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!
Great giveaway! Would love to win.
The photos are beautiful. Looks like a great book.
Julie
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lovely! Thanks for such a great give away!
oooh would love a copy of Good Bones, Great Pieces – would be super helpful for our new house!
Would love to win one of these copies! :)
Looks great, would love a copy!
I'd love the book!
I've been wanting this book, great giveaway!
Would LOVE this book! Just bought my first house and I'm a little lost….!
I would LOVE this book! Just bought my first house and I'm a little lost…!
I would love a copy of this book!
I would love a copy of this book!
I 'd love a copy! Thanks for the giveaway!
Saw a preview in BHG. Would welcome this book on my step! Thank you!
I enjoy their blog and would love a copy
I've been eyeing this book for a while! Would love to have a copy!
I just moved from a studio apt to a 4 bedroom house and this book would be super helpful in filling it up with great furniture!
I just moved from a studio apt to a 4 bedroom house and this book would be super helpful in filling it up with great furniture!
I've been eyeing this book for a while! Would love to have a copy!
Would love a copy since I have slowly begun redecorating my house.
I would love to have this book! Love your blog!!
Ooooooo! Pick me pick me!!
I love, love those blue campaign chests & would love to get a copy of their book :) Thank you!
I've got a camelback sofa off Craigslist that I can't seem to decide HOW to upholster with two toddler boys and a hard-working dad. I was eyeing this book on Amazon just yesterday and would LOVE to have a copy. TY!
Sounds like a great book!
I'd love a copy!
OH I'd love a copy! We just bought a new house.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this book. It would come in handy for us.
Jeanean
This sounds like a book for me!
This sounds like a book for me!
Ooo…I've had my eye on this book for a while, but I haven't purchased it yet. I'd love to win. Thanks for the chance, Jenny!
Feeling like my home needs some refreshing. This would be a great inspiration ands resource. Thanks for the chance to win!
I've held on to a camelback sofa which I purchased on Craigslist for 3 years now because I can't seem to decide HOW to upholster or how to mix it with existing pieces (on a budget) with two toddler boys and a hard-working handy dad. After a 4 year complete gut and restoration of a home in New York City I am ready to decorate with pieces that will remain timeless. I was eyeing this book on Amazon just yesterday and would LOVE to have a copy. TY!
I would love to have this book!
Always looking for tips and inspiration! Fingers crossed I win!
Looks like a great book. I would love to have a copy!
Looks like a great book. I would love to have a copy!
Been following these ladies for years–I'd love to be included in the drawing! Thanks.
Looking to buy my first house, I'd love a copy!
I would super love to win!! I love their style and blog! And the book sounds amazing. It's already on my Christmas list (yes I already have have one) but I would love an early Christmas!
I would love a copy!
I so want to get my hands on a copy, one way or the other!
I've had this book pinned as a "to-buy" for awhile now. It would be great to win a copy!
I'd love to add this book to my design library
Good Bones=Good Sence, I need some of that!
Let me try this again…I've been following these ladies for years and would love this book! Thanks!
I would love to have this book! This would be so helpful in decorating my new apt! Crossing my fingers :)
I would love this book; we are building a "final" new home and need to update and freshen up the furnishings. But if I don't win I will definitely consider purchasing it anyway. Thanks
Love your blog, its a daily read and I would love this book!!!
Pick me! Pick me! Thanks for the giveaway!