My Favourite Books
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- Опубликовано: 29 апр 2021
- For todays episode I wanted to share some of my favourite Interior Design books. Join me as I talk you through each one and why it is special to me, as well as how it has inspired me to decorate and live my life more beautifully.
For the books featured in this episode:
Inspirational Interiors by Roger Banks-Pye: amzn.to/3u5ZFyA
Second Bloom by Cathy Graham: amzn.to/3aUF4Wm
The Estate of Jackie Kennedy Onassis: bit.ly/3gUNEZ4
A Point Of View by Veere Grenney: amzn.to/3e5fznm
In & Out Of The Garden by Sara Midda: amzn.to/2RaZRyb
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Hi everyone! I really hope you enjoy this episode. All of the books mentioned in this video are linked in the description above. Also, tomorrow (Sat May 1) I will be sending out the April newsletter which will include a preview of the designs for my new homeware collection - if you haven't subscribed to the newsletter and would like to do so, head to nicolasfairford.com and fill in the form that pops up. Have a great weekend x x Nicolas
Done! Actually last week! (Newsletter) Oh how I love your channel and your style. Super excited about your mid-week vlog as well. Thank you for giving us all a little more beauty in our lives by tuning in. Stay safe & cuddles to darling Sofie💕
Oh, how wonderful! Dear Nicolas, your shall be my very first proper teawear collection. I have decided I shall simply wait for it... It is such a joy to see you, read you and listen to you. Therefore, again, thank you!! Sending you much joy from my side as well xx Madalina
Hello Nicolas. I recently discovered your videos. I enjoy them very much and I love that you’re showing us some of your favorite interior books. I love collecting those as well. Do you have Barbra Streisand /My passion for design? It’s wonderful! If you haven’t seen it, I encourage you to check it out . I know you’d love it. I never knew she had such an eye for design and collected so many wonderful antiques. Her home is amazing. *I the got the book after watching her talking about it on Oprah- years ago! Haha! Thank you for sharing your ideas and interior style with us. All the best! -Carmen
(from Alaska) =)
Excellent. Really looking forward to seeing the design previews for your homeware collection. Ideas for future vlogs - to vary afternoon tea a bit - so you do not serve the same every time, recipe for orange scented scones without fruit. How about making strawberry conserve or jam - as we will soon be in strawberry season. How to take and grow a plant cutting. Of course, I am looking forward to all the vlogs outside and around Edinburgh, but you will not always want to be outside.
Very well presented! I, too, share your passion for books, all type of books.... Books are like old, familiar friends, always there, always bringing a smile to your face, peace to your soul and warmth to your heart.
It's so nice to know there are other old souls out in the world who are my age. We're a rare breed!
Hello Amy 😊
bonjour amy 🥂
cheers Amy 🥂
Is there any better way to begin a weekend than with a new Nicolas Fairford video? I think not.
I totally agree with you , I am a new follower, and I am delighted to say the least!!
I'm so happy you feel this way!
@@NicolasFairford thank you , greetings from Chile 🇨🇱
Agreed.
With an old video. Love these book reviews for ASMR.
An Angel sent to us in the form of Nicolas. Your sweetness and inspiration flows, thank you!
An angel left on earth by mistake.
Most definitely, Nicholas you really are a treasure 🌻🥀🌻🥀
That's so sweet - thank you so much!
As an American, thank you so much for your kind and appreciative view of First Lady Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.Memories of her are fading but it should not be.Her wit and gentile manners should be revered for many years to come.Beautiful video as always,thank you.
@ Ellen Lee, class recognizes class.
I would love to find that Estate book!
She is one of my idols and I will always come back to her again and again for inspiration x
She is one of my idols and I will always come back to her again and again for inspiration x
RUclips recommended your channel to me and I could not be more thankful! You have such a calming voice and presence. As a thirty year old who is a homebody, I sometimes wonder if I’m not exciting enough, and your channel helps me to be comfortable with being who I am! You are so confident in what you love and it is so refreshing. Have a wonderful weekend, Nicolas!
