I want.
a cow hide rug. Who am I kidding? I want the whole room. The whole apartment. Which, I know is in Paris (remember this from an old Cookie article). I’ll take the whole lot, please!
I love.
this all blue bathroom. It’s super colorful but super subdued. Maybe it’s just a nice long soak in the tub that I need?
I have.
These beautiful Penguin classics from Anthro. I saw them about a year ago around bloggy land and look, now Anthro has them. I think they are reading our blogs! I am crazy for books. And these are nothing short of beautiful words wrapped in pretty dresses. They include my favorites, Bronte and Austin. And the ones I have not yet read are Great Expectations, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Cranford. Any recommendations on which to read first?
Shorely Chic
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 3:51pm
I'm loving that first room – it inspires me because in my apartment I can't paint the walls and this looks fantastic with white!
Helena - A Diary of Lovely
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 4:25pm
love everything, that 1st room is TOO amazing, gorgeous!
vicki archer
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 4:28pm
I have always loved 'Great Expectations' Trina so that would be my pick …xv
Renee Weatherford
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 4:33pm
Oh my – those books are beautiful!
CinnamonAndSass
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 4:57pm
LOVE that bathroom, it looks soo peaceful!
I am a book nerd and totally in love with the cloth covered classics; I love The Picture of Dorian Gray
-Katie
Gina @ A bit of whimsy!
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 5:28pm
These book canvas coversa re super sweet. And that room – gets me house jealous!
Erica Cook - Interior Design
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 5:41pm
I have them, less two, as well. Don't they just make you smile. I'd say read Great Expectations first… it is definitely my fave of the three.
Emma
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 6:13pm
Love your header! I hope I have a living room that is that beautifully decorated one day! xoe
Anna
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 6:55pm
Trina…I LOVE the first image..and would happily live there in a heart beat…just divine! Great post x
Beach Vintage
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 8:37pm
Wow, these are impressive. I am yet to read any of these either, let us know where you end up!
Amanda
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 8:41pm
HA! I saw that first pic and just about DIED! My hubbie has 3 cow hide rugs and I've been staunchly against them being displayed in my house. By this looks LOVELY.
He owes you…=)
By the way – LOVE your header. LOVE IT.
Practical Princess
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 8:53pm
What a sweet blog =) Those books are so pretty.
Sara
Commented on February 9th, 2010 at 9:15pm
Oooh, love those books. I do remember seeing them on Little Green Notebook last year…maybe Anthro IS stalking!
Enjoying the want/love/have series. :-)
Hope all is well!
Sara
dwellinganddesign
Commented on February 10th, 2010 at 4:44am
I love the cowhide rugs! I have been craving one as well- they add such contrast and texture to a room. I only fear that my labradoodle would freak out about it.
Exquisite Accessories
Commented on February 10th, 2010 at 4:54am
Has to be Great Expectations! Love the books I want them for my book case :)
drey
Commented on February 10th, 2010 at 6:06am
gorgeous books :) i'd love to have my own collection!
Michaela Lynch
Commented on February 10th, 2010 at 9:39am
These are all beautiful! Definitely read The Picture of Dorian Gray first. It's one of my favorite books, and Oscar Wilde has the best sense of humor.
carolina postcard
Commented on February 10th, 2010 at 10:14am
Oh, I got 2 of them for Christmas and now of course I want the entire set. So beautiful! My vote is for Great Expectations – it's amazing.
karey m.
Commented on February 10th, 2010 at 12:40pm
i LOVE this feature! keep it and continue it, ok?
good. glad we settled this.
xoxo.
la la Lovely
Commented on February 10th, 2010 at 11:27pm
thanks for all the recommendations, dears. Sounds like Great Expectations it is. If I can keep myself from reading Jane Eyre again. I love that Jane.
And yes, most def this feature is going to stick around for awhile!
xoxoxo
Mariah
Commented on February 12th, 2010 at 11:57am
love these books, collecting them one at a time. Mariah
Becky
Commented on February 14th, 2010 at 11:53am
I have the two Austen books. I just saw that they are coming out with 5 more books including Emma.
If you're a sucker for romance go for Great Expectations. I usually prefer romance, but I think in this case Dorian Grey is my favorite of those too. It's super short too, so you'll zoom though it.
Mi Vida Bonita
Commented on February 19th, 2010 at 6:51pm
I love that living room. The sofa I beleive is the stockholm edition from Ikea…only because Im obsessed and want it badly…looks so fabulous!