When she’s not designing bright, functional kitchens for clients or taste-testing wine at the vineyard she runs with her partner, Andrés, Rideau is busy traveling, cooking family recipes, and hosting warm gatherings in her California home. Inspired largely by her upbringing, Rideau’s work brings together the vibrant hues and styles of her native Southwest with the love for celebration fostered by her Mexican and Louisiana Creole roots. In Caren Rideau: Kitchen Designer, Vintner, Entertaining at Home, the designer shares the process and inspiration behind her creative interiors, from colorful kitchens and functional to storage-smart dining areas and beyond. She also outlines some of her go-to recipes and wine pairings for easy entertaining (think: summery ceviche with albariño; butternut squash soup with grenache; or chicken tacos with sauvignon blanc). The first book on and by this multitalented designer, Caren Rideau: Kitchen Designer, Vintner, Entertaining at Home is a must-have for anyone looking to revitalize their home and welcome friends and family in style.