I am so glad to hear that the channel helps you to feel more comfortable with who you are! Thank you so much x
I love your comment Teresina
*IDEAS FOR NEXT VIDEOS*
- Place setting collection (Plates, bowls, cups..)
- Vintage/Antique collection
- Vintage/Antique tours (Going to shops, buying tips..)
- Wardrobe tour/Favorites: I'm curious if you like vintage clothing...
- MOOD BOARD TOUR: Showing us your favorite atmospheres maybe through a Collage/Pinterest?
Thanks so much, LOVE THIS CHANNEL :) Hugs from Spain
Wow the mood board tour sounds fun😍✨
Thanks for all of your excellent ideas
@@NicolasFairford Love these ideas!
What a fabulous video... thank you for not putting music over your calm, elegant voice. Relaxing and informative. You sir are a prince amongst men 🌹🙏🏼
Very kind - thank you!
I love this approach, Nicholas, where you are turning the page and talking to us.What a great way to engage viewers! Thank you : )
So glad you enjoyed it!
After Nicolas recommended "Inspirational Interiors" a few vlogs ago; I ordered it and this beautiful book does not disappoint. Can't wait for the new Wednesday vlog vignettes.
So glad you like the book as much as I do x
Yes 2 videos a week yes❤️❤️❤️😁
Hi Nicolas from California! Your voice is so SOOTHING 😭😭😭 can you do a video of a day in your life:))
Hey, I have already done this video. I'll link it here for you: ruclips.net/video/B_Fr1GroqKQ/видео.html
I’m from California as well and I agree..I know you did one, but perhaps an update? You are fascinating -and I am interested in how people in other countries spend their day.
Thank you so much for any video you do.. love this channel.
Oh my gosh!!! I’m so excited for 2 episodes a week!!
I hope you will enjoy!
Wonderful news! I look forward to your “short” but sweet video on Wednesday. Thank you Nicolas🙏🏻❤️
My pleasure!
Dear Nicolas, this was so lovely, I loved getting a peek into the books ! Thank you.
So happy you enjoyed it!
You truly are perfection ! Bless
So kind - thank you x
Yay, two videos a week!!! Thank you Nicolas; I know it is lots of work on your part!! Kind of you to do it. ❤❤ Great book suggestions!!
It's a pleasure x
Delicious ...... Who doesnt need a wednesday pick me up? Touches my heart the way you know what we need. You literally have pulled me thru this quarantine.
Wow, so happy I could help in my own small way x
I’m not always a big commenter, but I felt it necessary and proper today. It goes without saying how much you are enjoyed, thoroughly. When you said you had a big announcement, I figured it was something to join, financially. Then you ventured forth with how you were adding a video.. I waited for it.. the cost.. and then you said, it was to lift our spirits and get us through the hump of midweek. That’s when I new.. you are a class act.. and a giver, not just a taker. Someone that does for the joy it brings in being appreciated. I think our numbers are dwindling.. you give me great hope, and I thank you for it. You are a beauty, in all aspects.
Hello sweet boy, sending you love and hugs and blessings from your Gram in Massachusetts.....Thanks for the education on the books you showed. Coming from Massachusetts we never forget the Kennedys. I was 13 when the president got assassinated, and stays fresh in my mind where I was when that happened. Thank you for honoring the First lady, she was the epitome of grace and class..
Thanks for your kind words!
Yay!! What a wonderful announcement! Thank you for your continued inspiration of elegance and happiness.
Truly a pleasure x
The first book you reviewed is the first interior design book I bought in 1990s. Beautiful book with classic ideas and styles. As relevant today as it was then. Thank you for the memories Nicholas. Best wishes from Ireland 💚
It's such a good one isn't it!
Nick, Your passions for the little things, humility of heart, and teachable spirit are all the reasons we love to watch. Each video you produce is truly a symphony of serenity. Thank you. And thank you for your courage to be just you.
