In A Passion for Interiors (Random House, 2010) by Carolyne Roehm, the designer shares her lifelong love of classical architecture and design by taking her readers on a tour of two of her own homes, in Manhattan and Connecticut, plus an Aspen residence of a friend. Unfussy, unpretentious, and absolutely beautiful, Roehm’s passion for the classic emanates from every page. $60, available at Diane’s Books, Greenwich, (203) 869-1515, dianesbooks.com; Elm Street Books, New Canaan, (203) 966-4545, elmstreetbooks.com and Barrett Bookstore, Darien, (203) 655-2712, barrettbookstore.com.
An American in Paris
Culinary guru Dorie Greenspan’s new book, Around My French Table (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010), is a collection of simple recipes she’s acquired from her years in France. With her insider tips and encouraging voice, you’ll feel like she’s right there helping you along—and you’ll be whipping up a fabulous chocolate mousse in no time! $40, Diane’s Books, Greenwich, (203) 869-1515, dianesbooks.com; RJ Julia, Madison, (203) 245-3959, rjjulia.com; Barrett Bookstore, Darien, (203) 655-2712, barrettbookstore.com.
Mad for Madeleine
Author Emily Eerdmans pulls readers into The World of Madeleine Castaing (Rizzoli, 2010), chronicling the life and work of the renowned French interior designer. Featuring hundreds of illustrations and the story of a woman unmatched in personality and distinctive taste, this book seems to follow the motto of Madeleine herself, “Be audacious—but with taste.” $65, available at Diane’s Books, Greenwich, (203) 869-1515, dianesbooks.com and Elm Street Books, New Canaan, (203) 966-4545, elmstreetbooks.com.
This article appears in the January 2011 issue of Cottages & Gardens.
