Tuesday 29 April 2008

Individual Sense of Style







Australian stylist Shannon Fricke's new book, 'Sense of Style Colour & Space' is gorgeous. I have photographed some of my favourite pages above. Some of the topics Shannon talks about in the book which I really enjoyed reading are style evolving over time, how to personalise the spaces we inhabit and the use of colour in our homes. Shannon says "My interpretation of a sense of style is that it's simply a confidence; the casual ability to bring what seem to be disparate objects together in a room and make them look cohesive, as if they are just made to be united." The beautiful photographs are by photographer Prue Ruscoe. This book, in my opinion is a definite for your design book library!

16 comments:

  1. I've been looking for a book like this for a while - thanks for the info and pics!

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  2. I agree!
    great photos...

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  3. Thanks Penelope - it is a great book and definitely worth purchasing!
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    Anna

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  4. This is a gorgeous book! I am definitely adding it on to my Amazon list. Thanks for showing us!

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  5. looks like a great book - I have her first book, actually I won it and she signed it so thats cool! i recently discovered that she also had a blog ...

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  6. have you lost your senses? you are like a "style" dealer and I have a serious addiction - must, need, gotta have that book...I am shaky thinking about it!

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  7. My Amazon Wish List just keeps growing and growing. But this book looks too good not to add to it! Love the pictures:)

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  8. Looks like a great read - will have to check out - thanks!

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  9. Hi Anna,
    Thanks so much for mentioning my book on your beautiful blog and to everyone out there who left a comment. Sometimes, when I'm writing away at home I wonder who's out there seeing my books and more importantly, reading them. It's very inspiring for me to hear such lovely encouragement.
    Thanks again.
    Warm wishes
    Shannon Fricke

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  10. Hi Shannon, Thanks for your note. Your new book is FAB! Oh, and your blog is great too! Love your work!
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    Anna

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  11. Anna,

    What is the fabric behind the book? Love it.

    Ryan

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  12. The layout of the pages look very visually appealing and I love design books that incorporate the authors "sense of style"...can't wait to check it out!

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  13. Thanks for sharing, this book looks wonderful (the photographs as well as the typography) - swoon!

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