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 to have this book! Caracesarik@gmail.com
I've heard such good things about the book! I've been considering buying it. Thanks for the giveaway!
Hi Jenny! I having been eye-ing this book for a long time and would love to win! Thanks!
I would luv this beautiful book to curl up with on the sofa.
Sounds like I need this book!
I would LOVE a copy! :)
I would love a copy of this book!
Having this book would be great!
I am dying to own their book! So fun that you got to meet them!
I'd love a copy!
Can you ask Lauren where she found her shirt? ;) Thanks for the great giveaway, they have amazing style!
Hi Jenny,
I love your blog. What a fun giveaway and great gift idea.
Kristin
I love their blog, and their design style! I would love to have a copy of their book :)
Sounds like a great book. I would love a copy!
I love their blog and their design style – I would love a copy of their book!
I'd love to check this out. Thanks!
I just bought a house and am overwhelmed by everything i need to buy – help me figure it out!!
I love their blog and their work AND I LOVE what you are doing to your new home!!
Hope I win!
I'd love a copy of that book, the house is needing a bit of an update
Oh, I'd love this! I need some advice! Thanks, Jenny for the giveaway!
Moving this weekend-dying for the book! Thanks for the give away!
Love the mother/daughter duo! What a fantastic giveaway!
This book looks awesome.
I have been following their blogs for years. Love their style.
I'm excited to see the book–I always loved their blog!
looks beautiful. wow. would love a copy.
I have been following their blogs for years. Love their style.
Their blog is so cute–I would love to win a copy of their book!
What a great giveaway! I have been dying to read this book!
What a great giveaway! I would love to win. I need some design inspiration.
I'd love to win a copy!
I love that Mother-daughter design duo.
Love to have a copy – thanks for sharing.
pve
I'd love a copy of this book! I'm about to be in a phase of getting rid of hand-me-downs and buying new stuff. This would be a great way to start!
Fun giveaway, thanks!
Would love a copy…hope I win! Jackie
Yay for giveaways! I love your blog, and I'd love a copy of this great book. When I browsed through it at Barnes & Noble a bit back I loved the mother-daughter aspect and how helpfully everything is organized.
Looks gorgeous! Thanks for a chance to win! hostess {at}host-itnotes.com
I'm starting to buy quality pieces that will last, and I would absolutely love this book to help guide me in the process! Thanks Jenny!
I would love this! We are building our first house and I'm nervous/excited about moving into a blank slate. Sounds like the book would be a great tool for us! Thanks, Jenny.
I would love a copy! Trying to redesign a few rooms at the moment…need help!
zilbutler@hotmail.com
I'm ready for a new design book! Great that this one looks to the long term rather than just what's trendy.
The photos shared really caught my eye. Love your blog and would thoroughly enjoy the book.
A copy would be fantastic!
I look forward to reading your posts every day. I'm so inspired to make changes in my little apartment.
Trying to put together our first home-would love some more ideas. Thanks for the give away!
Building my first house! Pick Me!
I would love to win a copy. I love their design style.
Looks like a great book, and I love those blue dressers!
Love your site! And would love a copy!
Ooh, I keep gathering ideas, and soon it will be time to act on some of them with our apartment, now that the children are past the really messy phase. I'd love a copy of this book.