Western furnishings today range from meticulous leather-wrapped armoires to hand-carved mantelpieces depicting a trout stream or local wildlife. An extraordinary commitment of time plus a pure passion and singular creative vision are the hallmarks of the fine furnishings of the contemporary West. Today's artisans are creating works that are fresh, beautiful, meticulously crafted, sometimes nostalgic, often humorous, and always celebratory of both the region and its traditions. This is COWBOY CHIC. Hardback; 150
Modern Americana is organized around 70 elements of modern Americana, from Collections and Camps Cots to Greenery, Hair-on-Hide, Plywood, Polka Dots, and Taxidermy. Accompanied by tips for do-it-yourself styling, each page offers creative ways to employ iconic patterns, classic fabrics, sentimental items, and American symbols in your home.
"Experience 15 of the west's finest rustic modern homes in this beautifully written and photographed book. An intimate peak into rustic modern private homes and other properties across the Mountain West and California: traditional log cabins, sustainable projects, artist studios, and places for play--inspired interior decor and exteriors, all beautifully photographed and discussed in elegant prose. In this gorgeous follow up to American Rustic (Gibbs Smith, 2015), detailed perspectives from the homeowners, architects, and designers who brought these diverse spaces to life guide the narration. Individual home's stories are complemented by full-page photography: rustic textiles warm living spaces, uniquely crafted chandeliers suspend from vaulted ceilings, and sweeping vistas out every window are sure to inspire. Homes featured are located in Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, California, and Colorado. Whether driven by one's interest in modern architecture, rustic interior decor, or simply a beautiful portrait of the homes and lifestyles of the west, this stunning book is the perfect gift for hosts, friends, or oneself. Chase Reynolds Ewald has been writing about food, design, travel and lifestyle for 25 years. A graduate of Yale and the Graduate School of Journalism at U.C. Berkeley, she is currently Senior Editor of Western Art & Architecture Magazine. Her previous books include American Rustic, Old Masters of the West, Old Masters of New England, Arts and Crafts Style and Spirit, and Sweet Treats from the Wild West. Audrey Hall's photography has been widely published; her feature stories have appeared in The New York Times, Interiors, Luxe, Country Living, Sunset, and the Wall Street Journal."-- Provided by publisher
Inspired by designers who break away from the pack, Tineke Triggs is known for creating soulful, artistic and imaginative interiors. By mastering both the art and science of design, her work gives rise to a distinct form of design mixology - each home as individual as each of her clients. This book includes an eclectic mix of projects from ski houses in Lake Tahoe and beachfront getaways in Northern and Central California, to reimagined period Victorians to modern homes in Marin County and Silicon Valley. An award-winning veteran of six San Francisco Decorator Showcases, Tineke Triggs is an artist with an eye for function, adept at the highly inventive and original. Within each design lies a story - a through line that one can follow through the home. Her personality-driven approach, and her affinity for art and craft, have enabled her to build a portfolio of work that is eclectic and exciting - a visual delight that will appeal to a broad audience of the creatively curious who long to fully express themselves through the places they call home. Design Mixology: The Interiors of Tineke Triggs is both a rich feast for the eyes and an illuminating look at inspiring design that is as livable as it is dramatic. Infused with energy, color, texture and grace, these are places sure to inspire.
Max Humphrey shines a light on 10 rustic National Park lodges in all their airy, timeworn splendor. No historic photos here; the images of the architecture and interiors are as they look today, highlighting these storied places in a fresh, alluring way. Sure, the lobbies are the main stage, but Humphrey touches on grand dining rooms, guest rooms, and rustic canteens alike. He writes about the buildings themselves in terms of the historical goings-on at the time, why they were built, and the players involved, highlighting notable architectural moments and period-specific furnishings. A smattering of pop culture history adds extra bursts of levity throughout.
Rancho Sisquoc: Enduring Legacy on an Historic California Land Grant Ranch is
a richly illustrated and engagingly written portrait of one of the last intact
Mexican land grant ranches; granted in 1845-One of only remaining intact land
grant ranches in the U.S.
