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An inspirational book for lovers of classic, country interi ... Read more

An inspirational book for lovers of classic, country interiors and countryside living Country Chic has always been a popular decorating style and it is not hard to see why - country decorating is comfortable and accessible; it is forgiving of wear and tear, of less than perfect combinations, and provides an oasis of warmth in a high-pressure world.With 200 gorgeous color images Country Chic shows you how to achieve this look in your own home and create an interior by combining simplicity and warmth with style and elegance. Including interiors designed by Beatrix Kleuver, this publication also features photographs of the private home of Laura Ashley, a mansion designed by William Morris and the sleeping room of Dutch princess Juliana making it an exciting read for any aspiring interior designer. Text in English & Dutch. Minimize

Usually ships in 7-10 Business DaysKristina Bass-Bailey's l ... Read more

Usually ships in 7-10 Business DaysKristina Bass-Bailey's line of artwork is as diverse as her artistic background. From painting advertisements for a grocery store to dying fabrics for fashion companies, Bass-Bailey is now a full-time artist. She uses creative materials such as paper, yarn and fabric to make her art truly unique. Young girls love her ballerina canvases and boys enjoy her transportation portraits! Through Oopsy Daisy, Kristina Bass-Bailey's artwork can inspire little boys and girls alike! This Oopsy Daisy canvas reproduction is created using the highest quality printing method available today, allowing for incredible color and clarity in each piece of children's art. This canvas wall art is then stretched by hand over a wooden frame (1.5" in depth) for a finished look and can be easily cleaned with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Oopsy Daisy wall art is finished on all sides and comes with a saw tooth hanger for wall mounting. Because this children's wall art does not require framing and breakable glass, it is the perfect accent for a child's bedroom.Unframed canvas reproductions from Oopsy Daisy offer any room a casual and laid-back, yet sophisticated, wall decor option. By adding this unique shadow box-style frame to your Oopsy Daisy canvas, your wall art achieves an even more finished and high-end look! Select from two color options, including a subdued inviting Warm White or Deep Pewter, which features a slight metallic undertone in its rich brownish-black coloring. Your canvas wall art will come framed and ready to hang on a wire hanger. Sizes fitting most Oopsy Daisy stretched canvas wall art are available.When ordering multiple Oopsy Daisy canvases and Oopsy Daisy Shadow Box Frames, please indicate the canvas that should be framed by typing the canvas reproduction's name in the text box when you add it to your cart. This will help ensure 100% accuracy of your framed canvas reproduction order. Minimize

Wood-paneled libraries, sumptuously appointed interiors, mu ... Read more

Wood-paneled libraries, sumptuously appointed interiors, mudrooms, paddocks, and stables are all signature elements of an equestrian-based style that is aspired to across the country, from Lexington, Kentucky, to Potomac, Maryland, and Greenwich, Connecticut. The beginnings and epitome of this style of interiors and architecture are to be found in Middleburg, Virginia, where for centuries a lifestyle and architecture have been honed to produce some of the most beautiful homes anywhere. This luxurious volume ranges from c. 1730 Oakland Green Farm in Loudon County—a quintessential Virginia homestead originally constructed of hand-hewn wood that has evolved to incorporate fieldstone, limestone, and locally fired brick—and historic Castle Hill in Keswick—a stately Federal mansion of brick set on more than 1,000 acres of farmland and forests—to the 1941 Henchman’s Lea, an outstanding example of American Revival architecture in Fauquier County and a working farm created to allow for the enjoyment of beauty inherent in rural Virginia living. Through all-new, color photography, Hunt Country Style showcases twenty-five houses that wonderfully epitomize this tradition and evoke its most inviting and beloved features. Minimize

