Book-of-the-Month: Modern Glamour by Kelly Wearstler

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. ?Me, too, Kelly…me, too.? Ms. Kelly Wearstler is one of my very favorite designers so I am choosing her book Modern Glamour – The Art of Unexpected Style as our first official Book-of-the-Month. ?I actually started off with her second book, Domicilium Decoratus, a picturial on her self-designed home. ?After speaking with a fellow design aficionado (thanks, Blythe!), I ordered Modern Glamour and have been reading (and drooling) ever since. ?You can further check out her works and product line at her firm’s website.

Ms. Wearstler is an interior designer who mixes bold patterns and colors with an easy elegance.? She never leaves a wall just white (Thank You!) and uses architectural details and objects from different eras and styles and blends them beautifully. In the book, she shares inside info on colors, textures, details and the evolution of her process. The book’s photographs are sumptuous and a true feast for the eyes. Below are some of my favorites:

Pic Below: Love the color scheme and the insets (looks like painted tree branches and birds over aged gold leaf, yummy!). ?Oh, is that a glass of wine? Why, thank you…I believe I shall sit down and chat for a bit.

Pic Below: Though monochromatic, there is still opportunity to throw in a bold pattern in an unexpected place.

Pic Below: The panels are created by paint (unique, wonderful idea) and I love the details such as the dual-colored door on the back right (when closed, it completes both rooms) and the tassel on the door handle in the foreground.

Pic Below: Good-looking exterior pics are a big thrill for me (maybe since I’m none-too-pleased with my own and need more ideas). ?How cool is the seating? I thought it was a great idea for those who entertain at home knowing that their guests sometimes spill outside. (Plus, I love pretty dresses and I appreciate sitting/leaning areas in a party that won’t snag my clothing. I’m a girl — I had to notice that…)

There are many more ideas in this book — I didn’t even post some of the most amazing visuals. ?Sometimes a bit of mystery is wonderful and I’ll leave you to discover those images.? I loved the fact that although most of the photographs are of “fantasy” homes and hotels, there were still many ideas and inspirations that could be brought into any space. ?I hope you consider perusing the book — I believe that you will fully enjoy it and feel creatively inspired!