Yay! A new video! Going to pour a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy this🥰
Hope you enjoyed it!
I would love a video about linen and fabrics
Good idea!
If you’re ever in Southern California I highly recommend a visit to the Huntington Library, Museum, and Botanical Gardens. It is the estate of Henry Huntington who made his fortune building railroads in the area over 100 years ago. Over the years he purchased works of art, manuscripts, and other artifacts from the declining English aristocracy at the time. And there is little doubt you haven’t seen the gardens before. Being near Los Angeles the gardens have been used in many films and television shows. A wonderful place my boyfriend and I love going to (and coincidentally the location of our first date!)
Oh this is wonderful information! I am actually going to be at a conference in Carlsbad in 2022??? Anyway I had known of the Huntington library because they have facsimile books of the dead sea scrolls. I had even thought about going there to maybe see if I could view the books? But now I know I’m going there!
The Huntington Library and Gardens is a special place for my family and I also. My first visit was in the 80’s and my children enjoyed the Tea Room so much I eventually opened one in Seattle. Books, gardens and tea💕 = Heaven
@@ChocolateAristocrat Well this is even more wonderful additional information! So when you say they have a tea do they have high tea?
Oh I just went and looked they sure do! So I will save my first high tea for that important business trip of my husbands!
As much as I’ve evidently made you all so excited I hate being the bearer of some bad news. The Tea Room is currently closed for renovations. They plan to upgrade the indoor dining space and modernize the kitchen, develop new restrooms, and create a pavilion on the eastern side which would open up to the Shakespeare Garden for exterior dining. It plans to reopen in 2022 but I do not know when. Assumably by the summer season but I don’t know how they can be so quick.
@@davids6898 Well thank you for the update! As I stated I won’t be going until 2022 anyway. It’s a vectorworks Convention so it will take place in either April or November. I myself am hoping it’s November because of the whale watching season in Newport Beach California.
So I will put it on the list to check in on either month. 😀
So wonderful, as always. Books have always been my best friends since I was young and they were my form of escape from a very unhappy household and school life. They've remained my best friends and I built up quite a library of over 600 books at one time. Unfortunately, I have sold many of them, I'm down to about a hundred and fifty of my favorites. I have found many signed and inscribed first editions in thrift shops for one or two dollars, including ones signed and inscribed by Erte, Jose Quintero, Mercedes D A'costa, Armistead Maupin, and many others. Whenever I've moved, my books always were shipped with me. Anyway, another wonderful episode, all of which I'm enjoying so much.
I need to revisit interior design books
Thank you for sharing! I purchased the Second Bloom book after you recommended it in your floral arrangement video. It is indeed a beautiful work of art. Looking forward to Tea Time Treats!!! Thank you so much!
A real pleasure to meet you on Fridays, thank you for sharing your exquisite and special idea of beauty.
Love from Italy.
Thank you so much! x
I enjoyed this most of all your blogs. I am an older person in a large Victorian house built in 1900 gothic style . We have lived here for 40 years. Both house and garden are my joy. I have both what would be now called vintage, curtains , cushions etc mainly Colfax and Fowler and William Morris. They are my favourites .i think the best way of designing your home is to think of what you love rather than follow designers.
That sounds so wonderful! We built our home in 1990 in the Queen Anne Victorian style but there is nothing like the character and quality of the real McCoy.😌
@@eileenmc8808 hello Eileen, I’m sure your house is delightful . It certainly sounds it. You built what you love and that is what is important. 🥰
I was hoping you’d make this video! Because I remember watching another video where you had mentioned a book you kept going back to since it was so comprehensive and timeless, and I was kicking myself that I didn’t write down the name and lost track of which video. Thanks for these recommendations. Your videos are always a delight!
So glad it was useful! x
Such a useful video. I loved all those books. A rummage in your bookcase would be a complete delight.
Dear Nicholas, I ordered “In And Out of the Garden” after your recommendation, and it’s just arrived. I wanted to say Thank You, what an absolutely delightful little book. As a keen gardener it really is a little treasure that I will keep forever ❤️
This episode was wonderful!