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers tho ... Read more

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Lavishly embossed motifs on lustrous leather embellish a hand-crafted trunk. Selecting fragrant cedar wood, Abel Rios creates an extraordinary chest for keepsakes and treasures. It features ornamental bronze studs and elegant wrought iron hardware. Rios designs the piece as a useful decorative accessory, however its cushioned lid makes it perfect for seating. The trunk forms part of his Country Collection. Artisan Info: Abel Rios is featured in Keepers of the Arts, a beautiful hardcover book available through Novica. "I have dedicated myself to crafting fine leather products since the age of 16. Initially, I began by helping my older brother Hector in his leather workshop after he asked me to come to work for him. With my older brother's generous and providential offer, I learned the wondrous art of leatherwork a trade that continues to fascinate me and consume most of my days. "When I was 23 years old I decided to become an independent artisan. I opened my own workshop in my house. Fortunately, my work has gained considerable popularity, and I greatly enjoy the responses that I continue to receive when people see my creations. "These days, my work consists of cutting, embossing and engraving fine leather with a distinct style and skill that you won't find in many workshops. Minimize

Country living and style permeates every aspect of our cult ... Read more

Country living and style permeates every aspect of our culture- we yearn for the simplicity and comfort of country style living as seen in the pages of popular publications like "Country Living" Magazine and in Shabby Chic decor. There are many shades of country to match your personal style and "Shades of Country," written by "Chippy Irvine," masterfully presents some of America's most beautiful, charming and fascinating country houses. Chippy introduces six unique country styles; Farmhouse, Grand Country, Cottage, Rusticator, Clean and Simple, and Urban Arcadia; enrich a home with warmth, texture, color and beauty. "Shades of Country" shows how you can mix and match styles or create a unified look while helping you enjoy the comfort of living in country style. Minimize

  Whether cool and pale or bright and warm, country color ... Read more

  Whether cool and pale or bright and warm, country color plays a pivotal role in bringing a stylish, cozy, and comfortable mood to rooms that emphasize the charms of rural life. Showcasing both traditional and modern country houses, celebrated interiors expert Judith Miller demonstrates how to achieve the perfect balance of colors and textures to create a warm and inviting refuge from the outside world. In this innovative guide, colors and textures co-mingle to weave a highly original and imaginative interior that forges a powerful connection with the land around it.  And to make the book even more useful, swatches for fabrics and paints as well as codes to match paints from Benjamin Moore, Ralph Lauren, and Farrow & Ball are provided. In New England, deep wood colors are matched with rich burgundy, while in the rural South, long porches and large, open rooms are painted in cool colors to offset the heat. In warm climates such as North Africa, Spain, and New Mexico, bright white and terra-cottas reflect the warm sand of the arid desert. The book includes sections on natural materials—wood, stone, and earth—and decorating with furniture, pottery, and fabrics.   “Country color plays a pivotal role in bringing a stylish, cozy and comfortable mood to rooms that emphasize the charms of rural life.”--Country Accents   “Great photography by Simon Upton . . . this book (is) both practical and inspirational.”  ~ The Telegraph “Host of inspirational colour schemes in (a) beautifully illustrated book.” ~ The News Letter “A bountiful source of ideas for colour schemes.”  ~ Utopia Kitchen & Bathroom “Country Color is chock-full of many gorgeous color photos.” ~ Decorology “(Judith Miller) ably tackles this all-important topic by constructing palettes and illustrating them in cozy room vignettes.” ~ Dallas Morning News “Miller goes the extra step of examining how color originates with nature - showing how lavender bushes, box hedges, and lemon and olive trees form a tapestry of color and the perfect backdrop for a Tuscan farmhouse. That is one of the most appealing aspects of this book.” ~ SF Gate Minimize

Check out the 'before' photo under the main photo to see wh ... Read more

Check out the 'before' photo under the main photo to see what a difference our accessories make! Combining Wallflowers, pillows, and rugs can completely transform a porch or patio. This photo was taken at our designer, Pamela Crawford's, home. And although you can buy all these items with just one click, your space is probably not the same size as Pamela's! So, you can buy the items individually by typing in 'Pamela Crawford's Color Your Patio' in the search bar, above. Designing has never been easier! Included: 3 Wallflowers (Sunglow Hibiscus, Beach Twilight Pansy and Sunstream Daisy, ); 1 rug, (Indigo Sea, 5'x8'); and 3 pillows: 2 'Sunstream' 18" squares and 1 'Indigo Sea' 12" x 19" pillow. Furniture and pottery not included. . Minimize

