Tuesday, November 22, 2011

More of Less is More (and a Give Away)


Yesterday's images from Oberto Gili's new book were delicious and dense.


Today I am giving you a little taste to cleanse your palette before the feast.


Still Gili, still distinct, but with more air.


I know you may have been shopping or cooking or traveling to someone who is shopping and cooking on your behalf, so to soothe the strain I am offering up a copy of Oberto Gili's Home Sweet Home.


Leave a comment here by Sunday, November 27th and I will announce the winner Monday morning.  Now, think this through.  I must, must, be able to get in touch with you if you win, so you might need to leave your email address in the comment section.  There's no way around it.

All images courtesy of Rizzoli New York, photography by Oberto Gili.
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79 comments:

  1. Brillante InteriorsNovember 23, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Me, me, me!
    albarosa@brillanteinteriors.com

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  2. JenniNovember 23, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Until I read your previous post, I have never heard of Oberto Gili. Since then I have been doing my homework because I needed to see more, know more. Amazing talent and fabulous subjects.
    I do not know whether your giveaway extends to people down under but I sure hope it does because, I will just put it out there, this is a book to want.
    Thank you for sharing!

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  3. pve designNovember 23, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Gili, Gili, be mine.
    pve (you know how to reach me)

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  4. Miss FrangipaniNovember 23, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    That book looks gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway!


    frangipanidecor@gmail.com

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  5. ane pixestosNovember 23, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Zebras and antlers and tableaux, oh my! What a cornucopia of delight - and unexpected chance at possessing such a rich gift, here enclosed!
    I could hardly believe my eyes at this giveaway!
    My father was an interior-designing whiz, and I really should write about that one day, but I live in a Slavic land on a university salary, so my appetite for such things is restrained, for now, to pictures, which I have always treasured. The interior, mnemonic home in one's mind can be palatial!
    Greta

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  6. abikusNovember 23, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Hi I absolutely love your blog and the stuff you have put up about Gili is fantastic. Some is a bit radicall for me but I love the look on the first photo. I want that book
    my email address is naima.mungai@gmail.com
    Thanks!

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  7. maryNovember 23, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Hi Patricia, I love this book, in fact, I crave it. How can one single person can be so incredibly talented.......Sending tons of xoxo for a wonderful Thanksgiving! Mary (mjhdecorativearts@yahoo.com)

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  8. KareNovember 23, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!! This would be a nice feast for the eyes.

    Karen
    karlight52@yahoo.com

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  9. terribNovember 23, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Happy to leave my email address. Thank you.

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  10. BelleArtMomNovember 23, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I just added this to my wish list after you posted it yesterday! Please let me know if I win, at belleartmom@gmail.com. Thank you!

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  11. ANN WELCHNovember 23, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Love the cover of the book. If it's any indication of what's to be found inside, it will be an inspiration treasure trove.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    The feast, the famine, the rich, the minimal - I will take it anyway through the lens of Gili!
    If I win, please come tell me on my web site! www.jayneonweedstreet.wordpress.com

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  13. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I would love to be the happy recipient of the book. It looks so pretty and interesting. How nice of you to give it away to one of us! Cherie
    cstansbur1@insightbb.com

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  14. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I would love to be the happy recipient of the book. It looks so pretty and interesting, and how generous of you to give it away to one of us! : ) Cherie
    cstansbury1@insightbb.com

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  15. Miss SeilerNovember 23, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Love Mr. Gili's rooms - so peaceful!

    Stephanie Seiler
    Stephanie.J.Seiler@gmail.com

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  16. balsamfirNovember 23, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Please pretty please pick me?

    Have a lovely thanksgiving.

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  17. DottiNovember 23, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I love the book, and hope your Thanksgiving is filled with love.
    Dotti O.

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  18. JuliannNovember 23, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Looks like i will love, love, love this book so thank you for the sneak peaks,

    The spaces /images are certainly beautiful, but what appeals is that it looks like someone actually lives in them, unlike so many of the mag. spreads and books out today.
    Thanks!
    jul.general@gmail.compeederep

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  19. CynnaNovember 23, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    The book looks wonderful! I would love to read it. Happy Thanksgiving. casadoublel@verizon.net

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  20. NancyNovember 23, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    What a lovely book----and thank you for your delightful blog!
    nancymason55@gmail.com

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  21. Susan Windsor JonesNovember 23, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Patricia,
    I hadn't heard of Oberto Gili. I love his work. It's nice to see how beautiful home can be even without being fussed over. Thanks for the introduction.
    Susan
    joneshome@kc.rr.com

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  22. Pam MNovember 23, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Love your blog -- it's always an entertainment & an education. And the Gili book sneak peek? Sakes!!!!

    pmoyesq@comcast.net

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  23. CarolNovember 23, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I am re-decorating, that book would be a great help. Thanks for the inspiration,
    Carol

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  24. Shirley GoffNovember 23, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    This book is very much to my taste. uniquegreencouture@gmail.com

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  25. IreneNovember 23, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    It makes me want to tear everything out of my house and start again...but great design looks always do that to me. But Gili always encourages me to simplify and to be bold--and that's a good thing. Thanks much and Happy Thanksgiving!