Thank you so much for taking us through the pages, pointing out beautiful details of each book with your soothing voice.
It felt like experiencing story time again, a wonderful calming memory!
Looking forward to more of this please!
Hello Dorothy
I'm so glad to know that you enjoyed this episode!
Also, thank you for sharing your private books. They are all wonderful. My favorite book is very petite. It's a copy of Diaries of a Young Poet, Rilke. I feel I am in the room with him and I find a lot of inspiration visiting.
Classic, flowered chintz will never, ever go out of style. I really love polished chintz which is what I grew up with. It's so nice and cool for summer and it brightens up a room so much. I think you commented in one of your videos that you were thinking of recovering your flowered chairs and I gasped. I think they are so classic and timeless. I hope you do another chintz.
Sidenote: I want "Cathy's" Nantucket cottage! It's just incredible..
No matter how busy my day is.....I know I can unwind and relax while enjoying your videos 🌷🌻
Hi
You are really educating me Nicolas. I thought I would have no interest in these books and I found myself completely engrossed. I also find my eyes closing sometimes and I find the reason being that you have such a soft lovely relaxing voice. You should run courses teaching people how to talk and behave. You’re one in a million.
Nicolas, I keep coming back to this video because it has a calming effect on me. In addition to providing great information, you're also an awesome ASMRtist. ♥️
Totally wonderful episode especially as most of Canada is back in various states of lockdown! Beauty is so important now!!! Gardens, flowers, tea settings, understanding how to really fancy up a table and making use of light!!! Thanks for ALL you do!!!! 🌹🌹🌹🌎🌍🌏🚲🚲🚲⛵⛵⛵
Sending you my thoughts x
@@NicolasFairford Thank you!
For a "tea time" video, take us on a visit to your favorite antique store, an estate sale, or "garage sale" (that's what we call them in the states) and show us things that catch your eye (things you are drawn to )or something that you would consider purchasing to bring it new life in your collection of things. Super excited that I get to enjoy your lovely content 2 times a week now! Yay!
Great idea - Thank you so much
Mr Charm and Elegance personified, very rare in someone so young, really enjoy your channel.
I find it’s much more satisfying thumbing through large glossy coffee table books with beautiful photography and wonderful colour, than viewing online. The Jacki-O auction catalogue was really cool.
A lady in our small agrarian community taught Jacqueline Bouvier at the Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland. You actually captivated my attention with this video of your favorite books! I love every book! Please share more of your collection!
Hello from Miami, Florida U.S.A.! I just "found" you and have been binge watching your videos which are all MAGNIFICENT!!! You are an amazing young man (I say young man because I will be 70 tomorrow Lord willing). I am enjoying them all so much. You have talent beyond your years and then some. Your voice is so soothing that I think you should record a relaxation CD. I felt so relaxed after each video and then I realized it was you voice. I adore your home so much that I have no words good enough to use to describe it. I wish you the best in all your future endeavors. Keep those videos coming.
This was lovely! Can't wait till Wednesday this is going to be such fun❤️🥂🙏
Happy to hear you're looking forward to it!
You have the most calming voice, which may be a representation of your tender soul. Thank you for sharing your understanding of beauty, harmony and style.
Another beautiful, restful video. Thank you for the 2 x a week video idea. I am so happy to hear the news! You really are such a special person. I can’t help but feel life is so much better now that I’ve found you and am appreciating the small things so much more. Sending you a hug x
Hrllo there 🥰
Roger Banks Pye is a hero of mine. His use of blue and white, his use of moldings. Valentino’s bathroom is my be-all and end-all. His use of fabric on a floor blew me away. I love your style and follow you avidly!
Thank s Angel . I too love books . When I down sized I still moved 10 ooo ponds of books . I can not live without books .❤️
I copied your dusting technique and am going on two weeks dust free. Love you for showing us all this valuable trick. I am very excited for two reasons, first I am giving my first ever tea with 3 lifelong friends invited and second that you will be on you tube twice a week. Yea!
