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!
This book looks fantastic! I am just starting to "nest" and would love a copy.
I'm buying a new house and would love a copy of this book!
It looks like a very inspiring book! Is there a chapter about integrating your college furniture?! I kid, I kid.
I would love this book!
I would love this book!
I want it! I love their blog almost as much as I love yours!
Just moved into my first place and would love to have a copy!
I would love to win thus book. Our house been bare for awhile it would be nice to get some ideas.
Hope I win!
What fun friends you have — would love to win!
I keep hearing about this book and it's definitely on my birthday "wish list"…hint hint for my hubby!
Ooo!! Yes please, bring on the eye candy!
SoUnds like a good one! Thank you!
I'll be graduating college soon and moving on into the real world and this would be such a great thing to help me figure out how exactly to decorate when furniture hasnt been provided for me by the school, haha.
We are hopefully moving tomorrow and I'd love this book to start off decorating a new house!
this book is amazing well written and well worth its place in on the library shelf
This seems like it would be a great book to read. :)
I would love to have a copy of this book!
I'd love to win a copy of this book! Just bought a house and totally starting from scratch! Thanks for the giveaway:-)
You can never have too many design books. I have had my eye on this one!
what an awesome giveaway — thanks!
shanahattis at gmail dot com
I would love a copy! Sounds fantastic!
love their website. didn't know they had a book.
Would love to read this!
This would set center stage on our coffee table.
I just moved into my first adult apartment and this is exactly the help I need! I need to declutter but not sure which pieces should stay and which ones should go.
We just moved into our new home yesterday! We've more than doubled our space. This will be our long-term home, hopefully the one our grandkids will visit (in 30 years). We bought this home because it has good bones. Now we need a lot of help and have a lot of shopping to do. we would love a copy of this book!
Pick me! I need some inspiration for a new look in my bedroom.
Pick me! I need some inspiration for a new look in my bedroom.
I would really like this book! We have moved to an old house and it surely needs a fresh start…
I'd love a copy!
Fingers crossed to win this interesting book!
I've been wanting to snag a copy! Maybe this is my chance!
oh this sounds amazing!!! please choose me.
I love contests! And this is a good one! I am in dire need of help with a few rooms in my house– hoping to get inspiration for it! :)
I would love to win a copy! Thanks so much!
kylie8cake (at) gmail (dot) com
I've been wanting to read that book!
I totally need one of these books! Getting married next month and moving into a new house. YAY!
Would love to have a copy of this book!
I would LOVE a copy!! I have just moved into a new apartment and I am struggling with design that feels like me. Really hope I win!!!
Ps: Love your blog, read it every morning with my cup of coffee and it is a favourite part of my day.
I would love a copy! I've been meaning to get one.
Sounds like a great idea. Can't wait to read it.
I am moving into a new home in just a couple of moths and could use some fantastic inspiration.
angnehama at hotmail dot com
Oh my fingers are tightly crossed! Thank you so much for this wonderful chance.
Wow! I'm currently re-working our house so this would be such a great resource!!
What a wonderful giveaway! I would love a copy of this book!
What a wonderful giveaway! I would love a copy of this book!
I would LOVE this book!! We just bought a new house and I need help!
I've heard great thinks about this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
What a great resource! I'm in the process of buying my first house and would love to have their insight as I'm looking for new pieces to make it a home.