Title
Island Whimsy: Designing A Paradise By The Sea-new
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
A House By The Sea Should Be A House Of Dreams. Where Windows And Doors Are Thrown Open To The Ocean, And Gusts Of Cool, Salty Air Turn Us All Into Kids Againbuoyant And Joyful. Spending Childhood Days On The Beach And In The Magical, Romantic Chaos Of Her Family'S Rambling House Internationally Renowned Interior Designer Celerie Kemble Has A Deeprooted Connection To The Sun And Surf. However, In The Summer Of 2004, Kemble Laid Eyes On A Wild Swath Of Jungle In The Dominican Republic Next To Mintyblue Water And An Endless Stretch Of Golden Sand, She Fell Madly In Love. Over Many Years, She Designed A Home Away From Home There, An Island Retreata Clubhouse And A Grouping Of Family Homes And Guesthousessuffused With Light And Air, Full Of Indoor And Outdoor Rooms For Relaxation. In Her Latest Book, Island Whimsy, Kemble Recounts The Deeply Personal And Creative Journey Of Designing Playa Grande And Bringing This Labor Of Love To Life.The Chapters Of This Book Are Organized Around The Different Ways Kemble Sought To Braid Her Family'S Story Into The Larger Landscape Of Playa Grande And To Provide Inspiration, Joy, And Respite To All Who Come. 'Fantasy' Looks At The Way She Used Whimsical, Dreamlike Elementsfrom The Latticework Cabanas By The Pool To The Lamb Statues On The Property Who 'Mow' The Lawnsthroughout The Property To Create A Sense Of Play And Possibility. 'Light, Salt, Air' Describes How She Went About Bringing The Most Precious Elements Of The Beach Into The Homes Themselves, Creating A Feeling Of Flow And Permeability, And Reminding Visitors Constantly Of Where They Are. 'In The Jungle' Looks At The Design Cues She Took From The Flora And Fauna Of The Tropical Rainforest Surrounding Playa Grande To Create An Alluring Tension Between Chaos And Refinement. 'Sweet & Dark' Examines The Surprising Color Combinations That Tango Into Life In The Tropicswhether In The Form Of Tribal Prints In Hot Gauguin Colors Mixed With Jordanalmond Pastels Or Handmade Objects Like A Papiermch Lobster Mask That Brings A Shout Of Spirit To A Room. Finally, 'Texture' Focuses On The Powerful Impact That Thoughtfully Layered Materialsfrom Rough, Local Coquina Stone And Painted Antique Wicker To The Smooth Polished Cotton Of Dutch Wax Printshave On A Space.Throughout This Lovingly Crafted Book, Ideas Abound For Anyone Decorating A Sunny Home Or Fantasizing About Spending Time In One. Kemble Shares Inspiration For Creating A Sense Of Openness To The Sea, Sand, And Sky; Offering Places To Wash Sandy Feet Or Perfect Viewing Spots For A Sunsetsaturated Drink; And Infusing Spaces With Invitation, Welcome, And Magic.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
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This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
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