Totally happy about tea time video sessions! Thanks Nicholas! With love, from Hawaii! ❤️🌈🌴🌺
I really enjoyed the books with your added commentary. You’re a delight to watch and your idea of a midweek treat is welcoming for us all, thank you for taking us away into a beautiful majestic peaceful world you live in each week.
Thank yoU Nicolas so much! Great food for thought this episode! I hope yoU had fun at your garden party last episode🌾
Im looking forward to your bonus episode each week on Wednesday. Wishing yoU continued inspiration...until next time💛
I enjoyed this episode beyond what I imagined, as you made the books come to life. Thank you so much for adding a second, Wednesday episode each week! I was just thinking, this week, that I don't have anything I care to watch during the middle of the week, Tue-Thu, as the RUclipsrs I follow all post between Fri-Mon. You've granted my wish haha! 💕
Nicolas, I’ve loved every episode you’ve produced, but I have to admit that this is my favorite so far! I love beautiful books, too, and you’ve given some wonderful recommendations. I definitely want to add some to my collection. Thank you for being so generous with your time in making these amazing videos. I’ve learned so much from you, and I do look forward to them. And, the fact that you’re adding a second video in the weekly lineup is exciting! Thank you, again and much love and blessings to you!
I enjoyed today’s video! As usual, your taste in books is absolutely exquisite. My last job before I retired was working on the “Jackie O “ exhibit at the Met. Museum of Art in NYC. At the beginning of my design career I worked at Scalamandre Silks, in NYC., where Jackie visited often. I was fortunate to meet her. Her apartment in New York was right across the street from The Met, where I would see her jogging wearing her signature large sunglasses. She was a very lovely woman, with such elegance. Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
I am fortunate to have a library, which I organized and culled during this past winter's lock down. I am happy to say I have room for more books! And your last recommendation is going into my collection, just in time for late-spring planting!
Glad to hear that!
Your videos are my treat for the day! Thank you for adding another video per week too.. I have been watching your videos again to get that extra boost of delight.
You ARE the sunshine. Thank you so much for doing what you do for us.❤️
So excited to see an additional video during the week! Loved seeing your favorite book as well!
Thanks for this video Nicolas . It was really informative and relaxing . Loved the ambiance. Works every time , just in time for a relaxing weekend x
Thank you Nicholas such a beautifully calming video. It's 2am Saturday morning and I'm struggling to sleep because of a house move that's giving me literally sleepless nights.
Your wonderful soothing voice and divine books have taken my mind of moving stress and replaced with ideas glimpsed from the pages of your books. I am thrilled to hear that you are to give us even more of your time and looking forward to seeing you soon x
Loved this Nick! You gently took us through each book and made sure that we saw the name of the book and the author. Gorgeous books.... and it lifted my spirits just to see you page through each one. Lovely!
A new video!!! Thank you Nicolas. 💓☘️😍
Thank you Nicolas once again x you brighten up my day so much and I really enjoyed looking through your favourite books with you. I so look forward to your videos. Thank you so much and have a great weekend. ♥️♥️♥️
I love design books I have a huge collection my husband has bought me over the years. I read through each and everyone. Thanks for sharing yours.❤️❤️
Wow, I have that book. ....in and out of the garden. It’s adorable!
The best!
Nicolas even though I am vision impaired and have been unable to browse through a book for a long time I thoroughly enjoyed this journey through your favourite books with you 😘 as a suggestion for future videos maybe you could explain different styles of furniture such as Chippendale Queen Anne etc
I so appreciate your specific and detailed review of your favorite books. It really provides insight into the books to understand which ones are of interest to me and they also reveal which ones have inspired you on your journey.
Such a lovely, soothing video. It's obvious Nicholas truly loves these books. As a book lover myself I understand how he caresses the pages and appreciates the quality.
