Alex Hitz Book Signing!

Christened “the very best host in the world” by The Wall Street Journal, Alex Hitz’s reputation as “The Ralph Lauren of food and wine” is backed by a lifetime of entertaining and cooking. He draws on an encyclopedic knowledge of the world’s upscale culinary classics as inspiration, as well as six generations of Southern tradition and hospitality.  Alex is renowned for his sensitivity and refinement in the art of preparing and serving food. Informed by his childhood in Atlanta, and extensive travel from a very young age in France, Alex’s signature style combines the relaxed, warm-but-never-stuffy elegance of the genteel South and a continental style that captures the essence of gracious living.

In his latest book "OCCASIONS TO CELEBRATE" Alex shares a spectacular array of more than 100 classic yet contemporary seasonal comfort dishes—from hors d’oeuvres, soups, salads, sauces, main dishes, and sides to desserts. All are inspired by traditional Southern fare and French culinary flair, with an emphasis on seasonal fresh-from-the-market ingredients that are perfect for entertaining.

Hitz’s message is clear: whether it’s a holiday or just another Tuesday, make every day a special occasion. This stylish tome is replete with impeccable dishes, seasoning secrets, and table-setting and seating advice—as well as foolproof menus for creating flawless occasions to share with family and friends.

So join us on Thursday, November 21 between 2:00 and 3:30 to meet this charming and talented author; and leave with a beautiful book! If you are unable to join us we invite you to call the store at 214 521-3862 to pre-purchase your copy. We’ll have it signed for you and you may pick it up at your convenience.

The Exchange welcomes James Farmer!

James Farmer is a Southern author, interior designer, and speaker known for his ability to create beautifully familiar and welcoming homes. To James, a home engages all of the senses - the pleasantries of colors and materials, the feel of the doorknob warmed by the sun, the smell of fresh laundry, the sound of the closing door, and the taste of supper on the table. Through his design firm, James works with clients to truly create a home.

We are delighted to welcome James Farmer back to The Exchange on Friday,November 8! He’ll sign an assortment of his books; so it’s the perfect time to add to your collection … or begin a new one! And of course at this time of year, what better gift is there for that design-loving friend? James will be with us between 2:00 - 3:30!

James is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling books A Time to Plant; Sip & Savor; Porch Living; Wreaths For All Seasons; A Time To Cook; Dinner on the Grounds; A Time to Celebrate, A Place to Call Home and Arriving Home. His most recent publication, Celebrating Home, showcases the details and beauty of celebrating life’s special moments. 

In addition, his work has been published in various magazines including Southern Living, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Southern Home, FLOWER and more. As a frequent event speaker and guest, James’s natural grace and warm personality light up any room. Whether designing homes or sharing his gardening expertise, James Farmer is truly a fresh voice for his generation. 

Projects by James Farmer Designs can be found from the countryside of Connecticut to James's home state of Georgia. James proudly has built his business in his hometown of Perry.

James Farmer Designs’ interiors are classic with a twist. Sumptuous fabrics, warm colors, traditional furnishings and inspired accessories make up his signature style.
“I want our clients to love being home, or longing to be, in a very personal and lovely space—whether it is a place for solitude or company.” – James Farmer

Gil Schafer Book Signing

We are delighted to welcome renowned architect Gil Schafer back to The Exchange! He’ll sign copies of his new book, Home At Last, on Thursday afternoon between 2:00 and 3:30.

The work of Gil Schafer—one of the world’s leading experts on contemporary traditional architecture—is beloved for its elegance, charm, and strong sense of history and place. Schafer is known to have a deep understanding of how a house must reflect and support the lives of those who live within its walls. Home at Last is a distillation of what he has learned and how he translates it to his work on houses that are adaptive to the evolution of life, depending upon a family’s needs.

The book includes homes he has designed in the mist-covered Hudson Valley, on a bluff above Lake Champlain, on the windswept shores of Block Island, and on the coast of Maine. Schafer shares the stories of these houses and their owners, exploring the choices made for architecture and interiors, and reemphasizing his guiding principles: how to create classical buildings that “live modern”; how to adapt buildings to different regions and ways of life; the connection to landscape; why fancy can coexist with simple, and traditional with modern. 

Home at Last is a tribute to the power of the American house; and you won’t want to miss meeting this talented and charming author and architect. If you cannot join us though you may call the store at (214)521-3862 and pre purchase his book. We’ll have it signed for you and you may pick it up at your convenience.

Gray Malin comes to The Exchange!

