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5 Minutes for Books: Thom Filicia Style

February 16, 2009 by Jennifer Donovan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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You might remember that Susan recently participated in a webcast with Thom Filicia. I’d like to remind you that you can still enter to win one of the $25,000 makeovers in the Kimberly-Clark Room-a-Day giveaway through 3/6/09.

And now I’d like to offer you a review of his book Thom Filicia Style: Inspired Ideas for Creating Rooms You’ll Love, along with a shot at winning one for yourself!

I think that I can best sum up what you might find in this book by letting you take a peek at random excerpts:

  • Go to it! Have fun! You’re on your own — but remember Thom Filicia is always there! (from the introduction by Albert Hadley
  • Treat this book as a how-to guide for self-expression with style (p. 11).
  • My first Manhattan apartment (as pictured). I found the blue vinyl chair — which I still have — in the building’s trash room (page 13).
  • I think a fabulously styled place is achievable by everyone, and with the crazy abundance of decorating resources and info available today, there’s almost no reason to have bad taste, so listen up (page 16)
  • Throw pillows are an inexpensive low-commitment way to bring some pops of color to a room (page 51)

He then gives ten tips for decorating and ten moods that you can aim towards achieving in any given space. The book is chock-full of pictures, which is always helpful. The tone (as indicated above) is cheerful, upbeat, chatty and practical.

If you’d like to win a copy of Thom Filicia Style: Inspired Ideas for Creating Rooms You’ll Love, leave a comment here. The winner will be announced in next Monday’s column and is subject to our terms and conditions and void where prohibited.

The winner of last week’s book, Intimate Issues, is #49 Mama Zen.


This post was written by contributing editor Jennifer Donovan, who also blogs at Snapshot and is managing editor of 5 Minutes for Books.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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113 Comments

  1. Amy says

    February 23, 2009 at 12:01 am

    I would love to win this book!

  2. Tamara Burks says

    February 22, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    I could use some style.

  3. Colleen S. says

    February 22, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    I love style books like Thom’s. They are always a great source of inspiration, no matter your space or budget.

  4. Shelli says

    February 22, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Sending Happy wishes to everyone!

  5. Ellie says

    February 22, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    I loved Thom and his stuff when he was with the other guys! I would love to win a copy – especially since we are re-doing a number of rooms at our house!

  6. Casey Weitzel says

    February 22, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    I loved the decorator’s tour of his fisherman’s cottage that was featured in Domino! I live about 10 minutes from Lake Michigan, so it was a real pleasure to see a stylish “nautical themed” house.

    RIP Domino Magazine–Style for the rest of us.

  7. Esther says

    February 22, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    This book sounds wonderful!

  8. Heather says

    February 22, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    I would love this book!

  9. kathleen yohanna says

    February 22, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    I would love to win a copy of this book. I am never sure of what piece goes with what. My house is a collection of odd pieces. Thanks.

  10. Chrysa says

    February 22, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    This book looks great!

  11. kathy pease says

    February 22, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY 🙂

  12. Veronica Garrett says

    February 22, 2009 at 12:00 pm

    I would love to win this book. I am doing several projects n my home in the next year. This would be great.

  13. Amy Gangloff says

    February 22, 2009 at 2:26 am

    I would really wish I could win this book, because I’m trying to learn how to decorate better and I have my computer room I need to work on, this would be great. Thanks

  14. Angela Johnson says

    February 22, 2009 at 1:37 am

    I really do like Thom’s style! Thanks for the chance!

  15. Adrian Lamont says

    February 22, 2009 at 1:18 am

    This is great, count me in.

  16. Sherri Siler says

    February 22, 2009 at 12:34 am

    Looks like a great book.

  17. Kristen Hendricks says

    February 22, 2009 at 12:28 am

    This sounds like such a great book. I really hope I win it so I can read it and maybe make the rooms in my home put me in a better mood. This is a great giveaway. Thanks.

  18. Julie says

    February 21, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    I have several rooms that could benefit from this book!

  19. Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) says

    February 21, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    I’d love to read this 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!

  20. Cassandra says

    February 21, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    Please enter me–thanks!

  21. c. flanigan says

    February 21, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    I could certainly use this. I need to make some changes around here!

  22. Amy Tucker says

    February 21, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    Please include me in this contest…my home needs to be fixed up.

  23. Andrea R says

    February 21, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    My house is all beige & needs color & creativity.

  24. Linda Howard says

    February 21, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    Please enter me. Very useful book! Thanks!

  25. Ed Nemmers says

    February 21, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    Happy Oscar Weekend!

  26. Christy Hickman says

    February 21, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    I could really use some ideas for decorating. I would love to win. Thanks for the chance to win. [email protected]

  27. Dru Mooney says

    February 21, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    This books looks incredibly helpful to us non-creative people!

