Hello friends!! Finally I get to share with you my christmas gift from my husband (I wish he was this good on his own, but I whispered in his ear……). Sibella Court’s books etc. and NOMAD !!!!
There is SO MUCH that I love about these books. Firstly though, I must say how in awe I am of Sibella Court, and how she has become so successful doing what she obviously loves. She calls herself a “bowerbird”, explaining that this is a beautiful, creative form of hoarding – and she is obviously very good at it. Her advice in the foreward is to USE the book, mark pages, use it as a journal and reference book. Well – I am already, and I am thinking of using ideas from the books as inspiration for my 2013 Calendar…..
etc. is a book about “slapdash styling and deconstructed decorating solutions”, leading you through various colour palettes and stories, with the eventual aim of creating a space that is inherently you, reflecting your style and taste. I particularly like “Paperwhites”…. Beyond the literal content of the book, I am blown away by the layout, styling, use of collages, lovely fonts, textures (from the ridged kraft paper slipcover to the vellum-type pages scattered through the book). This is more than a book – it is an artwork!!
Moving on to NOMAD, prepare for a colourful, textural journey to 5 diverse countries, with a thorough and helpful reference section. This book is full of vibrant colour, beautiful textiles, amazing patterns – and such wonderful ideas to “bring your travels home”. Yet again the layout and styling of the book are unique and exciting. A visual feast!!
I really can’t choose which book is my favourite, and I know that I will spend many more hours pouring over them both. They are the kind of books that every time you open them you notice something new – a small detail, an idea, an interesting story, a colour………. Truly inspiring!!
Do you have any favourite books that inspire you and give you joy every time you open them? Please share……….
Wishing you an inspiring weekend.
Cath xx
Welcome to PaperPeony. My name is Cathy and this blog is about
everything that I find inspiring in my life and work. I live in Stellenbosch and have a stationery design studio where I create ....
