Can we talk design books?

Hello and happy Thursday to you! I hope you got to see my post over at Chic Coastal Living about my beach house, if not click here. Its worth seeing, moving on....... I love design books. I seem to have adopted the notion that you can never have enough. I have them in stacks all over my home. They are in my bedroom, living room, family room, kitchen and heck even in some bathrooms! I just love them and when I come across a really good one it becomes a "go to" reference.  Let's say I need new inspiration for how to style a table or console, or want to get window treatment ideas, whatever the case may be there are certainly those books that deliver over and over. I had to think about choosing my favorites because there are just so many good ones, but when I thought about the books I tend to revisit often, there were definite standouts. How about you? Do you too collect them? I would love to know your favorites!! Here are some of mine.....  

There are more...but these are wonderful standbys. Most I have had for years but with their timeless elegance that they have in common, they are never outdated and always feel like I am visitng "an old friend" when I open them up again. Filled with so many exquisite details, its like I am looking at them with a fresh set of eyes every time I open them! Now its your turn...tell me some of your favorite design books. There is always space for just one more book on my shelves so I am dying to know your faves.......enjoy your day!    Don't forget about my Mothers Day extravaganza giveaway, one of four fabulous prizes!! Click here for details and to be eligible...winners to be announced on Saturday!  

Which would you choose and 2 winners!

Good morning! Before we begin, I want to announce the two lucky winners of the French apron and monogrammed soaps! Thanks for helping me celebrate my two year anniversary,  I was so touched by all of your kind words. Congratulations goes to......  For the french apron, the winner is....Result:
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Anonymous January 1, 2013 9:43 AM

Happy New Year and Happy Anniversary! Your home is wonderful. I was so pleasantly surprised at Christmas by my two closest friends. They gave me the fabulous silver planter I have had my eye on for the longest time! I can't wait to use it. So my next want from the store is one of the smaller silver planters. This is a bad (wonderfully bad) place for me! Thank you.
Patricia B

And the monogrammed soaps goes to....

 Result:
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linda January 1, 2013 3:36 PM

OMG- You are an amazing decorator and your house looks gorgeous! Happiest of New Year's!!!
linda,ny

Please contact me here so I can get your shipping information and these goodies can be on their way!

  So how is 2013 treating you so far? With the exception of my husband coming down with pneumonia, it was a wonderful holiday season. Funny,  New Years day unexpectedly ended up being one of the best days. First off,   it was the first day in 8 days that hubs felt up to getting fully dressed and coming downstairs, then it was a continuation of our movie marathon, we watched Dances with Wolves, Meet Joe Black, Under the Tuscan Sun  and a few others, all the while I was cooking the entire day (but really loving it) I made beef stew, paninis, homemade basked mac, even small apple tarts..yes I was on a roll! My husband spent a lot of time exploring my blog and was thoroughly entertained and it was just a great family day, alongside a roaring fire, it was spent at home enjoying each others company....it was cold outside but really warm and cozy inside. So life is slowly getting back to normal after the holiday blizzard (not literal but the whirlwind). I have yet to take down any decorations...thinking I will give it another week, not quite ready to say goodbye to the magic of Christmas or the hard work I put into it:) Today's Which Would You Choose is a fun one. Roll with me here......the designer fairies have paid you a visit. Hey, its a new year...time for a change, right? They have told you that you get to have one designer of your choosing redo your entire home soup to nuts. Only catch? You cannot have any say, you are at their talented mercy and must go on a little "vacay "for a week while they work their magic. Which of these talented tastemakers would you trust to redo your entire home? Many if not most you know, but I have also included two pictures of their work that I think  represents their style. This is a tough one, though I think I have it narrowed down to two. No wait, I mean three. OK, two. Here we go.....so which would you choose!    CHOICE 1  Mary McDonald

 CHOICE 2  David Easton

  CHOICE 3 Meg Braff

   CHOICE 4 Cathy Kincaid

  CHOICE 5   Bunny Williams

  CHOICE 6  Sandra Nunnerly

  CHOICE 7   Thomas Pheasant

  CHOICE 8   Phoebe Howard

 

CHOICE 9   Thomas O Brien

CHOICE 10   Ashely Whittaker

CHOICE 11  John Jacob

CHOICE  12  Jan Showers

 CHOICE 13   Charles Faudree

CHOICE  14   McAlphine, Booth and Ferrier

 

CHOICE  15   Barry Dixon

  OK, I take it back, I don't  have it narrowed down to 2 after all. Sorry, too much talent  to choose but if forced, I guess I could narrow it down and let them work their magic. So now its your turn....who are you turning over your casa to?  I cannot wait to see the results..this should be fun and interesting! Thanks always for stopping in and wishing everyone a fabulous day. 

Which would you choose? And a giveaway!

Hi there, hope you had a wonderful weekend! Ours was actually quite relaxing and it was a true treat to have some real downtime. No workers, no chaos, son came home from overseas safe and sound.  I also was busy packaging up orders to send out next week. And my first batch have already left the building! Also started adding new products to my site today, more to come!  So lots going on in that arena.  Thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement. To say thanks I am offering another fun giveaway! All details on bottom of post.  
Moving on to this afternoons post....today's "Which would you choose" is something you will really need to think about. Imagine this- a fairy decorating godmother has come along and said that you can have your entire house redecorated by one designer. You must only choose one and you must choose now. Imagine handing over your trust and faith to someone to transform your home into your dream home. Imagine their touch all over your home. A style for everyone...what appeals to you, transitional and calm, fancy and formal, country elegance?  Do you already have a favorite in mind? Which designer would you choose? Well today you get to decide....below 16 very accomplished decorators with a sampling of their style. I can't wait to see who you choose!

CHOICE 1 DAVID EASTON

CHOICE 2 CHARLOTTE MOSS

CHOICE 3  JOHN JACOB

CHOICE 4 SHERILL CANET

CHOICE 5 STEVEN GAMBRELL

CHOICE 6 M ELLE

CHOICE 7    CATHY KINCAID

CHOICE 8 MEG BRAFF

CHOICE 9 BARRY DIXON

CHOICE 10 PHOEBE HOWARD

CHOICE 11 MARY MCDONAD

CHOICE 12 ASHLEY WHITTAKER

CHOICE 13 MCALPHINE FERRIER AND BOOTH

CHOICE 14 CHARLES FAUDRE

CHOICE 15 JOY TRIBOUT

CHOICE 16 THOMAS O BRIEN

This I am realizing is not at all an easy decision. For me, its between 3 or 4 of them and I could literally toss a coin and know I would be overjoyed with the result. A talented group to be sure and something I believe for everyone. Just boils down to personal taste,, style and how we each like to live. So......its your turn, which would you choose?

Giveaway details I am giving away 6 gorgeous linen guest towels or 12 cocktail napkins (winners choice) with fancy monogram to one lucky winner

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Definitely one of my favorite items and these have been selling like hotcakes! To be eligible just visit my store come back then come back here and tell me your favorite item. Click here to go to store.  If you want a second chance, you can leave a comment on The Enchanted Home's Facebook page. Click here to go to the Facebook page. As simple as that! I will announce a winner Wed. morning. Thanks for stopping by.....and have a great evening!