Rose Cumming (Rizzoli, 2012) by Jeffrey Simpson is dedicated to the designer who invented the field of professional decorating in the early 20th century. $65, rizzoliusa.com.
Washington Irving: A Treasury (Rizzoli, 2012) includes three of Washington Irving’s most classic tales—Rip Van Winkle, The Lengend of Sleepy Hollow and Old Christmas. $34.95, rizzoliusa.com.
The Unexpected Houseplant (Timber Press, 2012) by Tovah Martin features tips on how to bring a touch of green to your home. $22.95, timberpress.com.
Pets at the White House (Fife and Drum Press, 2012) by Jennifer B. Pickens offers a look into the famous home’s four-legged, beaked and pawed inhabitants. $37.10, petsatthewhitehouse.com.
Doris Duke’s Shangri La (Rizzoli, 2012) by Donald Albrecht and Thomas Mellins details the estate’s influence on architecture, art and design. $55, rizzoliusa.com.
Jennifer Post: Pure Space (Rizzoli, 2012) by Anna Kasabian highlights Post’s renowned minimalism. $50, rizzoliusa.com.
The Age of Elegance (Rizzoli, 2012) by Alex Papachristidis pays homage to the designer’s luxurious style and refined sensibility while celebrating his 25th year in business. $55, rizzoliusa.com.
Diane Keaton: House (Rizzoli, 2012) by Diane Keaton serves as inspiration for those who are looking for more from their homes. $85, rizzoliusa.com.
Audubon’s Aviary limited edition (Rizzoli, 2012) by Roberta Olson celebrates Audubon’s original watercolors. $200, rizzoliusa.com.
Harry Winston (Rizzoli, 2012), written by Mr. Winston himself, showcases his gems’ dazzling glamour through ad campaigns, historic images and celebrity photographs. $85, rizzoliusa.com.
The Appalachian Trail (Rizzoli, 2012) by Brian King contains beautiful photos and inspiring text that detail the significance of America’s most famous hike. $50, rizzoliusa.com.
Nineteenth-Century European Painting: From Barbizon to Belle Époque (Antique Collectors’ Club, 2012) by William Rau highlights the century’s diverse painterly subjects. $250, antiquecollectorsclub.com.
Rosemary Verey: The Life & Lessons of a Legendary Gardener (Godine, 2012) by Barbara Paul Robinson celebrates an English garden legend. $30, godine.com.
