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 this! thanks for the chance! xo
I agree, a fabulous book. Went to the bookstore to take a look and loved it. Went online to order it a couple days later and chickened out. Now you're offering it in a giveaway-serendipity! Keeping my fingers crossed that I get picked.
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Looks great, would love to have a copy! Fingers crossed;o)
I, like everyone else on this blog, would love a copy!
I've been itching to re-do some rooms! This would be so helpful!
Thinking of buying my first place and this would be just the inspiration I need!
Always looking for a great new design book!
Always looking for a great new design book!
I would LOVE a copy! Thanks for a great giveaway
I just moved into a new place a few weeks ago, and would so benefit from the advice their book would give me! Sounds like an inspiring read!
me please, pretty please!
Would love a copy of this! I'm getting in the mood to switch things up and this would be a great reference!
ould love to read this!
This book sounds great!
This book has been on my "to-buy" list for a couple months now! Would love to win a copy (if the giveaway is open to Canadians?)
This sounds like a great approach, I'd love to get the chance to read it!
I need this book! eying to fix some rooms now that kids are old enough not to destroy them!
I'd LOVE this!!!
Sounds like a fabulous book! I'd LOVE a copy!
I need all the help I can get, my house needs an update and I'm out of ideas!
The book sounds so useful! Will def check it out next time I'm in a bookstore.
This book sounds amazing! Perfect for my very first house!
I need all the help I can get, my house needs an update and I'm out of ideas!
Btw, I love YOUR blog and YOUR style of decorating- just BEAUTIFUL!!
This book sounds amazing! Perfect for my very first house!
Their website is so comprehensive about their design philosophy that I have been resisting ordering this book (college loans you know).
This sounds like a really helpful book… I would love a copy!!
How exciting!
would looooove a copy of their book!!
I want a copy! It's on my amazon wishlist…
Sounds like a great book!
I want a copy! It's on my amazon wishlist…
This is a great give away! I am starting to put together my NYC apartment and would love to have such a smart reference guide. :)
Ooh, I love the zebra room! Could definitely use a new coffee table book :)
Excellent! I can upgrade from snooping around design blogs to reading an actual book on design. Pick me pick me! :D
I'd love a copy–their work is terrific!
This book sounds fantastic!
I love design,your blog and would love a copy of this book! What a great giveaway.
I would love a copy of this! Heard about it in BHG too!
I would love a copy! I still a little far off for house planning, but think about it far too often!
I saw them featured recently in…I think it was Good Housekeeping. I'd love a copy.
It looks and sounds amazing!
Since getting married a year ago my husband and I have been slowly replacing our individually selected furniture with pieces we pick out together. Having a guide like this would be great!
Since getting married a year ago my husband and I have been slowly replacing my old furniture with things we've picked out together. Having this book as a guide would be great!
I would love a copy!
Love their site! Had my eye on this for a while!
Would love to have a copy!
oh i so would love a copy of this book :) i love their style and sensibility!
Sounds like a WINNER! I hope i am too! ;)
Sounds like a WINNER! I hope i am too! ;)