Upcoming Events
Step into a world where each page is a masterpiece. Join us for intimate evenings celebrating the release of our latest coffee table books—each unveiling an exquisite journey into architecture, design, and artistry. Meet the creatives behind the works, hear their inspirations, and take home a signed edition to elevate your own collection.
Houston Fall Design Week @ Thorntree Slate & Marble
Join us for an extraordinary afternoon in Houston’s renowned Design District as benton buckley books presents a private, invitation-only gathering of celebrated Texas architects — the visionaries featured in the exquisite New View: A Curated Visual Gallery: Twenty Magnificent Homes by Texas Architects..
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m., Thorntree Slate & Marble will host an inspiring panel moderated by publisher Beth Buckley. Esteemed architects Joshua Jones, Mell Lawrence, Burton Baldridge, Denisse Valle Hudock, and Don McDonald will explore the delicate interplay of regional identity, natural landscape, and poetic design — revealing how architecture transcends structure to become soul.
Guests will witness how collaboration between client and architect can yield homes that are profoundly personal, artfully resolved, and deeply attuned to purpose, environment, and place. Following the discussion and audience Q&A, attendees are invited to a celebratory reception and signing of New View Texas, published by benton buckley books.
This is more than an event — it is an invitation to engage in the dialogue shaping the architecture of our time.
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Location: Thorntree Slate & Marble at Houston Design District, 7026 Old Katy Road, #167, Houston, TX 77024
By Invitation Only — Formal invitation to follow.
The Authentic Voices Speaker Series + Events: Design Chicago
In celebration of Design Chicago, benton buckley books invites you to an afternoon of conversation, creativity, and connection — The Authentic Voices Speaker Series + Events, a Q&A and book signing hosted by DEDON & Gloster.
Join celebrated designers Jennifer Garrigues, Jasmin Reese, and Sharlene Young in an engaging discussion moderated by publisher Beth Buckley. Together, these dynamic voices will explore the intersection of storytelling and space, artistry and authenticity — revealing how design becomes not just visual, but visceral.
Guests will also have the opportunity to have their copies of Jenny Garrigues: A Romance with Design and /be-spōk/ [bespoke]: a philosophy of beauty signed by the authors and publisher.
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1452, Chicago, IL 60654
Habitat Home & Garden
This is an invitation-only event.
Join us for a luminous evening in Santa Barbara, where design and dialogue meet under coastal skies.
Hosted by Habitat Home & Garden, this invitation-only event celebrates the newest addition to the benton buckley books collection — New View: California — a masterwork in our acclaimed New View series, which captures the soul of home through the lens of visionary regional architecture.
In the spirit of curated beauty and intimate connection, this special gathering will feature celebrated California architects:
Josh Blumer & Clay Aurell
AB Design Studio
Michael Holliday
DMHA Architecture + Design
Their work graces the pages of this extraordinary volume — a testament to the emotive resonance of space, structure, and California's singular aesthetic.
New View: Texas
An Evening of Architectural Elegance
benton buckley books, in collaboration with Bell and McCoy Integrated Solutions and Lutron Electronics, invites you to an exclusive celebration honoring the release of New View Texas: A Curated Visual Gallery — Twenty Magnificent Homes by Texas Architects.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
East Austin Hotel
1108 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Join us for an intimate evening to meet and mingle with the visionary architects featured in this stunning volume—each home a testament to the bold creativity and timeless craftsmanship that define Texas architecture. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we toast to the intersection of design, innovation, and beauty.
By Invitation Only.
Design on a Dime
Design on a Dime 2025: A Celebration of Creativity, Community, and Cause
Find our books in New York City for Design on a Dime — Housing Works’ iconic, transformative benefit where design meets compassion in curated, vignette-style showcases by top interior visionaries. As proud sponsors of this luminous event, benton buckley books is honored to support Housing Works’ mission to end homelessness and AIDS through design’s most generous and celebratory expression.
In a gesture as personal as it is profound, we have gifted our museum-quality coffee table books to the creative hands and hearts of ten extraordinary firms — JDK Interiors, Philip Gorrivan Design, beam&bloom, Josh Minter Design, K.A. Murphy Interiors, Anjali Pollack Design, Gray Space Interiors, Chrissy Ritter LLC, Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates, and Tina Ramchandani Creative. Each book was selected as a reflection of the designer’s ethos — a token of beauty, a touch of legacy.
