Italy of My Dreams: the Story of an American Designer's Real Life Pass

What began as the childhood pursuit of 'tiny bits of Eden' in Amarillo, Texas and developed into a deep personal connection with the art and architecture of Italy culminates in Matthew White's expansive "Italy of My Dreams". Full of theatrical, bold exteriors, and interiors adorned with classical flourishes, each featured project is a unique testament to the designer's appreciation of Italian design. Worn reclaimed beams compliment sweeping Venetian doors, lush rooftop gardens recall the Southern Italian countryside - these are modern spaces steeped in an historic sensibility, yet free of replication or pastiche. While the locations change - from California Villas to a Palazzo in New York City - the designer's passion remains true, making "Italy of My Dreams" an intimate inspirational celebration of Italian style.