In Gray Malin: DOGS, the New York Times bestselling author and fine-art photographer captures the world's chicest canines in a delightfully playful series of photographs.

In this collection of work, Gray Malin captures the adorable, the pampered, the well-dressed, and the glamorous pooches from Beverly Hills to London to New York City to Paris. With poodles sunbathing in Palm Beach to Bernese mountain dogs perfectly perched on Aspen chairlifts, this book is filled with whimsical joy and the universal love of dogs.

We are thrilled to welcome Gray Malin back to The Exchange on Wednesday, October 23!  He'll be signing books between 3:30 and 5:00.  If you can't make it on Wednesday, we accept pre purchases by stopping by early or calling the store at (214)521-3862.  You may purchase in advance and we'll have your book signed for you!

Book Signing with Lindsey Taylor

Lindsey Taylor's Art in Flower, is based on the author's popular Wall Street Journal column, Flower School.  She is the founder of Lindsey Taylor Design, and the architect of gardens and landscapes for public and private clients throughout the northeast.  She is a former garden editor for Martha Stewart Living and Garden Design.  We are delighted to welcome her to The Exchange on Friday, October 11 when she will sign her beautiful book! It's the perfect gift for gardeners, flower enthusiasts and lovers of natural beauty.  

If you are unable to join us on Friday, you are welcome to pre-purchase your book(s).  Simply call the store at 214 521-3862 and purchase over the phone.  We'll have your books signed by the author and held until you come for pick up!

Book Signing with Marshall Watson

Known for his meticulously researched, European inspired style, Marshall Watson creates interiors that are rich in texture, detail, and simple luxuries. In this beautiful book Watson shares his finest work, demonstrating that while each of these homes is as unique as its owner, they all adhere to principles that transform a mere series of spaces into a genuine, coherent home: warmth; light; peace; comfort; balance; proportion; livability; and last but not least appropriateness. Whether in an Italianate villa in Los Cabos or a family idyll on a Swedish island, a Gramercy Park apartment that blends shimmer and restraint or a Newport Beach cottage warmed by walls finished in egg-yolk yellow, Watson explains how he translated each family’s lifestyle and aspirations, the house’s history, and the surrounding environment into a highly original form of elegance–and how anyone can discover his or her own. Beautifully photographed with lavish images of Watson’s work, this inspiring book is a must-have for interior design lovers.

We invite you to join us on Thursday, October 10 between 2:00 - 3:30 to meet this charming and talented designer. If you are unable to make it on Thursday, you may pre-purchase your book(s) in advance.  Simply call the store at (214)521-3862 and purchase over the phone.  We'll have your book(s) signed for you and then you may pick them up at your convenience!

It's Been Quite A Year For Gifts And Giving!

Each month is a great one at The Exchange … but for us May is particularly special! Each May the store’s proceeds from the last year go out into the world to do good work! This year our gift to the community is $650,000, which is the largest in our history!

This year’s 73 agencies do the important work of serving the most vulnerable in our community. They care for the sick; feed the hungry; shelter the homeless; provide safe haven for survivors of human trafficking; improve lives through education; and offer safe shelter for victims of domestic violence. You will very likely see well-known groups whose work is familiar to you. You will also see the names of non-profits about which you are not familiar. Each and every one of them is doing life-changing work for those on the margins; and we are proud to support their work.

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Many shoppers these days find it increasingly important to patronize businesses that make a positive impact on their community. Our history of giving dates back to 1959, when after one year in business the St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange gave away $2,200. Almost 66 years later and with cumulative giving exceeding $12 million we are still going strong!

We invite you to shop with us this year as we all work together to make a difference in Dallas. All of the 130 volunteers who work all year long for the excitement that May brings thank you for your business, your loyalty and your friendship to the store! Remember, at The Exchange

You’re Shopping For Good!

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Anne Neilson Book Signing

Though she knew she wanted to be an artist by the third grade, Anne Neilson began seriously painting with oils in 2003 and soon became nationally known for her ethereal Angel Series. A favorite among individuals and private art collectors, Neilson's paintings are inspiring reflections of her faith and recognized for their flair and use of color.

In response to demand for more access to her acclaimed Angel paintings, Neilson published two coffee table books and launched Anne Neilson Home in 2012. Additional books by Anne Neilson include Anne Neilson’s Angels: Devotions and Art to Encourage, Refresh and Inspire, Entertaining Angels: True Stories and Art Inspired by Divine Encounters.

