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Thom was the interior design expert on the emmyaward winning hit. The book is full of practical renovation advice and decorating wisdom, but, even better, its got heart. Thom filicia releases his new renovation book, american. Thom filicia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Furthermore, filicia is the creative mind and driving force behind the thom filicia home collection, which includes furniture, rugs, textiles, artwork, curtain hardware, trimmings, wallcovering, bedding. American beauty book omaha public library bibliocommons. Thom filicia generally travels from new york, ny, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Thom filicia is a talented bundle of unbridled enthusiasm. Renovating and decorating a beloved retreat, by thom filiciain bookstores now rather than the more usual photographic overview of many different designs, american beauty is an indepth treatment of a single project, a graceful blend of renovation howto and design inspiration that charts, step by step, how an initially. Thom filicia takes on a fixerupper in american beauty houzz. Thom filicia born may 17, 1969 is an american interior designer, known for his role as an interior design expert on the american television program queer eye for the straight guy. Interior designer thom filicia talks about his latest book, american beauty, about renovating and decorating a house in upstate new york in. In the interview with heritage radio network, filicia talks about american beauty, his design interests and his favorite interiors in new york city.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. I can recommend a holiday gift for the architecturally inclined on your listeven for some of your friends who might usually be resistant to decorating books. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In american beauty, interior designer thom filicia invites us into his rusticchic retreat in new yorks finger lakes region. I grew up nearby, in syracuse, and we came here when i was a kid. The thom filicia home collection was born from thoms desire to create home furnishings that are exceptional, accessible and designed for the way we live today. Thom filicia on his american beauty interior design book and tina. Designer thom filicia has just come out with american beauty. He was the interiordecorator gay on the all too shortlived bravo series queer eye for the straight guy recently, thom documented a complete reno of a finger lake house in his newest book american beauty the house is just as you would expect it to bestunning. Renovating and decorating a beloved retreat, which details the acquisition and transformation of a weekend house in new yorks finger lakes region, close to where he grew up. Interior designer thom filicias book american beauty comes out today. Especially this time of year, stylish books like thom filicia s american beauty, make for really great gifts.
Following a signing for his latest book, american beauty during which filicia personalized every copy with an orange pen and happily posed for a photo with anyone who wanted one ifda members and sponsors enjoyed cocktails and conversation with the designer, who never stopped smiling and cracking jokes. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Thom filicia gives a peek into his gorgeous home pickler. Renovating and decorating a beloved retreat, by thom filicia in bookstores now rather than the more usual photographic overview of many different designs, american beauty is an indepth treatment of a single project, a graceful blend of renovation howto and design inspiration that charts, step by step, how an initially. Thom filicia favorite things designer thom filicia must haves. Tina fey, introducing thom filicias american beauty random house, 2012 this is a book about falling in love with a house with good bones. Jan 31, 20 thom filicia releases his new renovation book, american beauty in american beauty, interior designer thom filicia invites us into his rusticchic retreat in new yorks finger lakes region by. They turned to thom filicia, who is known for his relaxed take on american style, and whose restoration and updating of his own lakeside house in upstate new york is documented in his new book american beauty.
Nov, 2012 waterworks hosts launch of american beauty by thom filicia waterworks, nyc tuesday, november, 2012 photo owen. Renovating and decorating a beloved retreat, which details the acquisition and transformation of a weekend house in new. American beauty by thom filicia ted kennedy watson. Renovating and decorating a beloved retreat was published in. Im a huge thom filicia fan, and this book did not disappoint. Thom filicia proves that small town and high style can meet. Queer eye guy thom filicia in natick the boston globe. Easygoing and forthright, he makes everything seem accessible and doable.
