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Capture this popular and pretty look with the help of Christina Strutt, owner of the renowned design firm, Cabbages & Roses. She takes a tour of town and country homes to showcase, with beautiful photographs, hundreds of decorating ideas. Comfy living rooms feature patchwork cushions and oversized family sofas. The style is beautiful and timeless.
Customer Reviews:
Easygoing and Pretty Country Decorating!.......2006-02-24
This book evokes an easygoing Summer feeling, and inspires you to fill your home with sunlight, fresh flowers and "Shabby Chic" style flea market finds. I absolutely love, love, love, this book! If you love the "Shabbby Chic" style, then you'll truly enjoy this lovely book. Written by the owner of Cabbages & Roses, based in England.
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Mary Emmerling's approach to American country style has always revealed the heart of a romantic: cozy, inviting interiors brightened with bouquets of vintage florals; all-white bedrooms and pampering baths; the sensual glow of candlelight and the fragrance of Casablanca lilies. Mary's is not a clichéd, conventional take on romance, but a clean, updated take that's inviting to men as well as women, modernists as well as sentimentalists. In
Mary Emmerling's Romantic Country, she shares her secrets for creating romance where you find it and bringing touches of charm to any setting.
From an enchanting cottage in Los Angeles to a young family's bungalow in Tucson, a high-rise in Houston to a tiny shack on Long Island, Romantic Country is filled with more than 250 lush photographs that offer an abundance of ideas for making any home more nurturing, pampering, and inviting. The "Romance A to Z" section highlights elements that instantly create intimacy, such as window seats, canopy beds, fireplaces, clawfoot tubs, dressing tables, chaise lounges, ceiling fans, big snuggly sofas, and more. And irresistible lists throughout the book reveal "No-Fail Ingredients for Romance," "A Sound Track for Seduction," and "The Most Romantic Getaways Stateside," as well as the sexiest cars, cocktails, movies, and much more. Mary even shares her own wonderful love story, which inspired this book, as well as a directory of her favorite stores and resources for romantic furnishings and accessories across the country.
"In these hard-edged, fast-paced, technology-ruled times, romance is more important than ever," points out Mary Emmerling. Let
Romantic Country show you the way to create a happier, prettier, more relaxing refuge—because, after all, whose life couldn't use a little more romance?
Customer Reviews:
Mary Emmerling's Romantic Country .......2007-03-30
Typical for Mary Emmerling's books.....short & sweet. A Little disappointing but always nice to open it now & again.
another good book from this author.......2005-10-17
I have many of Mary Emmerling's books. I like the older ones a little better as she used more New England style decorating. Now she has shifted to Southwest which is not very appealing to me. She does present her style well no matter what type of decorating she uses.
Mary Emmerling's Romantic Country: Style That's Straight from the Heart.......2005-07-05
One of her best. The subject resonates with all of us, we want cozy and intimate and practical and affordable ways to achieve such. Her suggestions go straight to the heart. We can all identify with her view of her life now and how important it is to do the small things NOW!
A very personal book ..........2005-02-10
Mary Emmerling does tell us A LOT about her own life - I felt I was kind of intruding, but she is obviously SOOOOOOO happy with her new husband - and who can begrudge her that? But the photos and the explanations of how things were acquired or made or modified to fit into the very lovely personalized homes - are really priceless! And she goes IN DEPTH into each home - 4 or more pages of writing and gorgeous photos of insides and outsides on each home plus a description of the people who own it. The groupings are very well planned, too - sections on simple cottages progressing to romantic, traditional and some rather elegant places -
The reader who complained that the book is "too heavy" into Southwestern Style may be right - a lot of N.M. and AZ homes - I might have enjoyed more English Country or Seaside cottages, but there are many, many ideas and images here that can be adapted to any small house - I was feverish with enthusiasm after reading through the book the first time, and have gone back for inspiration many, many times since.
