Bloggers With Books

The coffee table book niche in publishing seems to be going stronger than ever. Especially hot is the category dedicated to design books. It seems like about twenty new titles come out every week on Amazon.

Bloggers are a community, and we design obsessed ones are indeed a close community. We support one in another by reading each others blogs, sharing sources and experiences, and in general lend an ear when we are endlessly enthusiastic about a world we love. So when one us crosses over from blog writing to getting a book published, the grass roots support is tremendous.

So as you get into the full swing of the holiday shopping season you might consider picking up one (or more) of these books written by bloggers for a gift to yourself, or for someone else who loves decorating. 

I'll start with my book House Proud Unique Home Design Louisiana. Even if you don't live in Louisiana you will love the homes in this book, as I love each and everyone of them. I tell the back story of each home owner. The photography by Sara Essex Bradley is gorgeous, and the homes are gorgeous in an accessible way. And I give takeaways (blogger style) in each chapter for the reader to consider trying. This is a great gift for decorators, the house proud, and for those who love New Orleans.

Buy House Proud Unique Home Design Louisiana HERE

Next, is Reflections on Swedish Style, by Rhonda Eleish and Edie Van Breems, photography by Neil Landino. These girls spearheaded the tremendous popularity of Swedish style in the USA, and this their second book on Swedish style is gorgeous and filled with great ideas of how to incorporate Swedish design into your lifestyle and decor.

Buy Reflections on Swedish Interiors HERE

Ronda Rice Carman has a very popular book out now and  it is already in its second printing called Designers At Home. She cleverly segued her blog style from her interviews with designers on All The Best into a gorgeous print book. I think she needs to do volume two! There are a ton more designers I'd like to see represented in this clever format.

Buy Designers At Home Personal Relflections On Stylish Living HERE

Another very popular blogger, Jennifer Boles has a great book out called In With The Old, Classic Decor from A to Z. This book is destined to become a classic like her idol Dorothy Draper's book Decorating Is Fun. This is a perfect gift for anyone just starting out to decorate, or a nifty reference for the well seasoned designer. 

Buy In With The Old Classic Decor from A to Z HERE

Brook and Steve Giannetti led the way last year being one of a group of bloggers to get a book published, and if you don't have it, get it! Patina Style is a beautiful and useful book that perfectly illustrates the Giannetti's luxe organic style. I heart the Giannettis.

Buy Patina Style HERE

Another book that has been out for awhile is by the wildly popular bloggers Sherry and John Petersik of Young House Love. Their book has the same title as their blog, and it is cute as a button with tons of DIY ideas chronicled from their personal saga of setting up house. 

Buy Young House Love HERE

And lastly the book My Marrakesh by Maryam Montague, another extremely popular blogger that was one of the first bloggers to get a book deal. Again, written in a breezy blogger style that makes for easy reading while offering great ideas of how to use a specific ethnic global style into your decor. 

Buy Marrakash By Design HERE

 

So there you have it! Go out and support a blogger today and buy their book! They would do the same for you. 
I have every one of these books, and I feel a special connection as I flip through the pages of works done by friends in the blogging world.


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See You Tonight!!!!

Come to Modern Market tonight for a fun party. You can shop after hours, and check out my new book House Proud. I will be signing copies.

From House Proud by Valorie Hart - Large paintings by fellow blogger Nicole Cohen of Sketch 42

It's TONIGHT Y'all Wednesday Nov. 6

See you tonight!!!

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House Proud in Baton Rouge

Today I am signing my book House Proud in Baton Rouge at a very cool and cute shop, Studio C. Please come and say hello. Two of the homeowners in the book, Lina and James are co-hosting with shop owners Damien and Greg.

My long time friend from New York is also friends with the guys in Baton Rouge, so he came to New Orleans to visit me and go to the signing and see them too. He is a jewelry designer and owns a shop in New York called Christopher 19. The Baton Rouge boys asked Billy to bring some of his lovely jewels to the book party, for a trunk show.