From the Vanderbilts' stupendous Biltmore and the Rockefell ... Read more

From the Vanderbilts' stupendous Biltmore and the Rockefellers' Kykuit to the Duponts' museum Winterthur and William Randolph Hearst's legendary San Simeon, American country houses evoke the grandeur of a bygone world of wealth and privilege. This magnificent book describes the great country houses built with American industrial fortunes from the end of the Civil War until 1940. Written by Clive Aslet, author of a widely acclaimed study of English country houses of this period, The American Country House draws on the rich and often amusing writings of contemporaries to evoke the lives the buildings served as well as the architectural shapes that they took.  According to Aslet, the American country house was in part an attempt to import aristocratic ways from Europe, but it became far more than this, and took specifically American forms to serve specific American needs. More opulent than their European prototypes and technologically more advanced, American country houses exhibited a surprising variety of style and purpose. Aslet notes that many of these houses were inspired by a desire to escape the congested and disease-ridden cities. But life in the country was a daunting prospect for many owners, who therefore chose to establish themselves within striking distance of others of their kind—along the Hudson Valley, on the Philadelphia Main Line, in the Berkshires or the Adirondacks, on Long Island, in Lake Forest, or in the balmy climate of California or Florida.  Describing the houses that were built in these areas, Aslet also portrays the rural pursuits followed by the owners: farming (of a gentlemanly kind), hunting on horseback, tennis, golf, sailing, flying, and motor racing. This richly textured and wealthy lifestyle produced architecture of great distinction and provides Aslet with a canvas on which to draw an entertaining and original portrait of the creativity and the conspicuous consumption of American upper classes in their golden age. Minimize

Country Chic Living explores new possibilities in residenti ... Read more

Country Chic Living explores new possibilities in residential architecture in rural areas. The currect stress of urban life has led many people to move to the country. The interest till now focused on compact urban dwellings is giving way to a new concept in residential architecture that looks at perservation and remodeling existing country buildings. This is an illustrated guide to the most fascinating rustic interiors and exteriors in the midst of the most unthoughful of settings. Farms that once produced oil, wine and cheese are today turned into laboratories for architecture, experimentation, and design. The pages of this book offer a range of contemporary ideas for those whose taste is for rustic, rural, and elegant. With photos in living color by Walter and Laura Leonardi, the book is an essential collection to have for those who long to come together with nature and live in a more open and natural environment. Minimize

Living in the country means enjoying peace and calm far awa ... Read more

Living in the country means enjoying peace and calm far away from urban stress. The country retreats we create for ourselves reflect this difference. A measure of the value we place on our rural sanctuaries is the attention paid to every aspect of their design and construction. Today's rural retreats are far more luxurious, with a greater emphasis on rich and exceptional materials. Yet these dwellings are still quite different from their city counterparts. The houses featured in these pages embody a simpler yet no less stylish attitude towards life. Country houses all over the world have been selected for their distinctive architecture and interiors. ? A lavishly illustrated, round-up that spotlights the best house designs for country settings ? Inspiration and ideas for all who would like to upgrade a country retreat, as well as for those who would like to create one Minimize

