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 copy! Thanks for the giveaway!
I adore your blog! This would be perfect for me as I am moving into my first home this weekend.
I've been meaning to buy it–winning it would be so much better!
I NEED this book!
I know nothing about interior design ;)
Just discovered their blog! Would love to have the book!
Sounds like an awesome book. I can't wait to look through a copy.
This book looks wonderful!
Thanks for the giveaway!!
Looks like a great one to add to my collection!
I'm decorating my apartment at college and would love to have some "professional" input! Thanks for the giveaway, Jenny.
-Carolyn
What a great giveaway! I'd love a copy!
that book has been in my amazon.com cart for quite some time!
I would love a copy! Today is my birthday so I'm hoping that will bring a little luck …
I continue to feel like we are new in our house, despite moving in 2.5 years ago. I could use some fresh inspiration.
Books with lots of pictures are my thing.
I just moved into a new house and I would LOVE a copy to get started with! Thanks!
Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!
We are moving into a new home and I could so use this!! Thanks.
This book is just what I need. I need to spruce our nest!
Kim K.
kling6@optonline.net
sounds like a great book! would love a copy! we just moved cross country and gave away most of our bigger furniture pieces. Would love some direction as we look for new furniture.
It looks like a fantastic book! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Elizabeth
Would love to give this to my baby sister who's setting up her first solo apartment!
I love design books, but mostly just check them out from the library. I'm d love to have this book to start my home collection!
I would adore having a copy of that book!!!!
Looks like a very fun book!
I'd love a copy for my bday on the 16th!
I'd love a copy for my bday on the 16th!
Oh, this book looks perfect! I just moved into my first apartment and have been trying to make smart furniture investments (spending my money on good upholstery, as you always say!), but could use all the help I can get!
I would love this book to help me decorate my new apartment! It's kind of dark so I'd definitely be looking for ways to incorporate light! :) courtney.e.perkins07@gmail.com
Me please!
sounds like a book I NEED! I feel so overwhelmed in this area of my life . . .
michhill@gmail.com
Yikes1 so many comments. Oh well i'll never win it if I don't even enter. I love the concept of this book and their blog as well. goo choice.
Jenny, Jenny be a Dear and please select MY NAME from here! xo Kimberly Davis
would love to own a copy! fingers crossed…
Thanks so much for the offer, Jenny. Just found your blog and am looking forward to the help with many projects around the house.
This book is awesome!
We just moved and this book would be wonderful inspiration. Thanks for the chance.
love your blog and would love a copy of that book!
What a cool book! I'd love to win one!
love your blog and would love a copy of that book!
omg! i would love a copy! :)
I just relocated and this book would be invaluable right now! I feel lost.
I would love to own this book. Thanks for a great give-away!
fingers crossed! i'm about to buy quite few.pieces of furniture and would love some input.
I would love a copy. I am decorating and could use all the advice and ideas I can get.
Pick me!! Pick me!! I am in a design rut & need some help!
I need all the help I can get!
I've loved the Good Bones Great Pieces blog (like yours) for years! It would make it so much easier on my husband if I won a copy of their amazing book here… one less thing for him to buy me for Christmas! ;)
I have been waiting for this book. I like their use of a neutral background, punctuated with bold pops of color.
Pick me!! Pick me!! I'm in a design rut & need some help!!
JonesJM03@aol.com