Spring Reading: A Romance of East and West

A ROMANCE OF EAST AND WEST
By Mona Hajj
THE MONACELLI PRESS • $50
This luxurious book filled with sumptuous interiors dazzles readers with the global and sophisticated work of Baltimore-based interior designer Mona Hajj. Characterized by grandeur mixed with rustic charm, AD 100 designer Hajj’s work blends European, Mediterranean and Asian influences with the comfort and simplicity of American taste. Spanning a wide range of periods and styles, “A Romance of East and West” explores how to create an environment with a global vision, using the best designs the world has to offer. With an intimate look at Hajj’s own collection of antique textiles, readers will better understand how color, pattern and history make a house a home.

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