Caribbean Houses Book Giveaway (Oct. 2nd – Oct. 14th)
Congratulations to Claire H. from Santee, CA, winner of the Caribbean Houses Book Giveaway!
The summer has officially ended and fall is now upon us. In the last few weeks, I am sure that some of you have already seen the temperatures plunge where you live. In fact, we just had our first cool front blow through. In South Florida, you can rarely call it a cold front! 
The temperature dropped a few degress giving us a hint of what is to come over the next couple of months. Many people welcome this change of seasons with open arms while others have already started longing for the hot days of summer. If you would prefer summer year round, you are going to love the book that we are giving away today!
Caribbean Houses is a lavishly illustrated account of the development of historically significant houses in the West Indies. Author Michael Connors, a West Indian decorative arts scholar, examines venerable houses that remain as a testimony to the rich history and vibrant lifestyle that was, and continues to be, an important part of Caribbean culture.
The book is divided into five chapters, one for each European heritage: the Spanish Antilles, the Dutch Leewards, the English Islands, the French Lesser Antilles, and the Danish Virgin Islands. The authoritative text sheds light on the area’s rich architectural and interior design history and gives the reader a unique view of houses that combine the tradition of European styles with the vernacular island forms and decorative motifs.
The lavish new photography captures the stunning exteriors and provides a rare look into the interiors of these historic houses, with exotic tropical hardwoods, indigenous stone, and a blending of local crafts and handiwork with antiques and contemporary furnishings.
With the disappearance of so much of the Caribbean’s historic domestic architecture, the colonial residences that still exist represent an important historical record of the Caribbean’s material culture.
Would you like to win a copy of
CARIBBEAN HOUSES ?
To Enter Simply…
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Leave me one comment below telling me what you are going to miss about the summer months.
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- One entry per person. You have until 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, October 14th to enter. One random winner will be chosen and announced soon after.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 7:59 am
I’m going to miss swiiming in the gulf!
October 2nd, 2009 at 9:27 am
I am going to miss the long days of daylight.
October 2nd, 2009 at 9:29 am
I am going to miss the warmth of the sun and wearing tank top!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I’m going to miss the longer days- I hate driving home in the dark!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
The warm weather
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:22 pm
the greenery
October 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 am
I’m going to miss our flowers! They go poof at the slightest mention of fall..
October 3rd, 2009 at 11:34 am
BBQ ing….
October 3rd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I’m going to miss the the sun, sunbathing, the long, hot, sultry days.
October 3rd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Will miss the longer days, hate darkness
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I will miss the warm weather.
October 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I live on a Florida beach- it’s still summer here! Will miss the late sunset, though.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Swimming in the lake
October 8th, 2009 at 10:00 am
i love the sun! i’m going to miss the warmth!
October 8th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I am going to miss the clear sunny days. Here in Oregon it is very overcast in the fall and winter. So dark and dreary!
October 8th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
We are already missing swimming in the pool.
October 9th, 2009 at 12:49 am
i’m already missing the long days
October 10th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
smell of fresh cut grass
October 10th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
i am going to miss it getting dark later thanks
October 11th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
I am going to miss having my daughter home with me. We really enjoyed swimming and hiking and just spending time together.
October 12th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I am going to miss swimming in the pool!
October 12th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I live in the Northern US. The pool season is so quick as well as the growing season. I’ll miss both!
October 12th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
I’m going to miss the nice warm weather and long days.
October 13th, 2009 at 8:38 am
I am going to miss the warm of the weather.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Hurrm. Not too much, I’m afraid. Summer’s my least favorite month, and we had a scorcher this year. But I’ll miss the farmers’ markets and the just-picked berries we enjoyed all summer long.
October 13th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
The thong textile!
October 13th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Well actually in Louisiana we have warm weather 9 out of 12 months. I will miss the summer barbecues and outings with the family.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Easy! I’ll miss the long sunlight and how pain free I am in warmer weather.
October 14th, 2009 at 12:02 am
I’m going to miss taking my kids to the water park!
October 14th, 2009 at 9:54 am
I’m going to miss wearing my comfy flip flops
October 14th, 2009 at 11:20 am
swimming
October 14th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
i am going to miss the beach
October 14th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
im going to miss the flowers in my garden
October 14th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I am going to miss the long days of sunshine and being able to be outside doing lots of activities.
October 14th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
I’m going to miss not having to wear a coat
October 14th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Going to miss wearing all my cute sundresses
October 14th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
I am going to miss the increased daylight.
October 14th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
I am going to miss the warm breeze and walking on the beach. The book looks amazing!
October 14th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Wearing sandals, sundresses and fresh cherries.