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The bestselling author of Call It Home and Made for Living presents a deep dive into her own process and offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of high-end interior design projects.Celebrated interior designer Amber Lewis invites you to join her journey from idea to installation. Offering bite-sized takeaways that anyone can apply to their own living spaces, Amber breaks down her Process (with a capital P) while showcasing projects she and her team created since 2020. With tours of nine gorgeous homes around the country, from the coast to the mountains and the desert, Interiors takes you through the six stages that define an Amber Interiors project: Ponder, Play, Procure, Patience + Panic, Pull It Together, and Pride. Guiding you from the beginning of each new build or renovation project to the end or the install, each chapter reveals the unique nature of the home. Amber provides personal and informative musings on each stage, demonstrating how no two projects are ever the same andnormalizing common frustrations: protracted timelines, inevitable obstacles, and inflated budgets. Peppered with helpful notes and advice on topics like playing with scale, selecting art, or how to work with an interior designer, Interiors gives readers insights into Amber's inspirations and decisions as well as her personalized "source callouts," highlighting specific products, finishes, paint colors, and brands that she returns to again and again.  Amber's friendly voice and distinct style, celebrated for its inviting, balanced, and thoughtful aesthetic, has helped readers all over the country create their own exceptional spaces. With more than 200 stunning images, Interiors is a gorgeous object for the home that gives you a deeper look inside the mind of a designer.

Step into the Hidden Realm of Silent StrugglesImmerse yourself in the poignant journey of "Muted Hunger: Understanding Anorexic Thoughts", a profound exploration into the elusive world of anorexia nervosa. This book is an invitation to the heart of whispered sufferings, offering insight into the complex interplay of mind, body, and society that composes the anorexic experience.Through the depths of Chapter 1, you will uncover the raw internal dialogues that define the reality of those battling anorexia–where fierce control clashes with a haunting desperation. Unravel the mysteries of anorexia in Chapter 2, examining the brain's alarming response to starvation and the tangled emotions of fear, guilt, and shame that drive this disorder.The Siren Song of Thinness: Media and Cultural Influences in Chapter 3, deconstructs the pervasive media messages that infiltrate minds, magnifying vulnerabilities, especially among adolescents. Witness in Chapter 4 the distorted reflections through an anorexic's eyes, learning strategies to combat negative body perceptions and pave the way for the restoration of a cherishing self-view.Unlock the secret language of eating disorders in Chapter 5, where you'll learn to recognize the often-missed signs and gain the courage to address your concerns with loved ones empathetically. Chapter 6 navigates the intricate path to regeneration, detailing a medically informed perspective on addressing nutritional deficiencies and curating a meal plan built to last.With Chapter 7, you'll discover the crucial role of therapy and support systems in the healing process, understanding how family inclusion can catalyze a transformation towards sustained health and happiness. Finally, emerge with your guide from the gloomy veil of anorexia, equipped with newfound understanding, empathy, and resources listed in the reassuring Appendix A essential for caregivers and supporters.This is not just a book; it's a beacon of hope, a treasure trove of knowledge, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in face of silent struggles and muted hunger. Embark on this life-altering read today, and embrace the journey toward compassion and comprehension.

In Call it Home interior designer and author Amber Lewis, reveals her detail-oriented approach to renovating, decorating, and building a beautiful home in her eclectic, laid-back Californian style.In Call It Home, Amber shows how the tiniest of features help to create an interior style, and shares her secrets to choosing and applying fabric, paint, finishes, tiles, flooring, and more, for a beautifully designed home, shortcutting the often-overwhelming decision-making process. Amber walks you through eight new homes she designed – including her own – and the thought processes behind every major choice. Whether you’re decorating one room, renovating your entire house, or planning a new construction, she shares how to approach a project from start to finish, guiding you on how to get the perfect results. Through personal essays, you’ll learn how she set about the project, what challenges were faced, and the materials she used to achieve the finished result. With more than 200 stunning images of livings rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, entryways, bedrooms, and baths, you’ll have the inspiration to create your own collection of stunning spaces – and call it home.