India Hicks: Island Style
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.88 (750 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847845060 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"What makes India and this book so unique is how openly she invites us into her life via the pages. If you're looking for a book that's equal parts transportative and invigorating, Island Style is for you." -MarthaStewart. It is written from a very personal perspective, sharing her passion for scrapbooking, the importance of building collections, lovely details about her family life and her absolutely wonderful tips on design, living and entertaining." -Life in A Venti Cup"India inspires me to let a love of life show through in my decorating
Five Stars So Cal Mel Beautiful book with a great cover! Exactly what I was looking for in a coffee table book.. Kelli Ellis said Five Stars. Love!. OK, but not great I am enjoying the pictures and the stories behind them, but I think the book is over-priced. In addition, India's constant references to her famous father and her relationship with Prince Charles got tedious. We get it - you are well-connected! :)
She was a bridesmaid for the wedding of her godfather, Prince Charles, to Lady Diana. Her grandfather, Lord Mountbatten, was the last viceroy to India, granting their independence in 1947. A celebrated model, India lives with her partner, David Flint Wood, and their five children on Harbour Island, in the Bahamas. India Hicks was born in England to famed decorator David Hi
In India Hicks: Island Style, she invites readers into her world, offering never-before-seen imagery and irresistible behind-the-scenes stories. Witty, richly prescriptive, beautifully photographed, this book will enchant readers with a glimpse of decorating in paradise.. In ten chapters, India walks the reader through the basics of capturing the look: the subtle palette of island life; the miracle of tablescaping; the warm anarchy of a family kitchen; the pleasure of porches; the drama of entertaining; bedrooms as places of self-expression; the "more is more" style of living with collections; the importance of repurposing; and creating spaces of sanctuary. Born from British and design royalty, India Hicks has forged a design empire from her family’s enclave in the Bahamas. Timeless and under-decorated, her rooms combine carefree Caribbean culture with British colonial form and formality. Beginning with an uproarious reflection on India’s own design odyssey, the heart of the book is an in-depth exploration of her style. From India Hicks, a beautifully illustrated guide to achieving her famously undone, gloriously bohemian decorating style