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Sacred Spaces: Everyday People and the Beautiful Homes Created Out of Their Trials, Healing, and Victories Hardcover – April 18, 2023

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A gorgeous photography collection, featuring home interiors and profiles of the people who have transformed these spaces into sanctuaries, calling you to create your own sacred space

“This book is brimming with heart and healing, and it is a moody, visual feast that will leave you feeling full in the best way possible.”—Justina Blakeney, designer, author, and founder of Jungalow

Before she became an internationally renowned designer and photographer, Carley Summers suffered from alcoholism and addiction, spending nights in jail, the emergency room, and rehab. As someone who celebrates recovery today, she knows firsthand the importance of a warm and inviting home. Summers uses her life experience and her craft to ensure that the homes she photographs and designs are comforting, healing spaces to live and grow in.

Sacred Spaces takes readers on a beautifully photographed journey inside fourteen homes, from North Carolina and California to Canada, France, and Morocco, as Summers uncovers the vulnerable stories behind each one: a mother who uses her kitchen to heal her son with food, a woman who found her sanctuary after overcoming childhood abuse, and more. She even offers a tour of her mother’s home and her own. Along the way, each section identifies a type of space that people have created, including

• The Foundational Home, which features those who have created spaces on a solid foundation for a lasting legacy
• The Wandering Home, which highlights people who were lost in life, lost in travels, but never lost in their home
• The Cathartic Home, which showcases people who realize that when they cannot change the outside world, they can change the inside of their homes to bring comfort through renewal and restoration

This collection is a balm for those seeking refuge in a world fraught with struggle and heartache. Through stories of brokenness, hurt, and healing, Sacred Spaces invites readers to dream of the home that will set them free.

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“Carley Summers has an eye for beauty and a way of capturing not just gorgeous, layered interiors but also the powerful stories that the interiors hold. This book is brimming with heart and healing, and it is a moody, visual feast that will leave you feeling full in the best way possible.”—Justina Blakeney, designer, author, and founder of Jungalow

“Sacred Spaces accomplishes what many design books miss—it shows the heart of the home and the heart of people. Through Summers’s interviews, we see a human element, including her own story, which reminds us that we are inseparable from what we call home. These stories and brilliant photographs will inspire you to honor your space as sacred and make real change in your life.”—Bobby Berk, design expert and Emmy-nominated host of Queer Eye

“I’m completely in awe of how Carley Summers was able to pull together so many beautiful stories and gorgeous photos of the homes and their owners in one stunning book! This is not a book that will just sit on a shelf or on a table. This is a book that one will read and be inspired by over and over again.”—Eddie Ross, author of Modern Mix and cofounder and chief content creator of Maximalist Studios

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Carley Summers is an interior designer and photographer, holding a fine arts degree focused on photography and painting. With interior photography, she helps clients and brands narrate their stories. With interior design, she creates truly sacred spaces for clients and their loved ones to enjoy. Carley Summers and her husband live in North Carolina with their son, Max.

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The Foundational Home

Stories from Francesca Gentilli, Eddie Ross, and Page Aman, who have created a solid foundation for a lasting legacy.

Francesca Gentilli

Weston, England

Passed down through multiple generations, the cozy family farmhouse Francesca and her husband, Alex, live in is nestled in the old English town of Weston, a village belonging to the northern district of Hertfordshire. Just an hour north of London, the setting of their quaint home is breathtaking, overlooking a vast field of sunflowers, completely indicative of the inhabitants’ sunny and cheerful demeanor. Their home is just minutes from Alex’s office, where he works to carry on his family legacy as a sustainable farmer. Francesca and Alex beautifully renovated and restored their historic gem, and their love for each other and their home is abundantly evident. Francesca’s passion for travel is showcased throughout the house: various textiles from around the world grace the rooms, and her family legacy lives on through the beautiful furniture displayed in the living room. Like many, Francesca struggled to find her inner calling, but on a spontaneous trip to India, she found her purpose through procuring beautiful rugs and textiles from rich cultures around the globe. When I think of my time with Francesca, I think of innocence and purity of heart. I met her during my travels overseas, and the moment we first struck up a conversation, I knew there was something so special about her. Her heart is genuine and she has such a contagious joy about her. While we strolled through the countryside near her home and chatted about life, I felt at peace with her. I felt safe, which is also the way I felt in her home. She has created a sanctuary for her family, and her story is just beginning. I know you will feel the sweetness of her home as you dive into her story and beautiful space.

