Sit a Spell

Paula S. Wallace, the president and co-founder of SCAD, has just debuted her second book—Perfect Porches: Designing Welcoming Spaces for Outdoor Living (Random House; $35). According to Wallace, a well-designed porch is like a welcoming committee that invites friends and family to share stories, catch up on neighborhood news or quietly enjoy the breezes of a sultry summer evening. Porches bridge our public and private worlds, conveying the essence of one’s home. In more than 250 photographs of 40 homes, Perfect Porches illustrates how varied these iconic American spaces can be. From Kentucky to California and beyond, Wallace beautifully captures this icon of architecture, varied as it may be. Wallace will be signing copies of Perfect Porches during SCAD Style April 26-May 6 at SCAD Atlanta. For time and details, visit scad.edu.