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  26. Elisha ChurchillNovember 23, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Those pix were life changing...you'd let a philistine win, amiright?

    paulnlish2@yahoo.com

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  27. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Breathtaking and awe inspiring! It is - as you said - a palate cleanser!
    Karen Watson
    dekawatson@bellsouth.net

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  28. ArchitectDesign™November 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Oh I can't wait to see it, Count me in!

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  29. CaraNovember 23, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving Mrs. B!

    Caracv@aol.com
    San Diego, CA

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  30. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Please oh please!
    dihudson@swbell.net

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  31. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Occasionally I see a book's cover and just KNOW it's full of what I love. This appears to be one of them.

    Scott
    westpark1@hotmail.com

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  32. CarolAnne - camdesignNovember 23, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I would love to win, hope all is well with you... camdesign@shaw.ca

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  33. peggy braswellNovember 23, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Pick me, Pick me. Adore HIM. Happy Thanksgiving! xxpegbraswelldesign@msn.com

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  34. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Welllll, by Sunday there'll be 200+ faithful possibles all lined up here so I'm gonna say Happy Thanksgiving to The Blandings Clan, and run on over to amazon and acquire this pronto. Post #1 didn't do it for me, but Post #2 "with more air" sealed the deal, happy happy to you Mrs Blandings!

    -Flo

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  35. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    What a great giveaway!
    fbskh@yahoo.com

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  36. Katie MNovember 23, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    What a lovely book and giveaway! katiemmartens@gmail.com

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  37. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Lovely book, lovely blog...happy thanksgiving!
    premarks@hotmail.com

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  38. LeeNovember 23, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Thanks for doing a giveaway. The pictures are gorgeous. If i don't win the book, I'd be happy with anything on the beds - so charming!

    queenannslace@geocities.com

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  39. ScribblerNovember 23, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I would very much love to own Mr. Gilli's books, so please enter me for the giveaway. I enjoy your posts so much -- always interesting.

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  40. Patti DraneNovember 23, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I always enjoy your creative posts! Always food for thought. Thank you for sharing.

    Patti Drane

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  41. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeNovember 23, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I love how the art is such a large part of some of the rather spare interiors and often the few pieces of furniture are their own art.
    You can contact me through my blogger profile. :)

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  42. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Sitting here in Maine watching the snow fall. The images today are in such contrast to my surroundings that I feel refreshed looking at them. Have a happy day and as I count my blessings I count the beauty and kinship spread by bloggers like you as blessings indeed !
    Pat
    pvs@dmv.com

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  43. Wanting What I HaveNovember 23, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Yea!!! I would looove to win!

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  44. kathiNovember 23, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    There are so few with talent that stands out in the crowd...........Mr. Gili has what it takes. What a terrific book.
    Kathi
    kathleen.mullaney@comcast.net

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  45. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I love both the dense and the sparse Gili. Would love to have this book in my library.

    vtruman@kcrr.com

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  46. jean TepperNovember 23, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Looks like a great book. Would love to win.

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  47. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Thank you for sharing the images.. absolutely beautiful dahhling!

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  48. QwendyNovember 23, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Gosh, if I don't win this book, I'll have to buy it for myself for Xmas! Thanks for a fantastic introduction to his work! Have a great Thanksgiving!

    wendyholdenshoes@sbcglobal.net

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  49. debsunderlandNovember 23, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Firstly, a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

    Oberto Gili's Home Sweet Home looks amazing! By the way, I think that I may have been the Deborah that won the last give-away for the umbrella, but didn't hear anything further ...

    Thank you and again, Happy Holidays and Thanksgiving!

    Deborah Hilpert
    5953 Delridge Way SW
    Seattle, WA 98106
    debsunderland@yahoo.com
    206.947.2532

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  50. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Would love to be the winner of this lovely book. Always enjoy your exceptional taste, especially in this give-away.
    Sherita
    sklinds@msn.com

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  51. MysticaNovember 23, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Me also please.

