How They Decorated: Inspiration from Great Women of the Twentieth Century
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (886 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847847411 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Others took to the task of decorating single-handedly—like Pauline Trigère, Sybil Connolly, Vita Sackville-West, and Fleur Cowles. The interiors of these trendsetting ladies defied their time and inspire and delight to this day. Each interior illustrates the crucial aspect of the lady’s definitive taste. How They Decorated illustrates some of the great rooms of the twentieth century, whose stylish residents influence our tastes today. Gloria Vanderbilt cleverly noted, “Decorating is autobiography.” Reflecting that truism, the interiors in this book capture the individual approaches of these icons of style: Bunny Mellon’s spare all-American elegance; Hélène Rochas’s refined sophistication; Vanessa Bell’s colorful bohemianism; Mona von Bismarck’s breezy opulence; and Georgia O’Keeffe’s earthy chic. In How They Decorated, one can learn from the most notable style muses of the last century.. The book is presented in four sections that describe the aesthetic approaches that the ladies took in decorating their abodes: “The Fashionably Chic”, “The Unconventional Eye”, “In the Grand Manner”, and “Legacy Style”. Some worked closely with decorating legends such as John Fowler, Albert Hadley, Billy Baldwin, Syrie Maugham, and Jean-Michel Frank. Author P. Gaye Tapp analyzes each
. P. Gaye Tapp is the creator and author of the highly regarded blog Little Augury and an interior designer for more than twenty-five years. Charlotte Moss is a noted American interior designer and author
How They Decorated: A Beautiful Book Deserving Multiple Visits "How They Decorated: Inspiration from Great Women of the Twentieth Century" opens with a brief quote from Gloria Vanderbilt-- "Decorating is autobiography"-- and this new volume from Rizzoli is far from the first to link interior decor to the personal styles and biographies of famous women. To be sure, however, it is one of the best of books in this genre. And, with each chapter providing a perfectly rounded stand-alone portrait, it is an ideal book for picking up and putting down, inviting repeated visits. Every one of the women featured in "How They Decorated" is now decea. A beautiful and timeless tome that will be used by many Regina Drucker If there was ever a wish come true, it would be for an 'Encyclopedia Stylistica', and should that existthen THIS IS IT! Ms. Tapp worked diligently to offer many images unseen and information gleaned from years of research. A beautiful and timeless tome that will be used by many generations to come when referring back to a Lost Age of Glamour, Elegance and most importantly Respectable Styleattributes and values rarely seen in todays pages of Worldwide Society and Fashion. Don't hesitate to exhibit this gorgeous hardbound on your Nakashima coffee table in a MidCentury setting,. Everything Decorating Inside! Brett Jackson, NYC I love this book! "How They Decorated " is perfect from cover-to-cover.Thoughtfully edited, I actually use it as a sort of reference tool, and to alsodrum up inspiration.I to take snippets from each different designer and learnwhat inspired them as well. I particularly enjoyed Georgia O'Keefe's "Ghost Ranch"interiors. Ms. Tapp so wonderfully covers all the greats from top to bottom.
Gaye Tapp's "How They Decorated: Inspiration from Great Women of the Twentieth Century." Peaking past the curtains and into the homes of the most discerning aesthetic icons of their time, from Babe Paley and Elsa Schiaparelli to Bunny Mellon and Mona von Bismarck, the book straddles styles, eras, and tastes for an interior journey anchored in a certain, je-ne-sais-quois sense of refinement. "In How They Decorated: Inspiration from Great Women of the Twentieth Century, blogger P. Written by a noted female interior designer, the book celebrates the discipline and