The Stuff of Life Hardcover – April 10, 2014

Fabulous book to inspire the creative. The photography is beautiful. I love taking what is presented and changing it to my own taste and color palette. Most of the ideas can be implemented with decor items you already own. I highly recommend this excellent book.

A beautiful book, overall. The pictures are visually stunning and interestingly arranged--though I wish they were less "cold." The exaggerated shadows and grey tones gave the whole book an old and almost sad feel.There were a couple of exceptions: I thought the profiles on Hilary Roberston and Leida Nassir-Pour were lovely, noticeably warmer and more inviting. Ultimately, I wish the book, as a whole, had more color and a broader range of tones. I think the variety would have added some depth and life to the pictures.

Fast service, book in excellent condition given it was second hand. Love the book. thank you .

I'm definitely in-love with this book. Had I not spent so much on this ($20-something-ish) I would love to rip out the pages and pin them to my wall in my room. Completely jealous of all these people who live their lives in such well curated spaces. If you're into the industrial style, this is definitely your book. Each chapter highlights a person, designer, artist, etc, and gives good paragraphs on their style, how they created these spaces, etc. And most importantly each chapter highlights a specific way each person collects and displays their stuff.

The Stuff of Life was a gift for my artist sister in law, she absolutely loves it and feels Hilary Robertson speaks her language. I've been fortunate enough to get a good look at it and feel the same way as my sister in law does, every page leaves one wanting for more.

wonderful photos

Lovely photographs. May be a bit dark for some.

If you are the kid that liked playing house only because you could decorate it, or if you automatically and unconsciously rearrange other people's decor, then this is the book for you. Even more so if you are the person who reads home decor magazines with your nose pressed to the page to see just what that interesting object on that coffee table in the photo is, then this is the book you've been waiting for FOREVER! Beautiful photography and interesting commentary.

If you like looking at lovely pictures of inside of homes on quality paper then this is a book you will really enjoy. The photographs are excellent and there is just enough writing with tips and advice on how to present and display the wonderful objects that we collect as we go through life. I have found this book a real pleasure to read, look at and full of good ideas. I highly recommend this book. This front cover of this book is also too nice to look at to be put on a book shelf and sits comfortable on my coffee table where it can be dipped into by all my family and friends.

Great book, full of inspirational images.

This is the book for those who just love all aspects and ideas of design the sort of book to pick up again and again as the mood takes probably for those who already collect design books and want to see and read about another designers thoughts and ideas

Very inspiring. The pictures are beautiful and the book is full of great ideas. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is about to start a new home.

Gorgeous book. Each page takes you away to a different place and time. Full of ideas and incredibly informative! This is an art book.