• Mary McDonald: The Allure of Style

    by  • 28 Sep ’10 • book, Mary McDonald, thank you • 16 Comments

    Like so many I have been counting the days until the release of Mary McDonald’s first book The Allure of Style. Now the wait is over! Mary’s exquisitely photographed book includes her own refurbishment of Buster Keaton’s legendary villa, as well as an extraordinary range of client projects.

    Mary’s flair for combining old-fashioned elegance with bold patterns, chinoiserie and contemporary style is second to none. Vibrant color and whimsical designs, married with an impeccable sense of style is evident on every page. This book is a must for any design library.

    A very special thank you to Mary for including me in the acknowledgments. Unnecessary, but very much appreciated. Mary you are the best.







    Photo 1: Simon Upton
    Photos 2, 3, 4: Miguel Flores-Vianna
    Photo 5: Victoria Pearson

    16 Responses to Mary McDonald: The Allure of Style

    1. Janell @ Isabella and Max
      28 Sep ’10 at 1:08 pm

      Wonderful, I will need to find a copy! Janell

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    2. Karena
      28 Sep ’10 at 2:15 pm

      Ronda, stunnng design work. I love Mary's sense of color and scale! Those draperies in the first image!

      Karena
      Art by Karena

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    3. Alcira Molina-Ali
      28 Sep ’10 at 3:29 pm

      How exciting! Yet another tome to drool over and stuff on my already sagging shelves ; )

      thenerochronicles.blogspot.com

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    4. Linda in AZ *
      28 Sep ’10 at 3:45 pm

      * THANK YOU, Ronda!!! That info just "MADE MY DAY"!!!

      Sorry~ can't "talk" now~ must find MY copy of her book!!!!!!

      Best,
      Linda in AZ *

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    5. vicki archer
      28 Sep ’10 at 4:57 pm

      I will buy this later this evening…it looks wonderful Ronda, xv,

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    6. Dumbwit Tellher
      28 Sep ’10 at 5:06 pm

      Mary's book is on my list. I am a huge fan of her designs. You are so right Ronda, her work is vibrant and whimsical, perfect way to describe her magnificent style. A Mary McDonald room is never boring and truly a place I'd want to live.

      Congratulations to Mary for what will be her first top selling book.

      Thank you Ronda ~

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    7. Brillante Home Decor
      28 Sep ’10 at 5:52 pm

      This is a style I love, vibrant, full of life, and I am going to buy the book right away. Thanks Ronda for letting us know.

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    8. Splendid Sass
      28 Sep ’10 at 6:23 pm

      Love everything she does. Will definitely get the book.
      Congratulations on the acknowledgement!
      Teresa

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    9. Kelly Green
      28 Sep ’10 at 9:08 pm

      I shall put it on my Christmas wish list! Thank you! KG

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    10. mydesignchic
      29 Sep ’10 at 1:26 am

      How I love a room decorated by Mary McDonald – that dining room is GORGEOUS!! Can't wait to add this one to my ever growing design book collection…

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    11. Velvet and Linen
      29 Sep ’10 at 12:23 pm

      I can't wait to order Mary's book for the store. Her
      work is truly inspired.
      Congratulations on the Kravet feature!

      xo
      Brooke

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    12. Peggy Braswell
      29 Sep ’10 at 2:53 pm

      What a great mention in the Kravet piece. Mary's book will be on my list. xx Peggy Braswell

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    13. Michele from Boston
      29 Sep ’10 at 3:53 pm

      I would love to know the artist who did the painting hanging on the back wall of the Pearson photograph. Any idea who it might be? Thanks.

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    14. mary
      29 Sep ’10 at 4:06 pm

      Mary McDonald's style is timeless–I think that book goes on my Christmas list. Congratulations for the Kravet feature.

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    15. Erika at BluLabel Bungalow
      29 Sep ’10 at 8:41 pm

      Exquisite indeed. I've been a Mary McDonald fan since first seeing her work in Domino Magazine. This book is a "must add" to my collection!

      P.S. So awesome for her to mention you, too! What an honor.

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    16. Flooring Wholesale Pro
      30 Sep ’10 at 4:27 am

      Ronda: This is the first time that I hear about Mary, and I am intrigued by her design taste, a combination of classic and artsy. Really love that dining room pic (#1) that black and white tiled floor is to die for! thanks for sharing this info, I can't wait to see more of her work.

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