PHOTO: Eric Piasecki
The Inspiration
A Place To Call Home: Tradition, Style and Memory in the New American House by Gil Schafer III / $55 / rizzoliusa.com
Preface: An exploration of seven homes representing a range of classic styles around the country, each in a unique place with distinct characteristics.
Literary Lesson: A true home is one that provides opportunities for creating memories, even during the smallest moments of life. Author’s Trademark Style: Comfortable, gracious and understated design grounded in classic historic American architecture and taste.
Inspirational Contributors: Friends who have figured out living beautifully with balance–like Bunny Williams, John Rosselli and my stepmother, Robin Bell, who is also an interior designer.
Afterword: Forget trends, look toward the timeless.
The Bennett Stag Deer Head Faux Taxidermy in Bronze Resin / $84.99 / whitefauxtaxidermy.com
Ivy & Seed Chandelier in Especias / Price upon request / lladro.com
Crawford Serving Bowl / $49.95 / crateandbarrel.com
Across-Body Bag by Marc Jacobs / $1,404 / yoox.com
Natural Raffia & Banana Leaf Baskets / $115.99 for set of two / <birchlane.com/strong>
Sydney Chair / $850 / harbouroutdoor.com
Sydney Chair / $850 / harbouroutdoor.com