these coffee table books will inspire you to do something new with your space …
The World At Your Table, Stephanie Stokes, Rizzoli, €50. American interior designer, hostess, and globetrotter Stephanie Stokes presents tablescapes inspired by items accumulated on her travels from destinations such as Japan, Cartagena, Budapest and London. Each conjures the spirit of a particular place: Palm Beach’s tropical lushness, Provence’s remarkable charm, Portugal’s artisanal refinement. For those who love design, entertaining, and travel, this is a must-buy.
Retreats for the Soul: Sustainable and Stylish Hideaways and Havens by Sara Bird and Dan Duchars, Ryland Peters & Small, €30: Sara Bird explores 14 retreats in three chapters: Close to Home, On the Water and In the Wild. These spaces are designed for rest, relaxation, play and daydreaming either alone or en famille, as well as for their effects on our mental and physical wellbeing.
Living Wild, How to Plant, Style your Home and Cultivate Happiness, by Hilton Carter, Cico Books, €40. From picking the perfect planter for statement plants and living art, Living Wild is packed with styling ideas that blur the boundary between inside and out. Hilton Carter helpfully lists his top ten designer plants, along with care tips.
An Entertaining Life: Designing Town and Country, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen, Foreword by Bunny Williams, Vendome Press, €57: Design gurus Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen chronicle their houses in London and Sussex alongside client projects, from a Balinese-style compound in the Caribbean to a palatial villa in Sicily.
