A Wonderful Obsession

Taschen Valentino: Una Grande Storia Italiana.
Vinatge Paris Couture: The French Woman's Guide to Shopping by Jessica Clayton

Rizzoli-Classic Homes of Los Angeles by Douglas Woods.
Taschen's New York by Angelika Taschen

The Party Dress by Alexandra Black
French Flair: Modern Vintage Interiors by Sebastian Siraudeau

Amazing Cartier by Nadine Coleno
Dior Couture  by Ingrid Sischy and Patrick Demarchelier

Parisian Hideaways: Exquisite Rooms in Enchanting Hotels by Casey O'Brien Blondes
Extraordinary Cakes by Karen Krasne and and Tina Wright

Paris Versus New York by Vahram Muratyan
London by Richard Bryant

I have a serious obsession with coffee table books. It all started about 5 years ago, and I have steadily collected a few each year since then. Although I started collecting mostly fashion themed books, my obsession has grown to encompass all types of subject matters. Case and point: the most beautiful book I have in my possession is The Big Fat Duck Cookbook by Heston Blumenthal given to me by my sister. I am constantly keeping my eyes open for new and beautiful additions to my collection, or for other people's enjoyment (they make great gifts)! Above is a collection of a few I have had my eye on...