Reader's Favorite Coffee Table Tomes

Earlier this week, I asked you what your favorite coffee table books were and why. I got a great response from some of my wonderful readers, and I want to share their picks with you:



Lucy at Lucy in St Lou recommends The World Atlas of Wine. She says "Currently the World Atlas of Wine is on our upstairs. It's informative and beautifully photographed. I even leave it out for cocktail parties and inevitably someone wants to refer to it." I love the idea of having it out for reference at dinner parties, it's a really nice touch to entertaining that I don't think many would think of - I'm going to use this idea myself!

On her downstairs coffee table, she currently has The Met's Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years: Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. Focused strictly on what we all remember most about Jackie O, her fabulous style, Lucy adds "It's a beautiful collection of her wardrobe during the Kennedy days. I just love the timeless and gorgeous pieces."

Kimberly over at Brown Button wanted to note a beautiful book on Valentino that is retailing for $ 1500.00 US at Taschen! I had to rub my eyes and double-check this. Valentino Garavani. Una grande storia italiana comes in it's own box, and is quite sizeable, measuring at 13 x 17 inches. This is beyond luxe.

Easy and Elegant Life recommends a pairing for gentlemen - the "massive 700 pages" of Ralph Lauren, which he says his coffee table is too unsteady to hold, and Cary Grant style, coauthored by the illustrious Giorgiao Armani. Stop by his blog, as well - he practices what he preaches. Easy and Elegant life is written by a old soul who still prefers the gentile, it's a refreshing read.

Have any other books to share? Let me know in comments!