Covetable Coffee Table Books

The quickest way to freshen up a living space, a corner of a room, or a bedside table is to pick up a new coffee table book. Coffee table books complete any and every living space and are, in my opinion, one of the most interesting collections to have. My collection is complete with coffee table books about fashion, photography, art, interior design, architecture, cooking, travel, and iconic figures. I am always growing my collection (I just snatched up Great Houses of the South & 100 Unforgettable Dresses) and expanding it to flow along with my evolving taste. Below are a few of the coffee table books I'm currently coveting... I must complete my Gypset set (I already have Gypset Style)!

P.S. a coffee table book hunting hint: if you see a book in a store you must have, first check the Amazon price because it is usually cheaper!

Gypset Travel:

In The Spirit Of The Hamptons:

Style Me Pretty Weddings:

A Perfect Day For A Picnic:

The Little Black Jacket:

Classic Homes of Los Angeles:

Biking With My Boyfriend

I squeezed in a little bike ride today between my beach sessions... so grateful for this Tuesday!

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May Day

These images get me all tickled for one of my favorite months, May!

Cinco de Mayo inspiration:

Summer bike rides:

Warm evening cocktails:

Floral favorites:

Enjoying the warmth of summer evenings:

Shopping days with girlfriends:

Endless barbecues:

Orange, orange, orange:

Ripe fruit:

Colorful accessories:

Picnics: 

Hat shopping for the Del Mar Racetrack:

Happy hour:

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Picnic Pick-Me-Up

After a long weekend full of fun and all things green, I can't think of a better way to spend today than by having a relaxing picnic with the one I love. Unfortunately, I can only imagine such a picnic but you know what they say... distance makes the heart grow fonder. For now, I am inspired by these images.

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