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Give Away (x5!): Good Bones, Great Pieces

I met up with Lauren and Suzanne McGrath for lunch a couple months ago. I had some questions about the book-writing process and they were amazingly sweet and generous with their time and advice. And can I tell you how blown away I am with the credentials and collective talent of this mother-daughter duo? Suzanne worked…

I met up with Lauren and Suzanne McGrath for lunch a couple months ago. I had some questions about the book-writing process and they were amazingly sweet and generous with their time and advice. And can I tell you how blown away I am with the credentials and collective talent of this mother-daughter duo? Suzanne worked with Martha Stewart for years and Lauren (who is always putting together the most gorgeous outfits – such a great eye on her!) worked at Teen Vogue. They know their stuff and I am so happy to call them friends.

If you’ve not ordered their book Good Bones, Great Pieces yet, you’re missing out on one of the best design books out there. It is informative (I learned a lot from their stories and suggestions), and the photos are crazy-good. They shot a lot of their own work, but also used some designer friend’s work (hello, Miles Redd apartment!) to round out the images.

The premise of the book is that if you’re starting new or redesigning your home, you can make things easy on yourself by focusing on seven foundational pieces of furniture. Each chapter breaks down one of those foundational elements and teaches you about different styles and makes suggestions. It’s a genius concept really, and I love the pieces Suzanne and Lauren suggest.

Today I’m giving away FIVE copies of the Good Bones, Great Pieces book! Just leave a comment here to enter. But don’t fret if your name is not drawn, the book is super affordable (I’ve been giving it as gifts!).

Contest closes Sunday, September 16 at midnight. Winners names will be chosen at random and winners will be emailed. Good luck!

Congrats to the winners who were emailed this week. Thank you all for entering!

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1,453 thoughts on “Give Away (x5!): Good Bones, Great Pieces

  1. I just moved and I feel like none of my old stuff works in the new place – I would love some inspiration (and who knows, maybe the book itself will be a great decorative item!)

  2. I'm not starting a home but I am moving into an apartment in Sunset Park Brooklyn and would love any additional ideas! Hope I win!

  3. I have flipped through this book SO many times at book stores. Would love to finally bring it home! Thanks for hosting.

  4. i saw that book and was very interested! they seem very talented and it must be so interesting (and i wonder if it's hard) to work with your mom.

  5. We are getting ready to add a second story to our house and I have been searching the internet and your blog for design/furniture ideas. This book would really come in handy!

  6. Pretty Please with a cherry on top! I just moved into a new house and need direction.
    Thanks!

  7. I love your blog and would love a copy of the design book. Your style is so eclectic and colorful. It makes me not feel guilty for not being all neutral in my home decor.

  8. I love your design blog. Your style is so colorful and eclectic. I love that you are not afraid to follow the all neutral bandwagon. I would love a copy of the design book.

  9. ooooh, this sounds like a great book! i have more than enough furniture, but it all feels wrong–i need direction! thanks for the chance!

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