On Wednesday, May 1, Anne Neilson will sign her newest release, a memoir, The Brushstrokes Of Life: Discovering How God Brings Beauty and Purpose to Your Story at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange. 

In this beautiful memoir, Anne shares personal stories about why her faith is so important to her and resonates in all her work. She shares her belief that God has deposited a gift inside each of us; and she wants to help each of us to find that gift by sharing her personal story.

As a wife, mother of four, artist, author, and philanthropist, Anne paints with passion and purpose. We are delighted to welcome this talented and inspiring author to The Exchange and invite you to join us on Monday, May 1 between 2:00 and 3:30.  We are also well-stocked with Anne’s previous books as well as other products which feature her well-known angel images.

If you are unable to join us for the signing, we are accepting pre orders. You may call the store at (214)521-3862 to purchase over the phone. We’ll have your book(s) signed and you may pick up at your convenience!

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Bunny Williams Book Signing!

Bunny Williams, considered one of the most talented names in design, is an accomplished businesswoman, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. Among her many accolades, she was named to the prestigious AD100 list, is a member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame, and was the recipient of the Giants of Design award from House Beautiful.

Her new release, Life in the Garden, is a natural sequel to the seminal An Affair with a House, and is Bunny Williams’ most ambitious book to date.


Inviting us into her impressive grounds with charming personal anecdotes, expert advice, and creative ideas for how to bring natural elements into the home, this is a testament to Bunny Williams’ love affair with the garden and woodlands surrounding her eighteenth-century manor house in Northwestern Connecticut.



A popular stop on the Garden Conservancy circuit, Williams’ property boasts a parterre garden, year-round conservatory, extensive vegetable garden, orchard, woodlands, an aviary with exotic fowl, and a rustic poolside Greek Revival–style folly. Each section of the garden is accompanied by a directory of featured plants—from native ferns and succulents to a wide variety of flowering specimens.


Stunning photographs—printed on two different specialty stocks—illustrate every aspect of the garden in different lights and seasons; during big parties and intimate gatherings. Throughout, the revered designer shows us how she incorporates nature in her interiors: in stunning floral arrangements, unique tablescapes, and elaborate holiday vignettes—where a rescued bird’s nest commands as much attention as a prized collector’s item. Whether in the intentional juxtaposition of high and low, or the considered placement of a garden bench to appreciate a particular view, home and garden together reflect the epitome of Bunny Williams’ inimitable style.

We invite you to join us on Friday, April 12 between 2:00 and 3:30 when this talented and charming author will sign Life in the Garden. We are also well-stocked with Bunny Williams’ previous books! If you aren’t able to join us on April 12, you are welcome to stop by the store or call us at (214) 521-3862 to pre purchase your book(s). We’ll have them signed for you and then you may pick them up at your convenience!

Christin Geall Book Signing

Floral designer, photographer, and teacher Christin Geall emboldens designers and gardeners to think differently about their work with flowers and floral design, as she draws upon the fine arts and historical sources—whether exploring Baroque music, the paintings of the Impressionists, or the work of floral innovators she admires.

Covering all aspects of floral design, including choosing flowers and plants to grow and arrange, selecting tools and vessels, balancing color and form, and even photographing and selling arrangements, Cultivated offers universal lessons for all levels of practitioners, budgets, and materials. 

Christin’s love of plants began more than thirty years ago when as a teen from Toronto, she apprenticed to the herbalist Heidi Schmidt on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Those four months every summer, learning every aspect of managing the farm, ignited her passion for educating others about the power of plants.  

Following college she interned at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in England. And then her path led her to completing a MFA in creative nonfiction in the United States, eight years of teaching creative nonfiction and environmental writing at the University of Victoria. She now divides her time between Victoria, British Columbia and that same farm on Martha’s Vineyard where she first learned about plants. Christin says, "I’m grateful that Cultivated has brought together my loves: environmentalism, writing, art, teaching, philosophy and plants”.

We are delighted to welcome this multi-talented woman to The Exchange and invite you to join us on Tuesday, February 13 between 2:00 and 3:30 when she’ll sign copies of Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style. We also have boxed stationery and puzzles featuring Christin’s beautiful designs. What perfect Valentine gifts for the flower lover in your life!  

If you are unable to join us on Tuesday, you are welcome to call the store at (214)521-3862 and pre-purchase your book(s). We’ll have them signed and then you may pick them up at your convenience.  

