Life Styles of Southern California, book giveaway!

Just in time for those single digit temps {or an occasional dip into the 50s if you're at the beach} a give away with which you can curl up and will have you California dreamin' on such a winter's day. Manhattan Beach, local AIA architect, Grant Kirkpatrick takes you through some of his most beautifully designed, Southern California homes. The homes run the gamut from elegant and modern to relaxed family beach living. KAA Design Group’s first monograph also celebrates the individual stories behind the designer-client relationship through eleven of its architecturally lauded personal residences. Follow a family on their life-changing voyage halfway across the world; explore the home of an entrepreneur who, at least metaphorically, keeps watch over the Santa Monica Bay; or see how the renovation of a residence with a rich history awakened the amateur archaeologist in its owner. Illustrated with breathtaking photography, the stories reveal how the lives of these individuals and families are elevated by homes that reflect and shape their lifestyles. I'd say this would make a great gift, but my guess is that whomever wins this, will want to keep it for themselves. And as always, I like to keep this simple. All you have to do, is leave a comment on this post {tweet about it and I'll enter you twice.} Make sure you have an email address attached to your comment {no, seriously, there are people who leave anonymous comments with no contact info.} The giveaway begins, Wednesday, 12|01|10 and will run through the end of Wednesday, 12|08|10.

Comments

Felicity said…
Ooh this too gorgeous!

Felicity x

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Concrete Jungle said…
I'm loving that kitchen ceiling....but I am very intrigued with the 'journey' aspect of the book...my fingers are crossed!
Suburban prep said…
This looks like a phenomenal book. I lived in So Cal for a year and when I wasn't working I was usually driving around looking at all the scenery.
I can never get enough Southern California interiors--count me in, this book looks beautiful!

-xoxo Noe

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Doug Davis said…
yeah, I'd keep it for myself...looks like a great book
Karena said…
Oh Megan I would love this great book!! A wonderful reminder of my years in San Diego!

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Lauren said…
these images are stunning! i'd love to win :)

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Jen Borba said…
I have been dreaming of living at the beach my whole 50 years of life. This book will be well enjoyed. Thank you.
Jen
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Al said…
Love a good design book!!

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Karen said…
Megan,
Can you believe how cold SoCal has been? I love the images you've shared, the book must be wonderful.

Stay warm.
Karen
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Amy Lafrance said…
I would love this book as I used to live in California and miss it dearly.
Ashley said…
This book looks amazing; I've been house hunting recently and I suspect this will amp up my search (and keep me from finding anything as perfect as what I see in the book)!

Ashley
www.cookin-in-heels.blogspot.com
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Oh, how much do I love that staircase! I'm in the middle of my own home renovation, and I would love more new ideas! Madelaine (tabsmom@verizon.net)
Michele said…
This would take me back to my time in LA.....striving to get the laid back look and just when I got it - I moved!!!!!
Anonymous said…
I'm afraid if I won I really wouldn't give it away. It looks too gorgeous.

Rachel

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Marissa Stokes said…
I want this! If I don't win it, will it be available nationally? It will make me feel like I'm back in the Southbay admiring his designs while strolling the strand and walk streets.
Anonymous said…
Someday, just someday, I wan tto have a house where I can tile the kitchen ceiling, and have a beautiful curving staircase. Simply beautiful attention to the smallest of details surely makes for a finer place to live. Great job -- these photos are amazing.
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Karen said…
I love the Spanish touches on homes in Southern California. I think this area has so much great American design history all around.

Karen

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Leigh Chandler said…
Yes! I would be a Scrooge because this is exactly what I would buy for myself! I would adore this book!
Jenny said…
I would love to win this book as I recently moved to Los Angeles!
emily said…
You had me at that kitchen. xo
totally LOVING the images of the stairway. Very cool book.

Cheers,
Scot
kevverh said…
Would be a lovely book to peruse over here on the other coast, this winter!
sealaura said…
What a lovely book! I agree if I won this it would be tough to take it off my little hands.

would love to curl up with this libro. thanks so much for the opportunity.

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Briel said…
Looks like a beautiful book. I love that kitchen!

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christy said…
simply gaawwwg-is! beautiful.
Cynthia said…
I would love to win this book!! The pictures on this post have left me breathless, I want to see more, more!!

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This book is absolutely gorgeous. Love those California homes.
This book is absolutely gorgeous. I love those California homes.

Sarah

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Kelly said…
This book looks amazing! I grew up in Southern California and would love to have this for my coffee table!!
Kelly.nelson9@gmail.com
Richard Morales said…
This book will definitely be staying with me if I win.

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