This weeks Treat yo self item is something I was a bit unsure of at first, but in the end I actually ended up loving it and needed to share.

One of the nice perks of writing this blog is that from time to time I have publishing houses contact me and offer to send me new design books to check out. I had heard of Heirloom Modern before and knew that it was written by the bloggers behind Hollister Hovey. Hollister Hovey is written by two sisters, Hollister and Porter and they started blogging around the same time as me when they were a lot less blogs out there and we all sort of “knew” each other. They are big into using taxidermy in their decor and that simply wasn’t and still isn’t my cup of tea so when I was offered a copy to review I wasn’t sure what to say. In the end the beautiful cover art had me at hello and the book arrived last week.

{Heirloom Modern will be released on April 2}

I had some time to dig into the book and let me tell you I loved it and want to be friends with Hollister and Porter. Normally I just flip through design books and ahh and ohh over the pretty pictures, but this time I actually read the copy and fell in love the Hovey family. The sisters talk a lot about their parents and what heirloom modern means to them. It’s so nice to read about their mother and how stylish and fabulous she was and all of the ways she gave them their sense of style. They talk about all of their favorite items that have been passed down from their mom and when I read that she died in 2002 I must admit I teared up. You totally become attached with the Hovey family and it all due to the stories that belong to many of the pieces they use in their decor.

{The framed Hermes scarf above the fireplace was actually their mother’s and she purchased it in Paris on her honeymoon.}

{The leather topped desk beloved to their father and he got it from his step-father. His mother had it restored and it was a wedding gift for their parents. So much better than something off of a registry. }

{Their father loved toy soldiers and now whenever they stumble upon vintage toy soldiers they pick up one-off pieces and group them all together.}

I fell in love with the wonderful mix they have in their apartment. Everything was either something passed down from someone they loved or a piece that gave them a memory about someone they loved. How amazing is that?

I would love for years from now for Hudson to see an elephant figurine and think of me and pick it up for his own home because it makes him think of mom. I try not to be a pack rat and get rid of “things” and simply hold on to memories, but I’m going to try and be better and hold on to certain items so that my child and future children will have things that add love to their spaces.

I think this is why I love vintage finds and have vintage pieces sprinkled throughout my home. I may not have know the owners of my items, but I like knowing that these pieces had a history and were loved and now they will give me new memories.

Along with the Hovey sisters apartment there are 13 other homes where you get to see some beautiful spreads and get inspired by the families that are behind all of the treasures.

Are you itching to get your hands on Heirloom Modern?Any other design books I need to get my hands on?