Initially starting as a beware of these grammar rule set, the book moves into a more philosophical look at the composition of words and how elusive true writing style can be, and how to build your own style following some key, structural rules. I am such a fan of this gifted woman and this gorgeous book. A lot of them had a something in common which was utilizing a excellent design resource book called, elements of style by erin gates. Erin gatess incredible eye for beauty is matched only by her funny, raw, and honest voice. It is a collection of definitions, postulates, propositions theorems and constructions, and mathematical proofs of the propositions. Elements of family style book by erin gates official. Buy a discounted hardcover of elements of style online from australias leading. I know i am late to the game since this book was published by in 2014, but i feel that if the book had relevant information that transcends time, then its a book worth reading. Elements of styles erin gates tells us what youre spending too much on in your home the designer and author, who just launched an accessories line with wayfair, is on a.
Although were big fans of embracing color in the new year, we love how erin used a neutral palette to create a calm and soothing space that still has plenty. Huffington post home filled with her trademark noholds. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader. Huffington post home filled with her trademark noholdsbarred prose, charming anecdotes, and practical advice. This book aims to give in brief space the principal requirements of plain english style. Each badge is a hard enamel lapel pin with raised nickelplated outlines. Designer erin gates on styling your bookshelf cbs dc. Elements of style is a uniquely personal and practical decorating guide that shows how designing a home can be an outlet of personal expression and an exercise in selfdiscovery. Every english writer knows strunk and whites the elements of style. Gates is a bostonbased interior designer, blogger, and curator of all things stylish. The elements of style by william strunk free ebook.
Aug 18, 2011 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Boston interior designer and stylist erin gates, best known for her popular blog elements of style, just got a book deal. Elements of style author and designer erin gates shares her. Since the design and style blog launched in 2007, gates says its grown to about half a million. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. And nowthe elements of stylethe most widely read and employed english style manualis available in a specially bound 50th anniversary edition that offers the titles vast audience an opportunity to own a more durable and elegantly bound edition of this timetested classic. Elements is the oldest extant largescale deductive treatment of mathematics.
In 1957 the style guide reached the attention of e. Erin gates imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and its better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. Erin gates design and elements of style was founded by interior stylist erin gates in 2007 offering comprehensive, inspired and yet attainable design to all. This is the twelfth in my ongoing series of posts here on ebook creation. Elements of style author and designer erin gates shares. It has proven instrumental in the development of logic and modern science, and its logical rigor was not surpassed until the 19th century. Cornell university english professor william strunk jr.
Our morgan duvet and our caramel ombre faux fur throw. Small space styling tips from erin gates of elements of style. From the risingstar designer and author of the hit blog, elements of style, a fullcolor, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice. Nov 05, 2014 erin gates is an interior designer, blogger, and curator of all things stylish. Buy a discounted hardcover of elements of style online from australias leading online bookstore. Erin tubridy gates is the founder and principal designer of erin gates design and is also the creator of the award winning design blog elements of style.
From the risingstar designer and author of the hit blog, elements of style, a full color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice. It aims to lighten the task of instructor and student by concentrating attention in chapters ii and iii on a few essentials, the rules of usage and principles of composition most commonly violated. Find books like the elements of style from the worlds largest community of readers. Raised in connecticut by a creative mother and selftaught architectural designer, erin learned to love every aspect of the home building and decorating process from a very young age. Elements of style is a uniquely personal and practical decorating guide that shows how designing a home can be an outlet of. Stringent, strict editing of tiny unnecessary words give birth to style. Goodreads members who liked the elements of style also liked. Thrifty ways for stylish homes liz bauwens the complete book of home organization toni hammersley. The power of good design in books cannot be overstated in my opinion. Oct, 2016 elements of style s erin gates tells us what youre spending too much on in your home the designer and author, who just launched an accessories line with wayfair, is on a mission to make good. Elements of style book by erin gates there is no shortage of design blogger books in the market today. Erin gatess elements of style may be one of bostons most noteworthy blog success stories. Oct 06, 2014 elements of style book by erin gates there is no shortage of design blogger books in the market today.