A country farmhouse surrounded by fields and trees is a qui ... Read more

A country farmhouse surrounded by fields and trees is a quintessentially American secene, but it's one that has universal appeal. These simple homes speak to us of history and values, promising both comfort and protection. The "country look" remains the single most popular American style. Despite social and economic changes and the whims of fashion, it continues to shape our design and decorating tastes. Now in these lavishly illustrated pages, American Farmhouses offers a rich and inspiring survey of country architecture and design, from painted furniture to porches, stenciling to saltbox houses. Part of the appeal of country homes lies in their hand-hewn individualism and heritage of Old World charm. Many familiar design elements derived from distinct traditions brought by the early settlers, then adapted to local conditions and materials. Even in the early twentieth century, most country houses were still designed and constructed by local craftsmen, resulting in an immensely rich variety still visible in farms large and small across the country. Today, the interior of a country home can be a meticulous restoration in a traditional style or a flea-market mix of furnishings and collectibles. The nearly twenty profiles of country homes in American Farmhouses, ranging from a rustic German-style house in Texas to a classic Greek Revival in upstate New York to a contemporary reinterpretation in Connecticut, are full of stimulating and original ideas. To help readers bring the "country look" home, whether in a city apartment or a rural getaway, American Farmhouses also includes a detailed sourcebook of manufacturers, craftsmen, and architectural antiques dealers nationwide. Here is everything from cast-iron firebacks to milk paint to farmhouse tables, from suppliers who continue to keep the spirit of the farmhouse vital and alive today. Minimize

This is a book that draws on the enduring appeal of traditi ... Read more

This is a book that draws on the enduring appeal of traditional rural homes to present an updated, easy-to-achieve approach to country style. The Easy Country look draws on design influences from around the world. It is a distillation of elements associated with English country cottages, Shaker meeting houses, classical Swedish interiors, simple Mediterranean farmhouses and the homes of the early American settlers. Katrin Cargill offers her own inimitable interpretation of the components of these styles to produce a look that is entirely her own - relaxed, unpretentious and full of character and warmth. Minimize

  Whether cool and pale or bright and warm, country color ... Read more

  Whether cool and pale or bright and warm, country color plays a pivotal role in bringing a stylish, cozy, and comfortable mood to rooms that emphasize the charms of rural life. Showcasing both traditional and modern country houses, celebrated interiors expert Judith Miller demonstrates how to achieve the perfect balance of colors and textures to create a warm and inviting refuge from the outside world. In this innovative guide, colors and textures co-mingle to weave a highly original and imaginative interior that forges a powerful connection with the land around it.  And to make the book even more useful, swatches for fabrics and paints as well as codes to match paints from Benjamin Moore, Ralph Lauren, and Farrow & Ball are provided. In New England, deep wood colors are matched with rich burgundy, while in the rural South, long porches and large, open rooms are painted in cool colors to offset the heat. In warm climates such as North Africa, Spain, and New Mexico, bright white and terra-cottas reflect the warm sand of the arid desert. The book includes sections on natural materials—wood, stone, and earth—and decorating with furniture, pottery, and fabrics.   “Country color plays a pivotal role in bringing a stylish, cozy and comfortable mood to rooms that emphasize the charms of rural life.”--Country Accents   “Great photography by Simon Upton . . . this book (is) both practical and inspirational.”  ~ The Telegraph “Host of inspirational colour schemes in (a) beautifully illustrated book.” ~ The News Letter “A bountiful source of ideas for colour schemes.”  ~ Utopia Kitchen & Bathroom “Country Color is chock-full of many gorgeous color photos.” ~ Decorology “(Judith Miller) ably tackles this all-important topic by constructing palettes and illustrating them in cozy room vignettes.” ~ Dallas Morning News “Miller goes the extra step of examining how color originates with nature - showing how lavender bushes, box hedges, and lemon and olive trees form a tapestry of color and the perfect backdrop for a Tuscan farmhouse. That is one of the most appealing aspects of this book.” ~ SF Gate Minimize

Swedish Country Interiors showcases homes that have a wide ... Read more

Swedish Country Interiors showcases homes that have a wide spectrum of interpretations of Swedish country style-rustic, rural, urban, comfortable, family friendly, elegant, simple, complex, grand, humble, and eclectic. Also found are numerous examples of Swedish country living that the homeowners have embraced and derived inspiration from, including wall decorations, functional furnishings, natural upholstery materials, light, and indoor-outdoor living. Rhonda Eleish and Edie van Breems opened the doors to Eleish van Breems Antiques in 1998, specializing in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Swedish antiques. Their company, Eleish van Breems Ltd. has expanded to become a full service Nordic design showroom and they are sought out for their interiors featuring the best hallmarks of Scandinavian design. The authors, who first published Swedish Interiors, and their antiques and interiors have been featured in many national publications, including Country Living, Victoria, and House Beautiful, and they have made appearances on Martha Stewart and HGTV Canada. Rhonda resides in Bridgewater, Connecticut with her daughter Kari and husband Buffer. Edie lives with her family in a 1760 colonial home in Fairfield, Connecticut. As featured in Country Living! Showcases fifteen beautiful homes that highlight the stylish interpretations of Swedish country (20100210) Minimize

