Coffee Table Books

"There's so much more to a book than just the reading." - Maurice Sendak

Coffee table books are something that I really love. I enjoy collecting different books on various topics. Whether it is fashion, comics, art or home decor - we have many books I love displaying in our home. We love adding new books into our collection. Book shopping is one of my favorite hobbies, and reading them make me so happy. Occasionally, I will rotate our centerpiece book on our coffee table - it immediately gives the table a brand new look! Also, a coffee table book is always a conversation starter! I like to decorate our table with candles, flowers, and many of our favorite books.

Today, I'm sharing three tips on how you can jazz up your coffee table, giving it a whole new look, while expressing your wonderful personality!

Choose books you love

There are so many books out there with various topics. Select books that you enjoy and describe your personality. For us, fashion, comics, home decor, wine, and food are some our favorite book topics. I love vintage books and ones that are passed down to me from my Grandmother. Always, display a book that best describes who you are and what makes you the happiest.

Select a book that's bold

They say never judge a book by its cover, but that's not the case for a coffee table book. For this type of book, I like selecting a book that is striking and bold - one that grabs a person's attention. It's so much fun to discuss a book with guests in our home. Be sure to select a book that fits the size of your coffee table and doesn't overwhelm the piece.

Stack your books

As my collection has grown I like to stack my books to give the table a new look. Also, you can leverage different knick knacks or a bouquet of fresh flowers with the books. I love using a tray to organize the items as well, so that they are neat. Create a wonderful display you'll love and enjoy looking at!

What are your some of your favorite coffee table books?

Enjoy!

XO, Analise

Book Club

"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." - Joseph Addison

I absolutely enjoy reading! Diving into a new book is something that I truly love. Give me a glass of red wine, nice comfy blanket, good book, and I'm one happy lady. 

Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite books and a lesson they each taught me. Also, I promise to not give away too much of the stories! :)

Gabrielle's book is amazing! Being able to read about her life and main lessons were great. I've been a huge fan of Gabrielle for years - from her movies to NY&C clothing line, she is fantastic. Her book of essays were so extremely honest and personal. From her sharing her horrid experience of being raped at her job when she was 19, to the racial experiences growing up and now raising sons. The book was a honest and transparent look into her life. I absolutely loved how vulnerable she was and spoke up on many life situations one may typically shy away from.

Chip and Joanna are one of my favorite couples. I love their show Fixer Upper, and watching how well they work together. This book offers a super detailed look into their lives and marriage. The story begins with their first "fixer upper", and how they evolved personally as well as a couple. There are so many twists and turns in their story that ultimately show how they get to where they are today. Their love story is super inspiring and motivated me in so many ways within my marriage.

Charlamagne is absolutely hilarious, and every morning I listen to him on The Breakfast Club. When I found out he would be releasing a book, it was a must-have. Charlamagne shares his success story, and how all of the many things he ensured shaped his perspective and career today. Combining his personal story with advice, Charlamagne's brutal honesty hits home to readers while providing comical anecdotes. I'm really looking forward to his follow-up book later on this year.

What are some of your favorite books?

Enjoy!

XO, Analise