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Customers find the book’s photography beautiful and soulful. They find the stories inspirational and heartfelt, with good decor ideas. The book is described as a lovely coffee table read with knowledge of design and storytelling from the heart.
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Find new value, purpose, and joy as you restore and uncover beauty in your home and (most importantly) in your life.
The only thing more beautiful than home transformation is personal transformation. In White & Faded Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg takes you on a hope-filled journey to discover the hidden beauty in your own home and heart.
We’ve all experienced it at some time, like an old piece of furniture we have felt unloved, discarded, neglected, or valueless. We’ve struggled with our own self-worth in moments of darkness when we feel like nobody cares about us and nobody wants us. But in these moments of despair sometimes the beginning of a journey toward hope can come from unlikely sources…like uncovering the charm and elegance of an antique chair or dresser that has had its true worth obscured by years of disuse and realizing that like that antique we still have beauty and life within ourselves.
In White & Faded, Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg takes you on a stunning photographic tour through her restored English homes as she invites you into her personal journey of restoring her own sense of value and purpose—and reveals how you can do the same. So, what is White & Faded? As Janet explains, she loves white things as a culmination of all colors and a representation of new mercies. And she loves faded things, such as cast-aside furniture, as a reminder that even what is painful, or imperfect can be repurposed to reveal hidden beauty.
Throughout this gorgeous and inspiring book, Janet gives you insights into both the literal and metaphorical aspects of white and faded as she draws on her decades of experience to offer you:
Full-color photography of restored English country homes, including a 1767 Georgian rectory in Kent and a home originally built in 1500Practical restoration tips—from large-scale homes to smaller antiquesFresh decorative ideas you can adapt to your own style, home, and season of lifeFun inspiration—from antique to modern—ideal for fans of HGTV and Magnolia NetworkInspiration to incorporate a touch of seasonal charm throughout the yearHow to make white work with kids and petsA window into her own remarkable story of trauma, love, and rediscovered identity
White & Faded will inspire you as you begin to create a place in your life where you feel loved, find healing, and discover new treasures. You deserve to feel loved, begin the journey today to restore your home and your heart.
From the Publisher
Praise for White & Faded:
“Janet captured the simplicity and raw beauty of weathered pieces, white linens, and, of course, white paint in her new book White & Faded: Restoring Beauty in Your Home and Life. She brings her vision together
beautifully in one bright stream of light, making a compelling argument that an all-neutral palette will forever be cozy, timeless, inviting, and always magical!” —Leanne Ford, interior designer, editor in chief of FEEL FREE magazine, and star of HGTV’s Restored by the Fords and Home Again with the Fords
“I have long admired Janet’s beautiful and dreamy White & Faded style. There is an art to creating a unique and beautiful home, which Janet has perfected…This book is pure inspiration of how to create and style a unique home full of passion and almost fairy-tale-like ambience.” —Shirlie Kemp, musician, ’80s pop singer with Wham! and Pepsi & Shirlie, photographer, stylist
“White & Faded is a love letter to the enduring charm and authenticity of homes and objects of the past, and their unparalleled contribution to today’s endearing and meaningful interiors…”—Fifi O’Neill, author of Romantic Prairie Style, The Romantic Prairie Cookbook, Prairie Style Weddings, Global Bohemian, Surfside Style, Shades of White, Creative Style
What to expect: Janet’s remarkable personal story of her own restoration and identity Stunning photography of restored English country homes Practical DIY restoration tips Inspiration for decorating your own home Ideas for incorporating seasonal charm into your decor throughout the year
Publisher : Thomas Nelson (September 5, 2023)
Language : English
Hardcover : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 1400243394
ISBN-13 : 978-1400243396
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.19 x 0.8 x 10.27 inches
by Sheila Atchley
More Than I Was Expecting – in a beautiful way
I own at least twenty interior design books(oh myâ¦at leastâ¦now that I think about it, I almost do not want to count!) ranging from expensive, to used purchases that didnât cost much. __White And Faded__ is easily in my top three. There are plenty of pictures. There is also engaging instruction (I want to âsit at an artistâs feetâ so to speak and learn how to do my own design work. I want inside their head. That takes words.)And there s also story. Story makes important things âstickyâ. Janetâs beautiful, soulful images and design principles have stuck with me because of her touching stories. I can recall many images and ideas for design without the book open in front of me, because of story.Even my husband took interest, when I flipped to the page with the outdoor scene, and the antique childrenâs scooter. The whole chapter about designing for family, kids, and pets was perfection.__White and Faded__ is never leaving my bookcase. I am buying my grown twin daughters each a copy.