Italy is an historical country, where the past is always pr ... Read more

Italy is an historical country, where the past is always present. This is well illustrated in the rural interior style, which borrows and adapts from other eras and places, editing and refining as it goes, but culminating in a look that is chic, original, and always easy to live with. In Italian Country Living, Caroline Clifton-Mogg explores the essential ingredients of the style, taking in color and texture—the distinctively clear but subtle palette — before looking at the mixture of simplicity and comfort evident in furniture and fabrics, and going on to admire the innate gift of the Italians for living outside with the same panache as they do indoors. Caroline then looks in more detail at individual country houses. Whether Rustic, Contemporary, Eclectic, or Traditional in character, these homes offer myriad ideas for interior decoration that are easily translatable into other lives and cultures. • Stunning photography by Chris Tubbs. Minimize

Decorative wicker clothes hamper with old-time styling   Li ... Read more

Decorative wicker clothes hamper with old-time styling   Lightweight wicker frame Spacious breathable interior Steeple top design Colorful countryside theme What We Like About the Country Hamper   The Country Hamper lends a helping hand to keep your childs room tidy. The lightweight sturdy wicker design lets children easily lift the lid to put dirty clothes away. Decorated as an old fashioned house front for a colorful and fun theme. Minimize

  Whether cool and pale or bright and warm, country color ... Read more

  Whether cool and pale or bright and warm, country color plays a pivotal role in bringing a stylish, cozy, and comfortable mood to rooms that emphasize the charms of rural life. Showcasing both traditional and modern country houses, celebrated interiors expert Judith Miller demonstrates how to achieve the perfect balance of colors and textures to create a warm and inviting refuge from the outside world. In this innovative guide, colors and textures co-mingle to weave a highly original and imaginative interior that forges a powerful connection with the land around it.  And to make the book even more useful, swatches for fabrics and paints as well as codes to match paints from Benjamin Moore, Ralph Lauren, and Farrow & Ball are provided. In New England, deep wood colors are matched with rich burgundy, while in the rural South, long porches and large, open rooms are painted in cool colors to offset the heat. In warm climates such as North Africa, Spain, and New Mexico, bright white and terra-cottas reflect the warm sand of the arid desert. The book includes sections on natural materials—wood, stone, and earth—and decorating with furniture, pottery, and fabrics.   “Country color plays a pivotal role in bringing a stylish, cozy and comfortable mood to rooms that emphasize the charms of rural life.”--Country Accents   “Great photography by Simon Upton . . . this book (is) both practical and inspirational.”  ~ The Telegraph “Host of inspirational colour schemes in (a) beautifully illustrated book.” ~ The News Letter “A bountiful source of ideas for colour schemes.”  ~ Utopia Kitchen & Bathroom “Country Color is chock-full of many gorgeous color photos.” ~ Decorology “(Judith Miller) ably tackles this all-important topic by constructing palettes and illustrating them in cozy room vignettes.” ~ Dallas Morning News “Miller goes the extra step of examining how color originates with nature - showing how lavender bushes, box hedges, and lemon and olive trees form a tapestry of color and the perfect backdrop for a Tuscan farmhouse. That is one of the most appealing aspects of this book.” ~ SF Gate Minimize