Inspires ones own style.......2004-10-06
I have long been a fan of Mary Emmerling since viewing her style and decorating tv shows. I have never before purchased one of her books and I am very happy I did. It is a great book to curl up with in a chair with and make for a cozy afternoon read with a candle lit in the backround. The photographs are crisp, clear and stunning. There are many different types of country style offered in this book and I believe there is something to appeal to those with widely differing styles of country decorating tastes. What I found particularly great about the book was that it strays from the traditional view of romantic country with it's laces and at times overly frilly and feminine fabrics and accessories towards a widely diverse notion of what is romantic in decorating. It teaches each person to find what is romantic to them from their own life and heritage and to call upon that in finding your own style. Offered are many photos and decorating styles/themes to inspire. Also fun about the book are the many lists of things considered romantic. Better still...make your own list after reading the book! A great overall read to inspire and relax with. Thanks Mary!
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If you love chandeliers, flowing draperies, and bric-a-brac--if you believe you were a Roman senator, a Gothic queen, or Madame de Pompadour in an earlier life or have fantasies of La Belle Époque or the Golden Age of Hollywood--The Paris Apartment is the decorating book for you. Claudia Strasser includes before-and-after pictures of real people's apartments, transformed from dark cracker boxes to intriguing showplaces. She gives shopping tips on finding the best furniture, how-to instructions on distressing and painting your flea-market finds, and ideas for choosing the period and colors that best suit your personality. Best of all, Strasser estimates the average cost of a no-holds-barred transformation to be $1,800 for an entire apartment, including furniture--less if you already have the furniture, are clever with your hands, are somewhat restrained in your taste, or live near the best flea markets. The Paris Apartment is the perfect combination of inspiration and instruction for budget-conscious glamour mavens on a budget.
Book Description
The Paris Apartment is a popular shop in New York's East Village, where visitors can step back in time and immerse themselves in the beauty and romance of antique furnishings. Reflecting an unusual mix of design influences (Baroque, rococo, neoclassical and Art Deco) and personal taste, its style is luxurious, playful, and wholly original.
In The Paris Apartment, Claudia Strasser, the founder and owner of the shop, offers readers the quintessential guide to achieving this romantic Parisian look without having to spend a fortune. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful advice, she shows readers how they can transform their homes into a living environment that reflects both their personal style and timeless French elegance. Laid out in the form of an entertaining diary, the book helps Francophiles define their fantasy home, find inspiration, select a color palette and use light creatively. She also includes instructions for making canopies and valances; advice on dyeing fabrics and restyling furniture; tips on budgeting; guidance on shopping at flea markets and auctions; and a glossary of terms. Color photographs throughout illustrate the ideas and techniques shown in the book.
As interest in the home experiences a resurgence, and as Americans become more careful about their spending, nesting has become the pastime of the '90s. People want luxury homes without spending a fortune. With its unbeatable combination of style and solid practicality, The Paris Apartment is a home-decorating guide to treasure and draw inspiration from for many years to come.
Customer Reviews:
Of no value.......2007-04-03
This book has no interest for someone interested in decorating. Very boring, not enough photos. A real vanity book.
not what I expected.......2007-03-31
this has been on my want list for a year or more, and I finally found a copy at my library. I am SO glad I didn't buy this. It is way, way too overdone for my taste, and in no way does it reflect any element of french style that I've seen. I'd consider myself a francophile, but even Versailles looks restrained in comparison to Strasser's layers upon layers upon layers. I'd hate to clean in any of these rooms. There are some good ideas, like the rinceau treatment of the warehouse room turned parlor, but they were largely hidden under swaths of satin and clutter. I'd hoped for more depictions of true french designs.
Loved it! Don't Miss the Best Tip..........2007-01-19
I loved this book and have shared my copy more than I can remember so now I just purchase them for my good girlfriends. Beyond the practical 'how tos'' for any budget, I love the greater message that Ms. Stasser reveals. Each of us can create a beautiful, decadent, relaxing area for ourselves. I chose my bathroom tub(I did the beading), a freestanding vanity (that I ventured to the flea market for!) and a private telephone area for just me with an old fahioned telephone table and comfy chair and cuddly chenille throw. Each area has a few very beautiful trickets, smells great and has lush fabrics. My kids prohibit the truly frenchie from existing anywhere else. But, I bought some french cds and the kids listen to them in the car! I LOVE my spaces - they are transcenant - truly. I have my piece of The Paris Apartment.
