California Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe

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Nov 7

Written By Laura Genevieve

As I glance around at the items we brought with us to Portugal, I can't help but notice some of my favourite possessions – our books.

The coffee table in our rental house is just perfect for showcasing my treasured collection of coffee table books.

Whenever I need a pick-me-up, I can crack one open and reminisce about home or get a burst of inspiration.

I wanted to share with you a few of my favourites.

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — ABODE, SURF SHACKS, ADat100

AD at 100, a century of style

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Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — ABODE, thoughtful living with less

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — STILL, the slow home

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — MINIMALISTA

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — CALIFORNIA ROMANTICA

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — AXEL VERVOORDT, portraits of interiors

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — THIS IS HOME, the art of simple living

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — EAT, DRINK, NAP. bringing the house home

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — KELLY WEARSTLER, evocative style

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — PACIFIC NATURAL at home

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — AXEL VERVOORDT wabininspirations

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — ANSEL ADAMS: California

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Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — SURF TRIBE

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — HISTORY OF SURFING

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — OASIS, modern desert homes around the world

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — MORNING, NOON, NIGHT

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — SURF SHACK

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — SURF SHACKS

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — SURF SHACKS, volume 2

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — HOW TO SPLIT WOOD, SHUCK AN OYSTER, AND MASTER OTHER SIMPLE PLEASURES

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — GJELINA, cooking from Venice, California

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — AMERICAN HORSES OF THE WEST

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — AMERICAN COWBOYS

CALIFORNIA SURFING AND CLIMBING IN THE 50’S

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — COMMUNE

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — LIVING IN MEXICO

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — MEXICO the cookbook

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — OAXACA

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — THE CALIFORNIA CASA

Every California Style Bungalow Needs These Coffee Table Books: Get Inspired and Capture that Laid-back West Coast Vibe. - The Blanco Bungalow — THE SPANISH STYLE HOUSE

THE BOOK OF PALMS

Click below for a full list of all of my favourite coffee table books.

MY AMAZON BOOK LIST

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Laura Genevieve

This blog is a glimpse inside our renovation of our Spanish Bungalow in Long Beach, California. Follow along as we restore our 1920’s bungalow to her oringinal beauty.

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