Just got off the phone with Fort Lauderdale author Vicky Moon, whose book, Equestrian Style: Home Design, Couture, and Collections from the Eclectic to the Elegant (Clarkson Potter, $65) has just been released. I'm working on a story about her book for an upcoming Home & Garden section.

Moon divides her time between South Florida and the town of Middleburg, Virginia - population 550. A Pine Crest graduate, she discovered her mother's riding boots in a closet when she was just seven years old.

"So my father - bless him - took me out to Davie to Mrs. Elliott's where I learned how to ride," said Moon. "I've never stopped."

Moon called on all of her horsey contacts for this book. She found fabulous homes from Saratoga Springs to Wellington to include in a book that will delight anyone who loves horses.

When I asked her for tips on recreating equestrian style in our own homes she said: "A horse helps, but it's not not necessary."

Obviously, a sense of humor helps Moon. Look for some South Florida book signings when she returns to Fort Lauderdale this winter. Find lots more info about Moon on her Web site.