Interiors — September 29, 2021

Here We Go Again…

So here is a life lesson for ya… NEVER SAY NEVER!

After completing my second book, I swore up and down that was IT for me. No more. As much as I like things in threes, no – I would not write a third.

Well, look at me now, eating my words as I announce that yes, I am officially writing a third Elements of Style book for Simon & Schuster. Before you get too excited, it’s gonna be a while. A few years to be exact. In agreeing to do one more, I wanted to give myself ample time to get it right, shoot all the projects I haven’t been able to over the past 2 years (COVID, baby, move, etc.) and also finish my own house. I can’t divulge too much, but I can tell you the focus will be on renovations – big and small. And no, I’m not sure what the spine will be yet – open to your ideas, of course!

Stay tuned as we progress through the book process once more, and in the meantime get caught up on books one and two ;)

Thank you for all your support with these books. They are such a labor of love and I’m still amazed at their success, thanks to you and the incredible team of people I have around me.

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    3. Was just coming here to comment on the spine speculation and Oh my God I think you’re right! It’s gotta be leopard!

      1. Hah! My thoughts exactly. It’s gotta be leopard! Congrats, Erin! Looking forward to adding it to my collection!

      1. yep yep, I came to say LEOPARD too, it will make that trio perfection! And we all know Erin, will select just the right leopard if she goes that route!

  3. Exciting, congratulations! I agree with leopard for the spine. If not, I always think of you when I see Greek key, so maybe a dark green Greek key.

    1. Erin, I’m looking forward to book three! You’ve got more talent than you give yourself credit for. As for spine, I think green and gold stripe. Congrrats!

  11. Congrats- very excited by this news! Agree with others that a leopard spine is obvious choice. My beloved and very wise grandmother ALWAYS said- “Never Say Never”. It’s been good advice to follow- so glad you are going for a third book!

  13. Congrats! Ok, here are my ideas for the spine:

    Another B&W stripe but switch it so the top starts with white. Cover would have to be totally different than the first one so it clearly looks like a different book when people go to buy it.

    A chocolate brown? Pretty against blue sometimes but would have to be a shade that can look good lined up with the B&W.

    My pick…a grasscloth white or black or another type of texture we don’t see a lot. Even a light blue grasscloth like the light blue in the toile. The gold lettering would really stand out.

    Good luck!

  15. So excited for this! What about a brick spine? So many colour options you could choose from. Whatever it is, I will display it proudly (after reading it of course!)

  18. My first thought was cheetah, but then I thought a more subdued leopard would be good. But I also like the idea of green Greek key someone else suggested.

  19. Hey Erin.
    I’d do a black and white stripe but offset from the first book so you’d have a broken stripe. (Make sense?)
    Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

  22. Congratulations!!! For the spine, my vote is for a small star print that mimics the wallpaper in “Henry’s Big Boy Room Reveal”

  23. So exciting! Love your books-your voice on the pages and of course your style and advice is inspiring each time I crack them open.

  26. Maybe the cover can be an exterior shot of your new home since the other two books were interior shots for the cover! Maybe the spine can be a Greek Key design….

  27. Fantastic news! I enjoyed both of your books and they have been helpful guides for decorating our home. I too vote leopard for the spine :)

  28. Congratulations. Will be fun to watch along the journey. Shagreen spine?! Green shagreen, I know a girl ;)

  33. I love the B&W stripe on the first book, partly because you can clearly see the gold lettering on the spine.

    Maybe for book #3 a zebra stripe that mimics the cool ottoman you have?

    2nd choice = Cheetah/Leopard (duh).

  36. This is great news! If I could pre-order now, I would! Well, you have the iconic b&w stripe, and the beloved blue&white toile. How about something in green? Sort of like the Scalamandre Raphael wallpaper? Or maybe something like your dining room wallpaper? Or a small block print? Whatever you decide will be wonderful!

  37. I like the Greek key idea but want to suggest using a compass star…especially if the book is a “map” for renovations. Less enthused about the leopard/cheetah idea… Regardless, I’m sure you’ll come up with a great idea! Good luck as you begin this new project!

  39. I had no doubts that you would write a third book! Animal print/leopard! It would look great with your other two books. I’m just sad it won’t be sooner, but you have a lot on your plate.

  41. Erin:
    I am so thrilled to hear about your third book. I used your first book as my design “bible” and inspiration for my staging company and purchased the second soon there after. Thank you and I look forward to purchasing the next one! I am in love with your style!

  46. So glad to hear it! Loved both your books and hope you include your own houses (the former one and this current one) in the new book. It’s your voice and your eye that makes your books so good!

  48. Love your first too book, I’ve devoured them over and over again…..Soo excited about a third!!!
    I feel like the third should have some emerald or Forrest green on the spine…like a grown up version if that makes any sense…but I also love what others are saying about leopard….there aren’t really any good books that have a leopard print cover…which is puzzling to say the least, anyway I’ll leave that decision in your expert hands… xx

  50. So looking forward to the next book! I loved the last one and even used your main bath as inspiration for my remodeled bath this year.

  51. The spine HAS to be animal print, right?! It would look so lovely next to the other two. Also, it’s pays tribute to your famous animal print stairs in your previous house!

  53. Another vote for leopard here! I thin whatever you do, it should coordinate well with your first book since that one did so well for styling. I’m really looking forward to reading it! Congrats!

  57. I loved your last book, which helped me finish some of our rooms. I appreciate the lovely spine cover that looks lovely on the bookshelf. I’m so happy you are going to write another book!

  61. Congratulations! Loved your first two books and look forward to reading the third. I vote herringbone pattern for the spine!

  64. Congratulations! I would love to see the pattern that was on your stair runner in last home. There are already leopard print covers out there.

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  71. We all know your love for leopard, but if not that pattern how about a graphic spine with brown and black in it….One that would look good on everyone’s coffee table whether you love leopard or not.
    So happy for you!

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