One of America's top 100 designers, Charles Faudree has wor ... Read more

One of America's top 100 designers, Charles Faudree has worldwide appeal with his interpretation of Country French. Charles Faudree's Country French Living features his newest room designs. From the entryway to the dressing room to walls, dining rooms, and outdoor spaces, Charles teaches principles of design that make a house a Country French home: The importance of the bedroom and how to make it a soothing sanctuary, deserving as much attention to beauty and detail as the rest of the home. How to identify a pivotal fabric, a dominant color, or one magnificent antique that will dictate the style and design for a whole room. How books can create an inviting atmosphere and add a warmth all their own. How a valance is the ultimate decorating deceit, and how window treatments express the personality of a room and add a proper finish. How to use walls as they are meant--as a stage on which to display one's favorite collections. How to use symmetrical groupings that provide a sense if balance and order in a room Charles Faudree's Country French Living also shows how to make the most of accessories like lamps, pillows, baskets, paintings, and more to finish a room and provide the charm and character so important in a well-designed French Country setting. Country French Living reveals that the true test of a beautiful room is in the details. Charles Faudree's clients are found throughout America as well as in Spain and Jamaica. Five individual homes designed by Charles, including his own, have been featured on HGTV. During his twenty-five-year career as an interior designer, his work has appeared in many design magazines and decorating books. Six of his own homes have been featured in Traditional Home magazine, where he was a Design Award Winner in 1995. He has also been featured in Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications, Renovation Style, Veranda, Southern Accents, and House Beautiful. In 2002 he was named one of America's top 100 interior designers. Minimize

One tends to forget the simplicity and beauty of the tradit ... Read more

One tends to forget the simplicity and beauty of the traditional way of Japanese life, when meals came direct from the land or sea, when clothes were made at home after the day's labors were done, and when utensils and even homes were crafted from materials that were close at hand. Japan Country Living: Spirit, Tradition, Style is the perfect antidote to city living--whether the city is Tokyo, New York, or anywhere in between. With more than 450 color photos, this book serves as a visual monument to a disappearing way of life and as a resource for those wanting to capture the flavor of Japan at its best. Author Amy Sylvester Katoh and photographer Shin Kimura provide plenty of fodder for décor daydreams, showcasing antique textiles and ceramics; examples of lighting; indoor and outdoor baths; the use of natural materials such as straw, wood, and stone; glorious food arrangements; and even a few recipes in this beautifully produced volume. You probably don't want a thatched roof or straw mats for your home, but be warned: after you've added a soft paper lantern, a wooden rack for displaying antique bowls, or a gleaming tansu chest, you may not be able to stop. --Jhana Bach Minimize

Wood-paneled libraries, sumptuously appointed interiors, mu ... Read more

Wood-paneled libraries, sumptuously appointed interiors, mudrooms, paddocks, and stables are all signature elements of an equestrian-based style that is aspired to across the country, from Lexington, Kentucky, to Potomac, Maryland, and Greenwich, Connecticut. The beginnings and epitome of this style of interiors and architecture are to be found in Middleburg, Virginia, where for centuries a lifestyle and architecture have been honed to produce some of the most beautiful homes anywhere. This luxurious volume ranges from c. 1730 Oakland Green Farm in Loudon County—a quintessential Virginia homestead originally constructed of hand-hewn wood that has evolved to incorporate fieldstone, limestone, and locally fired brick—and historic Castle Hill in Keswick—a stately Federal mansion of brick set on more than 1,000 acres of farmland and forests—to the 1941 Henchman’s Lea, an outstanding example of American Revival architecture in Fauquier County and a working farm created to allow for the enjoyment of beauty inherent in rural Virginia living. Through all-new, color photography, Hunt Country Style showcases twenty-five houses that wonderfully epitomize this tradition and evoke its most inviting and beloved features. Minimize

