Realising that the original illustrations were not of a high enough standard, this post has been updated, as of 18/04/2024, with a better, and wider, selection of images.
Picked this book up the other day while exhibiting at Aberglasney - they possess a rather good second hand book corner and I've picked some lovely books in my time.
I had a copy of 'Living in Style', which I believe is her third book of interior design, many years ago and, for reason I can't now remember, I got rid. I have a suspicion that I also owned 'Paint Magic', published 1981, at the same time, but I may be mistaken.
I have to admit a slight disappointment with the design of the book. I suppose I expected something a bit more chic from a book connected with Cosmopolitan, even one sponsored by Dulux - Innes, I should add, was at the time Design Editor of the magazine. Some of the images in this book reflect that cultural millieu of Spitalfields - hence the large picture of Dennis Severs (1948-2001) in his remarkable Folgate St house. There is also an admix of Arty North London Bourgeoisie. Though I have say I think some her contemporary choices don't quite hit the mark, the following do. (oh, by the way for those who don't know, the gentleman resembling a deckchair is the inestimable George Melly - jazz singer, raconteur, writer and tv presenter. Bohemian. Habitue of the Colony Room.)