GRAFF coffee table book. Priced at $95, with proceeds donated to Graff’s charitable foundation, FACET. Available to buy online, in good bookshops and at graffdiamonds.com
At Home in the Garden (Potter Style, 2015) by Carolyne Roehm showcases her CT home and stunning gardens. $85, Atticus Bookstore, New Haven, atticusbookstorecafe.com.
Rescuing Eden (Monacelli Press, 2015) by Caroline Seebohm with photography by Curtice Taylor is a compilation of the great historic gardens of America. $50, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, rjjulia.com.
Adria de Haume: Cross Purpose (Assouline, 2015) by Cathy Cash Spellman, Diane M. Kirkpatrick and Charles A. Riley II pays tribute to Adria de Haume’s cross sculptures. $175, Books on the Common, Ridgefield, booksonthecommon.com.
The Curated House: Creating Style, Beauty, and Balance (Rizzoli, 2015) by Michael S. Smith with Julia Reed offers a personal look at Smith’s design philosophy and work. $65, Atticus Bookstore, New Haven, atticusbookstorecafe.com.
Interior Landmarks: Treasures of New York (Monacelli Press, 2015) by Judith Gura and Kate Wood with photography by Larry Lederman celebrates the many exquisite interiors of New York locales. $60, monacellipress.com.
French Chic Living: Simple Ways to Make Your Home Beautiful (Rizzoli, 2015) by Florence de Dampierre with photography by Tim Street-Porter shares the Connecticut native’s secrets on stylish, French chic homes. $50, Barrett Books, Darien, barrettbookstore.com.
Jewelry by Suzanne Belperron (Thames & Hudson, 2016) by Patricia Corbett, Ward Landrigan and Nico Landrigan with foreword by Karl Lagerfeld explores the life of the esteemed jewelry designer. $85, thamesandhudsonusa.com.
A Rare Nativity (Shadow Mountain Publishing, 2015) by Sam Beeson, images by Nina and Terral Cochran, is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. $18, Elm Street Books, New Canaan, elmstreetbooks.com.
Partners in Design: Alfred H. Barr Jr. and Philip Johnson (Monacelli Press, 2015) by Donald Albrecht, Barry Bergdoll and Juliet Kinchin recounts the duo’s work revolutionizing museums. $50, The Glass House, New Canaan, theglasshouse.org.
Jeffrey Bilhuber: American Master (Rizzoli, 2015) by Sara Ruffin Costello, photography by William Abranowicz and foreword by Mariska Hargitay, reveals 30 of Billhuber’s signature statements. $65, rizzoliusa.com.
This article appears in the December 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).