In a world that is turning more digital by the second, there’s something so wonderful about holding a book in your hands and tuning into a slower frequency.
I love keeping a small collection of books around to add a little fun to a bookshelf or my tiny coffee table bench. Or, on the rare occasion that I get a few quiet hours to myself, I love bringing one out along with a journal to spend time with my creativity and get some ideas flowing.
Here are five of my favorites!
Upstate by Lisa Przystup | This is the dreamiest collection of Upstate New York homes that range from clutter core to completely minimal. I love seeing the old spaces with the imperfect woodwork, the lack of 90 degree angles, and the prolific greenery. It’s a go-to on quiet days when I’m dreaming of escape.
In Paris by Jeanne Damas | A beautiful collection of photography and interviews of unique women in Paris and their lives. Jeanne Damas has a brilliant eye for fashion and style, and I love seeing how the women she interviews express their style in their clothing and surroundings.
In the Company of Women by Grace Bonney | This book entered my life at a time I was making some big changes in my career and it inspired me so much to see so many successful women and hear their stories. It really helped cement for me that you can be successful at whatever you want to do, and everyone has challenges and deals with mundanity, but the bigger vision is more important than the barriers.
Surf Shack by Nina Freudenberger | A fun, casual, eclectic escape into the sandy world of surf culture all over the world. Feels like necessary reading during the gloomy winter months.
At Work by Annie Leibovitz | I spotted a signed copy of this book in a tiny bookstore on San Juan Island during my birthday weekend, and my husband surprised me and bought it while I wasn’t looking. It’s an incredible view into Annie Leibovitz’s career and also her approach and process. I love her work and the way she approaches each shoot like telling a story. She has a unique perspective and has taken so many of the most influential photographs over the last half century.
What’s something you reach for when you need a boost of inspiration? Happy reading!