This Christmas Son #2’s lovely girlfriend gave me a copy of “Domino The Book of Decorating”. I was excited by the gift because a) It was touching to me that she recognized (after such a short time) how much I enjoy home design and gifted me such a thoughtful gift, and b) because it really is an informative and fun book to add to my library.
I remember thumbing through an issue of Domino before it’s demise. Sadly, Domino magazine has gone the way of so many others during this economic downturn. I remember thinking the magazine was geared towards a younger audience. In fact Wikipedia declares that it aimed for a median age of 37.2. {I’m just a little older than that!}
What make this book stand out are the step-by-step instructions it provides the design-driven layperson. The chapters give you the detailed tools for amassing inspiration for your space and how to select a style that reflects what you really adore. However, it goes beyond basics and gives you professional guidance on tracking down “to the trade” components to your room. It offers tips for mixing and matching pieces of furniture and selecting upholstery and paint color.
all images via domino
It has been a fun read and I believe it will be a valuable resource for any future home improvement projects. Thank you, Sarah!
Garden, Home & Party 
Ann said:
This is a great book. I got it a number of years ago because I was a domino freak. I raced every month to my mailbox and still have every copy except the first one. I actually had two copies – it was the Mary McDonald issue and I loaned it out and both never made it back to me. I still use the magazine as a reference. This is a great book – glad you got it. I have a lamp that was shown in one issue and loved it so much I wanted two more and they no longer made them UGH. Ann xo
Karen said:
Hi Ann,
I noticed as I was searching images on Google that there were some amazing homes featured, and more rooms that I loved than I would have thought. I never bought an issue and now I’m sorry. Lucky you to have saved all issues. After Southern Accents folded I wished I had saved more of that magazine.
Karen
christi said:
this is a fantastic book! how sweet that your son’s lady gave it to you — i love when people gift gifts that they’ve put thought into, gifts that show they’ve been paying attention. and domino … by far, the magazine i miss the most.
Karen said:
Christi,
I agree—this was a total surprise and made all the better by the fact that it was a gift with so much thought behind it.
Thanks for stopping by for a visit!
Karen