Brenda Bogart Book Signing

Dallas artist and author Brenda Bogart is known for her compelling, conversation-starting collage art, featuring iconic cultural figures as well as figurative collages of wildlife and animals. Her art is found in 14 galleries throughout the country and in beautiful homes from coast to coast. The Art of Advent, her second book, is a 40-day journey through the Advent season with scripture, her art and the written word. 

This book makes a beautiful gift, especially this time of year, and can inspire and encourage its reader throughout the year.  

Join us on Friday, December 8 when this talented and charming author and artist signs The Art of Advent at The Exchange between 2:00 and 3:30.

If you cannot join us on Friday we invite you to pre-purchase your book by calling the store at (214)521-3862. We’ll have it signed for you and you may pick it up at your convenience.

Classical Shindig Book Signing!

Come and make the acquaintance of two of New Orleans’ most beloved hosts and concert pianists, Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper, who sure love a party. From seasonal celebrations to iconic book clubs and lavish parties for family and friends, Michael and Quinn are sharing it all.

Enjoy the pairs’ authentic sense of style and design in their lush home and garden while exploring the joys of throwing unique and personal events. The pages are filled with hundreds of delightful photographs captured by twelve renowned Southern photographers that showcase the abundance of Michael and Quinn’s nineteenth century home. Come away with entertaining, hosting, and interior design tips and tricks that even an amateur can execute.

Complete with thirty recipes for every occasion, QR codes of recorded concertos, delightful stories from Mississippi County, Arkansas, to the streets of New Orleans, and by way of New York to include the British monarchy and everyone in between—there’s nothing these two won’t do to celebrate their love of food, music, and people.

These talented authors will join us in the store on Wednesday, November 8 between 2:00 and 4:00 to sign their beautiful book, Classical Shindig.  We invite you to stop in to meet these charming southern gentlemen and leave with their book, which makes the perfect gift this holiday season.  If you are unable to be with us on Wednesday, you may simply call the store and make your purchase over the phone.  (214)521-3862.  We'll have your book signed and then you pick it up at your convenience.

Stephen Sills Book Signing

Celebrated Interior Designer Stephen Sills is recognized as a unique artistic voice in the design world. He is renowned for his ability to design innovative and beautiful rooms and to maintain the atmosphere of luxury and calm. This new book, A Vision For Design, is an in-depth look at several of Sill’s most recent projects, absolutely stunning homes located in New York City, Florida, the Hamptons, and Connecticut, as well as Stephen’s own homes. He approaches every project with sensitivity to architecture, function, and history of the space, enriching the vision of the client. 

His work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, House & Garden, Vogue, Maison & Jardin, W, New York Times Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, among others.The houses are bookended by essays on topics important to Stephen, including Architecture, Craft, Landscape, and types of rooms, from Primary to Functional to Connective Spaces. 

The book is rich with creative collaborators: a foreword by one of Sills’ longtime clients, Tina Turner; text by David Netto, himself an AD100 designer; and a conversation on gardens with Stephen’s longtime friend and neighbor, Martha Stewart. This beautiful design book is a must for the discerning coffee table.

Join us on Friday afternoon or call in advance to purchase books over the phone.  (214)521-3862.  We'll have them signed and you may pick up at your convenience.

Capucine de Wulf Book Signing

In Together at the Table, Capucine De Wulf Gooding and David Gooding, the husband-and-wife founders of Juliska, share their philosophy on love and the art of living well. 

Sharing their family stories and traditions for celebrating life’s special moments, Capucine and David share much about the art of entertaining. Their alluring mouth-blown Bohemian glassware and delicately embossed dinnerware make the perfect centerpieces for household bliss.

This beautiful coffee table book contains hundreds of inspiring ideas about indulging in playful celebrations—including holidays, bridal guidelines, and more—how to reinvent the classics by mixing and matching, and the elegance that can be found in both formal and casual dining. A culmination of culture, sentiment, and tradition, Together at the Table is the perfect inspiration for everyone seeking joy at the table!

Capucine was born in Paris of a French father and a Texan mother. Her unique upbringing, combining old-world Europe with southern whimsy resulted in her hallmark personality and design aesthetic of French romance with an American sensibility. In 2001, Capucine and her husband David Gooding founded Juliska – an acclaimed tableware and home décor company with the motto “Love and the Art of Living Well.” In 2017, Capucine launched her namesake jewelry line to great success. At The Exchange we offer a beautiful selection of her jewelry and we invite you to see it when you come in for the book signing!Capucine De Wulf jewelry combines all of Capucine’s great passions – womanhood, home and heart, through the medium of personal adornment.

