Style & Simplicity: An A to Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life

by Ted Kennedy Watson

Overview

Ted Kennedy Watson—acclaimed retailer, blogger, and stylist of the beautiful and unusual—has a passion for the art of display and an understanding of how distinctive touches make a space inviting. Here, in a lush, lavish, A to Z guide, he presents more than 100 insider secrets and ideas that will empower you to create a serene, harmonious home that delights the five senses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454907244
Publisher:	Sterling Signature
Publication date:	05/06/2014
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	102,772
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Ted Kennedy Watson got his start in the design and retail world when working as part of the creative team for Bill and Melinda Gates's wedding. After opening a successful wholesale showroom—home to the Watson Kennedy Collection for clients such as Nordstrom, Barneys, and Neiman Marcus—he opened Watson Kennedy retail stores in Seattle. He lives in Seattle and is currently building a home in the Hudson Valley with plans to expand his retail business on the East Coast.

Editorial Reviews

Those who follow his popular blog or his distinctive Watson Kennedy home décor stores know that Ted Kennedy Watson's commitment to style never flounders. In fact, his new A-to-Z guide to life style and decorating retains its zest through the very last letter. Editor's recommendation.

06/15/2014
Celebrated for his interior design and visual merchandising skills, Watson, founder of the Watson Kennedy shops, shares some of his favorite things in hopes of inspiring readers to create their own personal style rather than steadfastly following his. Filled with close to 300 color photographs that he has taken of his homes and stores, Watson presents his ideas for entertaining (including recipes), decorating with vintage items and flea market finds, and overall making one's home more "comfortable, visually rich, and personal." Tips are sprinkled throughout, along with resources for many of the suggested items. VERDICT This casual, personal style of decor continues to be popular and Watson's book provides more enlightenment for amateur decorators.

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