Book It!

I know we all jumped for joy when the ultimate fashion street blog, the Sartorialist, came out in book form. But did you know there is a European counterpart? Well I just stumbled upon the book Fashion Blogs and I'm already clamouring to figure out how I can get a copy!





via the streethearts

If anyone has details please let me know!

GREAT SCOTT

Many of you are probably familiar with Coralie Bickford-Smith... though you may not know it. She is the talented senior cover designer at Penguin Books who is responsible for the jacket designs of the new classics that many of us have been lusting over for the past few years as they continue to be released...


While I'll admit to being one of those shameless types who picks up vintage books at the flea market simply based on a beautiful cover design, it's nice to have the best of both worlds (classic literature and graphic jackets). So, when I discovered that Coralie had designed a cover for one of my all time favorite books - The Great Gatsby - I knew I'd have to have it!

What I didn't realize is that she had created a series of deco inspired covers for the entire F. Scott Fitzgerald collection, and I have to say I'm more motivated than ever to dive into the rest of his books...

My only complaint is that these covers aren't hardbacks, so they will be harder to preserve. On the upside... I think I just found some serious inspiration for a Gatsby-esque birthday bash come October!

RING IN SPRING GIVEAWAY II: FRONT PORCH INSPIRATION

Until the day I have a huge wraparound porch to decorate and sip my summer drinks on... I'll gladly lose myself in this inspirational book instead!
Our second spring giveaways is the fabulously inspiring book, Perfect Porches by Paula Wallace with oodles of dreamy decks, patios, gardens, in the city, country and everywhere in between!

This simple, sunny one might actually be my favorite... So, today, leave a comment letting me know what outdoor setting has left you with sweet memories or serious inspiration (your best friend's backyard? a local park? the beaches of Capri?) and I'll be drawing the winner Friday!

*update! the comments are now closed for this giveaway and the winner will be drawn shortly! good luck!

Giveaway! The Well-Dressed Home

I've been doing lots of reading these days, finally catching up on some decor and design inspired books that have been sitting on my shelves. But the second I received a copy of Annette Tatum's The Well-Dressed Home, I dropped the others and dove right in to see how our design styles stacked up...
Well, let me tell you, my dears, this book reads like my manual for design. Annette is a genius at pulling together beautiful inspiration boards and then turning them into perfectly styled rooms based on genres like bohemian, classic, modern, resort, romantic and more! We're talking serious inspiration.
The book walks you through the process of taking cues from your wardrobe and turning them into rooms - and it has AMAZING photos. I'm telling you right now - you are gonna want this book on your shelf! Which is why we're giving away one signed copy this week... signed by Annette, of course!
So here's the question to answer in the comments below: If you could design a room based on any piece in your wardrobe, what would it be? The winner will be drawn Friday afternoon.

Annette is also offering coco+kelley readers a discount this week only when you enter the code 'coco' upon purchase! The book retails for $35, but for you it's $25! Such a deal! So, pop over here and order one. You won't be sorry! (PS - if you live in San Francisco, you'll be able to attend this event tomorrow night too!)

Book Worms Unite

There's nothing better on a long summer afternoon than sitting back with a good book.

Sara Jane of where the sidewalk begins asked some of her favorite bloggers what they're reading this summer (including me!) and the list is full of great page turners. Check it out here. 

Joanna asked the same question yesterday and got over 100 responses! Take a look and let me know if we're missing a must read title.

Just Go...

For the Love of Light: A Tribute to the Art of Polaroid is finally here! (If you're keeping track of things to buy me just because you love me so much, this would be one of them. Just sayin'...)