simply serene

One of my greatest reading pleasures is immersing myself in the pages of lavish interior design books.

Thomas Pleasant Simply Serene is one of my top two favorites in this category, along with Barbara Barry's Around Beauty.

Acclaimed Washington, D.C.-based designer Thomas Pleasant is the first American designer invited to exhibit his custom furniture collection at the Pavillon des Antiquaires et des Beaux Arts in Paris and was honored by Architectural Digest with the distinction "Dean of American Design".

This glorious book reflects Mr. Pleasant's mastery of blending the warmth of traditional design with unexpected touches of striking modernity.