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!
I would love to win this book! I've heard great things and would love to use it to help decorate our new house!!
Sounds like a "must read"
I'm in it to win it.
We just bought our first house! Would love this book!
would love this book.
I love that concept! Their work is stunning.
Would love a copy of this book!
i love that blog! and public service announcement: they're looking for an intern! i noticed it on craigslist last night while browsing for a new career; )
would love to win this book
I know almost nothing about decorating. This would be a great way to start!
I need all the decorating help I can get! Would love this book!
Thanks for doing the giveaway. The book sounds really interesting!
I've heard a lot of great things about this book!
What a great giveaway! This book sounds exciting!
Pick me!
I've had this sitting in my Amazon cart since it came out! Crossing my fingers!!!
I'm in! I could really use something like this!
I love your ideas, and I know I would love this book!
Love!!!!!! I definitely need something organized like this
Would love love a copy to help me with a redesign. Thanks much!
My husband and I, along with our 4 kids recently bought my childhood home. Its now 30 years old and has lots of character. Some I'd like to keep and some….not so much! This book looks amazing!
sounds pretty cool!
I would love a copy! Sounds like a great book.
We're buying our first home next year and it would be great for us!
I have been wanting this book to add to my collection. I can't wait to read it!
love your blog would love the book. thanks
Sounds like a good book!
i would love it! thanks for sharing! :)
I would love a copy! Saw them in BH&G this month.
love me a good design book.
We're moving into a new house soon and I would love a copy of the book!
Looks beautiful!
Love, love, love the dancing zebra room.
Would love the book!! Renovating a great house with great bones.
Just moved into a new apartment! I would love this book!!
Oh, I would like to have this book! Always redoing something….
We just moved into a new house and I've been thinking a lot about design. I'd love a copy of their book for suggestions!
Hey! I am finally lucky enough to be buying a house. I would love a copy of this book to inspire me in my design process :)
Hey! I am finally lucky enough to be buying a house. I would love a copy of this book to inspire me in my design process :)
I'd love that book!
I've heard so many things about them — I would love a copy. Thanks so much for the fun giveaway! :)
This book has been on my wish list… would love a copy!
We just moved into our new home 2 wks ago. Feeling lost on how to decorate. I'd love to win a copy!!!
I looked at this on Amazon–what a great book–would love to have a copy!
I'd be thrilled to get this book! My husband and I are certainly starting new!
You cannot imagine how much I would love to have this book. I recall seeing this mother-daughter duo in a magazine article showing "Mom" decorating Lauren's first apartment.
Thanks so much for your great blog and for this great offer!!!
Pat B
I'm so inspired already by those sophisticated pictures! My house could use this book.
I have one of those chairs at my desk!! They are super cute. :D Look forward to checking out this book…
Pick me! Pick me!
I read their blog and would love this book.
This sounds like the perfect book for me to help me turn all of my second hand "good bones" furniture into really great pieces. Thanks!