Carolyn S. Murray, Los Angeles Times California Home Book, 1982

Would you opt for stained glass windows in your home? This spectacular set, as seen in the Los Angeles Times’ California Home Book, published in 1982, is making a strong case. Edited by Carolyn S. Murray, the photo book is filled with interior design inspiration courtesy of a series of expertly curated California residences, each as bold and colourful as the next. It also includes instructions for DIY decorating of all sorts, from how to hand-stencil fabrics to creating a children’s fort from scratch. Interested in making the book your own? Keep an eye on @press_sf

 who acquire copies from time to time.