Look how cute Studio C in Baton Rouge is!

William Felder designed these earrings from his shop Christopher 19 and will have some at the trunk show in at Studio C in Baton Rouge - I love the delicate strip of leather combined with the the stone - It's like a little Hermes belt

Gold wire wrapped pearls by William Felder - you can get these at Studio C

Love this pendant with a large pearl wrapped in gold wire - designed by William Felder - Get it at Studio C

If you haven't gotten House Proud yet, please get it today HERE. It makes a great gift too for the upcoming holiday season. Thanks!

And hope to see you in Baton Rouge tonight!!!!

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Proud Of House Proud - A Great Giveaway

UPDATE - last chance to enter House Proud Giveaway today!

 Many of you know I have been writing a book that is now out. It is called House Proud Unique Homes of Louisiana, published by Glitterati. In fact many of you have purchased it, and I thank you.

From Times Picayune Inside Out - Valorie Hart author of House Proud with photographer Sara Essex Bradley-photo by Chris Granger

From the book House Proud

• In fact there are many many people to thank. There are the bloggers and the blog readers. Being a blogger has made everything possible. 
• There is Deb Shriver who did the foreword, and pointed me to the publisher. 
• There is my publisher Glitterati.
• There are the homeowners who let me into their homes and hearts. 
• There is the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana, and all the creatives here who  embrace me and help me all the time. 
• There is Sara Essex Bradley who is not just a photographer, but that once in a lifetime creative soul mate that I am privileged to have. 
• There is my family. My sister Cher is my biggest cheerleader and inspiration. 
• And there is always Alberto. Words cannot describe his dedication to me, and his constant belief in my talent. Ours is a love story, that goes beyond love.

Today is the official launch party of House Proud. I wish everyone of you could be here. One of the homeowners Lindsay Ross, along with Glitterati, arranged for it to be at the fabulous and prestigious Contemporary Arts Center.

So to help celebrate, Glitterati is giving away three copies of House Proud!

To win you have to work a little:

Leave a comment here on VV
Like the Glitterati Buzz Facebook Page
Like House Proud the Book Facebook Page

Glitterati will pick the winners by a random drawing. I will announce winners, so Anons can also have a chance to win, and collect their prize by contacting me or Glitterati.

In the meantime here are a few images and out takes from House Proud, representing each homeowner as a special thank you.

Lindsay

Lisa and Brian

Kellie and Marc

Ashley and Michael

Tom and Shawn

Sean and Chris

Lina and James

Mitchell and Thomas

Ron and Jeff

Jenni and Brian

Leah

Jill and Peter

Susan and Larry

Cholo

Jessica and Nick

Bryce and Alan

Evie and Philip

Deborah and Michael

Sharon and Mile

Barbara and Clark

Miranda

There are a ton more photos in the book, and of course each story I tell about each homeowner (which I hope you will enjoy as much as the photos!). Try to win this giveaway, or simply please buy the book.

Photos by Sara Essex Bradley 
From House Proud: Unique Home Design/Louisiana by Valorie Hart, © 2013, published by Glitterati Incorporated www.GlitteratiIncorporated.com


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Still Time To Win House Proud

Three of you can still win a copy of House Proud. Go HERE to do it. Go on now... 

Author Valorie Hart signs books at the reception for "House Proud: Unique Home Design/Louisiana" at the Contemporary Arts Center on Friday, September 27, 2013, in New Orleans. (Erika Goldring Photo for The Times Picayune)

The book launch was fabulous! Thank you Lindsay at the CAC for opening the doors to such a glam swell venue. Thank you Glitterati for all the behind scenes work you do. Thank you Alberto for the terrific slide show. Thank you Sara for organizing the bar and the dinner after.

And thank you to over 150 people who stopped by to get a book, and celebrate. There was heavy traffic with so many events going on, and still you all made it.

Here's a nice video, and an article by Sue Strachan, society page editor for The Times Picayune.

Now go and win your copy of House Proud!

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