Skip this book.......2007-01-14
The photos in this book are artistic, but not informative or helpful. Lots of text on basic design pricipals--so no new information. Basic pictures--and more of them--would have saved this book.
WASTEFUL.......2007-01-09
NOT AT ALL WHAT I EXPECTED. THE WEBSITE IS MORE INFORMATIVE THAN THE BOOK. I VISITED THE BOUTIQUE AND HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE. EVERYTHING IN THERE IS BEAUTIFUL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND A VISIT BUT THE BOOK IS A TERRIBLE WASTE OF MONEY.
Book Description
Award-winning designer Jessica McClintock, whose name is synonymous with romance, shows readers how to cultivate lush, delicate beauty and warmth in their own living spaces
From special-occasion wear and perfume to home accessories and furnishings, Jessica McClintock has created a lifestyle brand dedicated to romance and femininity—one that resonates with generations of women all over the world. Her San Francisco Victorian house is the epitome of intimacy and grace and has been featured on television programs and in such magazines as Victoria, Architectural Digest, Redbook, and Home Design. Now she invites readers into her home and shows them how to incorporate romantic elements into their own homes, without sacrificing their individual style or spending a great deal of time or money.
The book’s special features include:
• chapters devoted to each room in the house with innovative ideas for bringing romance and comfort into every corner, including outdoor spaces
• illustrated do-it-yourself projects inspired by Jessica’s décor using simple design principles, basic sewing and crafting skills, and a little imagination
• a private tour of the author’s showplace home—inside and out—through 100 gorgeous, full-color photographs, shot exclusively for this book
Jessica McClintock’s Simply Romantic Decorating is a blueprint for readers on how to indulge their romantic decorating fantasies with timeless style and personal flair.
Customer Reviews:
VERY ROMANTIC.......2007-09-18
Jessica McClintock's Victorian home in San Francisco is a reflection of her Romantic style as a fashion designer. No one can argue that her charming home is beautifully decorated but I found that all the rooms pretty much looked the same. She favors monochromatic color schemes and personally I found the rooms boring after a while when you see the same color scheme page after page. But regardless, the book is beautifully illustrated and she gives tips throughout the book as well as additional information in the back of the book on how to create a Romantic look.
Jessica Mcclintock's Simply Romantic Decorating.......2007-09-12
Fantastic book. I loved every page. I incorporated her designs and
techniques into my new house. Absolutely love her style.
Upscale decorating Jessica McClintock Style.......2007-09-01
This book is more a coffee table book, than a "how-to" decorating book.
The reason I say this is because the photos (though amazing) are like magazine photos of Jessica's upscale home.
A person would have to be very rich and also live in a large Victorian mansion to be able to even remotely duplicate some of the details in this book. But as I said, this is mostly a coffee table book, therefore, if you want to take a peek inside Jessica's home, then you will like this book. But unless you inherited an "English-Style" mansion and tons of money, then the ideas could be hard to put together by the average person.
The Jessica McClintock Style is very romantic and "female-style". I think that most people that have followed her career would know what style I'm talking about.
However, if you are unfamiliar with Jessica's style, then I can describe this book as having the following:
1) Muted colors (ie: cream, ochre, tan ,ivory, with lost of gold filligree, worn tapestries, light colored damask and toile, and of course, lots of antique lace);
2) A combination English and French style decorating;
3) Some "shabby chic" inspired pieces [especially in her kitchen];
4) A less masculine approach to decorating, or rather, a "female approach to decorating".
Beautiful . . . but, not helpful.......2007-08-22
I have always loved Jessica McClintock's dresses, so it was nice to see her gorgeous home. I will keep this as a beautiful coffee table book. As far as sparking some ideas for my own home, it wasn't incredibly helpful.
