Past Perfect: Richard Shapiro Houses and Gardens by Richard Shapiro Grapefruit pies and tarts are comforting

pies and tarts are comforting and foolproof

Thirsty skin absorbs this fragrant Eucalyptus hand cream

The book travels from the striking entry hall to the elegant bedrooms

or the delicious Honey and Peanut Butter Swirl

Past Perfect: Richard Shapiro Houses and Gardens by Richard Shapiro Grapefruit pies and tarts are comfortingIn this exquisite monograph, designer and antiques dealer Richard Shapiro demonstrates the alchemy required to create a home that seems cultivated over many generations. Shapiro has mastered the art of crafting refined, cultivated spaces that transport their inhabitants to distant lands and past epochs. Designers and homeowners who wish to endow their homes with authentic European charm and character will be inspired by Shapiro's gift for conjuring