White and Faded: Restoring Beauty in Your Home and Life

Restorative designer Parrella-Van Den Berg (cofounder, White & Faded) delivers precisely what the title promises. This book takes readers on a journey devoted to a love of varied shades of white, numerous antiques, and a lifestyle surrounded by them. The book contains detailed photographs of the author’s home and thoughtfully placed, white-painted antiques. There are tips on restoration, buying, and home maintenance, including how to have and protect white floors when there are pets or children living in the home. While interior design is the dominant focus, the book also interweaves therapeutic themes of self-healing that correspond with embracing the imperfections of objects. Because of its ability to expose every detail, the color white is a perfect way to discuss the vulnerability of being human.