  28. Geri Nyland says

    February 21, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I can sure use this book!! I have lived in our home for 4 years and still don’t know how to decorate it…I hate to put holes in the walls in case I decide the picture doesn’t look good there. My home will thank you if I win :o)

  29. jennifer h says

    February 21, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    I love Thom ever since QEFTSG came out on tv years ago! His decorating ideas are great!

  30. Mary M says

    February 21, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    I think I would enjoy reading this book.

  31. Annette says

    February 21, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    Sounds like a good book.

  32. Melanie D says

    February 21, 2009 at 11:41 am

    Big fan of his!
    Ive seen nearly episode of Dress My Nest!
    Count me in!

  33. Donna M. Clark says

    February 21, 2009 at 11:33 am

    I would love a chance to win this book. Thank you for having this giveaway.

  34. Molly Capel says

    February 21, 2009 at 3:39 am

    I would love to win this book!

  35. ky2here says

    February 20, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    Help us Thom! THanks for the opportunity.

  36. Carolyn says

    February 20, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    Ooh, I loved this guy on Queer Eye!!

  37. issa says

    February 20, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    oooh this would be great!

  38. Chelsea says

    February 20, 2009 at 11:55 am

    This would help me and my extended family so much…style, and lots of tips would be great!

  39. Rita M says

    February 19, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    Please enter me for this… our house & style — not so much! Could use a lot of help.

  40. Kathy Conley says

    February 19, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    I would love to win this for my daughter who is currently decorating her first apartment!

  41. Jen says

    February 19, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    I’d love to win this book – I need some great ideas for my home.

  42. Sarah says

    February 19, 2009 at 10:52 am

    enter me!

  43. Janice Golden says

    February 19, 2009 at 9:14 am

    I have been watching Thom since Queer Eye and the new show is Fantastic

  44. Linda Chaput says

    February 18, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    Please enter me in this contest.I am a subscriber.

  45. Gary Osborn says

    February 18, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    Wooo Hooo Make me a winner!

  46. Martha C says

    February 18, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    I really need help in this department! Let me win this book.

  47. michele anne jaquays says

    February 18, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    I need help in this area so the book would be good to have. Nice prize

  48. Sue S. says

    February 18, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    Ladies…how do you have time. I follow you on your other blogs….

    Anyway, I’d love to win this. I love Tom…he’s is fantastic.

  49. Daniel M says

    February 18, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    i’m a guy, need all the help i can get

  50. Jason Nickolay says

    February 18, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    I am in a big lack of design or style. This could be a huge help

  51. Christy G. says

    February 18, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  52. Diane says

    February 18, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    I just moved back to AL to take care of my mom and now with no income this book could really help with decorating her place for her!!!

  53. Susan Smith says

    February 18, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    Sounds like a good book

  54. Angela J says

    February 18, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    I’d like this, can use it, still trying to come up with a comfortable living room arrangement

  55. N Moyer says

    February 18, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Looks like it would help me!

  56. Tova Irvin says

    February 18, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    I love Thom! My wish would be to have him decorate my house even if money is tight right now! I get anxious whenever I think about decorating so this book would help! Maybe this book will get me to do something finally. Thanks

  57. Gina Stratos says

    February 18, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    I really want this book!
    [email protected]

  58. Christine says

    February 18, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    I really need some help and I’d love to see his ideas. Thank you so much!

  59. CHARLES KASSING says

    February 18, 2009 at 11:47 am

    thanks

  60. Deborah Wellenstein says

    February 18, 2009 at 11:34 am

    I need some inspiration. Thank you!

  61. Susan C says

    February 18, 2009 at 10:00 am

    My living room is so boring. I would love a little inspiration to make it more dramatic!

  62. Susan says

    February 18, 2009 at 9:46 am

    I could really use some decorating tips. I never seem to quite get it right!

  63. david basile says

    February 18, 2009 at 8:40 am

    thanks for the book looks like some good ideas

  64. Laurie H says

    February 18, 2009 at 1:58 am

    Always looking for ways to decorate, since I haven’t been brave enough to in our house yet. So sad. LOL!

  65. Candice says

    February 18, 2009 at 1:50 am

    I need this. I’m desperate.

  66. Dina says

    February 17, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    I desperately need help with my house! This book looks great.

  67. Samantha R says

    February 17, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    I would love this! We are buying our first home and this would be great!

  68. Gabriel J. says

    February 17, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    Sounds like a great book. Great contest.

  69. Jennifer B. says

    February 17, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    I need help decorating!

  70. MH says

    February 17, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    This would be a wonderful book to win. Thanks

  71. christopher h says

    February 17, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    love to win this

  72. Erin Walsh says

    February 17, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    I always love the rooms he did for “Queer Eye For The Straight Guy” Thanks for the chance to win.

