SIMPLICITY

I've been waiting for this book almost half my lifetime. I think that is how long I have been following Nancy Braithwaite and her work, (well initially stalking) and now I am fortunate enough to know her personally. The long-awaited book, Simplicity, was certainly worth it as it is truly "a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design."

Nancy's work is opulent in its use of restraint. A complete perfectionist, she adheres to her own manifesto that "every element should strive to be simple and powerful without compromise."

My favorite quote from this iconic designer, from what will most certainly become a classic must have book, is -" I believe in simplicity. I also believe there is nothing simple about it."

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Simon Upton

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VERANDA

Since its inception in 1987 by founder Lisa Newsom, Veranda magazine has always held the bar high and under the tutelage of her successor Dara Caponigro continued to grow into the tour-de-force it has become. Clinton Smith stepped in when Dara took leave and two issues later the magazine continues to amaze and inspire - never missing a beat in its continuing mission to present all that is right and beautiful in this lovely world of ours.

Interior Design- Beverly Field
Architecture- Richardson Robertson III
Photography Max Kim-Bee
Produced by Carolyn Englefield

Interior Design- Greg Stewart of ODADA
Photography- Laura Resen
Produced by Carolyn Englefield

Interior Design- Furlow Gatewood
Photography- Max Kim-Bee
Produced by Carolyn Englefield

Interior Design- Rob Southern
Photography- Peter Murdock
Produced by Rich Michels

Interior Design- Cristina Azario
Photography- Francesco Lagnese
Produced by Carolyn Englefield

VERANDA, THE ART OF OUTDOOR LIVING

To say that we are ecstatic to be included in Lisa Newsom's new book, VERANDA, THE ART OF OUTDOOR LIVING would be an understatement. Our beautiful project in Las Catalinas, Costa Rica is among one of the many extraordinary properties in this gorgeous book and we are not only humbled, but thrilled to be in such a venerable group.

In Dara Caponigro's eloquent preface, she says - " A veranda is the bridge between your private life and the public world. It is the transition. It says "go out into the world", but also "welcome" and "stay awhile". Having spent countless hours to date in those outdoor spaces we created in Las Catalinas, I can certainly attest to the serene beauty of such places and the importance they hold in our lives.