Les 70 dernières années ont vu une princesse de 25 ans se transformer en un monarque nonagénaire respecté et aimé dans le monde entier. Femme dont les opinions ne sont jamais entendues, la reine Elizabeth II a utilisé la mode comme un moyen de communiquer et de signaler sa position aux foules qui se rassemblent pour la voir en public et aux millions de personnes qui regardent ses émissions de télévision : « Je dois être vue pour être crue. ", a-t-elle déclaré. L'évolution de l'attitude vestimentaire de la reine reflète un paysage visuel qui a commencé comme un reportage distingué principalement en noir et blanc et a évolué au fil des ans pour devenir le cycle d'actualités technicolor 24/7 d'aujourd'hui, diffusé dans le monde entier en quelques secondes et alimenté par les médias sociaux. Incroyablement, dans sa 70e année en tant que monarque, la reine se sent plus pertinente que jamais - et elle est, sans aucun doute, une icône de style. The Queen: 70 Years of Majestic Style célèbre l'évolution de la mode d'Elizabeth II au cours de son année de jubilé de platine sans précédent.
Laissez libre cours à votre imagination et découvrez des intérieurs vibrants inspirés par les trouvailles du marché et les pièces vintage du monde entier. La styliste Selina Lake et la rédactrice Joanna Simmons pénètrent dans de véritables maisons meublées de pièces intrigantes provenant de différentes époques et cultures, qui mélangent et assortissent les couleurs, les motifs et les dessins. Découvrez un mélange inspirant et éclectique d'influences vintage et rétro, de trouvailles issues des marchés aux puces et de pièces inspirées de la brocante française ou du bazar marocain, qui peuvent ajouter de l'intérêt et de la personnalité aux achats effectués dans les grandes surfaces. Le livre commence par vous montrer comment combiner les éléments du style pour créer un ensemble : Le mobilier et le rangement, les textiles, la couleur et les motifs, l'éclairage, l'art mural et les objets de collection, ainsi que l'affichage sont autant d'éléments pris en compte. Dans la seconde partie du livre, Chambres, Selina révèle comment le style fonctionne brillamment dans toutes les pièces de la maison.
Everyday Antiques shows how to introduce antique and vintage pieces into every room in the house to create a home that's individual, comfortable and stylish.
For most of us, decorating is not about taking an empty room and filling it with all-new co-ordinated furnishings, nor is it a case of inheriting matching sets of priceless antiques. Usually, we're somewhere in the middle - a couple of hand-me-downs here, some flat-pack items there, plus a few antique or vintage or simply secondhand pieces thrown into the mix. In Everyday Antiques Katherine Sorrell shows how to harmoniously combine these unexpected and individual older pieces with new ones to make your home sing - an old portrait that was a lucky market find, perhaps, a set of 1960s glassware found at a charity shop, or an ornate gilt-framed mirror that belonged to your grandma. Incorporating such gems into your home has never been easier, thanks to online marketplaces like eBay and the plethora of antiques dealers popping up on Instagram. Spotting unusual pieces is not only fun and satisfying but, even better, you won't see them anywhere else.
Surfside Style is a celebration of the simple colours, natural textures, and sun-bleached beauty of living by the sea.
Beautiful specially-commissioned photography showcases twelve gorgeous homes across the United States - from California to Florida - that are inspired by the calm and rhythm of living in harmony with the water. From beach cottages to surf shacks, romantic vacation hideaways to bohemian nods to the past, Surfside Style showcases decorative inspiration for all of us who love the ocean or dream of living by the sea. Here interiors bear the influence of maritime colours and simple, natural textures, hand-hewn beams, bleached wood, weathered planks, woven blankets and mother-of pearl tones. Fifi O'Neill shows you how to combine originality, creative energy, whimsy, and the spirit of the surf to create serene, authentic and enchanting interiors.
Filled with expert advice and inspiring images, this informative guide by Grazia lifestyle editor Rachel Loos will give you the confidence to buy and display art, whatever your budget.
Art brings colour, life, and personality to a home, yet so many of us feel daunted by it. We may believe we can't afford to buy art, feel unconfident about our taste, or be unsure of how best to arrange the pieces we own. This expert guide will help you to enjoy the process. In the first chapter, Rachel Loos asks: What Is Art? She explains the difference between prints, limited-edition prints, and original works, which include vintage paintings and fine-art photographs. Rachel then explores How to Start a Collection, including tips on matching art to the mood of a room and buying on a budget. How to Frame Your Art and How to Hang Your Art cover everything you need to know about putting art on your walls, even in unlikely spaces. Finally, in Art Is Not Just Paintings, Rachel considers how to display objects that you may not think of as art, such as a collection of plates, hats, or finds from nature. In each chapter, experts and art lovers open the doors to their own homes and offer insights gleaned from years of collecting, combining and curating works of art.
La palette de couleurs des pays nordiques a connu une évolution spectaculaire ces dernières années : les murs blancs et les tons monochromes ont été remplacés par des teintes riches, complexes et vibrantes. Dans Nordic Homes in Colour, Antonia af Petersens examine les théories qui sous-tendent ce changement et analyse les schémas de couleurs les plus populaires. Elle offre également des conseils d'experts sur le choix des couleurs pour votre maison. Elle visite dix maisons nordiques réparties en trois styles différents. Le style "Dark Eclectic" se caractérise par des teintes profondes et intenses : bleu crépuscule, gris orage, vert forêt et indigo, toutes inspirées des tons les plus dramatiques du paysage nordique. La rubrique "Accents audacieux" met l'accent sur les détails qui donnent du caractère aux lieux, comme les buissons de baies d'un rouge profond ou les teintes rousses des forêts de bouleaux du Nord à l'automne. Enfin, dans "Majestic Pastels", Antonia donne un aperçu des intérieurs décorés avec des pastels forts mais subtils pour un effet remarquablement moderne.