Capucine and her husband live in Charleston, South Carolina with their three daughters and a small zoo of furry pets.

Capucine de Wulf will join us at The Exchange on Friday, October 13 between 1:30 and 3:00. We invite you to come meet this charming and talented author and jewelry designer. If you are unable to be with us on Friday, we are accepting pre orders of her book. Simply call the store at (214) 521-3862 and purchase over the phone; and we will have it signed for you. Then come pick it up at your convenience!

We're Having a B I G Birthday!

In 1958 … Barbie, Hula Hoops and LEGOs were introduced … Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Dean Martin and Perry Como all had hit songs … President Eisenhower signed NASA into existence … South Pacific was a hit at the box office … A gallon of gas cost 24 cents … the average new home in America cost $10,450… and The Saint Michael’s Woman’s Exchange opened its doors at #5 Highland Park Village!

The quick mental math will reveal that The Exchange is 65! And what a busy 65 wonderful years it has been. Most of our customers know that The Exchange is operated by volunteers; and the proceeds from the store are distributed each year to non profits which serve the most vulnerable in our community. Over the years we’ve helped generations of Dallas shoppers select the perfect gift or decorative accessory. We’ve wrapped over 325,000 gifts! And hundreds of volunteers have helped send millions of dollars into our community.

And like all grand ladies we have decided that a one day celebration is insufficient; so we are celebrating all week long! Stop by during the week of September 11-16 for Flash Sales, sweet treats and Daily Drawings for merchandise and gift cards.

And wish us a Happy Birthday!

If you are one of our loyal customers, we sincerely thank you for your business. And if you are new to us we invite you to shop with us in person or online, and get busy Shopping for Good!

Click here to check out our Shopping Page

Gray Malin Book Signing!

Bestselling author and fine-art photographer Gray Malin returns to Dallas to sign his newly released book!  He’ll sign books at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange on Thursday, May 25 between 3:30 and 5:30.  

This book is a return to Gray Malin’s famed aerial beach photography. Coastal celebrates the beaches of the United States, from the East Coast to the West and Hawaii, as well as some international beaches. Included are stunning, never-before-published photographs from the luminous waters of Maui to the pebbled beaches of Northern Michigan to the idyllic shores of Nantucket. Fans of Malin’s previous book, Beaches, will love this new installment as he takes us on a journey to the secluded, the celebrated, and the enchanting beaches of the United States.

Featured Locations:
Midwest: Lake Michigan; Chicago
Northeast: Maine; Cape Cod; New Jersey; Rhode Island; Block Island; The Hamptons; Martha’s Vineyard; Nantucket; Boston
Southeast: Miami; Palm Beach; Sea Island; Jupiter
Southern California: Venice; Santa Monica; San Diego; Laguna Beach; Newport Beach; Malibu; Manhattan Beach
Northern California: San Francisco; Big Sur; Monterey; Carmel; Pebble Beach; Lake Tahoe
Hawaii: Oahu; Big Island; Kauai; Maui
International: Australia; New Zealand; St. Barths; Bora Bora; Thailand

Join us for this book signing party and sip drinks made with Don Julio Tequila … and leave of course with your signed edition of Coastal!

If you are unable to join us on Thursday, you may call the store and purchase your book(s) over the phone. We’ll have Gray sign your book(s) and then you may pick them up at your convenience. (214) 521-3862.

What A Year It Has Been!

May is a VERY IMPORTANT month to us at The Exchange. Each year in May the proceeds from our store make their way out into the world to do good work. This year our gift to the community is $575,000, which is the largest in our 65 year history.

Many of our customers know that each year the proceeds from our store are given away, as grants, to non-profit agencies which serve the most vulnerable in our community. Each and every one does the critical work of caring for the sick, feeding the hungry, comforting the battered, sheltering the homeless…and changing lives for those on the margins. Dallas is a very philanthropic city; and many people have an agency or issue that is particularly important to them. You will probably find the one(s) that tug your heartstrings on this year’s list of 71 agencies, along with others whose names you may not know! Large or small…well known or not…each one does important and life changing work for those they serve. And we are honored to assist them.

Many shoppers these days find it increasingly important to patronize businesses that make a positive impact on their community. We have a 65 year history of giving, with cumulative gifts exceeding $11 million, and no intention of stopping! We invite you to shop with us this year as we all work together to make a difference in Dallas.  