Your story . . . Go!

Francesca: I grew up on a farm in the middle of nowhere, in Hambleden, a village in Oxfordshire. Our farm sat on a hill on the edge of the village, where I led a very sheltered childhood. It was mainly an arable farm, but we always kept some sheep. And I remember one of the sheep rejected its baby. I asked my father and Jack, the shepherd, if I could have it—if it could be mine. After much deliberation, they said yes. So Woolie and I became great friends. She would hang out in the field with all of the other sheep, but I would read her stories from my storybook and sneak her digestive biscuits and feed her carrots. We hung out loads. My snacks were probably not very good for her diet, but we were friends.

My mom always said I was born with my bags packed. As a child, I begged her to go to boarding school. She didn’t want me to go, but I thought the idea of having a big sleepover with all of my friends, five days a week, was the coolest thing ever. She thought it was cruel. But I got my way, and never looked back.

After school, I got my first proper job, where I worked in catering. I really like working. I like to earn my own money. I didn’t get an allowance or any money from my parents, which made me want to own my own way. I would work on and off in a catering company, doing little canapés, which is really artistic and fiddly and lovely. But then I got my first exciting job at age nineteen and I went to work in the French Caribbean. I didn’t know anyone, but I just went and did it. The jobs were quite average, but I felt like I was going to study French at university.

Carley: What kind of work was it?

Francesca: Just working in a fashion boutique. And so, I’d hang out and talk to everyone who came in. And then the second year there I helped launch a Greek bar-restaurant. I was a terrible waitress. I dropped all the glasses. I literally would go around with lots of trays and drop them all. But for some reason, they kept me. That really wasn’t my calling, but it was cool to be in the Caribbean islands. I was doing that while all of my friends were at university. I never did university. And part of me really regrets it because they all had so much fun there. They probably didn’t learn that much, but they had a lot of fun. I kind of feel like I missed out on that experience. But if I had gone, then I probably wouldn’t be where I am now, because it would have taken me down a different route.

Carley: You’d probably be working at an office in London somewhere.

Francesca: Ah, no way, no way, no way. I could never be in an office in London. The idea of being hemmed in isn’t ideal.

Carley: So, travel has always been really big for you?

Francesca: Travel has always been really big. As soon as I did that job in the Caribbean, I kind of got the bug to just pack up and go and try new places. But I didn’t travel as much as I do now. In my twenties, I kind of floated around doing all sorts of jobs, not really feeling fulfilled, but just doing them because they paid the bills. I did a lot of kitchen work, cooking and things like that. And I worked in fashion wholesale, which was soul destroying. Our office was in a basement, but the boss was four floors up. She’d call me and say, “Francesca, can you come up here?” I’d run to the top of the building, and when I’d get there, she’d say, “Can you go and get me a cappuccino?” I would think, You could’ve just asked me on the phone. She was such a gal, but she was also a family friend. So I had to be careful about how I reacted. And I realized I absolutely hated it.

Then I started my business in 2013, and that was when I found my groove and when I started traveling loads. For the first time, I was really enjoying what I was doing. And I kind of fell into it, not really realizing where it was taking me. But for the first time, it just felt right. It felt like I had finally found a good direction, in an industry that I wanted to be in because it offered a perfect mix of being creative and selling things. I’m good at selling things—I like selling things and talking to people.

Carley: So now you’ve come back full circle.

Francesca: Yeah. Full circle, living back on a farm with my husband, Alex. We don’t really know where we met, but it was in the haze of the university era at a party somewhere. We stayed friends for a very long time. And then we went on holiday together with other friends. One thing led to another, and we ended up being together. From there, things moved quite quickly, and we married within two years—because when you know, you know. And we had known each other for so long. There was none of that getting to know him and finding out if he was a good guy, because I already knew. And that’s kind of where we are now.

Carley: With two babies on the way!

Francesca: With two babies on the way! So yeah, it almost feels like my story is just starting. It’s been amazing fun, but I’ve been a bit unsettled and wishy-washy up until now. And I feel like now it will all start.

Carley: You have a foundation.

Francesca: Yep, exactly.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Convergent Books (April 18, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593241002
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593241004
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.36 x 1.03 x 10.3 inches

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Before she became an internationally renowned designer and photographer, Carley Summers suffered from alcoholism and addiction, spending nights in jail, the emergency room, and rehab. As someone who celebrates recovery today, she knows firsthand the importance of a warm and inviting home. Summers uses her life experience and her craft to ensure that the homes

she designs and photographs are comforting, healing spaces in which to live and grow.

