I just read my first Mary Carol Garrity book, Stylish Weddings, and oh my, I can hardly wait to hear her speak at Conference! The photos are beautiful, the ideas, recipes, hints,tips and tricks are not just practical and inspiring but do-able. This summer we are going to be having some casual extended family outdoor meals at our home and I've been gleaning ideas from this book. Just because we'll be sitting around a fire pit roasting hot dogs, doesn't mean I can't have the lawn and patio decked out and looking lovely!
I can't wait to get my hands and nose into her other books, and I can hardly wait to hear and meet her in person!
I too am excited to hear Mary Carol Garrity! I have 4 books and am especially inspired by "Feather Your Nest..it's All in the Details". I love to study the way she accessorizes a space, layer by layer. She says "I live to break decorating dictates" by doing things NOT the way the so-called decorating experts say they must be done.
Also, her section on "building blocks" contains excellent tips on creating displays and tablescapes using basic things you already have in your own home and also that you will find in your client's home.
I am wondering if there will be an opportunity for Mary Carol to sign her books at conference?
Posted by: Beth Batke | June 29, 2008 at 05:17 PM
I too, love Mary Carol Garrity. I can't beleive we are so lucky to have her as our keynote speaker at The SDP conference in Phoenix on August 6-8.
I have read everyone of her books and love the fabulous photos. As an interior decorator, I look for inspiration everywhere and her books have defintely inspired me. If you don't have any, run to amazon.com and buy away.
She who dies with the most decorating books...wins!
Posted by: The SDP | June 26, 2008 at 07:11 AM