Award-winning interiors blogger Abi Dare of These Four Walls reveals a softer, more relaxed approach to minimalism that will enhance your wellbeing and simplify your home.
Many of us yearn to turn our homes into calming sanctuaries, but there are still misconceptions of minimalist decor as sterile, unattainable and devoid of personality. In her first book, interiors stylist and writer Abi Dare busts the myths, demonstrating that minimalist spaces can be warm, welcoming and as individual as their inhabitants. The Soft Minimalist Home shows how a diverse range of people have created minimalist havens that reflect their tastes and tell their stories. An apartment in London brings unexpected pops of colour, a 1920s Dutch townhouse is filled with light and a family home in Sweden takes its cues from nature. These home tours are interspersed with practical advice on topics such as choosing a palette, optimizing storage and adding cosiness through texture. Throughout, Abi guides readers to harness the mood-boosting power of minimalist decor for themselves, proving that less really is more.
Acclaimed interior designer to the Hollywood A-list, Kathryn M Ireland celebrates 30 years of decorating in A Life in Design.
Organized by location, the book takes an overview of the interiors Kathryn has designed over the past 30 years, including her own homes in Los Angeles, London, and the south of France. She shares her story of a life in design, from the early days in LA, where she started her career by decorating a home for Steve Martin, to designing houses all over the world, from California to the Cotswolds. This lavishly illustrated deep dive into Kathryn's work is paired with a wealth of chatty, informal, and invaluable advice on creating comfort, adding color, finding and hanging art, designing great spaces for entertaining, and the design rules she brings to every project. A Life in Design is full of character and charm, just like Kathryn herself.
Learn how to create a comfortable, sustainable home that is aligned with the seasons and celebrates the beauty of the natural world.
There are many benefits to seasonal living, which encourages us to live in harmony with nature as we mark the passing of the year. Each chapter of this book is dedicated to one of the four seasons. In the spring, celebrate new beginnings: bring in blossom and plant bulbs in antique chinaware. Summer is the time to embrace outdoor living with sheer linens and lots of texture, while autumn brings the harvest as the nights draw in: embrace it with earthy tones, dried flowers and cosy furnishings. And in winter, candles, evergreen foliage and soft sheepskins bring light and warmth to the darkest time of the year. Kay Prestney and Becca Cherry present beautiful interiors alongside practical styling inspiration. Seasonal colour palettes, natural materials and biophilic elements are key to this style of decorating, which uses the changing hues of the natural world to create an intentional, comforting home.
HBK/ 1926pp People have been living in small spaces for centuries, for reasons of practicality, mobility, flexibility or personal choice. More recently, tiny homes have become the answer for many who need somewhere affordable to live and who possess the creativity and energy to make something different. A small home can be relatively cheap to build or convert, and gives its owner choices, reflecting the way they want to live and their concern for the impact they have on the environment. Tiny homes can also be stunningly beautiful and imaginative. They ask their owners to be discerning about what belongings they have what is necessary and what is beautiful. The choices are individual and can be seen as part of a movement away from money and property-slavery to a more simple and connected way of living. Gill Heriz has brought together a collection of some of the most incredible small homes, from containers in the city to cabins in the countryside. A traditional Mongolian yurt provides off-grid living for its owners, and a portable cabin offers a chic, flexible space. There is a reclusive shack set in woodland, a converted mountainside bothy, and a log cabin pod near the coast. What all the owners have in common is dedication to living well on a smaller footprint.
Award-winning bloggers and instagrammers Reena Simon and Rebecca Lawson are renowned for their love affair with all things Scandi. In their first book, Scandi Rustic Style, they reveal how to create a home that takes elements of Scandinavian design and introduces rustic natural materials and textures to create a Scandi-inspired interior that is cozy, relaxed, and inviting. Come with Rebecca and Reena on a journey that takes in the very best in Scandi Rustic homes. Whether you live in an urban apartment, a country cottage, or a blank-canvas new-build, this relaxed, sustainable, modern rustic style will work perfectly for your home.
Blue and white is one of the most soothing and adaptable colour schemes, and with so many variations you can use it to transform your home.
Blue & White At Home presents 15 unique homes that illustrate the endless possibilities of this timeless palette, which can be fresh and crisp, bold and saturated, dark and moody or timeworn and faded. In the first section, Vintage, author Henrietta Heald explores a Victorian house furnished with antique textiles, a prairie-style ranch in California and a light-filled cottage on Long Island. She then considers Coastal style, drawing inspiration from a whitewashed cabin in Spain and a spectacular modern beach house in South Africa. The third part of the book, Rustic, features an 18th-century English farmhouse, a Scandinavian summer retreat and a country house with over 400 years of history. Throughout the book, Henrietta also highlights particular themes, from walls and floors to fabrics and furniture, and explores ways to bring personality into your living space using collected ceramics, vintage pieces and foraged finds in every shade of blue and white.