by megan
Adore
I absorbed every page of this book. I wish she would have wrote more. Beautiful.
by Lawrence K.
The most beautiful book that I own!!!!
This book is absolutely breathtaking…..the photographs are stunning and so inspiring…simply magical. What I really loved was how genuine and heartfelt Janet told of her journey and how she arrived at this season of her life. It is a home decor book with some DIY tips and restoration strategies but, it is sooo much more…. it is her story of healing and her quest to make a new (to her) home a safe and calm haven full of light and new beginnings. Each page, a little reminder to enjoy the simple moments and appreciate both the “White and Faded” that life brings you. This book was preordered for me as part of my Mother’s Day – it was worth the wait and a gift that I will cherish always.
by Natanique Williams
Beautiful
Very well executed. This designer has captured whites in a very enticing way. I way engaged and excited to see the next design.
by JoJo Moser
Love it.
I loved reading through this book. I am in love with antiques and vintage items and have many in my home. It is was nice to read and see another perspective. The dreamy white decor they show in the book is stunning.The look of the book itself is nice enough to have out as a coffee table book.
by Kathy
Beautiful photos and beautiful story
I preordered this book because I love the author’s Instagram account. When I received it I quickly flipped through the pages to see a quick overview. It’s gorgeous. What surprised me was what happened aa I started to read her words. I was barely 10 pages in and found myself surprised because I could relate so much to her story. It’s like reading something written by my friend as I could relate because our stories are similar.Buy this book because it’s beautiful inside and out.
by JCL Designs
Beautiful inspiration for your home and life!!
This beautiful book is full of inspiration, gorgeous photography, creative ideas, love of restoration, solutions for older homes, simplicity and living a life full of beauty. Janet and Dino are a wonderful husband and wife team full of so much authenticity and knowledge of design. Buy one for yourself and one for a friend!! It will restore your space and your soul!!
by Leeanne @littlewhitevictorian
More than I could have ever imagined!
I began following Janet on Instagram a few years ago. I instantly fell in love with her decor vision, and her “realness.” I received “White and Faded” just 2 days ago and promised myself that I would resist looking eagerly through the book at only the photos! Well, I have completely fallen in love with her beautiful book! I’ve been reading every page and I’m almost finished, not wanting to put it down. I must have 30 decor books but by far, “White and Faded is off the charts!. It is so much more than decor. Janet shares so much of her own story and I found myself gasping at how much I was relating to her words as she shared her difficult times. Thank you dear Janet for your genuine heart and for allowing yourself to be vulnerable. I truly believe it’s in sharing our gut wrenching experiences that we in turn give others permission to remove their own masks, seeing their own beauty.
by Daisee
Beautiful book!!!
by ANITA
The book itâs a very good. The quality is great. Highly recommend
by Nola
Beautiful book, a great coffee table book. Every page is gorgeous especially if you like soft faded interiors.
by tracy
Iâm so excited it came in!!!This is such a beautiful hardcover coffee table book. A great book with beautiful photos and many inspiring ideas as well as a good read.
by Barbara Barrie
I love looking through and reading this book, have been through it multiple times and never tire from it. Beautiful photography and shows you how to use white in any room and setting. Avid fan of white and faded