Commissioned by macmillan to revise strunks book, white edited the 1959 and 1972 editions of the elements of style. Elements of style erin t gates bok 9781476744872 bokus. This muchloved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the goto guide when in need of a hint to make a turn of phrase clearer or a reminder. Elements of style blog design photos, ideas and inspiration. Ahead, the newton resident, 35, dishes about the items. Her wildly successful blog, elements of style, continues to inspire hundreds of thousands of readers. The books mantra, make every word tell, is still on point. Time for another look at a favorite book on my bookshelf. Elements of styles erin gates tells us what youre spending. Description of elements of style by erin gates epub elements of style. From the risingstar designer and author of the hit blog, elements of style, a full color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and lessons learned about designing a home that reflects your personality and style. Featured in elements of style by erin gates justine sterling design. Designer erin gates on styling your bookshelf cbs pittsburgh.
She began her blog, elements of style, in 2007 and formed her own design. Euclids elements has been referred to as the most successful and influential textbook ever written. Erin gates, interior designer and elements of style. Raised in connecticut by a selftaught architectural designer, erin learned to love every aspect of the home building and decorating process from a very young age. This month, the impossibly chic designer and writer erin gates releases elements of style, a book based on her popular blog of the same name. Lets kick off this week with one seriously stunning bedroom makeover from erin gates, featuring some of our favorite bedding. The elements of style illustrated by william strunk, e.
In 2011, tim skern remarked perhaps equivocally that the elements of style remains the best book available on writing good english. Courtney sullivan, author of the engagements and maine erins book is a breath of fresh air. I found this book at my local bookstore and was instantly attracted to its bold design and beautiful cover photo. Designer erin gates on her new book elements of style. Book overview from the risingstar designer and author of the hit blog, elements of style, a full color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and lessons learned about designing a home that reflects your personality and style. From the risingstar designer and author of the hit blog, elements of style, a full color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and. Download elements of style by erin gates epub ebook free. From the risingstar designer and author of the hit blog, elements of style, a fullcolor, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and.
White was a student in professor strunks class at cornell, and used the little book for himself. Gates is an interior designer, blogger, and author of the new york times bestseller elements of style. With the book pins, im trying to capture the essence of a book in less than an inch square. This design book has good info, beautiful photos, and a. Dec 26, 2012 boston interior designer and stylist erin gates, best known for her popular blog elements of style, just got a book deal.
Elements of style shop the book elements of family style available now. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Erin gates, interior designer and elements of style blogger. Her work and writing have been featured in publications, such as o, the oprah magazine, ladies home journal, house beautiful, boston magazine, inside weddings, and better homes and. Bedroom makeover with erin gates of elements of style. Im sure youve probably seen photos of the book itself, which is gorgeous. It is one of the bestknown and most influential prescriptive treatment of english grammar and usage, and often is required reading in u. Elements of style is a uniquely personal and practical decorating guide that shows how designing a home can be an outlet of personal expression and an. Erin gates is an interior designer, blogger, and curator of all things stylish. And it made me think of a couple of spaces from my newest book, elements of. In 20, nevile gwynne reproduced the elements of style in his work gwynnes grammar. Britt peterson of the boston globe wrote that it was a curious addition.
Erin tubridy gates is the founder and principal designer of erin gates design. Stoicheia is a mathematical treatise consisting of books attributed to the ancient greek mathematician euclid in alexandria, ptolemaic egypt c. Few people know this better than bloggerturnedinterior designer and author erin gates. She began her blog, elements of style, in 2007 and formed her own design company, erin gates design, shortly thereafter. The books cover plane and solid euclidean geometry. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of elements of style blog in bedrooms, closets, living rooms, nurseries, bathrooms, kitchens, entrancesfoyers by elite interior designers. Courtney sullivan, author of the engagements and maine erin s book is a breath of fresh air, just like her witty, engaging, and informative blog. Or, probably better, the lapel of your jean jacket. Sometimes styling a small space can be intimidating because people dont want to just add more things to their home.
Want new posts and announcements delivered to your inbox. This design book has good info, beautiful photos, and a nice layout, even if sometimes the writing makes me cringe. Gates who was dubbed one of the globes 25 most stylish bostonians. Designing a home and a life, comes out october 7 th and is available for preorder. Tenney later revised it for publication as the elements and practice of composition 1935. Gates, 9781476744872, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bookpage style is subjective, but the elements of style are pretty universal. Elements of style is a uniquely personal and practical decorating guide that shows how designing a. Drawing on her ten years of experience in the interior design industry, erin combines honest design advice and gorgeous professional photographs and illustrations with. Erin gates s incredible eye for beauty is matched only by her funny, raw, and honest voice. Elements of style, erin gates 9781476744872 boeken. From the risingstar designer and author of the hit blog, elements of style, a fullcolor, fully. The elements of style, by william strunka project gutenberg. Designer erin gates on her new book elements of style the.
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