Lisa Borgnes Giramonti

Yesterday here was so cold, only in the fifties and windy and rainy, a perfect day to page through this wonderful books. Rooms decorated in the style of some of our favorite classics, along with quotes from the books and explanations from the author. Some of the rooms were just great, some a little too colorful or clutter for me, but entertaining reading. I even found a little out door searing area, a cafe from The Sun also Rises from Hemingway, have the perfect spot for this. It will make a great private reading and eating nook. Think I may need to buy this book, it has a great reading list at the end, some of which I had never heard.… (mais)

An enchanting coffee table book perfect for book lovers and interior decorators. Lisa Borgnes Giramonti takes readers on a picturesque romp through some of the prettiest and most well decorated homes I've ever seen. While the title makes it sound like this book will showcase home libraries, it does soo much more than that. This book will help you discover your design style through different literary worlds. According to the author, classic novels contain all the details needed for living a stylish life. The book is broken into six sections: Shall I put the kettle on, remembrance of things past, living au natural, oh the glamour of it all, anything goes, and sometimes a fantasy. Each section contains decorating tips, literary quotations and GORGEOUS photos that will make any homeowner want to go out and start re-decorating. This book is sure to have something for everyone, from the man that loves sleek geometric lines in The Great Gatsby to the woman who loves threadbare cozy chic like in Austen's Sense and Sensibility. A visually captivating and inspiring read!… (mais)