Behind the q thom filicia on american beauty this entry posted in design, furniture, interior design, quintessence video series, stylish shopping. Celebrity designer thom filicia shares his secrets. Nov 01, 2012 renowned interior designer thom filicia, a 1993 graduate of syracuse universitys college of visual and performing arts vpa, will sign copies of his new book, american beauty. Thom filicia the professional designer and former star of queer eye for the straight guy describes his purchase and renovation of a fixerupper on skaneateles lake, where he had fond memories of vacationing as. Kevin spacey stars as lester burnham, an advertising executive who has a midlife crisis when he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughters best friend, played by mena suvari. In american beauty professional decorator and tv personality thom filicia tells a heartwarming and personal story of his strong ties to the finger lakes region of new york state and narrates how those ties developed into purchasing a modest vernacular house on skaneateles lake and how he used his professional design skills to make the place into a real home. For those of you who have seen him on queer eye or speak in public, you will know that he is not only a gifted designer, but has a contagious positive energy. Renovating and decorating a beloved retreatclarkson potter, on friday, nov. Renovating and decorating a beloved retreat, which details the renovation of his own home. Interior designer thom filicia was never one to mince words on bravos hit series, queer eye for the straight guy, but hes showing a different side in his justreleased interior design book. Thom filicia on his american beauty interior design book and. Thom filicia releases his new renovation book, american beauty in american beauty, interior designer thom filicia invites us into his rusticchic retreat in new yorks finger lakes region by. Interview with thom filicia about american beauty the crown. Halfmemoir and halfstyle guide, this is a personal, beautifully composed account of transforming a house on.
His collections capture classic simplicity, while introducing unique modern detailing that is both timely and timeless. Halfmemoir and halfstyle guide, this is a personal, beautifully composed account of transforming a house on new yorks finger lakes into a stunning home. Thom filicia home collection the thom filicia home collection was born from thom s desire to create home furnishings that are exceptional, accessible and designed for the way we live today. The thom filicia home collection was born from thom s desire to create home furnishings that are exceptional, accessible and designed for the way we live today. It was a true pleasure meeting thom filicia last night at schwartz design showroom in nj. Nov 27, 2012 interior designer thom filicia talks about his latest book, american beauty, about renovating and decorating a house in upstate new york in the finger lakes. We also get a look at bens totally bare nashville apartment. Renovating and decorating a beloved retreat is a visual story of childhood memories recreated and renovated through the beauty of design imagined as thom s dream retreat on new yorks finger lakes.
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American beauty is a 1999 american drama film written by alan ball and directed by sam mendes, in his feature directorial debut. Interior designer thom filicia talks about his latest book, american beauty, about renovating and decorating a house in upstate new york in the finger lakes. Make friends with color one of the mistakes i see most often is people going with neutrals like beige and white, because theyre afraid about bringing in color. Nov 15, 2012 interior designer thom filicia s book american beauty comes out today. Interior designer thom filicia was never one to mince words on bravos hit series. Yesterday we were able to meet thom filicia at the kravet showroom for a book signing of his new book, american beauty. Thom filicia on his american beauty interior design book. Thom filicia releases his new renovation book, american beauty.
Renowned interior designer thom filicia, a 1993 graduate of syracuse universitys college of visual and performing arts vpa, will sign copies of his new book, american beauty. Thom filicia text and photographs detail the renovations and interior design of the authors home in skaneateles, new york. My new book on the house, american beauty, is a little bit about going home and staying connected to. Thom filicia connecticut home refined american interiors. Especially this time of year, stylish books like thom filicias american beauty, make for really great gifts. Renovating and decorating a beloved retreat, by thom filicia in bookstores now rather than the more usual photographic overview of many different designs, american beauty is an indepth treatment of a single project, a graceful blend of renovation howto and design inspiration that charts, step by step, how an initially unassuming skaneateles lakeside dwelling was transformed into a characterfilled retreat for two men filicia and his partner, greg calejo, and frequently. Interview with thom filicia about american beauty the. Design guru thom filicia talks about the importance of authenticity when designing a living space and discusses his new book american beauty which details the renovation of. As a prize today we have thom s great book american beauty. Thom filicia s latest book, subtitled renovating and decorating a beloved retreat, is just the thing for anyone under the spell of filicia s new american style, and for anyone who has ever dreamed of creating ones own retreat. I gave a shoutout for this book the other day, but then received several emails with questions about it from readers, so i thought i would highlight the entire book for you. For the wide audience who adores television, print, and productdesigning media darling and star decorator thom filicias new american style, and for anyone who has ever dreamed of creating her own retreat, this is both a deeply felt story of true house love and a decorating book brimming with beauty. Renovating and decorating a beloved retreat by thom filicia. Thom filicia 93 to sign copies of new book as part of su.
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