Inspired Styles
Hi, everyone, how was your weekend? I spent most of it cleaning and getting ready for our guests but on Friday, I did slip away to do a little shoe shopping at Nordstrom. As I was happily leaving with my purchases, I decided to swing by the home department and there I found the book Inspired Styles. It features some of my favorite designers like Vicente Wolf and Kelly Wearstler and it was 50% off so of course, I had to bring it home. It’s a really interesting book, very different from other design books so I thought I’d show you a little of it.
The book is all about giving readers a peek into the designers’ creative process through mood boards and short essays by the designers.
Many pages are like inspiration boards or sketchbook entries. There are also lists of their favorite artists, movies, hobbies and other things that inspire them.
So it’s a book that is more about the process than the finished product (although there are plenty of photos of finished rooms) and that’s exactly what I like about it. If you like that kind of thing too, I highly recommend it.
(Photos: Assouline)
The use of colour here is just beautiful. I always want to be that brave!
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Blue and orange, my favourite colour combo for all my teenage years! Looks like a good book, but do we get to see the new shoes…?
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Off to Amazon I go… excellent tip! I depend on people like you to keep me so updated on what books are hot! Thanks!
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Oh, this book looks great!!!
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Ooh, I love it! A definite must-have!
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Nice eye candy – I finally got away to my spa weekend and the lounge was full of gorgeous hardback books like these. Sigh, my lounge is so small, I don't even have a coffee table to place these books on!
H x
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i will definitely be adding this book to my wish list!
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looks interesting! i will have to check it out. btw how are the new shoes treating you?
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I'll have to add this one to my Books-I-Want-for-My-Birthday wishlist.
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Always interesting to find out more about designers & what inspires them!
A post equally fun & informational – pure edutainment!Thanks!
xxLOL LOLA:)
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Oh, love that – I think it would be fabulous to get a glimpse of the process. So smart. I'm putting that on my wish list now!
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This one has been on my wish list. Alas, no new shoes or books for me for the time being. Hope you enjoy yours though!
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bananas and Mise: I'm in love with my new shoes. I'll try to take some shots this week.
Sounds like a great book. I love Kelly's style. I want to see your new shoes
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LOVE!!! I'm definitely going to have to get a copy for myself — I love the columns in Elle Decor, Vanity Fair, etc that detail designers' favorite things and inspiration so this book would be a natural addition.
db
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The shoes please, show us the shoes!
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I have always admired the cover design but I haven't been able to take a peak inside. Thanks for the teaser.
I think I need to definitely get this especially if I can find it 50% off. Thanks for sharing!
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Duely noted and added to the book list!
These images are beautiful! – and I heart Vicente!
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This book looks like a winner. Adore the work of Vicente & Kelly. Thanks for the intro!!
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This book looks like a MUST have.
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