I keep hoping somebody will decorate for people like me. Color. Natural wood. Curtains or good shades so I can take a nap in the daytime. Good light next to chairs and sofas so I can read. A bedside table with room for my glasses and book and not decorated/curated like an exhibit. Bookshelves with room for books and books not used to hold an art object. Not to mention books on subjects other than art, decorating and architecture. This is, though, much more than simply a beautiful coffee table book filled with stunning images of beautifully designed homes. Calderone writes in her introduction, “As much as this book is about intimate creative portraits, it is also a practical deep dive, offering actionable ideas that will help you design your home. The inspiring photography here is accompanied by extractable tips on ‘why the design works,’ the resources each home drew from, and teacherly insight to help you understand the principles at play.” Most of the houses belong to famous taste-makers in design and fashion, who, like Athena herself, cultivated their eye for design and aesthetics over many years of hard work. I'm sure the houses are as comfortable and practical as they are beautiful for them, because every detail has been fussed over.

As you immerse yourself into our ecosystem, you will discover that Reedsy can help at every stage of your publishing journey. Whether you start writing with our writing app, or polish your prose with assistance from the marketplace, we can provide the support you need to publish your story. Delivery with Standard Australia Post usually happens within 2-10 business days from time of dispatch. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe.Animal print and cane seating fill Laure Hériard Dubreuil’s East Village living room. Photo: Courtesy of Nicole Franzen As someone passionate about interior decorating and curious about the process, I hoped there would be more practical tips, but the ones sprinkled throughout weren't groundbreaking or new news. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 734046. We take climate action With each homeowner, Calderone explores the initial spark of inspiration that incited their design journey. She then breaks down the details of the rooms—like layered textures and patterns, collected pieces, and customized vignettes—and offers helpful tips on how to bring these elevated elements into your own space. Reedsy is part of an entrepreneurial community that drives climate action. The Reedsy team continuously works on emissions reduction, and offsets the rest annually to reach climate neutrality.

Athena's beautiful book is a testament to her incredible skill set. The true talent of a designer is to not just create a beautiful and functional space, but recognize something special and individual, based on those who will be living there. This is so true of Athena. Each space displayed in her book shows an innate understanding of the individual, and despite each being completely distinctive, Athena recognizes the beauty of the uniqueness. The more time I spend reading, the more I learn that there is no design rule book as to what something should be. Athena's book is a true exploration of what it can be." For all writers, our blog offers insights into publishing and the writing craft. If you prefer video, you can watch a different publishing professional answer your questions via our Reedsy Live events, which we present every two weeks. And our Reedsy Learning courses are here to help any author through the learning curves in the publishing industry. That’s why you will find that Reedsy professionals come from all across the globe: based in over 30 countries, they have worked with clients of all sizes and sensibilities. Our idea is simple: the more perspectives we can bring to the table, the more unique the books produced on Reedsy will be. We believe that in a world otherwise dominated by a mass-market culture, the need for a diversity of books is greater than ever. So what is this book? I think if you love this particular style, and you would like a coffee table book of homes in this style to flip through – this is your book. It’s very well done and wonderful to look at. But beyond that, I’m not too sure who exactly this book is for. Unfortunately, it’s not for me, but I hope that soon I am able to read another one of her cookbooks, or perhaps see some new projects that she has done.Well, at least the name is honest: all the people depicted in this house do indeed live beautifully, and the book is an ode to living as a form of art. But whether it's practical or it has any useful implications for the rest of us is a different matter altogether. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery - the approximate delivery time is usually between 1-2 business days. We can only dream of a place where it rains food. And not just one kind of food. Though yes, no one wants to be buried beneath a pile of food. Cloudfront 17. King’s Landing From the Game of Thrones Series Saying "Oliver holds hypnotic sway over you in a vividly sensorial, richly monochromatic, and tactile trance" doesn't tell me much about his decorating style. I don't want to be hypnotized and I certainly don't want to be monochromatic.

I like some of the houses. Others I wouldn't want to even visit. It's always interesting to see how others choose to live. A book is a good way to do this without having to actually experience it, though of course they don't show you everything. What is Live Beautiful? I didn’t expect any kind of “how-to” book, and it's certainly not that. Nor is it an introduction to her design work. Yes, her own two homes are in it, but, at least for fans, this book does not provide any additional pictures of rooms we haven’t already seen. She is a cookbook author, and there isn’t even one full picture of her kitchen in her Hamptons home. Nor are there any other projects from her portfolio – I was frankly expecting at least one or two additional ones, especially as she has recently been describing herself first and foremost as an interior designer.

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We provide all these tools for free so that authors can learn and then concentrate on what they do best: writing. We live the way our community lives There might be a thousand problems with this world – decadence and insensitivity. But it is still the place where Gatsby, the endearing lover, the ernest friend lives. I would love to attend one of his parties and of course to get to know him better. Prezi 16. Swallow Falls From Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Beautiful design isn’t just pleasant to look at; it improves the quality of our lives. In Live Beautiful, Athena Calderone taps into her international network of interior decorators, fashion designers, and tastemakers to reveal how carefully crafted interiors come together. She also opens the doors to two of her own residences. This book is filled with her wisdom, insight, and direction on how to create and curate a space that will always feel like home.”—Bobby Berk, star, Queer Eye Athena not only Lives Beautiful, but she Teaches Beautiful. This book is filled with her wisdom, insight, and direction on how to create and curate a space that will always feel like home."

Athena has masterfully curated a collection of truly remarkable examples of beauty meeting pragmatism. This book is so full of inspiration it almost feels like cheating when you realize she has given you the clues to replicate each stunning project. I will forever use this as a source for all my design dreams, both the practical and elaborate." Beautiful design isn't just pleasant to look at; it improves the quality of our lives. In Live Beautiful, the highly anticipated design book by Athena Calderone, the EyeSwoon creator taps into her international network of interior decorators, fashion designers, and tastemakers to reveal how carefully crafted interiors come together. She also opens the doors to two of her own residences. I had hopes for this book as it was published fairly recently so the ideas should have somewhat of a contemporary feel--not in the style per se, but rather the overall effect of house locale, architecture and it's interior. I was disappointed. More of the same of what we see so much of now: high ceilings long tables and counters and a lot of stone, wood and glass. There were very few rooms I enjoyed, and she was using the tastes of a variety of moderner stylists. There was one couple, Robin Standerfer and Stephen Alesch who showing their home, had a very strong presence as to their individual tastes and layout. A beautiful tall window that covered a wall in their country bedroom, collectibles, both on tables and in cabinets, that showed a personal sense of style, knowledge of history and an appreciation of craftsmanship. The rest was same old same old.