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I've not looked at it but my wife was thrilled. This was a gift. Speaking for my wife, she found it to be very helpful. Pictures are big and bright. We watch her TV show and this was a nice compliment to it.
She is a master of timeless beauty. To me, Candice is one of the best designers of today. She makes a room feel classic with a punch of todays trends. I love her book. None of the to trendy, cheep looking items that will be out dated by the time you finish your space.
This book is the information we all want to know about how Candice creates the beautiful rooms seen on Devine Design. Plus there is great information about Candice herself. The advice she gives in her book anyone can follow to get the results we all want. This book is a keeper to anyone who wants their surroundings to fit their lifestyle, without ever haveing an outdated look.
Along with this purchase I had acquired another new decorating book on the market, Your Home A Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishes & Murals with Paint, by Curtis Heuser - and though I had never heard of this unique up and coming designer/decorative artist, I was equally impresssed. I was never so thrilled with both of my purchases, as both authors demonstrate uniquely different approaches to looking at and restyling home interiors with great admiration and obvious know how and success. ENJOY. What makes Candice Olson so appealing on TV, her vibrant personality and animated and often humorous character-is the only thing missing from this book. If you love home interior books with overloads of eye candy, and concept from which to learn and of course borrow from again and again - then you can't go wrong with either of these.
Everything else you would expect from such a talented individual, even if we have already seen most of it through media, shines through with greatness. Heuser's book, a unique blend of how to and professional enlightment, follows the unbelievable artistic make over and restoration of his personal historic home in KY. As does Candice's book, it is also filled with amazing photography, and tons of before, during and after shots - which tremendously helps the reader better comprehend, relate and borrow from the subject. What Olson does with fabric, furniture and lighting - Houser uses decorative paint finishes and custom murals, to breathe new life into tired spaces.
I love Candice's show, but was disappointed in this book. I like the tips and tricks she gave, but would have liked more insight into how she makes her rooms amazing. There were only a few designs covered, and not enough information to make the book worthwhile.
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