The one thing I did learn is that if done right you can still have pastels and a romantic looking house without looking dated. I don't care for contemporary style decorating, so it was refreshing to only see some romantic style.
One of my biggest problems is I love the Romantic style look and the rooms in Jessica's home are gorgeous, but if I put them in my home I would feel out of place, they are too fancy for my laid back lifestyle and four little children. Plus I know that to have the detailed paint work that makes her home great I would have to borrow some money from her bank account.
I will be making a trip to Greensboro to her furniture store before the end of the year, though. Lucky for me it isn't too far.
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Luscious photographs and extremely practical decorating advice combine to make this volume both a delight to behold and an excellent resource for anyone looking to emulate the English-cottage look at home. Solid information on basic stylistic elements and on choosing colors and fabrics lays the groundwork for a room-by-room survey of lovely spaces. From entryways and family living spaces to bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, and outdoor living areas, the text, the photos, and the captions offer wonderful verbal and visual advice on why these rooms work so well and how you can adapt them to work for you. A series of marvelous double-page spreads entitled "Get the Look" feature detailed photos grouped thematically to showcase such concepts as displaying collections, disguising storage, or setting an outdoor table. This is a good primer on cottage-style decorating, and even if you're already familiar with a lot of the basics, you'll still find inspiration in these pages. --Amy Handy
Book Description
Two hundred photographs and inspiring ideas for using color, texture, materials, and furnishings show the way. Go beyond the quintessential chintz and florals: think about maximizing light with everything from a big bay window to sheer curtains. Try brick or stone floorings for that warm, traditional look. Transform a hallway with painted floorboards and a rag rug. That’s the essence of beautiful country style.
Customer Reviews:
Not particularly useful.......2007-01-03
Book broken into sections: Hearth, Sheds, Outdoor, Living, etc. Limited usefulness
Romantic Country Style: Creating the English Country Look in.......2000-03-31
I love this book. I have followed every Victoria magazine and book since day one. I immediately made it my goal to be featured on the pages of Victoria Magazine. My dream came true June 92, and was the cover story. This book if full of wonderful decorating ideas, fabulous photographs and always gentle writing to put you in the mood, to sit quietly, sip a cup-o-tea and imagine yourself on the pages that are appealing to your sensual pleasure. I have always love decorating, and my own book on victorian chic style will be coming out this Fall. Again, thankyou Victoria Magazine for yet another inspirational and exquisite publication. Keep them coming.
Book Description
Turn an ordinary house into a delightful home with little handmade touches in the inimitable Victoria style.
Charming cushions, curtains and scented sachets; cream-edged organdy tablecloths and white-ribbon-tied pillowcases: Victoria knows lovely things such as these make a house a home. Give every room that special touch with 25 beautiful and easy-to-make projects from the experts who know romance. Each item is featured in an exquisite full-color photograph, accompanied by simple instructions that will inspire even the most nervous crafter. Consider reviving a well-loved chair with an elegant slipcover, perhaps in organdy. Personalize pretty napkins for a special holiday table setting. Use basic stitchery to whip up a fabric headboard, gathered lampshade, or linen cutlery holder. Whichever you choose, the techniques section will teach the skills you need, and templates will guide you. A Main Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.
Customer Reviews:
Step-by-step project book by VICTORIA MAGAZINE.......2007-09-01
As my title said, this is a step-by-step project book written by the editors of VICTORIA MAGAZINE.
The book has very pretty photos at the very beginning of every project, and then it provides step-by-step instructions which have diagrams following each step to the project making.
There are not that many projects though, so that's why I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 stars.
Charming !.......2006-12-30
I may not make all of the projects suggested inside but they are lucious to look at. I like adapting ideas to suit my particular design style and needs. I usually purchase books published more than 2 yrs old from the Used sellers.
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No matter what our design sensibilities, we're all romantics at heart. This volume rounds up those places where romance can blossom amid settings of design sophistication. This global selection features truly heart-stopping hideaways from the Florida Keys to the Greek Islands. In all the locales profiled in this guide, you'll find a rarely achieved blend of romance and edginess, where passion meets design perfection.
