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Libraries of note. Fantastic publishers. Beautiful books. A blog about books, culture and interiors.
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Libraries of note. Fantastic publishers. Beautiful books. A blog about books, culture and interiors.
Judging books by their cover? Publishers we look to when curating home libraries with a certain style.
Many of our clients prefer a decentralized library – with books finding homes on surfaces throughout the house.
It was fun to talk about “the great rainbow debate” with Elena Nicolaou of Oprah Magazine as she explored people delight and disgust about sorting books by color. We talked about why this works for some but not for everyone, and I gave her my two cents about why people (particularly book people) feel so strongly about the topic.
Nate Pederson of Fine Books & Collections interviewed me about our work with collectors and home libraries, and about how our niche services intersect with the world of rare books.
In response to the question, “Any thoughts to share on the future of private library design? A growing field?
In January, we gave Mountain Living readers some ideas about how to turn any space into a glorious place to read and enjoy books.
“When the Historical Society asked me to curate this exhibit, I knew we had to find a way to make these writers’ words relatable to the modern reader.” Review of our exhibit at Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum.
Curated by Foxtail Books for the Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum. Women’s writing in Wyoming, 1900-1950.
Private librarians bring their expertise and time to help book owners tackle what can be a daunting task in a growing collection.
Exhibitions of rare books: Culinary, Books of the West, Sporting & Fishing, and Fine Literature
“Books are design pieces that we use every day. Unlike a painting or a coffee table, books are easy elements to play with whenever it strikes your fancy. Using that flexibility can be a fun way to enjoy them, and to change up your space when you get the itch. “
Arrange for a viewing of our current offerings. Schedule a special event to allow your guests a unique experience with world class antiquarian books.
“I consult with homeowners about the topics and genres they would like to have on their shelves for themselves and their guests. Then I will research these topics, source a collection from the new, used, and rare markets, then organize and arrange the books both for accessibility and to work with the architecture and interior design of the home.”
A project organizing, cataloging, and designing space for a collection of over 1,000 cookbooks
"Just as an interior designer is the expert on adding layers of furniture and textiles to a space, a librarian fills your space with a rich collection of stories and tools that are chosen from all the books in the world specifically for you."
In five years of library projects, there are a few that take the cake.