At Home A Style for Today with Things from the Past

by Rheinstein, Suzanne; Estersohn, Pieter; Russell, Margaret

• ISBN13: 9780847834099
• ISBN10: 0847834093
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-10-19
• Publisher: Rizzoli

Summary

The book is a guided tour of several elegant homes designed by Suzanne Rheinstein, one of the most-respected tastemakers in the country. Profiled are residences of several families in different locales, from coast to coast, who love to share their homes with friends and family. Each venue presents beautifully designed indoor and outdoor comfortable spaces that illustrate Rheinstein's distinctive flair for utilizing gorgeous antiques with a contemporary sensibility. She fills her days and surroundings with her special treasures--silver, crystal, linens, china--instead of waiting for a specific event to pull them out, and mixes them with tasteful inexpensive objects. This book provides countless ideas and tips on creating a gracious home that is ready for receiving family or visiting guests. The beautiful photography shows such picturesque settings as a breezy poolside luncheon, an enchanting picnic by a river, a powder room dressed up with a charming bouquet of wild flowers straight from the garden, and a pile of artfully displayed books in a guest room. There are also examples of tables set for every occasion, cheerful floral and dried fruit arrangements, and attractive vignettes of antiques and special objects to ponder.

Author Biography

Suzanne Rheinstein’s projects have been published in many lifestyle magazines, including Elle Decor and House Beautiful, as well as in several books, among them Designing Women. Hollyhock is an important home furnishings resource for the design community. Pieter Estersohn is a frequent contributor to Elle Decor, Martha Stewart Living, and other leading lifestyle magazines. Margaret Russell, editor-in-chief of Elle Decor, is the author of several books, including So Chic: Glamorous Lives, Stylish Spaces.