STYLE FILE: Nate Berkus' "The Things That Matter" Book Giveaway

Nate Berkus is a history-lovers' design darling. Ever since his first makeover on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2002, when he transformed a 319-square-foot, Boston-based studio into an intimate sanctuary featuring customized cabinetry and multifunctional furniture (click HERE to watch video), his message for creating great interiors was clear. 

Throughout our lives, the collection of treasures we amass define who we are and offers a portal to our past. When we adorn our homes with our most precious possessions, Berkus believes it's then we create truly inspired, one-of-a-kind spaces.

In his new tome, The Things That Matter, Nate shares masterful design tips, reflects on the people and personal events that helped to transform his own life, asks some of the nation's most notable residents to name which possession they would save if their home went "towering inferno", and even offers an inside peek into twelve stylish homes, including his own, each one reverberating with their owners' colorful pasts.

Guess which item Nate would save if 
his Manhattan apartment caught fire.

(*Answer at bottom)

As designer and HGTV star Candice Olson says, "Now that's divine!"

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Kelly Framel's smartly-decorated digs

In honor of great design, and special thanks to our good friends at Nate Berkus Associates and Entertainment and Random House, Luxe File Chicago is giving away a complimentary, hardcover copy of The Things That Matter. 

Entering is easy: 
Twitter: Describe a favorite or cherished memento, using the hashtag #TheThingsThatMatter.
-or-
Facebook: Under our giveaway post(s), describe your favorite or cherished memento.

Terms & Conditions:

1. Introduction: Luxe File Chicago is offering "The Things That Matter" Book Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

2. Eligibility: The Giveaway is open to both Chicago residents and non-residents.

3. Giveaway Period: The Giveaway begins at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) on Monday, November 12, 2012, and ends at 3:00 p.m. CST on Friday, November 16, 2012.

4. Winning: After 3:00 p.m. CST on Friday, November 16, 2012, one (1) winner will be randomly selected by Luxe File Chicago. Winner will be notified by Luxe File Chicago (via Twitter or Facebook). If a potential winner is unreachable for twenty-four (24) hours after the first attempt to contact such winner, Luxe File Chicago may award the Prize to an alternate entrant. Winner will be required to provide name, email address, and telephone number. Prize confirmation will be emailed to the Winner and book will be mailed.

5. Prize: One (1) winner will be awarded a complimentary hardcover copy of "The Things That Matter" by Nate Berkus and published by Spiegel & Grau, a division of Random House, Inc. Luxe File Chicago will not be responsible for any loss, liability or damage arising out of the winner’s acceptance or use of the prize. Prizes are not transferable. No cash or substitutions of prizes may be made. No alternative prize or other substitution is permitted.

For a book synopsis or to purchase a copy online, click HERE. The Things that Matter may also be purchased at Target stores.

*Did you guess which possession Nate would save if his home was on fire? Answer: pair of woven Joshua Tree photographs crafted by his late partner, Fernando Bengoechea.