I was SO excited to get this book. I know that the author is the granddaughter of the founder of Home Interiors and Gifts, and I mistakenly thought that Carter would use a lot of her family's company products in the decorating. Instead, there is little or none in the book. It is the author's own home, and non withstanding the beautiful cover arrangement, I was taken aback by what I find to be her dog-ugly decor. I know style is a very personal manner, but what about faith in your own company products? I have a LOT of Home Interior, and I was looking forward to learning how to use what I have in a better way. If I can get over the photographs, the book MIGHT tell me how to do that somewhere. So disappointed!