The DB Files » Books http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:50:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Bookshelves http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/bookshelves.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/bookshelves.html#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:27:36 +0000 diane http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/bookshelves.html Bookshelves are not just a place to store your books… They’re fabulous places to arrange your books and display special items (artwork, photos, candles, sculptures etc…) which can really make a feature out of the space while also creating loads of character. Here are some inspirational bookshelves which really add to the rooms they’re in.

Most images courtesy of Lonny Magazine and Apartment Therapy
]]> http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/bookshelves/feed.html 0 Daydreaming about summer… http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/daydreaming-about-summer.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/daydreaming-about-summer.html#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:51:46 +0000 diane http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/daydreaming-about-summer.html I am so excited about a new book I ordered over the internet a few days ago – Resort Fashion: Style in Sun Drenched Climates. Fashion, photography and sunny destinations, sounds like the perfect combination!

I’m really missing summer in the US at the moment, especially as it’s so cold here (well, cold for us!). All I seem to think about is taking a beautiful holiday in the sun! Since I can’t do that, I’ll just have to wait patiently for my beautiful book to arrive.

]]> http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/daydreaming-about-summer/feed.html 2 The Perfect Diary! http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/the-perfect-diary.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/the-perfect-diary.html#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:46:52 +0000 diane http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/the-perfect-diary.html As my obsession with paper goods doesn’t end with holiday cards, I’ve begun my search for the perfect diary. Nothing makes me feel more on top of things than a morning glance at my well-planned day. I know, I know, I have electronic calendar on my iPhone and my laptop. But something about a candy-coloured, leather-bound book can really make my day every time I look at it.

I’ve gone through quite a few diaries, and I’m getting a pretty good idea of what to look for.

For the upcoming year, I was looking at three different diaries:

Kate Spade Diary Cover

Kate Spade Diary

Kate Spade – While the illustrations are gorgeous, I’ve had a diaries with spiral binders before, and they didn’t really work for me. They were a bit too large for my bag, and the pages often fell out.

Smythson Diary

Smythson – The leather is beautiful, and of course, monogramming is always a plus for me, but this diary was out of my price range.

Debrett's Diary

Debrett’s – I was attracted to the leather cover, and all the goodies included: A shopping directory, travel info and guides to fitness, music, and websites. I ordered it two weeks ago, and it arrived today (all the way from London!). It turned out to be even better than I expected.

Etiquette Cover

I also bought the Debrett’s Etiquette for Girls, and I’m looking forward to flipping through it tonight.

]]> http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/the-perfect-diary/feed.html 0 “How Would Dorothy Do It?” http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/qhow-would-dorothy-do-itq.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/qhow-would-dorothy-do-itq.html#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0000 jan http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/qhow-would-dorothy-do-itq.html When I was in New York back in July, my best friend Sarah gave me the most wonderful book. My Favorite Things, A personal Guide to Decorating and Entertaining by Dorothy Rodgers 1964.
The wife of composer Richard Rodgers, Mrs. Rodgers writes about making a house a home. “Taste is made, not born,” she says at one point in MFT. She then goes on to recount how she, in the midst of a brilliant theatrical, artistic, literary and diplomatic milieu managed to run her home, bring up her children, create her own business, entertain hundreds of friend s and acquaintances. Her sense of style became her signature!

Here are a few of my favourite bits from her book, or should I say bible.

Cover of Dorothy Rodgers book My favorite Things
Dorothy Rodgers guide to decorating drawing of a sofa
Dorothy Rodgers guide to decorating bedroom picture of black and white pattern fabric on bed and curtains

 

 

]]> http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/qhow-would-dorothy-do-itq/feed.html 0 First Post! http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/first-post.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/first-post.html#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0000 jan http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/first-post.html Hi, Welcome to Jan Morrow

I am an Interior Designer from New York, presently living in Melbourne Australia.
I have been seriously obsessed with design blogs for some time now.

The decision to blog or not to blog was made at last!
I hope you enjoy my musings on all things chic and glamorous.
Interiors, travel, books, shoes, art, and design just to name a few.

Best,
Diane B

Here is a photo of my inspiration board I’m using on the front page of my new and improved website


 

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