Van der Meer is the author of 15 non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics,
published throughout the world in both paperback and hard cover.
Beach House Happy is a beautiful coffee table book
that explores the ways in which beach house decor, design, and
architecture create an atmosphere of joy and relaxation.
Van der Meer has written books about health, pregnancy,
parenting, weddings, and beauty. She also has two humor books to her name. The complete list of published works is as follows:
Beach House Happy (Oxmoor, Spring 2015)
The Modern Bride Survival Guide (Wiley, 2007)
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to The Creative Wedding
(Alpha Books, Macmillan, 1999)
Why Can’t a Man be More Like a Cat? (Dell, 1996)
Great Beginnings: An Illustrated Guide to You and
Your Baby’s First Year (Dell, 1994)
Great Expectations: An Illustrated Guide to Your Pregnancy, Your Birth, Your Baby (Dell, 1993)
The Midwife’ s Pregnancy and Childbirth Book (Henry Holt, 1990; paperback: HarperPerennial, 1991)
Relief from Chronic TMJ Pain (Dell, 1990)
Relief from Chronic Headache (Dell, 1990)
Bride’s New Ways to Wed (Perigee Books, Putnam Publishing, 1990)
Parenting Your Premature Baby
(Henry Holt, 1989; paperback edition: Dell, 1990)
The Private Adoption Handbook (Villard, Random House, 1988)
Get The New Wave Look (Simon & Schuster, 1986)
Kisses That Miss and Other Awkward Moments
(Simon & Schuster, 1985)
Get Gorgeous! (Simon & Schuster, 1984)
Decorate Happy, written with celebrated designer
Anthony Baratta, showcases 12 beautiful homes—each one
full of high energy, vibrant color, and bold patterns.