All of the 140 volunteers who work all year long for the excitement that May brings thank you for your business, your loyalty and your friendship to the store! Remember, at The Exchange

You’re Shopping For Good!

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Lewis Miller signs FLOWER FLASH at The Exchange

Lewis Miller is the owner of one of the premier floral design houses in New York City.  His clients include leaders in fashion, design, photography, art direction and architecture.  He launched the business over two decades ago and is now one of the most sought-after multi-event production houses in the world.

Miller is known far and wide for his "Flower Flash" street art installations made from flowers.  He repurposes flowers from events to create pop-up floral works of art.  These installations are created in 30 minutes or less and are always in place before dawn...so that everyday New Yorkers and the tourists who visit his great city can enjoy this surprise as they begin their day.  

Lewis Miller's book, Flower Flash, takes us through these whimsical, spectacular floral gifts to the city of New York.  Don't miss the chance to meet Lewis Miller and have him sign this beautiful book!  We are excited to welcome him to The Exchange on Friday, April 14 between 2:00 and 3:30.

If you are unable to join us, you may call the store to purchase your book over the phone.  We'll have him sign it; and you may pick it up at your convenience.  (214)521-3862.

Alex Papachristidis comes to The Exchange

Alex Papachristidis is a designer known for his interesting mix of elegant and modern styles, which he masterfully assembles to create timeless spaces. This beautifully photographed book profiles a wide array of stunning projects, including a luxe, modern beach house; a Manhattan home that has a vivid lavender-and-blue palette; and a colorful “bohemian” apartment incorporating midcentury furniture. Each project presents the varied ways he makes spaces versatile to share with family and friends. His work has been described as thoughtful, personal, sophisticated and eclectic. Papachristidis has mastered the skill of fusing modern and traditional elements; and editors, designers and clients all use the word “fresh” to define his elegant approach, color palette, and use of delightful details to make even a small room sizzle with style. 

Throughout the book are tabletop settings styled by Papachristidis that are integrated in many of the featured homes. He shows his clients how to mix such wide-ranging elements as contemporary dishes with antique decorative objets to create eye-catching tableaux. With this book, the author shares his extensive knowledge for gracious living.

Alex Papachristidis founded Manhattan-based Alex Papachristidis Interiors in 1987. Since then, he has established himself as one of the foremost tastemakers in the design world—named to Architectural Digest’s AD100 and lauded for his tabletop business. 

Join us on Wednesday afternoon to meet this charming and talented designer. If you are unable to attend the book signing, you may purchase your book over the phone. We’ll have it signed and then you may pi it up at your convenience! (214)521-3862.

Jane Scott Hodges Book Signing

Jane Scott Hodges is an expert in the design, creation and use of fine linens in daily life. This entrepreneur and life/style authority is the CEO of Leontine Linens, which she founded in 1996 from her cottage on Leontine Street in New Orleans. Only six years later, Ms. Hodges acquired the historic Eleanor Beard Studio in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, one of the first (and still rare) American workrooms offering handmade, couture linens of a quality that rivals those made in Europe. Ms. Hodges’ book, Linens for Every Room and Occasion, presents her inspiring ideas, practical advice and visual inspiration for living and entertaining with elegant linens.

 Her beautiful book is the essential book on living and entertaining with elegant linens-for every day and special occasions. Offering both visual inspiration and practical information, Linens is the ultimate guide to living and entertaining with fine linens. Credited with reviving the art of couture linens for everyday use, Jane Scott Hodges's contributions to the world of fine linens have made her a favorite of house and home magazines. As the founder and owner of her company, she has spent the past two decades studying, collecting, and innovating the world of fine linens. In her engaging Southern way, she introduces us to the art of beautifully made linens and shows how easy it is to use them to personalize your home and change looks and moods without redecorating. Whether your style is classic or modern, quirky or quiet, linens are uniquely adaptable to the way you live and decorate and the surest way to put your unique stamp on your home. 

Throughout, the book also offers liberal doses of the author's expert advice and savvy insight on use and care, as well as contributions from leading decorators and home stylists. Replete with beautiful linen-filled rooms detailing countless interpretations of applique, embroidery, and monograms-and the myriad weaves and colors to explore-Linens opens up the possibilities of a world of decorating and entertaining.

Join us on Wednesday, April 5 between 2:00 and 3:30 to meet this charming and talented entrepreneur and author! We are accepting pre orders. If you are unable to join us on April 5, simply call the store to purchase a book over the phone. We’ll have it signed and you may pick it up at your convenience.