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Required Reading: The Best NewDesign Books

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This fall there are an abundance of great design books coming out. We’ve rounded up our top picksfrom our favorite Southern decorators and tastemakers. Some will surprise you with their Southernroots. Order one or two, and then carve out an afternoon to curl up on the sofa, learning more aboutwhat makes Southern style so special.

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The Book: Collected Home: Rooms with Style, Grace, and History (Clarkson Potter) — out October30.By: Designer Darryl CarterSouthern Roots: Based in Washington, DCWhy We Love It: Darryl offers hands-on advice to replicate his signature look that’s restrained inpalette, yet rich with layers and patina. We recently photographed Darryl’s Thanksgiving tablescape— look for it in our November issue!

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The Book: Charlotte Moss: Visual Life (Rizzoli) — out October 30By: Charlotte MossSouthern Roots: Born and raised in Richmond, VirginiaWhy We Love It: An iconic tastemaker, Charlotte explores how scrapbooking has been influential inher life. She features several of her own scrapbooks along with those of other tastemakers, includingJackie Kennedy. Leave it to Charlotte to make even scrapbooking oh-so-chic!

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The Book: The Big Book of Chic (Assouline) — out early NovemberBy: Miles ReddSouthern Roots: Born and bred in AtlantaWhy We Love It: The ultimate Southern gentleman, Miles has created a 300-page ode to style that’sfilled with people and places ranging from Cecil Beaton to Bunny Williams. Believe me when we tellyou, this is one for the coffee table!

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The Book: Soiree: Entertaining with Style (Rizzoli) — just out October 2By: Danielle RollinsSouthern Roots: Born in Texas, now an Atlanta entertaining mavenWhy We Love It: Danielle shares all her party planning know-how in this beautiful and useful bookthat’s filled with ideas, recipes, and table setting tips for fun themes like “A French Picnic on CapFerret” or a “Gatsby Lawn Party” (period attire required!).

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The Book: American Decoration (The Monacelli Press) — out October 30By: Decorator Thomas JayneSouthern Roots: Loves and lives in New OrleansWhy We Love It: Thomas has perfected the Southern art of mixing new and old, antique andmodern. Don’t miss the lush photos of his own French Quarter apartment.

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The Book: Rhapsody (Rizzoli) — out October 23By: California-based Kelly WearstlerSouthern Roots: Hails from Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaWhy We Love It: Kelly shows never-before seen photos of her latest projects ranging from luxehotels to glamorous residences along with insight into her own creative process and inspirations.

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The Book: Home by Novogratz (Artisan Books) — out October 9thBy: Husband and wife designing duo Cortney and Robert NovogratzSouthern Roots: Cortney is from southern Georgia and Robert is from Alexandria, Virginia. Thecouple first met in Charlotte, North Carolina.Why We Love It: Their make-anything-work and all-in-the-family style is certainly influenced fromgrowing up in the South. In their new book, the couple showcases several projects and reveal thebudgets (surprisingly low) that they used. Look out for their collaboration with the Pioneer Woman,Ree Drummond, and a forward by their client and fellow Georgia native, Julia Roberts.

Please, let us know which book tops your list this fall!

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