The Knot Outdoor Weddings new book review

The Knot Outdoor Weddings

by Carley Roney, Editors Of The Knot

  This new book from the editors of The Knot is like Pinterest on paper! Seriously, the photographs inside this hardcover book are exactly what we all ooh and ahh over on Pinterest! It is delightful to have such ideas and beauty in printed form perfect for coffee table display and enjoyment. If you love weddings, if you love the outdoors, if you love beauty, this book is for you! The styles included range from rustic to fairytale to elegant to modern! There is something for every personality and style in this volume. 

I thought it lovely how each wedding was an actual real occasion put on for real brides and grooms. It gave a ''do-able'' aspect to even the most elaborate wedding schemes in the book. To be precise, there are 50 (real) weddings featured in this new publication!

  Couples actually planning a wedding will appreciate the tips included in each portion of the book- seating ideas, favor inspirations, cake ideas...so many things are presented which will help your wedding planning go more smoothly! 

For conservative readers: there are only 2 ''untraditional'' couples featured in this book. 

I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.

More information on the book: 

The romance of an outdoor wedding is undeniable.
In any outdoor setting—beach or backyard, vineyard or mountaintop—the couple has unlimited opportunity to personalize their day and create unforgettable ambience. The 50 real weddings featured in The Knot Outdoor Weddings were inspired by twinkling lights and cityscapes, fresh herbs and countryside farmers’ markets, shells and the sea, mountain peaks and endless vistas. . . . These gorgeous celebrations reveal the keys to making the most of your setting’s natural beauty, while infusing it with special, meaningful touches that are all your own. 

The Knot Outdoor Weddings also includes location-specific planning advice for the details of your event, such as attire, color palettes, stationery, menu, and favors, as well as considerations for perfecting your plan B and keeping guests comfortable in any weather.

Interior decorating book review- Novel Interiors: Living in Enchanted Rooms Inspired by Literature by Lisa Borgnes Giramonti

Novel Interiors: Living in Enchanted Rooms Inspired by Literature by Lisa Borgnes Giramonti (Author), Ivan Terestchenko (Photographer)

With my interests of interior decorating backed by a love for classic literature, I was intrigued by this new book published by Potter Style.

  Novel Interiors is a large, elegant-looking hardcover book full of attractive photographs. 

The concept of this book is wonderful. What book lover wouldn't want a room designed specifically according to the style of his or her favorite classic? 

I must say that this book was a disappointed surprisingly. First, the styles presented within the book were all so similar it could have been the same room. I think it would have been better if a variety of interior designers had been consulted for this publication. Secondly, this is personal but I think many people would agree with me: the rooms were each and all quite hectic and cluttered. There wasn't a good sense of balance or beauty. In this era, I do not think most people will appreciate the dark, cluttered look these rooms had. Thirdly, I found it hard to guess which book each room represented. As an experienced interior designer and decorator myself, I was disappointed with this book.

I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.