Publisher's Synopsis
A newly updated second edition of this popular anthology showcases how prominent home design professionals decorate their own spaces for Christmas, providing plenty of festive inspiration. Readers are invited to step inside the private homes of 23 renowned home design professionals through this revised second edition, which includes new chapters featuring the work of architect Mark Candelaria and interior designers Rebecca Charamut Cass and Mitzi Beach. Readers will gain insight into the unique decorating styles and cherished family traditions of noted designers, including award-winning tastemaker Shayla Copas, famed ornament designer Christopher Radko, and well-known TV host and podcaster Joe Ruggiero. The collection spotlights residences across the US that feature a diverse range of aesthetic tastes and innovative decorating strategies, from traditional elegance to contemporary flair. With nearly 400 color images, this anthology is a treasure trove of Christmas inspiration, offering readers a wealth of ideas to infuse their own homes with seasonal charm, including expert tips on • a foolproof step-by-step process for tree trimming, • caring for fresh-cut trees, • selecting color palettes for decorations, • preserving an artificial tree, and • storing your ornaments. Whether you're a decorating enthusiast or simply love the magic of Christmas, this book is sure to spark joy and ignite your festive spirit. "What do you get when you bring together the top designers with the most celebrated season of the year? The sumptuous, luminous, and voluminous book by Patricia Hart McMillan, Christmas at Designers' Homes Across America. This richly illustrated and thoughtfully written volume brings us closer to a heavenly Christmas on earth." —Roy R. Pachecano, AIA "Patricia Hart McMillan's new book continues a loving tradition. Brilliant color photographs catapult readers into a heartwarming Christmas journey through designers' homes across America. It is a wonderful souvenir selection you'll want to keep on your coffee table." —Randy Arrington, PhD, professor, author, actor, and talk show host "Christmas at Designers' Homes Across America, 2nd Edition is a spectacular coffee table book. The homes are beautifully decorated—just gorgeous! Each page has the Christmas "WOW!" factor. I just love this book!" —Blanquita Cullum, journalist, award-winning radio and television broadcaster, marketing specialist, strategic planner, and small business owner "Christmas is a magical time where our homes are transformed with decorations of the season. The second edition of best-selling author Patricia Hart McMillan's Christmas at Designers' Homes Across America takes readers on a visual journey where elegance, nostalgia, and creativity merge in a presentation of beautifully displayed holiday settings inside the homes of some of the most celebrated interior designers today. This behind-the-scenes glimpse of designers' personal homes at holiday time will provide inspiration for readers of all ages to bring some of that magic to their own living spaces." —Linda Longo, editorial director, Enlightenment Magazine.
