The can't-live-without coffee table book. The book release party was held at J. Crew... perfection. The foreword is written by one of my favorite Mensches in Madras, Steven Stolman. The author, Susanna Salk, is married to a Jew. Are you sensing a pattern here?
Drinking light in tennis white, misadventures on the preppy periphery, brunchtime buoys... THIS BOOKS IS A CLASSIC.
I have several copies of this. The one I keep on my coffee table was, believe it or not, a gift from a guy. He wrote a note in the front and I can't help but smile every time I open this (which is often). It's the unofficial Bible(/Torah) of entertainment for any good prep.
I got this as a Holiday gift from the Lilly store. They had 5 copies signed by Lilly to give out to their favorite customers. They asked me to join the team and be an official Lilly Girl two months later.
The original JGIWC. Everyone should own at least one copy of this.
I own two.
I am so jealous of your book collection! I am going to keep my eyes peeled for the last book especially.
ReplyDeleteI have all five of these and adore each and every one! I actually got postcards from the author of Tipsy in Madras. If you email me your address I will send you one since I know you will appreciate it!!
ReplyDeletePS I am still coming to NYC in November!!!
I am dying to get my hands on the last one but it's no longer in print and I'm slightly wary of buying it "used" from a site like Amazon.
ReplyDeleteWhat's the Tipsy in Madras book about? I just see the martini glass on the front...but I don't drink, so I don't want to look into a book all about drinking and having parties and what to serve drink-wise. :-)
Lucky duck you. :-)
*hugs*
have the lilly book and preppy handbook in my library! unfotunately my handbook is looking a little ratty!
ReplyDeleteOh Miss TAG, we are very glad to see you feeling better. (Or at least sounding like you are.)
ReplyDelete*Fabulous* books, all of them, just superb, but what is cool is that a gentleman gave you one of them! The fact you have a little story for each is pretty neat as well.
:-)
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Ok I need to add to my collection asap!
ReplyDeleteWhat is an "official Lilly girl?!" It sounds like preppy royalty!
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