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Soul of the Home: Designing with Antiques

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Book Synopsis: Past meets present in Soul of the Home, a stylish guide to decorating modern homes with heirlooms and antiques. “With light and airy interiors filled with patina, history, and one-of-a-kind furnishings, this New Orleans designer and antiques dealer reveals that anything old can feel new again.” —Southern Home Tara Shaw is a respected supplier of French and European antiques for a host of AD100 and Elle Decor A-listers, including Bobby McAlpine, Mary McDonald, and Bunny Williams. In her first book, she helps readers understand how to select the best antiques and how to use them in a variety of decor schemes. Soul of the Home presents never-before-published spaces from Shaw’s portfolio and reveals her favorite antique-hunting spots throughout Europe.

Chapters include:

The Importance of Antiques
Starting an Antiques Collection
Cultivating a Home with Heart
Lake House Living
Let Architecture Lead the Way
Bringing the Outside In
Antiques in a Modern World
Guerilla Antiquing
And more!

Shaw writes in her introduction, “Throughout my life, books have been indispensable teaching tools, spiritual guides, and invaluable methods of escape. There are stacks of them in nearly every room in my house, and without them, I’d never have been able to tell Louis XIII from Louis XIV, much less build an entire career on the love of antiques. My hope is that this volume is one such tool for you.” Anecdotes from years of treasure hunting are accompanied by color images of rare and precious finds, with text that decodes just how to choose the right pieces and display them in a contemporary interior. Readers will be able to look at each space and take away ideas they can apply to their own homes, to create personalized rooms full of provenance and beauty.

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Are you tired of cookie-cutter home décor? Would you like to infuse your space with a unique sense of history and charm? Look no further than the Soul of the Home: Designing with Antiques book. This guide is your ticket to transforming your modern home into a captivating sanctuary filled with heirlooms and antiques.

Written by renowned designer and antiques dealer, Tara Shaw, this book is a treasure trove of inspiration for decorating with timeless pieces. Shaw has curated some of the most exquisite French and European antiques for top industry professionals like Bobby McAlpine, Mary McDonald, and Bunny Williams. Now, she shares her expertise with you.

Discover the secrets to selecting the perfect antiques and incorporating them seamlessly into any décor scheme. With never-before-published spaces from Shaw's portfolio, you'll witness firsthand the magic that these pieces can bring to your home. Whether you're drawn to the rustic allure of a Lake House Living theme or prefer a more contemporary approach with Antiques in a Modern World, there's a chapter for every style.

Join Shaw on a journey through Europe as she unveils her favorite antique-hunting spots. From elegant Parisian boutiques to hidden gems off the beaten path, you'll gain insider knowledge on where to find the treasures you've been dreaming of.

But there's more to this book than just stunning visuals. Shaw's heartfelt introduction reveals her love for books as teaching tools, spiritual guides, and sources of escape. Now, she hopes that Soul of the Home becomes one such tool for you. Learn the art of deciphering the subtle differences between Louis XIII and Louis XIV, and build your own career in the world of antiques.

This book is not just for browsing; it's a practical guide. Shaw offers invaluable tips and tricks, including anecdotes from her years of treasure hunting. Through beautiful color images and enlightening text, she shows you how to choose the right pieces and display them in a contemporary interior.

Dive into the pages of Soul of the Home and let your imagination soar. Gather ideas from Shaw's expertly designed spaces and create your own personalized rooms, brimming with beauty and history. Don't settle for generic home décor when you can infuse your space with the soulful allure of antiques. Your dream home awaits!

Ready to embark on a journey to transform your home with antique treasures? Click here to order your copy of Soul of the Home: Designing with Antiques today.

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