Fashion and interiors definitely go hand in hand, especially since fashion often finds its way into interior design trends within a year or two after walking down the runway… sometimes even sooner. I love watching the master minds out there translate what they’re seeing on the runway into a cohesive collection for the home, whether it’s West Elm, Zara Home, or your local boutique – fashion does seem to inspire many a home collection. Yesterday over at Real Simple, I reviewed a newly published book called The Well-Dressed Home by Annette Tatum, which not only shows examples of fashion and mood boards but how all that inspiration is collection and translated into a room. It’s a rather interesting book, you can read more about it here in case you’ve been wondering about this title since it seems to be popping up on lots of blogs lately.
Also, The Well-Dressed Home is the decor8 book of the week. This means that if you purchase it after clicking this link that I will earn 6% from the sale.
Have you read this book? Or flipped through it? What are your impressions?
(images: the well-dressed home)
October 20th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
That sounds like a very interesting book and a very interesting intersection. It’s fascinating to think about how our different tastes manifest themselves all through our lives—from fashion to home to food. It’s also fascinating to think how all different types of design influence each other. I’ll have to take a look at that book!
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October 20th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I saw a blurb for this book in the latest House Beautiful. I thought it looked quite interesting, now I’m even more curious about it. I already think I’d love it, but I need to read the books I have! Haha
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October 20th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
I love the look of those inspiration/mood boards so I may just have to get this one… :) I always enjoy your book reviews!
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October 20th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I just reviewed this book earlier this month – isn’t it gorgeous? Annette’s take on how to create your own personal home decor style based on how you dress is so much fun – I have a whole new respect for my closet. Thanks for the post!
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October 20th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Just out of curiosity, what’s the difference between a mood board and an inspiration board?
I have read a lot of posts about this book. Looks like I need no further coaxing to get out and buy it.
October 20th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
an inspiration board is whatever ephemera you find inspiring. it doesn’t have to have theme, everything can be random
a mood board is specific to a project. photos, fabric, words, paint chips, etc that relate specifically to a design project.
October 20th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
I haven’t had a chance to flip through this book, yet. But, I’ve heard so much about it – looks like a really interesting read.
October 21st, 2009 at 1:23 am
I just browsed this book today. Love it!
October 21st, 2009 at 6:50 am
belledame thanks for filling me in on the difference between the two!
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October 23rd, 2009 at 11:15 am
I almost just ordered this book from my book club! It looks very fun and interesting.
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March 25th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
We have just started a partnership with Annette Tatum selling her lovely Little House children’s bedding range in the UK. We think her items and designs are absolutely lovely and we are sure they will be a huge hit with our clients here in the UK. Annette is sooo talented!