  73. Robin S. says

    February 17, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    I love his show; Dress my nest and watch it whenever possible.

  74. Rhonda Struthers says

    February 17, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    I would love to read the ideas in this book.

  75. Meredith Rogen says

    February 17, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    I’ve been dying to read this! Thanks.

  76. Jenna says

    February 17, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    I would love to win the book, thanks!

  77. Erin says

    February 17, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    We just bought a house 6 months ago and the basement’s style is definitely “Early Grandma’s attic”! I could use any suggestions I can get!

  78. Kat R says

    February 17, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    this book would be fun to read and maybe help out my 13yr old designer in training!

  79. Linz says

    February 17, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    I am a big Thom Filicia fan. I would love to own this book.

  80. Donna R says

    February 17, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    I would love this book. I really need help. thanks.

  81. marvin haas, Jr. says

    February 17, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    we are re doing our living room and kitchen, this would be great

  82. Denise says

    February 17, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    I could use these ideas of his.

  83. C. clemens says

    February 17, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    enter me

  84. Alicia Webster says

    February 17, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    I would love to win this book. I used to be a religious watcher of the Fab Five, and I always liked what Thom did for those guys. It was clear that he wanted them to be happy with their new surroundings.
    Alicia Webster
    [email protected]

  85. Angela says

    February 17, 2009 at 11:48 am

    I am constantly trying to make my house look a lot nicer than it is but I fail! Maybe this book will help!

    texas_heartland84[at]yahoo[dot]com

  86. Michael Capp says

    February 17, 2009 at 11:39 am

    I’d love to win!

  87. Sara Amos says

    February 17, 2009 at 10:40 am

    I love Thom’s style

  88. SANDY says

    February 17, 2009 at 9:15 am

    subscriber

  89. SANDY says

    February 17, 2009 at 9:15 am

    Have seen great reviews of this and would love it

  90. susan varney says

    February 17, 2009 at 7:49 am

    sounds like a great read hope to win

  91. Carol says

    February 17, 2009 at 7:40 am

    I have your button. ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com

  92. Carol says

    February 17, 2009 at 7:39 am

    I subscribe.

  93. Carol says

    February 17, 2009 at 7:39 am

    Nice prize, Thom rocks.

  94. Hope says

    February 16, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    Chiming in on this one. Thanks

  95. Tia says

    February 16, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    I am a subscriber.

  96. Tia says

    February 16, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    I would love to get some professional tips on making over my house!

  97. Alicia says

    February 16, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Would love to win this!

  98. ellen cunningham says

    February 16, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    I would love to make some changes in the living and my bedroom. Thanks for the chance.

  99. Mozi Esme's Mommy says

    February 16, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    Count me in – this book looks perfect for me!

  100. Cindy B. in Montana says

    February 16, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    I tweeted this giveaway.

    http://www.5minutesformom.com/5566/thom-filicia-style/#comment-1180407

  101. Cindy B. in Montana says

    February 16, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    I have your button, left sidebar.

  102. Cindy B. in Montana says

    February 16, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    I subscribe via e-mail.

  103. Cindy B. in Montana says

    February 16, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    Wow, could I ever use this! We are temporarily (18 months) misplaced to another state and living in a rental. We didn’t bring much with us and don’t want to spend a lot of $$$ to decorate. I could use some ideas and resources!

  104. Michele says

    February 16, 2009 at 11:32 am

    Our house is in need of some “style”…count me in!

  105. The Gang's All Here! says

    February 16, 2009 at 11:28 am

    I have a question about the KC giveaway: if you don’t watch The View regularly, how do you know if you won?!

  106. vickie says

    February 16, 2009 at 11:24 am

    I would love to have this book!!

  107. lifeasamama says

    February 16, 2009 at 11:09 am

    oh he’s just so much fun, and i’ve loved everything that i’ve ever seen him design…

  108. Sarah at themommylogues says

    February 16, 2009 at 10:18 am

    I love Thom! This would be a great book to win.

  109. Alissa says

    February 16, 2009 at 9:39 am

    i could learn a thing or two from him! he makes it look so easy!

  110. susan says

    February 16, 2009 at 3:12 am

    Thank you for the chance to win this ~ I’ve had my eye on it. My house totally needs help. He does wonders on his show.

  111. Celeste says

    February 16, 2009 at 3:11 am

    Sounds like a fun one!

  112. Maddy says

    February 16, 2009 at 1:10 am

    Could certainly do with a bit of style around here! Even a full makeover would do at a pinch!
    Cheers

  113. Cales Cantrall says

    February 16, 2009 at 1:08 am

    I would love the chance to win this book! My house definetly needs a makeover!

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