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!
We are entering our retirement phase and down sizing. I really need help with a new look
Want this book! Looks great. You are really moving on your new place-I always l look forward to your new posts. And def, you should do a book!
Love the giveaway! I just so happen to have recently moved to my first house (not apartment), so this book would be fantastic!
Would love the book, love you, would love a book by you!
I would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
I want one! What a great idea!
I would love a copy!
Interesting I would love a copy :)
I am commenting again because I think I accidentally did so anonymously. I would love a copy!
We just moved a few months ago and we are still getting everything set up – I would love to read this!
This would be a fun book to have, I've heard good things about this book! -Barb K
Great website! I'm downsizing and I can't wait to have a copy of this book.
Add me to wanting a copy!
What a great concept – would love to see what is inside!
I need a book like this! I'd absolutely love some fresh ideas for my home.
I'd love a copy!
We are almost ready to move into a new home; I'd love some new ideas on how to decorate it!
We are almost ready to move into a new home; I'd love some new ideas on how to decorate it!
Oh id absolutely love a copy of this! were in the process of looking for a house and furniture to go in it! so this would be super great to have
Would love to know what those pieces are.
How cool! What a great gift idea!
I'm moving into a house next month and would absolutely love a copy of this book! I've been eyeing it for a while now!
Our house is starting to become an "empty nest" and we could us a copy to help us in a fresh start!
Oh, I would love this! Thanks!
Yes, I could definitely use this book!
Fingers crossed!
I would love o have this book to help me figure out what I should be buying for our house.
My house needs a lot of work, and it is my birthday, so fingers crossed.
I would absolutely love to win this book! I've heard nothing but good things about it!
I've been on the fence about this book, since I've got a lot of furniture…. It's good to hear that you like it.
I am trying to decorate our first home, and failing miserably! This book sounds like what I need for direction.
Just bought a house and I have been so overwhelmed with where to start. This sounds like a great book for peeps like me :)
Yes, please!
I would love some help from this book! Just bought a house and have NO idea where to start. Sounds like it has some great ideas.
Thanks for the giveaway! The book sounds great!
sounds lovley
Ooh free books are almost as good as oops you have to buy. Yes please.
What a great looking book, I can't wait to read it!
What a great gift idea…..and I would love to read one myself. !
Dawn
I'd love a copy- sounds like a great book!
I would love to win this book!
I'd love a copy! Our life means we move overseas every few years, so the furniture we invest in needs to last.
It would be great to win this!
I'd love a copy! Fingers crossed!
I just read an article about their new book. I would love it!
katie.bowell(@)gmail.com
What a fantastic book! I would love to loose myself in this book for a weekend!
I actually have this book on my wish list so winning it would be a bonus! We are getting ready to move to a different state and have sold a lot of our big pieces of furniture. So we will be starting over in a lot of ways. This book would be a great resource to have for that process.
Thanks you for the opportunity!
Would love to own this!
I'd love a copy to help me design my brand new house! :D
This sounds great! I would love to win :)