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The Best Coffee Table Books to Shop on Tennyson Street

Coffee table books meet thoughtfully styled interiors.

A book and other decor from Miller Lane Mercantile.
Photo by Ryan Varga.

Tucked along Tennyson Street, Miller Lane Mercantile feels less like a shop and more like a thoughtfully curated space for the home. Wide folding windows open the storefront to the street, letting in fresh air and an easy, spring-ready energy that blurs the line between indoors and out. Inside, carefully chosen goods, from home accents to everyday essentials, sit alongside a standout selection of coffee table books, the kind you pick up without thinking and suddenly find yourself lost in. It’s the sort of place you wander into for one thing and leave with something you didn’t know you needed.

The Gardening Book

by Monty Don
Interior page of The Gardening Book by Monty Don.
Photo by Tom Visocchi.

Gardening can feel complicated before it feels rewarding, but Monty Don brings it back to intuition. He approaches planting like cooking, guided by instinct, season, and setting. With clear, one-page breakdowns for more than 100 plants, it simplifies what, when, and how to grow, whether you’re tending a backyard or sunlit windowsills. It’s an inviting approach that makes gardening feel less like a task and more like something you grow into.

Home at Last

by Gil Schafer III
Cover of Home at Last by Gil Schafer III.
Photography Courtesy of the Publishers.

In his latest work, Gil Schafer III turns his attention to what makes a house truly enduring. Known for his refined take on traditional architecture, Gil explores homes that evolve alongside the people who live in them, shaped as much by family life as by place. From coastal retreats to countryside estates, each project balances history with a sense of ease, where classic design meets modern living. The result is a thoughtful look at how houses can grow, adapt, and feel lived in without losing their character over time.

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French at Heart

by Kendall Smith Franchini and Marjorie Taylor
Cover of French at Heart by Kendall Smith Franchini and Marjorie Taylor.
Photography Courtesy of the Publishers.

Part cookbook, part philosophy, this collection leans into the slower rhythms of French living. Inspired by life in Burgundy, it pairs unfussy recipes with the idea that a meal is as much about atmosphere as it is about flavor. Think simple dishes, fresh markets, and tables set with intention, all designed to turn everyday dinners into something worth lingering over.

Wine Simple: Perfect Pairings

by Aldo Sohm
Cover of Wine Simple: Perfect Pairings by Aldo Sohm.
Photography Courtesy of the Publishers.

For anyone who’s stared down a sprawling wine list and defaulted to “something red,” this guide offers a more intuitive way forward. Written by Aldo Sohm, wine director at Le Bernardin, it trades intimidation for a practical approach to pairing. Rather than rigid rules, Aldo leans into instinct, helping readers build combinations that actually work, from Thai curry with Riesling to a burger with Cabernet Franc. It’s a concise handbook for elevating the everyday glass.

Memories of Home

by Heidi Caillier
Cover of Memories of Home by Heidi Caillier.
Photography Courtesy of the Publishers.

Warm, layered, and deeply personal, this debut from Heidi Caillier explores how a home can hold both memory and mood. Across a collection of lived-in spaces, Heidi mixes rich color, pattern, and texture with an ease that feels collected over time rather than designed all at once. Vintage pieces sit comfortably alongside the new, creating rooms that feel nostalgic yet current, and always inviting. It’s a reminder that the best interiors aren’t just styled but meant to be lived in.

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