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A good book, well written,  proudly published and  illustrated lavishly, is something I've enjoyed all my life.   Browse through the books here,  from my personal collection.  What I think about each one is written beside its picture. 

These  are about home, painting, lighting, furnishing, decorating.   I plan to show you about 20 books.   Tropical style  books from my INTERIORS page will move to this page soon.  New sections on gardening, pet birds, knots, and shells are in the works too.

Pictures of the actual book  were taken  outside my house in late afternoon of a bright October day.    Many of the books are large format, and do not fit on the flatbed scanner.    Enjoy!!
Painting Furniture by Jocasta Innes
Country Kitchens by Jocasta Innes
Hands down, Jocasta Innes is my favorite author on this subject.  Besides two editions of her PAINT MAGIC book, I have these by her too.  All the books I will comment on are pictured  on this page.
New Decorator's Handbook by Jocasta Innes
Exterior Details: Inspirational & Practical Guide to Transforming The Outside of Your Home by Jocasta Innes
Essential House Book: Getting Back to Basics by Terence Conran
Trompe L'Oeil at Home: Faux Finishes & Fantasy Settings by Karen S. Chambers
Conran's Do-It-Yourself Home Design by Jocasta Innes
Classic Paints and Faux Finishes by Annie Sloan & Kate Gwynn Color: Natural Palettes for Painted Rooms by Donald Kaufman & Taffy Dahl
Complete Book of Paint...Techniques for Walls, Floors, Furniture, Fabrics & Metalwork by David Carter
Lighting Style: Complete Guide to Lighting Every Room In Your Home, by Kevin McCloud
Period Finishes & Effects...by Judith & Martin Miller
Lost & Found: Decorating With Unexpected Objects by Joanna Wissinger
Best of Martha Stewart LIVING: How to Decorate
Private Palm Beach: Tropical Style by Jennifer Ash
Hand And Home: Homes of American Craftsmen by Tommy Simpson
How To Make 2x4 Furniture for Indoors & Outdoors, from The Family Workshop
Recipes for Surfaces Vol 2 by Mindy Drucker and Nancy Rosen
Recipes for Surfaces: Decorative Paint Finishes Made Simple by Mindy Drucker & Pierre Finkelstein
Furniture Facelifts: A Paint Recipes Book by Liz Wagstaff
Sorry to say, I lost my other website when the host pulled the plug on everyone.   My page there, INTERIORS, had some personal reviews of my favorite books about decorating and living the tropical casual style.   I will recreate that page, but place the book reviews here.    Hope you enjoy browsing through my library.