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If you believe that a home is about the inhabitant’s lifestyle, then you are thinking like Darryl Carter. This, too, is his point of view. Released on August 26th, this edition is sure to inspire while high lighting Carter’s signature style of mixing modern touches while honoring classic elements. “In The New Traditional, Darryl Carter encourages you to be true to your own lifestyle.” Publisher: ClarksonPotter August 26, 2008
All hail Ms. India Hicks. We, for one, can not wait to see if the fashion model daughter of famed interior designer David Hicks is going to breathe new life into the once so-so Top Design. Let’s face it, we tuned in to see the fashions of the super talented Wearstler and to gnaw on the wise words of Ms. Margaret Russell. This time around, Todd Oldham will serve as mentor to battling designers. Here’s hoping that this season ditches the freshman fifteen and comes out a ahead of the curve. Starts Wednesday Sept. 3rd on Bravo
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After his first book, Design Basics, Jeffrey Bilhuber returns with a second--Defining Luxury: The Qualities of Life at Home. This volume promises to deliver visual feasts from the savvy designer to prominent tastemakers and stars. “Bilhuber views luxury as essential to every life well-lived, a way of appreciating and sharing our joy in existence, not the exclusive purview of the few. The designer encourages the reader to seek, aspire, and revel in luxury at home, however simple or adorned…”
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This is a sentiment and philosophy we hold near and dear. We are certain that this will be a reference for years to come.
Rizzoli. Due to be released October 7th, 2008
Dress your nest with inspired tips from designer Thom Filicia. We can’t wait to see the fantastic makeovers which are sure to be fabulous and certainly not boring. No plain Janes allowed. Simon& Schuster to be released October 21st, 2008
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