Tracy Porter

"Creative and Livable Decorating Ideas For Everyone" ... who likes frilly French things and extra embellishments. Not really my cup of tea, but she certainly has a way with chandeliers. And I was overcome with helpless laughter at her Tips For Decorating With Books: "Put books in unexpected places" - check. "If you have an extra table top or top of a buffet, turn it into a minilibrary with stacks of books" - done that until I have no more flat surfaces in the house. "If you don't have a lot show more of books and want to decorate with them consider going to your local library's booksale or even Goodwill." Lack of books is NOT my problem, but I seem to spend inordinate amounts of time at my local library booksales and EVEN Goodwill. show less

This book is one of my favorite home decorating books. Tracy Porter, in my opinion, has great taste. I found inspiration tucked away on every page. And it insipired me enough to repaint and rearrange my own home.