BOOKS - ANG and JOEY

What’s In Our Library…

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If you are anything like us, your books are like good ole’ friends that get better with age. The covers always give an idea of what’s inside, but when you dive deep and read the book, you find the gold. We thought we would share our favorites with you! Enjoy!

These are books we personally own and recommend – the books listed under “Wish List” are books we’d love to purchase and thought you might as well.

I N S P I R A T I O N A L

Beautiful books written to transform and inspire.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry I heard John Mark Comer speak about this book and my son read this book as well. After recommending friends to read it, they have said it has changed their life.
Playing Big by Tara Mohr – This book was recommended to me from a mentor and I am so glad to have this in my library.
Chase The Lion is a book that encourages and inspires to reach your dreams by facing them head on! Do you sometimes feel like fear is facing you and controlling your life? Mark Batterson says,“Quit playing it safe and start running toward the roar!”.
Love Does by Bob Goff
Essentialism (not pictured) and Effortless by Greg McKeown
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Anxious For Nothing by Max Lucado

I N S P I R A T I O N A L

Must Reads and Thoughtful Gift Ideas

A L L A B O U T H O M E

Architecture and designed interiors help to create a home that tells a story about who lives there. These are great coffee table/display books. Full of beautiful imagery and inspiration.

Styled Emily Henderson
Home Body Joanna Gaines
The Things That Matter Nate Berkus
More Beautiful Mark D. Sikes
French Country Cottage Courtney Allison
Patina Farm Steve and Brooke Gianetti
Tracery Paige Sumblin Schnell
The Nature of Home Jeffrey Dungan

A L L A B O U T H O M E

Coffee Table Design Books

CREATIVE MINDS

Being a designer and creative, I’ve found some books that are truly inspirational and books that help to develop a foundation as an artist.

Show Your Work Austin Kleon
Steal Like An Artist Austin Kleon
The Complete Artist’s Way Julia Cameron
Color + Pattern Khristian A. Howell
Midwest Modern Amy Butler
Singer Sewing Essentials Christine Kittleson
Hand Lettering Step By Step Kathy Glynn
Out of the Blue Tricia Guild and Amanda Back

C R E A T I V E M I N D S

For the Artist and Designer

T H E B R A N D

So much goes into building a brand. These books are encouraging about building a brand that is telling what you want to say.

Building A Story Brand Donald Miller
The Company I Keep Leonard Lauder
Plate to Pixel Helene Dujardin
How To Style Your Brand Fiona Humberstone

T H E B R A N D

Brand Builders

J U S T B E C A U S E

These books are fun to read right before closing my eyes for bed.

Classic Style : Kate Schelter – Inspiring book about creating a personal style that is unique to you.
The Magnolia Story: Chip and Joanna Gaines – A beautiful life story about Chip and Joanna and how a dream became a reality.
Botanial Shakespeare: Gerit Quealy – a lovely illustrated memoir of the plants and botanicals from Shakespeare’s playwright.
Living A Beautiful Life: Alexandra Stoddard – Alexandra has a way of making you find beauty with all of your surroundings. My book is a signed book that I cherish.