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!
Such a great giveaway! I'm crushing on the Scalamandre wallpaper.
Please Please Please me! My boyfriend just moved in with me and we'd really like to start getting some new pieces of furniture together and this would help immensely! Just saw them in a magazine and their book is on my must have list! Thanks Jenny!
I'd love it!
I'd love it.
There is not doubt I could use all the help/advice I can get.
Fingers crossed!
I'd love a copy of their book! Such a great idea to focus on pieces that can move with you. I never know what pieces I should really invest in.
We will be building a retirement home (as soon as we sell our 1813 Colonial!)where I want to create a home that reflects who we are today and how we live.
I like to have a copy of the book to help me with the process.
Ann
I love their blog; it's so practical and inspiring.
Crossing my fingers!
I'm currently trying to buy my very first home, so I'd love a copy!
These gals have exquisite taste!
I feel like a major failure in attempting to decorate my home. I've been here for 5 years and it's just as messy as the day I started. This would be a fantastic read for me!
Gutting my boyfriend's bachelor pad as we speak. Would love it!
Ooh, we need to revamp our entire living space. Pick me, please! ;)
I just stumbled upon their blog the other day and now they're up on LGN, it's fate!
sounds like a must read!
sounds like a must read!
Sounds like a helpful book!
I have been wanting this book. I am trying to furnish our house after a major renovation and need all the help I can get. I hope your meeting means that you are considering publishing your own book!
Oh I'd love a copy! I'm a new homeowner and this book would be fun to have to help focus my style!
I would love a copy – sounds like great advice for designers and confused homeowners alike!
I would so love to win this lovely book!! I am starting over a little in life, but it is exciting, too. What a great giveaway!
I have been wanting this book. I am trying to furnish my house after a major renovation and need all the help I can get. Thanks for the giveaway Jenny & I hope this means that you are considering writing your own book.
I'd love a copy. Book looks awesome!
I have been wanting this book. I am trying to furnish my house after a major renovation and need all the help I can get. Thanks for the giveaway Jenny & I hope this means that you are considering writing your own book.
I enjoy their blog, and the book looks great!
Oh I'd LOVE this book! Great giveaway! Thank you.
What a great giveaway, love their style!
I would love a copy!
Thanks for the giveaway :) I'm moving into my first real place and I would love to have some advice from these talented ladies on how to decorate it!
Thanks for the giveaway :) I'm moving into my first real place and I would love some advice from these talented ladies on how to decorate it!
I would love that book – my husband and I bought our first house a year ago and I'm still struggling to figure out furniture and design!
Great book idea. Would love to flip through it.
I would love that book – my husband and I bought our first house a year ago and I'm still struggling to figure out furniture and design!
Need some inspirations – would love to win!
I'd love a copy as well! The pictures you featured are beautiful and I would love to see what else is in the book.
I love your blog, thanks for this give-away! As a first time home owner I'd really love this book :)
Love the pics in your post today so i'm sure the book is fab.
I actually bought this book for my sister in law . . . yet have not got a copy for myself! Please draw my name!
Their blog is great and I'd love their book!
Love the pics you posted so i'm sure i'd love the book.
Their blog is great, and I'd love their book!
I would ;ove a copy! I am planning a redo of my house and would love to have the book to help decide new furniture purchases.
I would love a copy. Hope I win!
I would love to add this to my design book collection!
I would love to add this to my design book collection!
I'll be graduating soon, and would love a copy!
Just finished the " dream house " now I need to decorate!
Ooooh I love this book and would be thrilled to win a copy! Great giveaway, thanks! And I guess is as good a time as any to tell you that I think your backyard redo looks fantastic! :)
Megan
The book looks great. I would love a copy!