Fresh Figs

Country Living: Crafting a Business
new book with wonderful business inspiration

Christina Strutt: Cabbages and Roses (Cabbages & Roses)

June K. Laval: Antique French Textiles For Designers (Schiffer Book)

Cath Kidston: Cath Kidston's In Print: Brilliant Ideas for Using Vintage Fabrics in Your Home

Kumiko Sudo: Omiyage : Handmade Gifts from Fabric in the Japanese Tradition

Tricia Guild: Tricia Guild Pattern: Using Pattern to Create Sophisticated, Show-stopping Interiors

Marlena De Blasi: A Thousand Days in Tuscany: A Bittersweet Adventure
romantic & tasty morsels to boot

Kumiko Sudo: Kokoro no Te: Handmade Treasures from the Heart
inspirational handmade Japanese goodies; scrumptious colors

Janet Allon: The Business of Bliss: How to Profit from Doing What You Love
great ideas & creative inspiration

Jo Packham: Where Women Create: Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary Women
Inspirational photos & stories of women designers & their studios

Julia Cameron: Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
a wondeful & practical way to get in touch with your creativity

Anne Lamott: Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith
real life reflections on faith

April Cornell: April Cornell Decorating with Color
wonderful vignettes; great color advice

Country Living Country Quilts
wonderful vintage quilt inspiration

Sarah Hoggett: Country Living Making & Displaying Quilts (Country Living)
wonderful quilt inspirations

Kate T. Williamson: A Year in Japan
currently reading. charming sketches & anecdotes

Kaari Meng: The French-Inspired Home, with French General
enchanting & scrumptious colors & decorating ideas

Mireille Guiliano: French Women for All Seasons: A Year of Secrets, Recipes, and Pleasure
currently reading. will keep you posted.