PALM BEACH CHIC

This room with gorgeous lattice-work detail is just one example of hundreds of sumptuous color photos in the sparkling new Vendome Press volume "Palm Beach Chic" by Jennifer Ash Rudick with photos by Jessica Klewicki Glynn.  This book is chock-full of eye candy and gives some of the best examples of Palm Beach's diverse style I have seen yet.

Pretty sweet view at designer Lisa Perry's oceanfront residence

If you're a fan of Palm Beach Style or beautiful books in general, you will be very glad to acquire this truly beautiful book. Featuring both stellar interiors and breathtaking outdoor shots, it does a fine job of encapsulating Palm Beach style both old and new.

Over 300 pages of lush photos and descriptive text, this would make a perfect gift for a loved one or a great acquisition for your very own design library.

ROWING BLAZERS

This new release from Vendome Press was fascinating from both a sartorial and athletic perspective. Having never rowed myself and having limited exposure to the lengthy tradition, I learned a lot from reading this.  I guess I never had considered the roots of the "blazer" and how it came to be in both England and America.

Rowing has a rich tradition and the author of "Rowing Blazers", champion rower Jack Carlson covers a lot of history of the sport AND the dress as well. It's not just a pretty picture book (though it IS visually very pleasing) for preppy coffee tables - you will definitely learn a good deal!

With principal photography by F.E. Castleberry, this is a richly illustrated tome that will make a nice edition to your library or a great gift for a lover of rowing, fashion, history or all three.  I also got a kick out of the fact that the cover photo shows a champion rower in the blazer of my Dad's alma mater. Pretty cool!

MARKHAM ROBERTS

Vendome Press kindly sent me a copy of decorator Markham Robert's new book "Decorating - The Way I See It" and I relished curling up in my armchair and leisurely perusing the pages.  Markham has a phenomenal eye and a real gift for both color and creating lively interiors with a twist on the traditional, while curating a timeless quality to his designs.

With over 260 pages and 300 color illustrations, this recent release will inspire you and delight your eyes.

Markham began his career working for the reknowned and well-esteemed Mark Hampton, a legend in American style and design and his influence is recognizable in Markham Robert's own style.

Be sure and add this to your gift or reading list - it's sure to be a classic for years to come and you won't be disappointed!