Welcome to my wish list of home and garden design books this season. My taste has evolved over the years from traditional to French country, with a touch of Tuscan and an eclectic mix of art from places we’ve traveled to. Our home is a blend of family heirlooms and classic pieces that can stand the test of time. Chic and cozy but nothing too fussy. I like to live my life in color, with subtle patterns, a mix of blues, creams, beige and pops of red. The first thing I do when I move into a new space is bring the outdoors in with live plants and flowers. I consulted with my designer and gardening friends to help narrow it down to our top ten. I think any of these books will help me continue to create sacred spaces for my family to gather for years to come. Need more inspiration? Check out my story “Creating Sacred Spaces.” Click on any book for a link to purchase. Not sure what your style is and need more info on the designers themselves? Scroll down for bios and links to websites of all of the authors featured here. Enjoy!

Gardening is good for the soul and plants liven up any space inside or out!

Looking for more home and garden design inspiration?

Check out these websites for tips on how to design the home and garden of your dreams:

Patina Home and Garden-A shop and gathering place brought to you by designers Steve & Brooke Giannetti, authors of several books, including ‘Patina Homes.’

Natalie Walton-Holistic interior designer, stylist and author of several books, including ‘Style,’ featured above and ‘Home by the Sea’ coming soon!

Provence Poiriers-Satisfy the Francophile in you by following a family’s restoration of the Provence farmhouse featured in the book, ‘Provence Style.’

Lauren Liess-Down-to-earth designer, devoted mom, shop owner and author of three design books, including ‘Feels Like Home.’

Summer Thornton-Take a trip down the rabbit hole to ‘Wonderland: Adventures in Decorating’ with this Chicago based design sensation, whose book is back in stock after selling out!

Manscapers-Create ‘Backyard Envy’ with a little help from the cast of Bravo’s hit TV show and their book ‘Take It Outside.’

Simply Living Well-Learn how to simplify, slow down and grow your own garden from conservationist turned author, Julia Watkins in ‘Gardening for Everyone.’

Linda Vater-Get inspired to design a dream kitchen garden that fits your lifestyle by this self-taught gardener, popular blogger and author of ‘The Elegant & Edible Garden.’

Sara Bird -Follow this creative stylist and art director along with Dan Duchars; co-owners of The Contented Nest and co-authors of the books, ‘Home for the Soul’, ‘Gardens for the Soul,’ and ‘Retreats for the Soul.’

Lucy Hunter-Merging the floral boundaries inside and out, this garden and floral set designer recently published her own breathtaking book, ‘The Flower Hunter,’ to inspire you on your next floral arrangement.

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