When Celerie Kemble laid eyes on a wild swath of jungle in the
Dominican Republic next to mint green water and an endless stretch
of golden sand, she fell madly in love. Against all odds, she
designed a home away from home there, an island retreat suffused
with light and air, full of indoor and outdoor rooms for
relaxation. Drawing inspiration from a childhood where whimsy was
part of her home s foundation, she blended meaningful, unique, and
surprising design choices and details into these spaces. There is
the lacy tragaluz fretwork above the doors that lets in breezes and
echoes the Victorian influences in a town near the property. There
are the artisanal tiles with patterns reminiscent of the strangely
beautiful flora of the jungle. There are the sweet pastel-coloured
bungalows and the art, objects, and textiles in dark hues
reminiscent of a Gauguin painting. Throughout this lovingly crafted
book about Kemble s own island design journey, ideas abound for
anyone decorating a sunny home or fantasizing about spending time
in one. Kemble shares inspiration for creating a sense of openness
to the sea, sand, and sky; offering places to wash sandy feet or
perfect viewing spots for a sunset-saturated drink; and infusing
spaces with a sense of welcome, invitation, and magic. Bunny
Williams s An Affair with a House meets India Hicks s Island Style
in this gorgeously photographed, open-hearted volume.
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