I love this video Nicolas! Thank you for showing us inside each book and giving such a nice overview of the flavor of each one. I am slowly building up my collection and have enjoyed each one you have recommended. You are such a gem!!!
More videos I'm so excited! I really enjoyed this look at a few of your favorite books, Thanks Nicholas ❤
It’s true. Even though the styles may change, the ideas you can pick up are timeless. Thank you. Have a blessed weekend Nicolas.
Glad you used your silver teapot... so elegant!
Thank you for all of the great book ideas and happy that we will be seeing you Wednesday.
So happy to be able to see another one of your videos on Wednesday! I loved your choice of beautiful books and how you explained each book, so interesting. Great video!
Thank you Nicholas for taking me along on the Journey of your favorite books your calming voice made it so interesting that it actually put me right there in the book on the pages, walking room to room looking at the design's.
Have a safe and wonderful week ahead.
I really love your channel. You have such a calming voice. I love to hear the accent. Thanks a lot for sharing these lovely ideas and info. They are real inspirations for us.
Oh that Kennedy book, what a dream! The whole family's style is just LOVE. I can see why it's your favourite. Thank you for sharing with us.
I loved seeing all of these treasures. My favorite, I believe, is Veere Greene. And in and out of the garden. Thank you so much, Nicholas, for sharing these with us.
So glad you enjoyed this one
Oh my Nicolas videos two times a week🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️ Exciting news!!!! Wow! Another fabulous video. My husband and I love books like these. So happy about book about Jackie Kennedy Onassis. She loved architecture. The picture in the book you showed us of Jackie, Caroline, and John Jr. when John was a baby I actually have a black and white 8 by 10 when my sister wrote a letter to Jackie and her staff sent a copy of that picture to my sister! My husband and I are going refresh our book collection with these you have so graciously shared with us! Thank You! See you next Wednesday. Sending love and hugs 🤗 God bless you!
I am so excited that you are adding Tea Time Treats! This will be so nice and so positive! Thank you!
Your book reviews and recommendations are spot on. Great video!
You're quite the enabler, Nicolas! I ended up ordering two of your choices just as soon as the video finished running.Thanks!
Yes! Two videos, thank you. I enjoyed sharing your favorite books. It felt like I was right there. My favorite book was In and Out Of The Garden bc it was simple with beautiful illustrations
Having a beautiful book on a table gives a room personality! I love the colors in the pictures and mostly the feel of the paper from a book! Thanks for sharing your favorites.
I have never seen a video like this before,so glad I did full of inspiration, timeless pieces & useful information.Especially from you Nicolas..Will always remember this video..🥂
Nicolas, this video was so beautiful and relaxing. I love so much what you do and I am very glad about the news of 2 videos per week!! Thank you!! Thank you! 🤗🌷🫖🍀
Love the 2nd book... beautiful vibrant colors.
Very informative thank you Nicolas. So much to learn about interior design!
Congrats Nicolas for 92.5 subscribers. Thank you for excellent videos of lifestyle & beauty of Scotland.
Fantastic to hear you’re up for creating another video. 👏 thank you. 💁♀️🇦🇺
The Cathy Graham & Sara Midda books are beautiful! I just ordered them. Thank you Nicolas!
Hope you will enjoy them!
I think a mid week pick me up is brilliant ❤️❤️❤️
Hello Lynne 😊
Love your videos Nicolas! They always make my day and I learn something new. Glad to hear you will be doing two a week!
Wonderful Friday vlog as usual so now looking forward to Wednesday thank you Nicolas for such interesting content.
Thank you for adding the Wednesday video. I can't get enough of the calm & peace your channel creates in my life.
Love, love, love your videos. So calming and interesting. You have a wonderful sense of style. Don’t change a thing!
I am so excited for two episodes! You are so lovely Nicholas.
My mother’s decorating style was to combine light blue-grey with green and Danish teak wood, mid-century modern. The furniture had clean lines in part to better show off art and musical instruments which she collected on travels throughout Asia.