The Art Of Gracie: Handpainted Wallpapers, Timeless Rooms

Beautiful book. The designs are breathtaking. Well worth the price tag.

Absolutely beautiful book.

Beautiful book!

It's better than I thought, full of beautiful pictures. Cover is even prettier in person. I would give it a 10 if I could.

I love the Gracie style and this book has many wonderful examples - quality is fabulous!

A touch of luxury! A sight that captivates! A thing of beauty, yes, and that beauty is truly a joy forever! I have no words to fully describe this book, it is simply outstanding! I handled this book as if it was a treasure in my hands, delicately turning pages with wonder and delight. Wow! Truly impressive! I was also drawn in to read various sections of the book, the stories behind the beauty and wonder of this amazing craft and the ones behind its inspiration. The drawings on the walls speak volumes and capture the heart. A stunning look into the artistry of splendor.

beautiful images- love this book. I use it for inspiration.

This book is beautiful outside and in, including the page edges, which are printed to match the cover. The photos do the company's hand-painted wallpapers justice, some close-up and others showing complete rooms. It's delicious, every page. Gracie is now managed by the 6th generation of Gracie descendants, having been started in 1898. While Gracie is known for their exquisite works of art painted by artisans for custom placement, the way they present their illustrations makes for a non-stop visual feast. A few pages of text explain the family's story and the history of the company, but most of the 320 pages are of their botanicals, country estate murals, panoramic views, and other varied themes of paintings on wallpaper placed in their clients' homes. We also learn about the company's history with antiques. Like most Rizzoli books, this one is made of excellent paper and linen-textured covers, the usual quality they put into their books. It's weighty, too, so you know you're holding something substantial... that's substantial in more than one way. Though one might not be able to afford Gracie's hand-painted wallpaper, looking through this book is inspiring and stimulates ideas of using wallpaper to enhance one's home. When I need a shot of inspiration, or ideas for a specific color palette, I take time to sit with this book and absorb its images. It feels like taking a mini-vacation to recharge... and dream.