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Find inspiration for the exact style you want in your home. Whether your desire is a natural look, a minimum atmosphere, an elegant room or a romantic space, each volume in the Interiors series provides beautiful examples of what professional interior designers have done to create these looks and moods for their own clients. Each volume presents an abundance of full-size color photographs and elements including color, light, furniture, and accessories that make a room work. A collection providing details, inspiration, and overall design ideas for today's home decoration style.
Romantic doesn't have to be pink and covered in lace. The interiors featured in this collection provide new ideas for creating romance in your rooms using color, texture, light, and interior accessories.
Customer Reviews:
Just Pictures..........2003-02-05
This book is mostly pictures. All the writing consists of is the introduction and the captions. If you are looking for how-tos and projects this is not the book for you. However, if you are looking for inspiration this book might be helpful. The designs are very diverse and some are quite distinctive such as the Norwegian stuga bed and '50s retro kitchen. If you like looking at pictures of beautiful designs then give it a try.
Romantic Interiors by Ann McArdle.......2000-09-16
This book shows many photos of homes the author views as romantic, but gives no actual decorating advice. It was not what I had wanted, nor expected.
part of a good series.......2000-03-25
I just bought my copy of Romantic Interior today. It is part of her wonderful series that are all photographed beautifully on very good paper. I would have given it 5 stars, but I'm partial to minimalism-another one of the great books in this series.
Book Description
Window treatments with the Victoria look.
Whether they’re wisps of sheer organza, lean slatted blinds, or full formal curtains, your window treatments define your style. Through lavish photographs, the editors of Victoria magazine show how to make a romantic statement with your windows that will wake up an entire decorating scheme. Find out how to enhance your home’s architecture, and use treatments to soften a room’s lines, add color and warmth, emphasize good proportions, and improve on bad ones. See how beautiful simplicity can be, with billowy white muslin curtains or basic floral prints. Explore traditional English country style, perhaps with swag and tail; dress windows for privacy; and take a close-up look at everything from tiebacks to shutters. Whichever you decide on, the room will have an exciting new focus.
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Less a single visual approach than an attitude toward design, the romantic style satisfies our desire for rooms that we and those we love will find pleasurable. Homes decorated in the romantic style range from delightfully casual disorder to elaborate stagings of domestic theater. Whether whimsically enchanted or elegantly restrained, they beckon with the promise of comfort. Warmly lit and dressed in alluring fabrics, they soothe the spirit and tantalize the eye. Unconventional, unrestricted by tradition, and not limited to one historical period or particular geography, the romantic style draws upon many varied tastes and cultural influences. It marries, for example, the femininity of Victorian fashion with the charm of country French or the glamour of Art Deco with the exoticism of the Orient. In the Romantic Style shows how to transform simple, everyday rooms into objects of desire and how, even without an aristocratic purse, it is possible to make romantic rooms out of majestic dreams. It explores the history of romantic design and describes in informative detail how curtains can soften an interior, details can entice the eye, and finishes can make rooms more seductive. 149 color photographs and illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
Romancing the Home.......2001-06-29
A unique book! The allure of this decorating style lies in the marriage of rustic and architectural elements with classic, traditional and elegant elements. From distressed textured walls bedecked with art and mirrors, to gorgeous french antiques, statues & busts, furniture and textiles. Beautiful photographs, many of which are from Jessica McClintock's home. This one is a keeper.
Romancing the Home.......2001-06-29
A unique book! The allure of this decorating style lies in the marriage of rustic and architectural elements with classic, traditional and elegant elements. From distressed textured walls bedecked with art and mirrors, to gorgeous french antiques, statues & busts, furniture and textiles. Beautiful photographs, many of which are from Jessica McClintock's home. This one is a keeper.
Old World Style.......2001-06-29
A unique book! The allure of this decorating style lies in the marriage of rustic and architectural elements with classic, traditional and elegant elements. From distressed textured walls bedecked with art and mirrors, to gorgeous french antiques, statues & busts, furniture and textiles. Beautiful photographs, many of which are from Jessica McClintock's home.
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