a lovely book. This book is all photographs of fantastic houses with amazing decorating schemes. This being the House Beautiful universe everything is perfect..no messy kitchens, piles of toys or clothes. But if you like to look a stylish rooms and get some ideas for your own house this is the book for you.ML

Homes That Make You Smile

Looking for some inspiration for the home?  I just picked up Oxford's copy of Happy Home: Everyday Magic for a Colorful Life by Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau, a gorgeous book full of vibrant and whimsical design ideas.  From floral rugs to colorful place settings, you're sure to start brainstorming for your own space as you browse through this fun and beautiful book.  HM

Magic Marrakesh!

Do you watch HGTV? Do you love color and pattern? Take a vicarious trip to Marrakesh, Morocco with the book Marrakesh By Design,Decorating with All the Colors, Patterns, and Magic of Morocco.  Written by Maryam Montague who has a hotel in Marrakesh and a blog about living there, (MyMarrakesh.com) the book explores Moroccan style, decorating and where to find the sources for Moroccan style. There are many beautiful photographs of interiors and exteriors of houses and gardens in Morocco and explorations of Moroccan culture in tea, (mint tea, served sweetened in a glass.) pattern and color. Lovely! ML