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Books, Books, and MORE Books!

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Whether it be a nice sunny day in Australia relaxing poolside,  or back in New York curled up by a crackling fire on a snowy winters day, I am always up for a good read. 

I have a passion for libraries in the home, and just love how an entire room can be  dedicated to books, books, and more books!  Take a look at these libraries and tell me what you think.

Taking a library to a whole new dimension
Taking a library to a whole new dimension
Diane Keaton's inspirational showcase of books- LOVE!

Diane Keaton's inspirational showcase of books- LOVE!

The green sofa is an ultra inviting touch

The green sofa is an ultra inviting touch

Greta Garbo's victorian inspired display of books

Greta Garbo's victorian inspired display of books

What a room!  Jimm Stewart's amazing space

What a room! Jimm Stewart's amazing space

Legendary Karl Lagerfeld- one of my favourites!!

Legendary Karl Lagerfeld- one of my favourites!!

As if one or two walls wasn't enough, there are two floors covered! So amazing!

As if one or two walls wasn't enough, there are two floors covered! So amazing!

Relaxed and Subtle, I enjoy this.

Relaxed and Subtle, I enjoy this.

Head-to-toe...This is a a true masterpiece

Head-to-toe...This is a a true masterpiece

Oprah Winfrey, Australia's idol!

Oprah Winfrey, Australia's idol!

Last but not leasy, Woody Allen's spectacular reading room

Last but not leasy, Woody Allen's spectacular reading room

Raise your martini glass to Mr Hamel

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Mr Hamel knows how to throw a fabulous party…..one beautiful room, many smart and creative people and endless martinis….check, check, and check!

Last night’s book launch was truly a fabulous celebration of this beautiful big book. The book marks Thomas’ 20th anniversary in Australia, it offers a breathtaking view of magnificent homes from a harbour-front villa and bayside Italianate Residence in Melbourne, to a stylish retreat in Florida and a French farmhouse in Luberon. Each chapter is accompanied by a description of the design process for each transformation.

Thank you for having us a long Thomas, your book is sitting on the coffee table in our showroom for all our visitors to enjoy.

Thomas Hamel

 

Me and Thomas

Me and Thomas

 

My must have design books list continued….

The Great American Decorator, by Billy Baldwin
We love Billy, he is truly amazing. They called him the “Dean of American Decorating.” Billy Baldwin famously conceived Cole Porter’s dark brown library and the vibrant red cotton chintz that defined fashion editor Diana Vreeland’s apartment. His famous clients included Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Baby and Bill Paley. 

Billy was once quoted something that rings true to me, “be faithful to your own taste because nothing you really like is ever out of style.” I couldn’t agree more.

Billy Baldwin-The Great American Decorator

The Allure of Style, by Mary McDonald
Award-winning Interior Designer Mary McDonald inspires readers to combine old-fashioned elegance with the joy of fearless, exuberant decorating.  Mary is consistently ranked one of House Beautiful’s top 100 designers.

 She is so chic and a fabulous designer and seeing all her spaces in one book will be a certainly be a treat.

Mary McDonald Interiors-The Allure of Style

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