a certain style

I'm sure you know by now how besotted I am with Designers Guild.

So, when I learnt some four or five months ago that Tricia had a new book coming out, I could hardly wait.

The publishers gave it a very big rap - 'her most beautiful book yet' they said. Well considering that I have most of them, and they are all pretty gorgeous, this was going to be subjective I thought.

So, finally, finally, last week I got to bring my very own copy of 'A Certain Style' home.

And do you know - the publishers may not have been exaggerating.
This is a very beautiful book. Between the beautiful front and back covers, with the very tactile black and white stripe fabric binding, and ribbon bookmark, there are 250 plus orange-tipped pages of pure inspiration.

Beautifully photographed by James Merrell, 'A Certain Style' showcases 14 interior design projects in houses that could not be more different. Amongst them is a city penthouse with a muted pink, grey and monochrome palette, a stunning contemporary coastal retreat, a lakeside pavilion with greens, yellows and pinks linked by an oversized graphic print repeated around the house, a retro modern weekender in upstate New York, and a Norman manor house complete with flagstone floors and stone arches that manages to both look and feel fresh and modern while remaining sensitive to the history & fabric of the home - the ultimate proof that the age and appearance of a building does not necessarily dictate an interior of the same era.
So, I am enjoying this book to the utmost.
There is just one problem with all this sensory overload - especially when one is about to embark upon a major house renovation of one's own. Each page brings a barrage of new ideas. I'm not so sure that GC, our architect will welcome the introduction of too many new ideas at this, almost final 'lets just tick the box and go to tender' stage of planning.
But I am sure I can slip in one or two!
Brunnell of course thinks I should not rush this last stage because after all, I have a new store to fast track.
But I know him too well - just another one of his delaying tactics! We've been 'rushing' this proposed renovation for over 2 years now. I rest my case.

And I'm overwhelmed by all your support and encouragement for the new store.
I think of all your lovely comments each time I contemplate the giant to-do list, and get that accompanying slightly sick feeling in my stomach.
Thank you so much!
Amanda xx

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