Adore October 2020

Louis IV paneling for a new master bathroom, she's all about standout pieces collected over time.

how she explains all of her design decisions.

The book begins with a crash course on the basics of each important era — all the Louis periods right through to mid-century furnishings — and a brief but cohesive understanding of how to recognize Italian furniture from French and Swedish. It's helpful for beginners. She gives the reader the low-down on how she got started in the business and an unvarnished reveal of exactly what is involved to be an antiques importer at this level. There's lots of information about the markets and fairs throughout Europe, how to secure reputable shippers, and how to

Now in her first book, Soul of the Home , Tara shares her years of experience as an antiques wholesaler and her passion for collecting, with stunning photography of one-of- a-kind finds and personal stories of her journey. Published by Abrams Books, the gorgeous book is filled with pictures of private homes and eye-candy detail shots of faded paint finishes, worn gilded wash, and weathered wood. It's a dreamy book to get lost in for hours on end. Many of the decorated rooms have never been seen elsewhere and I love

Photos by Max Kim-Bee

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