I met up with Lauren and Suzanne McGrath for lunch a couple months ago. I had some questions about the book-writing process and they were amazingly sweet and generous with their time and advice. And can I tell you how blown away I am with the credentials and collective talent of this mother-daughter duo? Suzanne worked with Martha Stewart for years and Lauren (who is always putting together the most gorgeous outfits – such a great eye on her!) worked at Teen Vogue. They know their stuff and I am so happy to call them friends.
If you’ve not ordered their book Good Bones, Great Pieces yet, you’re missing out on one of the best design books out there. It is informative (I learned a lot from their stories and suggestions), and the photos are crazy-good. They shot a lot of their own work, but also used some designer friend’s work (hello, Miles Redd apartment!) to round out the images.
The premise of the book is that if you’re starting new or redesigning your home, you can make things easy on yourself by focusing on seven foundational pieces of furniture. Each chapter breaks down one of those foundational elements and teaches you about different styles and makes suggestions. It’s a genius concept really, and I love the pieces Suzanne and Lauren suggest.
Today I’m giving away FIVE copies of the Good Bones, Great Pieces book! Just leave a comment here to enter. But don’t fret if your name is not drawn, the book is super affordable (I’ve been giving it as gifts!).
Contest closes Sunday, September 16 at midnight. Winners names will be chosen at random and winners will be emailed. Good luck!
Congrats to the winners who were emailed this week. Thank you all for entering!
I'd love a copy! I am definitely on the "starting new" end of furniture purchases.
I'm starting a home in April and I'd love a copy!
I just bought my first house and would love a copy of this!
Sounds like a great book!
I'd love a copy of that book. I saw them featured in a magazine recently and loved the article. I am closing on a new house in a month and looking forward to a fresh start!
Would LOVE a copy!
here it goes!
oh, I'd love a copy. Seems like a great book, and I'm having to start over after a renovation this fall!
I'd love a copy…their blog is great! Maria
So fabulous! Would love to check it out!!
Cheers
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
Hooray! I'm moving into a new room this weekend and would love some inspiration!
I would love a copy for my new home!
I *need* this!
I can use all of the design help I can get!
This book sounds great, would love to win a copy!
How fun! I keep seeing this book mentioned over and over again! I'd love to have a copy for myself! :)
I'd love a copy! I'm finally moving into an apartment where I'll be for more than six months (due to this crazy job I have!), so I'd love to get tips on how to really make it my own!
Please enter me – I would love a copy!
Jenny, great book suggestion! I hope to win, but may have to pony up some Hamilton's if I don't. :)
Love these two! I'm having fun trying to think up the 7 foundation pieces of a home – so far, only a couch springs to mind!
What a great giveaway! I hope to win and will be buying a second copy for my best friend who is buying a new house!
I'd love to check out this book. I love the photos.
Love your blog and I would love a copy. I too amd starting a new chapter in my family's life and need a boost! Thanks
Moving back into an apartment (ugh) but making it my own with the decor/furniture! The book would be a great coffee table/inspiration book!
I'd love it!
I would love to win a copy of this book!
I would love to have their book! Sounds like such a great concept :)
Nancy x
This has been on my book wishlist for a while. I'd love a copy!
Sounds like a great idea!
jade.broadus@ gmail. com
I'd love to get a copy! I'm moving back to USA from UK and I need a lot of design help!
love them!!
Sounds like just what I need!
I'd love to get a copy! I'm moving back to USA from UK and I need a lot of design help!
i'd love a copy! thanks for sharing :)
-ale
This book has been on my wishlist forever! I'd love to win a copy!
Me me me me me
We're moving into a new home next month, and lots of new pieces are needed; great timing for this book!
I'm currently staring at an empty living and dining room. I'm so overwhelmed with what to buy and how to decorate it! Sounds like this book would help!
This sounds like just the book for me! I would love a copy!
Sharna
rowelikewow(at)gmail.com
I would love to have a copy – I've been following them for ages!
My ikea furniture is starting to break and I have been thinking about upgrading to better quality stuff – this book would be great!
Aren't they great! Such resources!
As a freelance designer, I have my first client!I would love a copy of the book to get me started and for inspiration!
Would love a copy! Can help with the rest of our whole-house renovation process – wolvenhouseproject.blogspot.com/
Sounds like a good book! Something I could definitely use!
I'm moving really soon to my first "grownup" place and I could really use all the help I can get!!
This book sounds amazing – I'd love a copy!! Thanks!!
I would love to get a copy. I have been following their blog and was in love with daughter's apt and still remember her table make over.
I'm getting married in the Spring and will be moving into my fiance's house…lots of remodeling and redecorating needed!
Would love to have a copy! My house could use all the help it can get! Thank you!
brhea2@gmail.com