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Read Any Great Design Books Lately??

March 7, 2014 by Amber Filed Under: blog review, design, gift ideas


Design books have a special place in my heart, because I love to take them out from time to time, pour over all of the great inspiration and learn a few new design tricks. When design books also give the history of a city, culture and way of life, I’m especially inspired. So I was very happy to receive an e-mail from a publishing company rep introducing me to Stealing Magnolias: Tales from a New Orleans Courtyard. The book was written by Debra Shriver and highlights the wonderous city that is New Orleans. The book has a great mix of design with history, exploring the city’s rich architecture, food, local customs, music and so much more. I have always been in awe of this city and although I have never visited yet, this book makes you feel as though you are there, experiencing everything New orleans has to offer. Here are some of the amazing highlights and gorgeous imagery from the book…

all imagery from the book

Could you imagine anything more grand and beautiful! While New Orleans is known for extravagant architecture and design, they also have a laid back, relaxed style that I love. I could just move into the room in the second image! To read more about this book and get your own copy, visit HERE.

I think that I may say that an American has not seen America until he has seen New Orleans.
-Mark Twain

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  1. Jalon Burton says

    March 7, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    I totally agree… I love design books AND New Orleans… what a great post to start the weekend! Thank you…

  2. Simply LKJ says

    March 7, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    What beautiful photographs!

  3. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    March 7, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    I need some new design books for sure. And these pictures make me want to go back to NOLA.

  4. Jil Walters says

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