James Magni’s new volume, Magni Modernism, celebrating his 25 years of design, is a testament not only to the longevity… Read More
Design Books
Designers Abroad | Inside the Vacation Homes of Top Decorators
Who doesn’t love fantasizing about a vacation home in an exotic locale. And even better if designed by a world… Read More
American Decoration by Thomas Jayne
Just like Thomas Jayne’s thoughtful designs, his American Decoration is a book for those, like me and I daresay many of… Read More
Graphic Design and Architecture | a 20th Century History
How often do you think about the connection between graphic design and architecture? My guess is not that frequently. And… Read More
BEHIND THE Q | Thom Filicia on American Beauty
Thom Filicia is a talented bundle of unbridled enthusiasm. For those of you who have seen him on Queer Eye… Read More
Behind the Q | Miles Redd & The Big Book of Chic
A couple of weeks ago, Miles Redd made an appearance at the Stamford Antique & Artisan Center for a celebration… Read More
Gil Schafer The Great American House
Writing about architect Gil Schafer is always a pleasure. The occasion is frequently because I’ve spied a new project on his… Read More
Revisiting Sister Parish
I can’t believe it’s been ten years since the publication of the original volume “Sister Parish” by Apple Parish Bartlett… Read More
Exotic Taste
It is almost impossible to have an interest in interiors and the decorative arts and not be fascinated by Chinoiserie… Read More
Holiday Book Briefs
As I mentioned in my Katie Ridder Homes review, I was honored that my local book emporium, Barrett Bookstore has… Read More
Katie Ridder Rooms
My local independent bookstore, Barrett’s, asked if I would write the design book reviews for their holiday newsletter again this… Read More
The Way Home with Jeffrey Bilhuber
Another reason to visit Rooms with a View this weekend is that distinguished designer and author Jeffrey Bilhuber will be… Read More
