I met up with Lauren and Suzanne McGrath for lunch a couple months ago. I had some questions about the book-writing process and they were amazingly sweet and generous with their time and advice. And can I tell you how blown away I am with the credentials and collective talent of this mother-daughter duo? Suzanne worked with Martha Stewart for years and Lauren (who is always putting together the most gorgeous outfits - such a great eye on her!) worked at Teen Vogue. They know their stuff and I am so happy to call them friends.
If you've not ordered their book Good Bones, Great Pieces yet, you're missing out on one of the best design books out there. It is informative (I learned a lot from their stories and suggestions), and the photos are crazy-good. They shot a lot of their own work, but also used some designer friend's work (hello, Miles Redd apartment!) to round out the images.
The premise of the book is that if you're starting new or redesigning your home, you can make things easy on yourself by focusing on seven foundational pieces of furniture. Each chapter breaks down one of those foundational elements and teaches you about different styles and makes suggestions. It's a genius concept really, and I love the pieces Suzanne and Lauren suggest.
Today I'm giving away FIVE copies of the Good Bones, Great Pieces book! Just leave a comment here to enter. But don't fret if your name is not drawn, the book is super affordable (I've been giving it as gifts!).
Contest closes Sunday, September 16 at midnight. Winners names will be chosen at random and winners will be emailed. Good luck!
Congrats to the winners who were emailed this week. Thank you all for entering!
I'd love a copy! I am definitely on the "starting new" end of furniture purchases.
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ReplyDeleteI'd love a copy...their blog is great! Maria
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~ Jillian
www.hersplitends.com
Hooray! I'm moving into a new room this weekend and would love some inspiration!
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ReplyDeleteJenny, great book suggestion! I hope to win, but may have to pony up some Hamilton's if I don't. :)
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ReplyDeleteNancy x
This has been on my book wishlist for a while. I'd love a copy!
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ReplyDeletejade.broadus@ gmail. com
I'd love to get a copy! I'm moving back to USA from UK and I need a lot of design help!
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This book has been on my wishlist forever! I'd love to win a copy!
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ReplyDeleteSharna
rowelikewow(at)gmail.com
I would love to have a copy - I've been following them for ages!
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ReplyDeleteThis book sounds amazing - I'd love a copy!! Thanks!!
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ReplyDeleteWould love to have a copy! My house could use all the help it can get! Thank you!
ReplyDeletebrhea2@gmail.com
count me in!
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ReplyDeletekatie.muirhead (at) gmail (dot) com
I want one! We just moved and still have lots to decorate!
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ReplyDeleteI would LOVE a copy of this book!! I'm struggling with making me and my husband's place look the way I would like it to. I feel like I have great pieces just what to do with them.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book and just what I need as I'm getting ready to decorate our new home! Thanks for the opportunity
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ReplyDeleteThis book sounds great! I've been contemplating clearing out some dated furniture with good bones, but I think this book could help me update and potentially re-purpose them.
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ReplyDeleteWe are hoping to move to a bigger home in the next few years. I would LOVE a copy! Great recommendation. And I would love a copy of YOUR future book too. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love a copy! Used to read their blog religiously (haven't seen as many posts--probably b/c of this book! :) and they always had the best eye!!
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ReplyDeleteI read an article about them and would love a copy.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny! I'm a twentysomething just starting to build out my home collection, so this would be a great guidebook!
ReplyDeletelaurenfraley (at) (google) (dot) (com)
Beautiful pictures!
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ReplyDeletepick me! pick me! would love a copy of this as my hubby and i are contemplating 'grown up' furniture for our place. thanks for the giveaway! RY (reisa@risowest.ca)
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy of this book! We just bought our first home and I could use all the help I can get!
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ReplyDeleteTHX!
(email: sandra@gregersen.dk)
I'd love a copy of this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteJenniferjones333@hotmail.com
i've been meaning to order this book for a little while now... i guess i wait to see if i win here first :-)
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sounds awesome, would love a copy! xo
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ReplyDeleteMy two first reads of the day: Little Green Notebook and Good Bones, Great Pieces. Thanks for an opportunity to win! A
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ReplyDeletecathycomm@aol.com
I'm about to move into my boyfriend's apartment and it needs some serious touches and I need guidance! Please!
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ReplyDeletelove the concept!
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ReplyDeleteTerrific! Thank you! Jackie (mik_kearny@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteDidn't know these two ladies... WOW!
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ReplyDeletecherreamour (at) gmail (dot)com
Wow! That book is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteOhh, this would come in handy! My husband and I bought a fixer-upper and we're just starting to furnish some of the rooms now!
ReplyDeleteOhh, this would come in handy! My husband and I bought a fixer-upper and we're just starting to furnish some of the rooms now!
ReplyDeleteI have been dying to get this book but just haven't brought myself to pull the trigger :) Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love design books! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Thanks! We're saving to buy a home next year, so this book would start me off on the right foot in designing my home. Love your blog, Jenny.
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ReplyDeleteI would love a copy! Jennie (jenniferkazmierczak@Yahoo.com)
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ReplyDeleteWould love a copy of this. I'm sure it would have some great ideas for re-imagining my living room. :)
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ReplyDeleteMy sister-in-law and I are both trying to finish our houses; this would be a great resource!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
We're moving to a new house soon and I'm hoping to buy new furniture, any advice helps!
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ReplyDelete-Arianna (arianna3@email.arizona.edu)
This would be perfect! I would love to win a copy.
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ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Emily
www.mainstreetchic.blogspot.com
emily.danelle.davis@gmail.com
A committed follower of GBGP, I would adore a copy!!!
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ReplyDeleteTererubi@gmail.com
Such an amazing book, I would love to have a copy. Thanks so much!
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ReplyDeletexoxjennifer
jenstet at cox dot net
I need help with designing for sure!
ReplyDeleteI'm purchasing a condo and going from a 1 bedroom, to a 3. I want to paint before I move in and maybe buy some new furniture (I'm thinking I'll use my old bedroom set for the guest room and get a new one for my room. My living room could use a new couch too). But even though I've spent countless hours on pinterest looking for inspiration, I don't really know where to start. I think I'm in need of all the help I can get!
ReplyDeleteI need this book! Just about to buy some new key pieces for our house...
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