saturday stakeout
February 4, 2006coffee table reads. coffee table books. they’re more than just an aesthetic display. here are some of my favorites :
* DOMICILIUM DECORATUS : with numerous boutique hotels under her belt, it’s just natural that kelly wearstler’s work be etched permanently on a thick big glossy book showcasing her classic style and design. each limited-edition book is individually signed by her and there’s page after page of her own personal glamour importantly captured by her own home and lifestyle.
* PHILIPPINE STYLE : tropical living captures the modern contemporary filipino home. the diverse style of each homes are individually influenced by either the classic-old world to the urban asian minimal to the rustic mediterranean concepts. with fascinating photographs captured through creative lens, it is a must-have hardbound on the table top. mine was a precious gift from bestfriend, joy, many years ago!
* CARTIER COLLECTION : it’s thick, it’s back-breaking heavy, it’s loaded with treasures. a must for any jewelry collector. within the covers lay countless extravagant antique pieces and designs from the earliest cartier collection - from the diamond-on-the-rough draft on paper proceeding to the intricate product with brilliance. this book is more than just a coffeetable book. it is truly a box of precious jewels!
even if i had read and re-read them, when a day does not bring me any inspiration - i grab one and indulge on the beauty of whatever a page brings me!