Hello World! Welcome Friends! I love books. If I had all the time in the world I would have my nose in a book. I love getting lost for hours in the pages of a good book. Not only am I moved by the stories that are written, I’m moved by pictures that paint a story without words. A book with pictures will always get my attention. Well, for Christmas, my Mother-in-law, Joan gave me some lovely books I’ve have been yearning for. Yes, I yearn for a good book. If you don’t mind, I would love to share them with you.
First up is the Blue book by House Beautiful.
Here are some shots from the inside.
We all know how I love stripes.
Next up is The World of Madeleine Castaing.
Fabric on the ceiling in the picture below…absolutely dreamy.
Then of course, we have Details by Charles Faudree. One cannot go wrong with Charles.
Exquisite.
The only reason for this picture below is the chubby pup. So cute!
I am completely in love with this chair below.
Sighing. Do you have any books that inspire, excite and put bees in your bonnet? Let me know some of your favorites.
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Kris says
Oh, I like nothing better than to peruse a book of lovely pictures and you certainly selected some nice ones. I'll have to check out the World Of Madeleine Castaing.
I can tell you if you are a lover of French Design then The New Eighteenth-Century Style and The New Eighteenth-Century Home by Michele Lalande will be for you. Gorgeous photos and loads of inspiration!
Holly @ Bella Nest says
What beautiful inspiration pics! I enjoyed seeing these! I'm a follower of yours and would love for you to stop by bellanest.blogspot.com if you can! God bless!!
♥ Sonny ♥ says
From the shots you took I can tell I'd get lost in those books.. They must be like stepping into dream land.. You sure got great gifts and I know you're lovin them..
thanks for sharing with us..
Pam - diy Design Fanatic says
What a wonderful gift! Your books have some gorgeous inspiration in them! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier and for the nice comment!
Karen says
A pile of lovely home decorating books to read. Pure bliss! Thank you for so generously sharing your books with us. God bless x
Lizabeth @ Infuse With Liz says
I have a few decorating books by Bunny Williams and Betty Lou Phillips. I want to get some by Charles Faudree. I think your book looks very interesting and I may just have to look into one of those for myself! I love the picture of the chair you like too! Good taste!
DearHelenHartman says
Thanks for the peek inside the pretty books. Interior design books are like dreams you can visit again and again.
Denise at PinkPostcard. says
wow! You lucky girl!! I would love to have so many fun decor books to curl up with. Serious eye candy there. 🙂
Kathy says
Hello – I am with you! I LOVE books! That is why I am involved with our local library! There's nothing to compare to looking through a beautiful book – page by page. I have been wanting the Faudree book – will have to go a head and get it! Thank you so much for sharing with A Return To Loveliness!
God Bless,
Kathy
Artsy VaVa says
It's nice that your mother-in-law knows you so well! One of my favorites is DECORATIVE DESIGNS by Graham Rust!
Kim says
I love decorating books as well, and one of my favorite designers is Charles Faudree. I was fortunate enough to have met him in person a couple years ago, and he is just as charming as his books. Visiting from Wow Us Wednesdays, I'm your newest follower. Would love the follow-back if you get a chance. Hugs, Kim
Pamela says
I LOVE books too! I can look at the same ones over and over again! Thanx for sharing some pics from your favorites and thanx for coming to the party!
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Hi Kathryn, I also love design books! I have all of Charles Faudree's books and they are my favorite. The Blue Book is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing this at the Open House Party. Hugs, Sherry
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage says
I love books, too! And ones like THOSE are special treats! How sweet of your M-I-L. 😉
Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday, Kathryn. I hope to see you again this week.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says
I LOVE to read too, however I mainly stick to fiction. However, after looking at all of these gorgeous pics, I think I might need to pick up some design books too! Thanks for sharing.
cathy@my1929charmer says
I love books, one of the reasons I haven't brought a Kindle. Something about opening and turning the pages. Just love it. Your designs books makes one speechless. Most of my inspiring books are garden books. Otherwise I get BHG and Good Housekeeping, that give design inspiration but not a design book. Thanks for sharing these great pictures. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Party!