WHO: “Designing Women” by Margaret Russell

Margaret Russell’s first book looks at some of the style setters she featured early in her career at Elle Décor. It’s not easy to find, but it’s worth it to track down this book for its in-depth, informative and entertaining interviews with style makers from Sheila Bridges to Muriel Brandolini to Suzanne Rheinstein.

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WHY: Margaret Russell

Please don’t let anyone be dismissive of a deep emotional connection to a business that you feel passionate about – it’s certainly worked for me. – Margaret Russell