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!
Would love a read of that book! Am in Australia though- not sure if you'd ship here?!
I'm sure I could learn a few things from this one!!
Crossed fingers
Sounds like a great book! I just moved into a new home and would love some decorating advice!
I just moved into a new house and I would love some design tips!
Love to win this book. My daughter has her first apartment and it would be the perfect gift!!!
I can't wait to sit down with this book!
Sounds like the book I need as we enter the 'home' stretch of our renovations!
Thanks
Jacqui
We've been in our house for three years and I haven't hung a thing on the walls! Sad, I know, but hopefully this book would give me the kick in the butt I need!
We are moving into our new house in November. I could really use a copy.
I'd love a copy! We just purchased our first home and have only hand-me-down furniture. It's time to be a real grown up and furnish our home!
would love a copy!
We're trying to decorate our new apartment and this would be ah.may.zing.
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I'd love a copy! We just purchased our first home and have only hand-me-down furniture. It's time to be a real grown up and furnish our home!
This book would be so helpful in making our house a beautiful home!
The book looks wonderful!
I'd love a copy. It looks fabulous.
Great give away! I'd love it!
Would love to win! Thanks for the chance!!!
Would love to win! Thanks for the chance!
I would love some new ideas on how to use classic pieces.
I would love to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
what a generous giveaway!! I would love love love a copy!
Ooo, I would love to win a copy!
My husband and 3 year old daughter moved from a 900 square foot ranch to a larger, older two-story home about 2 years ago. Slowly, we are working on investing in pieces we can keep forever and trying to add punches of personality and family and color and life here and there. This book sounds like it could be really helpful. And I have learned a lot from LGN, Jenny. Thank you for all you share. (In fact, I made 4 envelope pillows last weekend and they turned out lovely, thanks to your tutorial!)
I would love to win this book. Great giveaway!
My husband and 3 year old daughter moved from a 900 square foot ranch to a larger, older two-story home about 2 years ago. Slowly, we are working on investing in pieces we can keep forever and trying to add punches of personality and family and color and life here and there. This book sounds like it could be really helpful. And I have learned a lot from LGN, Jenny. Thank you for all you share. (In fact, I made 4 envelope pillows last weekend and they turned out lovely, thanks to your tutorial!)
I would love a copy of the book!
I would love a copy of the book!
I would love this book. I'm trying to redo my basement, and always have a tough time deciding on those big-ticket furniture purchases.
Ooh – I love design books!
We are moving in the next few months, and I would love a copy!
I'd love a copy! Desperately needing some new additions to the design library…
I keep seeing their book everywhere so it must be a sign!
I would love a copy and I love your blog Jenny! I am stealing lots of your ideas for our little home :)
I love them! I'd love there book. I just moved from NYC to Texas and am struggling to decide how to fill the eons of empty space in our new home.
This sounds like a great book, and Heaven knows I could use the advice! Thanks for the contest!
Please enter me. This book would be a great addition to my library.
I so need this book- I have an empty living room that I need to furnish and decorate!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
i'd love a copy!
I so need this book- I have an empty living room that I need to furnish and decorate!!
I would love to have a copy!! chedeb5353@hotmail.com
Would LOVE LOVE a copy!
Erica
http://www.ericabelliocreations.blogspot.com
I would love to have a copy!! chedeb5353@hotmail.com
This looks amazing! The pictures are incredible!
Pick me!
Pick me pick me I would loves copy and i love your chronicles of the brownstone!
I would love to have a copy of this book! :-)
How I'd love one of these! I'm beginning to redo some of the rooms in my home and I'll bet this book will be a huge help :)