This enchanting volume unlocks the door of French homes tuc ... Read more

This enchanting volume unlocks the door of French homes tucked away in the country, from a farmhouse in the Cévennes to a castle lost in the heart of the Morvan mountains. The writer and photographer Sébastien Siraudeau has already uncovered home inspiration from France’s guesthouses, antique shops, and flea markets in his previous books Vintage French Interiors and French Style at Home. Now he turns his experienced eye to the hidden gems of interior design in the French countryside and unveils the wealth of decorative inspiration they have to offer. The vibrancy of these hidden retreats is demonstrated beautifully and, as the pages unfold, the reader is struck by a wealth of inspiration from the colors, seasons, and stories that have formed these subtly elegant creations. Siradeau has a rare talent for finding homes that combine gently aged vintage pieces in a contemporary and relaxed atmosphere. Siraudeau masterfully shows how true style can be discovered in the most unexpected destinations, his chapters ranging from seemingly humble hamlets or farmyards to the flickering of candlelight in the Château Jacquot. Inviting the reader in over the threshold of these inherently picturesque households is a temptation no design enthusiast could refuse. Minimize

Your childs room is a natural extension of them. Add these ... Read more

Your childs room is a natural extension of them. Add these innovative designs to spruce up any childs decor. Fine handmade rugs from around the world. Antique to Contemporary European or Asian American to African the LA Rug collection has a rug that will suite your Decor and your Taste. Made from the finest quality materials and designed to please the discriminating consumer or Interior Designer as well. Experience the satisfaction of a LA Rug in your home or office today. Made out of 100 Percent Nylon with foam backing. Minimize

The Cotswolds (Gloucestershire, West Oxfordshire, and parts ... Read more

The Cotswolds (Gloucestershire, West Oxfordshire, and parts of North Wiltshire) have a rich history, stunning architecture, and glorious countryside. English Country Interiors features 18 specially photographed Cotswold homes, all with classic and singular charm. Each house belongs to a person with a particular trade, from bee-keeping and bookmaking to carpentry and cooking, and reflects the owner’s work and interests. Many period-style buildings are showcased, including a mill house where an artist finds her inspiration; a 17th-century hunting lodge; and a terraced cottage where a farmer follows age-old agricultural traditions. Mark Nicholson’s stunning photography brings alive this beautiful section of England—a favorite of both British and foreign tourists—capturing the essence and feel of each individual property.  Minimize

Peter Pennoyer Architects practices a refined architecture ... Read more

Peter Pennoyer Architects practices a refined architecture that imaginatively reinterprets classical pre-war American design for modern living. Drawing upon the examples of aesthetic mentors Delano & Aldrich, Warren & Wetmore, and Grosvenor Atterbury, PPA’s projects strike a balance between comfort, luxury, and beauty. The work is characterized by a sophisticated use of detail and an insistence on meticulous craftsmanship and materials rarely found in contemporary architecture. This continuity with the past, both in concept and execution, lies at the very core of PPA’s award-winning designs. Combining an inventive spirit with an erudite grasp of architectural history, PPA has been designing elegant, classically based homes in both urban and country settings for two decades. Twenty of the firm’s residential projects are featured in this sumptuously illustrated volume, ranging from a triplex on New York’s Fifth Avenue to a Spanish Colonial Revival house in San Francisco, from a farmhouse in the Virginia countryside to a ranch in New Mexico. Culminating two decades of practice, the recently completed Drumlin Hall in Dutchess County, New York, is a modern-day version of a Palladian villa—a house that revels in perfect proportion, rigorous geometry, and the great flexibility of the classical idiom. No matter how they differ in style, each project embodies the basic principles of the profession—beauty, utility, and fitness—that Vitruvius postulated in the first century B.C. The uniqueness of a Pennoyer project lies in the firm’s solid grounding in—and fluency with—the classical idiom, which is not an end in itself but a point of departure. "It’s classicism with a twist," says Peter Pennoyer. "We never repeat any design or even any aspect of a design. Our client can count on his house being singular in its outward guise." Anne Walker’s discerning text for Peter Pennoyer Architects, illustrated with more than three hundred specially commissioned photographs, architectural drawings, and watercolors, offers a thoughtful approach to understanding PPA’s impeccable implementation of classical traditions and skillful adaptation of timeless design to the exigencies of modern life.  “Peter Pennoyer is on the top of my short list of great American architects. His extraordinary understanding of the nuances of architecture, and exemplary respect for historic precedents, allow me to do my job ever better. As can be seen on every page of this captivating book, he is a decorator's dream architect.” ~ Jeffrey Bilhuber       “Peter Pennoyer is perhaps the rudest, rowdiest, most unruly, rambunctious, and revolutionary radical in all of contemporary architecture. He has dared rip out by the roots the cardinal rule of by-now-rusty, notoriously rule-ridden, nearly century-old Modernism: 'Thou shalt not render any design requiring more than a ruler and a protractor.' Pennoyer has readily run the forbidden risk of trying every form he can recall plus forms too radically recent to be recognized at first run-through. He is the ruler of Right Now in American architecture.” ~ Tom Wolfe       “Like a summer's day, each of Peter Pennoyer's rooms invites and refreshes. His homes seem to have existed forever—perfectly proportioned, welcoming, and full of good times to come. A beautiful book to stroll through and linger in.” ~ Sigourney Weaver       “Peter Pennoyer has a way of creating inspiring rooms that are incredibly beautiful yet still feel like homes meant for living in. His designs seamlessly mix color, pattern, texture, and proportion and have meticulous attention to historic details that stays true to the original architecture of the space.” ~ Tory Burch Minimize