Carley Summers is an interior designer and photographer holding a fine arts degree focused on photography and painting. With interior photography she helps clients and brands narrate their stories. With interior design she creates truly sacred spaces for clients and their loved ones to enjoy. Carley Summers and her husband, Jon, live in North Carolina with their son, Max.

Follow Carley on Instagram: @carlaypage

Website: carleysummers.com

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RikkiBobbi

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Super brilliant concept for a design book. I've read other design books that take you thru multiple people's homes etc. But this one has an interest and depth like no other design book I've seen. It still takes you thru different people's homes, but the author asks the right questions and relays her conversation to the public thru this book so delightfully. WORTH YOUR TIME AND MONEY in my opinion. I would purchase again to gift out to people. The stories are captivating, written out beautifully, and photography is lush. I will look for more by this author.

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A gorgeous interior design book w/stories behind the homes/owners that make this book one-of-a-kind!

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023

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Sacred Spaces is an incredible book. I’ve known Carley for a couple of years, and we share a passion for flowers. Even knowing her, and knowing about some of her life trials and victories, I really didn’t know what to expect until I read the book. The photography and these homes are amazing, but the way Carley tells the story of the life journeys each person or family experienced in making their home a sacred space is hard for me to describe in one sentence. The homes are in the US, Canada, Morocco, Guatemala, UK, and France. Carley’s home and story is included, as well as her mom’s. The individuals represent different ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds but Carley says it best: “every story deserves a seat at the table. Every story has worth and value. Our stories are what link us together - exposing our humanity.” The stories were all so different but the vulnerability of these individuals in sharing what they went through in life to end up making their home such a sacred space is incredible and is a common thread throughout. I think vulnerabilities are something everyone around the world can identify with but maybe we don’t share or say our own out loud to anyone very much. So as you read, you are thinking “wow, I can’t believe they went through this” but at the same time “wow, how gracious and trusting of them to share this.” Some of the journeys were sad and even hard to read. Some made me cry. Some had funny moments and made me laugh. All were inspiring. And in the end, how incredibly hopeful to see them come out the other side. Job well done Carley! Can’t wait to see what comes next!!

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Beautiful book

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If you're looking for a book on design that is personal taste, this is the book. It is a compilation of stories on how people decorated their homes based on who they are. I'm so tired of how decorating shows and books show you the latest trends and the most expensive products. A cookie cutter kitchen, bath, ect...all looking the same. This book gives you each person's story and individual style. Inspirational!

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Favorite Coffee Table Book!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024

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This is such a special book! Carley has a way with words and tells both her story and shares others’ stories in such a heartfelt, personal, meaningful way. It’s truly such a gift. I absolutely love the imagery and look forward to any future books she publishes! I’ve given this book as gifts to friends and kept a copy for myself. I definitely recommend it!

I also love how the book jacket has a stunning interior photograph and the inside cover is solid and neutral. Easy to style different ways!

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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024

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This book is filled with beautiful homes and beautiful stories

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The book is beautiful, great stories. I love her style, but I was hoping to see more of her work in this book.

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Beautiful coffee table book

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024

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I honestly lost myself in this book. It’s so beautifully captured and inspiring. Now I’m on my way to the thrift store lol

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I have been truly blessed by this author and her stories. At one point I was brought to tears through one of her stories. The story her Mom told was one of determination and resurrection, and how her home has embraced all of it. I believe that through surrounding ourselves with beauty, we can live a powerful and fulfilling life, and the author includes God in that equation. This book will continue to be a household blessing for many years in my home.

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Nancy Blayney

Beautiful format& quality

Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2023

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I relate to this book in so many ways. Would love to meet with everyone involved. So relatable

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Ria Singh

Not for me.

Reviewed in India on September 10, 2023

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Its a greta book with a greta concept and I would have enjoyed the interviews a lot more had they been accompanied by good photographs, the pics are dark and dingy, in a lot of them its har to make out what is even happening. The sad part id the authoress is a photographer herself !!!! Better luck for your next book, two stars because a lot of effort has been put in the interviews.

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Beautiful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2023

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What a beautiful and inspiring book

Albadecoblog

Libro muy recomendable.

Reviewed in Spain on October 1, 2023

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Not what I expected.

Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2023

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It seems like a diary of struggles obtaining desires and outcomes of securing their homes. Disappointing, if it wasn't such as hassle to return the book it would have been sent back immediately.

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