SUMMER (READING) LOVIN'

Ok, friends. I reaaaaally need your help with this one! As I continue down my packing list for Italy, some good book recommendations are in order!

Have you picked up any wonderful reads lately? Any must-haves on your summer reading list? All-time favorites!?! Please share!

*image via matchbook mag

GREAT SCOTT

Many of you are probably familiar with Coralie Bickford-Smith... though you may not know it. She is the talented senior cover designer at Penguin Books who is responsible for the jacket designs of the new classics that many of us have been lusting over for the past few years as they continue to be released...


While I'll admit to being one of those shameless types who picks up vintage books at the flea market simply based on a beautiful cover design, it's nice to have the best of both worlds (classic literature and graphic jackets). So, when I discovered that Coralie had designed a cover for one of my all time favorite books - The Great Gatsby - I knew I'd have to have it!

What I didn't realize is that she had created a series of deco inspired covers for the entire F. Scott Fitzgerald collection, and I have to say I'm more motivated than ever to dive into the rest of his books...

My only complaint is that these covers aren't hardbacks, so they will be harder to preserve. On the upside... I think I just found some serious inspiration for a Gatsby-esque birthday bash come October!

RING IN SPRING GIVEAWAY II: FRONT PORCH INSPIRATION

Until the day I have a huge wraparound porch to decorate and sip my summer drinks on... I'll gladly lose myself in this inspirational book instead!
Our second spring giveaways is the fabulously inspiring book, Perfect Porches by Paula Wallace with oodles of dreamy decks, patios, gardens, in the city, country and everywhere in between!

This simple, sunny one might actually be my favorite... So, today, leave a comment letting me know what outdoor setting has left you with sweet memories or serious inspiration (your best friend's backyard? a local park? the beaches of Capri?) and I'll be drawing the winner Friday!

*update! the comments are now closed for this giveaway and the winner will be drawn shortly! good luck!

Just Go...

For the Love of Light: A Tribute to the Art of Polaroid is finally here! (If you're keeping track of things to buy me just because you love me so much, this would be one of them. Just sayin'...)