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Suzie Style

It's difficult to find someone in the style world who has more of it. Style, that is. In her career she has styled her way through magazine & newspaper editorships, as well as authoring several of the best lifestyle books ever published.
Suzie discovered the Greek island of Serifos while working on her book, "Greek Style," in the mid-1980's. She and her husband bought a little 2-bedroom stone house, high up in the hills. Renovations began and then expansion, when the land next to the house was also purchased.
With the help of an architect and Suzie's innate design capabilities, the little house is now on 3 levels. The terrain & character of the island had much to do with the eventual results. Stonewalls & a cave-like courtyard. Stone floors and carved-out spaces to fill.
The colors are typical blue & white. The furniture is simple but comfortable. The accessories are hand-picked and give the home lots of style: antique mirrors, local pottery, lanterns, family keepsakes and even some American art. But all kept to a minimum. No clutter.
Suzie and her family spend as much time as they can at their Serifos home in the summer. The family has made it a simple place, in keeping with greek island traditions. And, it provides an easygoing summer lifestyle Suzie loves...so unlike her lifestyle back in New York City where she's headquartered. Behind the editor's desk, loaded with work.
"Greek Style," written with Stafford Cliff & Daniel Rozensztroch and photographed by Gilles De Chabaneix was first published in 1988. We think it's still the best book on the subject. Unfortunately it's out-of-print. But we've found a source for you that usually has a limited supply of new copies available. But don't hesitate, if you want one. Especially since the price is great. It lists for $40.00 but at www.a1books.com it's $26.95 + shipping.
Want a peek inside Suzie's Serifos island home? Check out the book, "Little Retreats," by Jane Tidbury.