On Display - by Geraldine James (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Use your shelves to display your favourite finds and create evolving works of art with inspirational ideas from expert stylist and keen collector Geraldine James. Find out how you can use what you already have in a stylish and unexpected way to revitalise a room. Whether you want to group a collection of colourful vases against a dark wall, use picture rails to line up a selection of prints, or organise plants and treasured finds from the natural world, any shelf can be a stage for artful arrangements with this innovative guide. You can find a home for all your prized possessions, and the best thing about shelves is that you can change a display whenever the mood takes you. Chapter by chapter, discover ideas for how to arrange virtually anything and begin a journey into colour, textures and themes to create elegant focal points that give a home character and charm"--

Book Synopsis

Use your shelves to display your favourite finds and create evolving works of art with inspirational ideas from expert stylist and keen collector Geraldine James.

Find out how you can use what you already have in a stylish and unexpected way to revitalize a room. Whether you want to group a collection of colorful vases against a dark wall, use picture rails to line up a selection of prints, or organize plants and treasured finds from the natural world, any shelf can be a stage for artful arrangements with this innovative guide. You can find a home for all your prized possessions, and the best thing about shelves is that you can change a display whenever the mood takes you. Chapter by chapter, discover ideas for how to arrange virtually anything and begin a journey into color, textures, and themes to create elegant focal points that give a home character and charm.

About the Author

Geraldine James started her career in fashion as a contemporary designer buyer, and from fashion she moved to home and gift. Geraldine soon developed a passion for collecting and finding the most unusual and beautiful things. For many years, she worked as a home buying manager at Selfridges and, as part of her role, spent time traveling extensively to find exciting new products for the store. Geraldine's previous books include Cool Dogs, Cool Homes, Creative Walls, and Flea Market Secrets, all published by CICO Books. The author is based in London, UK.