Spring is the perfect time to refresh your libre collection. May we suggest these to grace your shelves and tabletops for hours of entertainment, according to our bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan?
CHARLOTTE MOSS FLOWERS
By Charlotte Moss
An inviting cluster of blooms on a guest room’s bedside table is always welcome. Designer Charlotte Moss encourages readers to bring the garden indoors—with ideas for arranging flowers, selecting containers, and placing blossoms around the house.
$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.
DESIGNING PARADISE
By Juan Montoya and Jorge S. Arango
We love a magical blend of both interior design inspiration and armchair travel fantasy. This celebrates the work of one of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers today. Luxuriate in open-air pavilions, on sweeping terraces, and savor sumptuous interiors that sparkle with Montoya’s signature style.
$65. At RizzoliUSA.com.
THE BEAUTY BRIEF
By Katie Service
In Katie Service’s Insider’s Guide to Skincare, she shares her informed skincare choices on topics ranging from recyclables and vegan and cruelty-free products to “dupes” and toxic ingredients. A must-have for all beauty enthusiasts looking for safe, effective, and sustainably sourced products.
$29.95. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.
INVITING INTERIORS
By Melanie Turner
If you like pretty design work with a modern edge, look no further. Inspired by both fashion and nature, this Atlanta designer creates understated yet elegant rooms, perfect for entertaining.
$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.
REINVENTION AND RESTLESSNESS: FASHION IN THE 90S
By Colleen Hill
Even though it’s been twenty years since the pivotal fashion decade ended, it remains an essential reference now with its approach to Minimalism, Deconstruction, and the rejuvenation of established couture houses.
$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.
MASTER OF THE MIDCENTURY: The Architecture of William F. Cody
By Catherine Cody, Jo Lauria, and Don Choi
Midcentury Palm Springs design? Yes, please. One of the most prolific, diverse, and iconic architects, often recognized as the father of Desert Modern, is profiled along with glorious images.
ISLAND WHIMSY
By Celerie KemblE
Entirely dedicated to Playa Grande, the property Kemble designed in the Dominican Republic, this tome reflects a rare opportunity to create a sense of place from the raw jungle and pristine coastline, from design to conception.
$55. At RizzoliUSA.com.
STAMPS & STAMPS
By Diane Dorrans
With pristine attention to detail, the Stamps & Stamps design firm in Southern California shows how to create a mood with floral patterns, brimming bookshelves, and overstuffed armchairs. By layering your favorite objects and vintage treasures, one can create their own private sanctuary.
$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.
JOY IN THE LITTLE THINGS
By Kerrie Hess
This embraces the best and most important joys in life—the little pleasures. Loaded with the author’s signature original watercolor illustrations and photo vignettes, coupled with beautifully evocative text, this is the perfect spring pick-me-up.
$35. At RizzoliUSA.com.
A CHRONOLOGY OF FILM
By Ian Hadyn Smith
This embraces the best and most important joys in life—the little pleasures. Loaded with the author’s signature original watercolor illustrations and photo vignettes, coupled with beautifully evocative text, this is the perfect spring pick-me-up.
$35. At RizzoliUSA.com.
