This morning a book arrived at my house and what a great way to start off my long weekend (I am off work today). the find is “The Housing Works book of decorating with thrift shop treasures, flea market objects and vintage details”. In other words this is one of my new favourite books as that is how I love to decorate! It’s FILLED with fabulous photos of spaces that are a wide variety of styles (eclectic, hollywood regency, modern, shabby chic…), and text about not just what to look for, but also how to look at an object to identify a great piece. To my surprise, while I flipped through the book I noticed features by our friends David Jimemez, Vanessa De Vargas, and many designers and stylists we have showcased here on DTI. Here’s a little sample of what you’ll find in the find, which is written by Stan Williams and photographed by Jim Franco (check here for where to get your hands on a copy).

David Carter is an interior designer based in London, and his portfolio has some of the most dramatic and theatrical designs I think I’ve ever seen. “The qualities that define a Carter interior are glamour, luxury and wit, but this is also combined with an uncompromising commitment to quality and a sharp eye for detail. He loves mixing old and new, and he is equally adept at conjuring up all the theatrical flamboyance of a Marie Antoinette-inspired boudoir as he is masterminding the muted machismo of a Bond-esque bachelor pad. He has designed DARK rooms which provide an entrancingly seductive sanctuary from the world, and LIGHT rooms which seem to dance with an ethereal other-worldliness. All share his bold romantic vision.” I commend him on his fearlessness. Life is too short to live in a home filled with nothing but blah. Blah is for sissies.

Just a quick note before I go chillax on my sofa after a rough day at work (nah, not really) that our blogger buddy Manvi of Mochatini has posted an interview of Jo and I and she did such a wonderful job that I had to plug it. So go check it out HERE! (Thanks Manvi, you’re the best!)

I am in awe of Ken Gutmaker‘s photography. As a result of his perfect composition and lighting, I want to be a part of each of these spaces. I so desperately want to walk out onto that deck, and pass through the open glass walls into that backyard (I wish the climate here was conducive to that much glass), and eat at those dining tables. I think I need to stash a few of these photos for future reference.

I posted photographer Rodolphe Foucher’s work last year and he emailed us to let us know he’s got a new website that includes new photos. I was more than willing to do an encore post, especially since he had sent both Jo and I this photo, which I have framed in my upstairs hallway:

Enough bragging, here are some more beautiful photos from Rodolphe’s portfolio.