Additionally, we have donated copies of be-spōk/[bespoke]: a philosophy of beauty into the cherished shelves of the Housing Works Bookstore, located on 126 Crosby Street, where stories of design, hope, and humanity converge.
Let us gather in grace — to admire the exquisite, to honor the imaginative, and to give generously. This is not merely an event; it is a living exhibition of what art can achieve when inspired by purpose.
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/be-spok/[bespoke]: a philosophy of beauty
An Evening of Elegance: The Launch of /be-spōk/ [bespoke]: a philosophy of beauty
Join us for an exquisite evening of cocktails, conversation, and creativity as we celebrate the launch of /be-spōk/ [bespoke]: a philosophy of beauty, a captivating new title from benton buckley books. This exclusive event will be held on April 17, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at TF Gallery in Dallas, Texas.
Hosted by Philip Thomas Vanderford of Studio Thomas James, the evening will feature a book signing and panel discussion with renowned voices from the design world:
Philip Thomas Vanderford, Studio Thomas James
Beth Buckley, Publisher of benton buckley books
Christy Blumenfeld, Blume Architecture
Moderated by Jane Humphrey of Modern Luxury
Guests will enjoy an insightful dialogue on the philosophy of beauty in design, followed by the opportunity to have their copies of /be-spōk/ signed by the authors.
We look forward to raising a glass with you in celebration of this extraordinary new work.
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/be-spok/[bespoke]: a philosophy of beauty
An Evening of Bespoke Beauty
Join benton buckley books and The Future Perfect for an extraordinary celebration of design, vision, and the launch of
/be-spōk/ [bespoke]: a philosophy of beauty—a captivating anthology showcasing a diverse collective of 30 designers boldly defining the aesthetic spectrum.
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Future Perfect Gallery
8 St. Lukes Pl, New York, NY 10014
Step into a world where craftsmanship meets imagination—where each page reveals a unique narrative of form, texture, and style. Mingle with the visionary designers featured in this breathtaking volume and immerse yourself in the artistry that shapes our living spaces.
By Invitation Only.
Jenny Garrigues: A Romance With Design
An Evening of Beauty & Elegance
Celebrate the exquisite release of Jenny Garrigues: A Romance with Design: My Love for Beauty, Art, Travel & Culture at the iconic Findlay Galleries in Palm Beach.
Saturday, March 16
Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach
Join benton buckley books for an enchanting evening honoring Jenny Garrigues, the celebrated British-born, Palm Beach-based designer whose work transcends borders and eras. With a style shaped by a lifetime of global exploration, Garrigues seamlessly blends Moroccan textiles, Chinese lacquer, and English charm — crafting spaces that are as worldly as they are timeless.
Mingle with the designer herself, explore her inspired vision, and acquire a signed copy of her captivating monograph — a celebration of beauty in all its forms.
A night where design meets romance and where every object tells a story.
By Invitation Only.
Jenny Garrigues: A Romance With Design
Experience an Afternoon of Design & Conversation
Join us for an exclusive event celebrating beauty, art, and the art of living.
We invite you to an intimate book signing and Q&A for the release of Jenny Garrigues: A Romance with Design: My Love for Beauty, Art, Travel & Culture with the inimitable Jenny Garrigues and Beth Buckley, publisher and founder of benton buckley books.
Wednesday, March 12
12:00 p.m.
Gloster Furniture @ DCOTA | Suite C-114
Immerse yourself in Jenny Garrigues’ world — where cultures intertwine, and design transcends time. Signed copies of her evocative book will be available for purchase, offering a rare glimpse into a lifetime of inspired interiors.
Secure your place for this celebration of romance and design — RSVP today!
If you are a bookstore, library, gallery, showroom, university, or cultural venue interested in hosting or collaborating on an event, we would love to connect. Reach out to our team to explore the possibilities.
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Each benton buckley books event is more than an occasion—it is a moment in time where beauty, intellect, and creativity intersect. We invite you to join us, to be inspired, and to contribute to a legacy of artful storytelling.
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