AD At Home: Architectural Digest

The photos alone are worth it—I've flipped through the section on lived-in family homes at least four times now. It's refreshing to read design stories that focus on the people instead of just the furniture.

Amy Astley's picks really do focus on the people behind each home, and that's what makes this collection feel different from a typical coffee-table book. The ten-year span of stories means you get a real range, from small apartments to big estates, all with that lived-in warmth.

Bought this after years of flipping through the magazine at my dentist's office, and having ten years of Amy Astley's favorite stories in one place is worth it. The focus on the people living in these homes rather than just the furniture makes it a genuinely good read, not just a coffee table prop.