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From Annie Meyers-Shyer, the celebrated creator of @ThisOakHouse, this thoughtful and thoroughly instructive guide to home renovation and interior design is the culmination of a years-long project to create a home. Filled with practical advice and inspiring beauty, This Oak House is perfect for design enthusiasts, lovers of old houses, and anyone undertaking their own home project.
Step inside the historic Los Angeles family home of Annie Meyers-Shyer to discover what it really takes to renovate an old house, preserve its charm, and create the home you’ve always dreamed of. Evocative storytelling and over 150 gorgeous photographs of the finished interiors weave together to create a visually rich and immersive experience.
What began as a just-for-fun Instagram account documenting the renovation of her family’s house quickly became an unexpected phenomenon, captivating a loyal following thanks to Annie’s candid insight into the realities of curating a unique space, her thorough approach to home design, and her refined and timeless style. Now, in this one-of-a-kind book, Annie opens her doors for the first time to share the full journey:
Aspirational and practical, This Oak House is at once a behind-the-scenes guide to home renovation, a beautiful interiors book, and one family’s heartfelt story of making a charming old house into their forever home.
BELOVED PLATFORM: Annie's @ThisOakHouse Instagram account grew quickly and organically, thanks to her honest insight and chic, timeless style. This gorgeous book is the first full home tour that her followers have been waiting for.
PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES: This Oak House reveals every step of home renovation, from early sketches and ideation through construction to the final design touches—Annie shares her fumbles as well as her successes, which makes the book genuinely useful for anyone undertaking their own home project.
SOPHISTICATED STYLE: This volume showcases a charming, historic home that combines a classic California vibe with English refinement. It's a lovely gift for design enthusiasts and tastemakers, and a must-have addition to a stylish coffee table or shelf.
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Annie Meyers-Shyer is the creator of the popular Instagram account @ThisOakHouse, where she documented the renovation of her historic Gerard Colcord home in Los Angeles and continues to share her personal experiences and design expertise. Annie began her career as a fashion editor at Harper’s Bazaar and worked in public relations at CHANEL before stepping away to focus on growing her family and renovating her home. In addition to all things home, Annie loves cooking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and two sons.
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