COFFEE TABLE BOOKS

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. Always too soon to go back to work though, isn't it?

Today I'm talking coffee table books and a few that are on my wishlist/radar. I personally love them and think they are a great source of inspiration as well as information. With the holiday season (is that actually almost here?!) around the corner, they can also function as awesome gifts.

Kate Spade: Places To Go, People To See

I love Kate Spade's The Things We Love - so many colorful and beautiful images, so I can only imagine this one is equally as good. Plus that green cover? Definitely makes a statement on any coffee table.

Elements of Style: Designing a Home & A Life

I have followed Erin's blog for a couple years now and she has impeccable taste in both interior design and fashion, plus a general sense of wit and humor. I have heard nothing but great things about this book - sometimes when bloggers publish a book, it's a total rendition of their blog - but it doesn't seem like that is the case with Erin's book. On the wishlist.

Camille Styles Entertaining: Inspired Gatherings and Effortless Style

Camille is just a little bit of a pro when it comes to entertaining. The book has tons of ideas for throwing the perfect party - from simple DIYs to recipes, to craft cocktails and playlists. A perfect gift for any friend that loves to entertain (or aspires to). 

Tory Burch: In Color

Tory Burch is an icon when it comes to classic style and fashion, so should we expect anything less from her book? The book is organized by color and full of inspiration from her travels across the globe, her personal entertaining advice, interviews with business leaders, and more. Not your run of the mill fashion book - Tory actually takes it to a new level and pulls it off, of course, effortlessly.

Any great books that you have your eye on?

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR HIM

Guys. They are so difficult to shop for, aren't they? They don't obsess over jewelry or dresses or cute home decor like us girls do, but I think I've put together some pretty good picks. Even the guy who has everything should be happy with something on this list.

Patagonia Synchilla Pullover
Montague Leather Travel Kit
Timex Original Leather Watch
Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker
Smathers & Branson American Flag Needlepoint Coaster Set
Beats Headphones
High Cotton Flannel Bow Tie
The System: The Glory & Scandal of Big-Time College Football
J.Crew Shirt in Mini Buffalo Check

KATE SPADE NEW YORK: THINGS WE LOVE

Yesterday Kate Spade released a new book - Things We Love - in honor of their 20th anniversary. The book is described as a "beautiful compilation that visually represents the spirit of kate spade new york - a place where colors are bold, smart design is key and fashion is fun." Before the days of Pinterest and pinning, Kate Spade's creative team collected images of things they loved and represented Kate Spade. Now, those images come to life in this 240 page book.

I have personally been anticipating the release of this book because 1. I love everything about Kate Spade and the way they choose to market themselves. Let's be honest, how can you not love a brand whose mission is to "Live Colorfully"? I'm pretty sure it's impossible, that is unless you are goth (no offense to the goths of the world.) 2. I have a slight obsession with owning books/coffee table books and this one is so pretty. The cover fun, bright, and bold, and is just beckoning readers to open it up and see all the beautiful images inside. I haven't seen the inside, but I can only imagine the best. Want to know something even better? Right now, Amazon has it priced $15 below it's regular price, so if you have as much of an urge to buy this book as I do, you probably should click on over to Amazon and add it to your collection ASAP.

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