{"title":"Books by Lauren Liess","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781419717857","title":"Habitat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Lauren Liess, TV and social media star, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat: The Field Guide to Decorating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is “stunningly simple . . . a survival book for any budding decorator” (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLauren Liess fuses her love of design and the great outdoors into all her work. In \u003ci\u003eHabitat: The Field Guide to Decorating\u003c\/i\u003e, Lauren invites readers to bring nature inside by mixing the textures of natural elements such as wood and stone with eclectic groupings of modern and quirky vintage pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will be inspired by the unique style of these rooms, which include lovely framed botanical prints and Liess’s own textile patterns inspired by wildflowers and weeds. The book is divided into three sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I includes Finishes \u0026amp; Hardware, Floor Plan, Color, Furniture, Rugs, Fabric \u0026amp; Pattern, Lighting, and more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II includes Aesthetic, Style, Mood, Authenticity, Comfort, Luxury, Charm, and more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart III includes The Living Room, The Dining Room, The Kitchen, The Bedroom, The Bathroom, The Home Office, and more\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiess writes in her introduction, “This book is a guide to what I’ve learned through my work and through my personal experiences, describing in precise detail how I progress step-by-step through the design process to make the decisions that ultimately lead to a fully realized vision. I hope it inspires you to have fun while decorating.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are thinking of decorating or redecorating a home, you’ll want to have a look at the inspiring ideas that Liess offers—natural, relaxing, and stunning rooms that you, your family, and friends will adore and love to live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NPR Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Tons of tips, advice, and sources.” ―\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eElements of Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299041882485,"sku":"9781419717857","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781419717857_89d37172-e0c5-46e4-8658-ae26d57da5b9.jpg?v=1786019843"},{"product_id":"9781419771866","title":"Beach Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the allure and magic of coastal living with this beautiful book from Lauren Liess, the bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDown to Earth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeels Like Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoughtful, nostalgic, inspiring, and laid-back, \u003ci\u003eBeach Life\u003c\/i\u003e delves into life by the sea and why we are drawn to it. From the homes to the food to the relaxed mindset and the therapeutic benefits of being near the ocean, life is different at the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with interior design inspiration and advice, explorations into mindfulness and wellness, radiant photography, memorable stories, and easy seasonal recipes, \u003ci\u003eBeach Life\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on an escape into sunshine, surf, and sandy coastlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom large oceanfront vacation homes to charming beach cottages down sandy streets, with a chapter dedicated to ocean-inspired rooms, \u003ci\u003eBeach Life\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect guide for capturing the spirit of the sea and bringing it home with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299087036789,"sku":"9781419771866","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781419771866_40817c43-ca21-4c09-913b-1fa6740acfa3.jpg?v=1786019635"},{"product_id":"9781419738197","title":"Down to Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“In \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDown to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, designer Lauren Liess shares how she imbues any space with warmth and energy.” ―\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartha Stewart Living\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet Lauren Liess, TV and social media star, walk you through her decorating process step-by-step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLauren takes you beyond the basics and invites readers to incorporate the main components of her familiar design aesthetic: nature, easy living, and approachability. She wants to help you create a home where humble materials and found objects are celebrated, a home in which both style and soul might endure throughout the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith evocative photos and substantive design advice, \u003ci\u003eDown to Earth\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on creating a lifestyle that inspires creativity and functionality. Chapters here include Point of View; Timelessness; Something Old, Something New; Nature; and Simplicity. Lauren believes that creating a home means creating the lifestyle you want—relaxed, unplugged, natural, and full of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere she shows readers how to incorporate six guiding principles in six unique homes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new farmhouse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA classic American historical home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lakeside contemporary house\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern villa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA turn-of-the-century American foursquare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cedar and glass house on a bluff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLauren writes, “\u003ci\u003eDown to Earth\u003c\/i\u003e explores the key elements of my aesthetic through a collection of homes that I believe embody the natural, relaxed, collected, and easy way of living I’ve come to love so much. . . . 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