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"View Slideshow\n\nThom Filicia may be best known for his high-profile appearances on HGTV, Bravo, and the Style Network, yet the New York\u2013based interior designer's work for his eponymous firm and home-furnishings collections commands attention in a quieter way. His creations speak to a level of sophistication that can be traced back to his early days at the renowned firm Parish-Hadley Associates, and his signature talent is translating classic American style in a manner that's both modern and timeless and not immune to fun. (Perfect example? Tina Fey, who wrote the book's foreword, is one of his many celebrity clients.)\n\nIn his third book, American Beauty: Renovating and Decorating a Beloved Retreat (Potter Style, $45), Filicia revisits the 18-month renovation of his weekend retreat in New York's Finger Lakes region, not far from where the designer grew up in Syracuse. More than 300 before-and-after photographs help chronicle the process, from hiring an architect to finding the perfect materials to honor the lake house's provenance. The project may have taken a few unexpected turns, but for Filicia, the surprises made it all the more fun.\n\nClick here to see more of Filicia's rustic-chic weekend house in Upstate New York."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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