Celina's Book'd Lists

Picture Books for Grownups

Created by Celina - Updated on April 04^th 2023

For those times you just want to flip pages like a magazine and learn something new.

Naptime with Joey

Izumikawa, Laura, author, photographer.

From the Publisher

"Joey Marie wears many hats (or, rather, wigs): she's dressed up as Inigo Montoya, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Pikachu, Anna Wintour, Moana, and Barb from Stranger Things. She's taken trips to Hawaii, baked croissants, and blasted off to the moon as an astronaut (at least, in her dreams). She's held occupations such as pizza chef, aerobics instructor, and handy-dandy-fixer-upper (figuratively, of course). She's inspired a parenting blog, been the face of her mom Laura Izumikawa's Instagram...

My Thoughts

Read this and then go back and follow @lauraiz on Instragram.

The inspired room : Simple ideas to love the home you have

Michaels, Melissa, 1967- author.

From the Publisher

"The eagerly anticipated, lavishly illustrated "book" experience of Melissa Michaels' celebrated blog, The Inspired Room, is here. If you're a longtime fan of her personable style or a fellow lover of pretty, real-life decor, you'll delight in this full-color tour of Melissa's home and favorite family spaces alongside room-by-room ideas. Step inside as Melissa shares lessons learned when turning her house into a home, plenty of inspiring photos, and encouraging insights to help you embrace your...

My Thoughts

Simple ideas for updating the look of your home. Gorgeous!

She sheds : a room of your own

Kotite, Erika, 1962- author.

From the Publisher

"She Sheds provides inspiration, tips, and tricks to help create the hideaway of your dreams"-- Provided by publisher.

My Thoughts

This is a thing, and I'm loving it!

Your family in pictures : the parents' guide to photographing holidays, family potraits, and everyday life

Koh, Me Ra, 1973- author.

From the Publisher

From leading photography expert Me Ra Koh, "The Photo Mom," comes the book for parents with little to no photography experience who want to capture better portraits and photos of their families using any camera.

My Thoughts

Lots of great inspiration, especially if you have a real camera lying around gathering dust (me!).

Elements of family style : elegant spaces for everyday life

Gates, Erin T., author.

From the Publisher

New York Times bestselling author and popular lifestyle blogger Erin Gates shares everything you need to know about designing a beautifully stylish--yet practical and functional--family home through candid advice, inspirational ideas, and lessons learned. This uniquely personal and practical guide will explain how to create a home that makes you proud and reflects your own style while also being durable, safe, and comfortable for children. It focuses on the spaces families share, those that are...