{"title":"Bobby McAlpine","description":"\u003cp\u003eBobby McAlpine captures the essence of Southern landscapes and cultural heritage through evocative storytelling and vivid imagery. His works often reflect a deep appreciation for place, memory, and the passage of time, making them resonate with readers who cherish a strong sense of atmosphere and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e genre, McAlpine's writing offers a thoughtful exploration of environment and identity, inviting readers to experience the beauty and complexity of rural life. His books are both a tribute to the past and an intimate journey into how it shapes the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"past-forward-by-bobby-mcalpine-9780847877195","title":"Past Forward","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Adkins inherited her family's nineteenth-century Greek Revival Alabama farmhouse—lived in by five generations of her family and listed on the National Register of Historic Places—it became the canvas for her singular eye. A gifted collector and beloved figure in the design industry for her antiques store, Black Sheep, Adkins revitalized the house, gardens, and grounds over the ensuing decades, leaning on her deep appreciation for thoughtful historic preservation and Southern decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery room reflects Adkins's instinct for artful interiors: heart pine floors underfoot, patinated finishes on storied antiques, flower arrangements foraged from the grounds, and everyday objects curated with connoisseurship. Layered vignettes, rustic textiles, and heirloom pieces elevated to the status of art create interiors that feel both collected and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful sense of place pervades the surrounding landscape as well, where seasonal colour, historic plantings, thoughtful outdoor rooms, and a new summer house enrich the property's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout \u003cem\u003ePast Forward\u003c\/em\u003e, Adkins shares insight into the rhythms of gracious Southern living—from porch sitting to receiving guests to collecting with intention. Illustrated with beautifully moody photography by Hector Sanchez, the resulting book is a moving story of a family house shaped by time, narrative, and the woman who cared for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48334674034924,"sku":"9780847877195","price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780847877195-past-forward-1.jpg?v=1788919946"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bobby-mcalpine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}