Francophile extraordinaire Sharon Santoni, founder of My French Country Home, a popular magazine and a lifestyle brand that have become synonymous with an appreciation for the finer aspects of living in France, brings her formidable knowledge of le style de vie française to the pages of a new book devoted to the world of French antiques and pre-loved “treasures” of lesser value—where to find them and how to make them your own.
With two books already to their credit, Julie Goebel and daughter Caitlin Flemming decided that it was time to write a third—and the result is what could easily become an indispensable resource for beginners, as well as more seasoned individuals, with an interest in perfecting—and understanding more fully—the art of interior design.
We all think of our homes as sacred spaces. But the designer Carley Summers chronicles 14 houses where the actual rooms and spaces work to heal their occupants.
Emma Sims-Hilditch declares right away in this (second) book about her interior designs something so refreshing and affirming about the discipline in which she has become a star. Of herself and her team, as they work from their Cotswolds and London offices.
Rebecca Gardner, the hostess/party maker of our era, recounts her ongoing talents in her new—and first—book, A Screaming Blast: Exceptional Entertaining
It’s easy to admire beautiful models in a fashion catalogue. But to look through this book about Huntsman, the venerable (since 1849) Savile Row tailor, is to admire not only the garments, but also the history their brand embodies.
Among the most enlightening stories to write and edit at MILIEU are those about the homes of interior designers. We have the chance to actually go through their front doors and experience the rooms that reflect their creativity.
While social media and related technologies continue to upend long-established norms associated with good manners, many parents find themselves trying harder than ever to instill in their children an appreciation for respectful behavior. Heeding the call for such guidance, Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece has produced an updated version of her earlier primer; this should be mandatory reading for parents and children.
It makes sense that the chapters of Kathryn Ireland’s new book, A Life In Design (Cico Books), would be named for her favorite movies. Even though she generously cites her “wonderful crew” and many enlightened clients for whom she designs interiors as reasons for her success, she remains the star of every project she undertakes.
New York’s Hudson River Valley, my home for decades, has become a destination and a brand as hip as Brooklyn. Just 90 minutes north of New York City, visitors here enjoy excellent hiking, shopping, inns, museums, and historic sites, though much of the beauty and charm of our region is deeply rooted in the earth around us—earth now being worked by a new generation of farmers.