{"title":"Stephen M. Salny","description":"\u003cp\u003eStephen M. Salny’s works offer a refined exploration of design and aesthetics, focusing on the art of creating inviting and elegant living spaces. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eFrances Elkins\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the nuances of interior decoration, blending historical insights with practical inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections on style, creativity, and the personalities behind transformative home environments. Salny’s writing celebrates the subtle details that turn a house into a home, appealing to enthusiasts of both classic and contemporary design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frances-elkins-by-stephen-m-salny-9780393731460","title":"Frances Elkins","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe career of Frances Adler Elkins (1888-1953), sister of renowned Chicago architect David Adler, spanned more than three decades. An avant-garde decorator and arbiter of taste, Elkins was celebrated for inspired designs that integrated various periods and styles, from country French to chinoiserie to art deco, and featured furnishings by such modern designers as Jean-Michel Frank and Alberto Giacometti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrances Elkins\u003c\/em\u003e offers a tour of twenty-nine luxurious Elkins interiors, including several collaborations with Adler. Elkins's illustrious clientele extended from coast to coast and as far afield as Hawaii, including many private and public commissions in northern and southern California and the Midwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenerously illustrated with 160 stunning colour photographs as well as black-and-white photos, the book includes a list of selected clients and a visual inventory of selected furniture, fabrics, wallpapers, and accessories favoured by Elkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470657306860,"sku":"9780393731460","price":123.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780393731460-frances-elkins.jpg?v=1775223572"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephen-m-salny.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}