The book is a guided tour of several elegant homes designed by Suzanne Rheinstein, one of the most-respected tastemakers in the country. Rheinstein's Los Angeles store, Hollyhock, has become a destination and resource for designers and discerning shoppers. Profiled in the book are residences of several families in different locales, from coast to coast, who love to share their homes with friends and family. Each venue presents beautifully designed indoor and outdoor comfortable spaces that illustrate Rheinstein's distinctive flair for utilising gorgeous antiques with a contemporary sensibility. She fills her days and surroundings with her special treasures - silver, crystal, linens, china - instead of waiting for a specific event to pull them out, and mixes them with tasteful inexpensive objects. This book provides countless ideas and tips on creating a gracious home that is ready for receiving family or visiting guests. The beautiful photography shows such picturesque settings as a breezy poolside luncheon, an enchanting picnic by a river, a powder room dressed up with a charming bouquet of wild flowers straight from the garden, and a pile of artfully displayed books in a guest room. There are also examples of tables set for every occasion, cheerful floral and dried fruit arrangements, and attractive vignettes of antiques and special objects to ponder.
