This elegant bathroom designed by Soucie Horner is accomplished in so many ways; the deep-hued vanity with matching panels extending to the ceiling, the timeless style, and the book-matched marble tub surround. Book-matching is more commonly seen in wood veneers, but it is just as striking, if not more when done in stone! Book-matching is seen when successive pieces of stone are arranged side by side in such a way that the pieces “mirror” one another. This example above is not only book-matched but can be considered a double book-match, or a “reverse diamond”.

I just bought a pair of black crocodile print Ann Marino pumps, they are gorgeous! And now, not only can I implement this great shiny smooth texture in my wardrobe, but in home decor as well. The Crocodile Decor Tiles come in numerous colors like black, white, even purple. The large size of each porcelain ceramic tile allows the pattern of scales to appear extremely realistic. $75 each (and more for some colors).