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

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  52. ShoshanaNovember 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Gosh I think all the witty remarks are taken but I'd love to win: shoshana194@msn.com. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  53. terribNovember 23, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    After all that, I forgot my email address: terri.benton@gmail.com
    Thank you.

    Terrib

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  54. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Sigh. I can imagine curling up with that tome in the morning sun. And supposedly he doesn't style his photos? That's even better.

    P.S. 'I am such an incredible ding-dong' is one of the best sentences I've read all year. It still cracks me up.

    pattypasadena@gmail.com

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  55. KarenaNovember 23, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Patricia oh how exciting. I would love this book ...Mr. Gili's style and aesthetic is mesmerizing!

    I have been reading a lot since rehabbing!

    Love and Hugs
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  56. AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    what a superb eye! love the style and would love the book. regards, Jeanine
    gonetotervs@yahoo.com

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  57. AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Thank you for sharing your ideas in this blog and for the chance to win this beautiful book!
    mary.run@verizon.net

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  58. AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I'm working this Thanksgiving, so this would be a memorable feast to me. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  59. MaryNovember 24, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I will be even MORE thankful this weekend if Oberto Gili comes to my bookcase to stay!

    Many thanks to you and to everyone who creates ... anything.

    Mary

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  60. MaryNovember 24, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    In the midst of thankfulness, Mary too forgot to leave her e-mail address.

    mary.brignano@gmail.com

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  61. AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Thank you for offering this give-away! Your blog is fantastic, as usual. Happy T-Day!
    deborah5227@sbcglobal.net

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  62. AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I covet Gili but I am willing to repent.
    Sincerely!
    Eve
    Gds4@aol.com

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  63. LaurenNovember 24, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful interiors. Thanks for the giveaway!

    tang.lauren6@gmail.com

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  64. Peggy in AtlantaNovember 24, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Great stuff! Would love to check out his work!
    Thanks for considering me Patricia!

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  65. PatNovember 24, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    The day is done, the family gone, the left-overs tucked snuggly in the frig, and I am able to sit with my music, a glass of Jack and my iPad. Thank you for the images. They motivate me to start again tomorrow.
    Pat at sschneid@cox.net

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  66. QuatorzeNovember 24, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Less may still be more, since these spare spaces, as photographed by this master, are still lush and evocative.

    And for a chance at the giveaway: wwadeiii@gmail.com

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  67. JodiNovember 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    The photography by Oberto Gili is absolutely gorgeous!

    jodikrueger at gmail dot com

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  68. LUCYNovember 25, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Would love to win the book!
    carr.lucy@gmail.com

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  69. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Oh would I love to own this book!
    Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
    Dianne
    diannedballard@gmail.com

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  70. Claudia JuestelNovember 25, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I have always loved Oberto Gili's work! Looks like a great book I must have in my library one way or another.

    claudia@adeenidesigngroup.com

    Cheers,


    Claudia

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  71. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    The authenticity is his appeal.

    kelly_jason@sbcglobal.net

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  72. JimNovember 25, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Beautiful! Crossing my fingers!

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  73. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I have looked at this book on Amazon and wanted to buy it. With so many design tomes being published and limited funds, I am hoping I am the winner of this give-away. If not, hopefully Christmas cash will provide for this. By the way, if you haven't seen or own a copy of Gili's Luxury of Space. Do so. It is amazing! davidmann@tds.net

    -David

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  74. Chez LaurelNovember 26, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Thank you, Mrs. Blandings, for introducing me to the most achingly beautiful photographs of Oberto Gili. I would be thrilled to win your giveaway of his book...so sumptously rich with feasts for my eyes.

    Sheila G.

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  75. Jennifer D.November 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    J'adore Gili! And thank you for your amazing blog!

    jendaly@insightbb.com

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  76. BettyNovember 26, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Wonderful book! Hoping to win.

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  77. absolutelyawesomethings.November 27, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    beautiful

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  78. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Thank you for your always-insightful and elegant posts. I very much appreciate your thoughtful veerings off the beaten track. The book looks like a wonderful escape from the ordinary. carol.mason35@yahoo.com

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  79. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    i met gili here in taos several years ago- he was doing a shoot for liz claiborn w/claudia schiffer - miguel flores-vianna was the stylist and met me while looking for locations - i steered them toward a couple of friends with fabulous places which worked out perfectly. to celebrate we all had dinner at the now defunct and divine joseph's table in ranchos. oberto and miguel were both so warm, down to earth and unpretentious! when i later saw photo's of gili's home in italy, it completely reflected the personality of its owner.

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