A dazzling photographic journey, Casa Yucatan focuses on ar ... Read more

A dazzling photographic journey, Casa Yucatan focuses on architectural elements, water spaces, and open-air living in houses both colonial and contemporary, including haciendas and coastal retreats. The Yucatan has undergone a remarkable restoration renaissance of late: ancient pyramids now share the dense jungle jandscape with revived haciendas, and colonial homes boasting high-beamed ceilings and cool tile floors posture amidst elegant plazas and renovated nineteenth-century mansions. Based in Austin, Texas, Witynski and Carr are the owners of Texture Antiques, a gallery specializing in Mexican furniture, architectural elements, contemporary art, and accents. Individually, Witynski writes on home and garden design for national publications, including This Old House magazine, and Carr designs furniture from recycled Mexican wood. Together, they divide their time between their Austin, Texas home and the Yucatan Hacienda. Reviews: "Find inspiration in this beautifully photographed book" Timber Homes Illustrated--Feb. 2003 "Capture(s) the richness of the architecture and prompt(s) daydreams of languid afternoons on hammock-lined portales" Phoenix Home & Garden--May 2003 "The First Lady later wrote Carr and Witynski commenting that their books are "wonderful additions to our ranch library." Houston Chronicle--June 2003 "It will certainly fuel daydreams with it's images of restored courtyards, stenciled walls, tiled floor, carved wooden shutters and shaded hammocks" Los Angeles Times--November 2002 "Captures the essence of an aesthetic particular to the Mexican penninsula" House Beautiful--December 2003 ONE LINER: Now in paperback! COLLATERAL TITLES: Casa Adobe, Mexican Details, Mexican Country Style , New Hacienda Minimize

New in Paper Jessie Walker's photographs have appeared in m ... Read more

New in Paper Jessie Walker's photographs have appeared in more than 100 volumes, and now she has produced an exquisite collection all her own. For those who want to create a classic country home that uses color, fabric, metal, wood, ceramics, and collectibles with flair, this is an absolute must. First and foremost, it's breathtaking to look at, with amazing photos that capture everything from Painted Pleasure to Country Collections and provide design inspiration for spaces indoors and out. Pour over lovely displays of period style, with tall upholstered chairs and a vertical step-back cabinet; vibrant mixtures of color; charming details such as homespun fabric, hooked rugs, and handmade quilts. Walker also offers advice on decorating possibilities and on finding vintage treasures that amplify the rustic theme. Minimize

Kathryn M. Ireland is among the world's most influential in ... Read more

Kathryn M. Ireland is among the world's most influential interior and fabric designers. Her relaxed, casual European-influenced elegance is sought after by everyone from Hollywood A-listers to English aristocracy. In Kathryn Ireland's Comfortable Country Kathryn has gathered together her favorite interiors and fabric designs in one inspirational volume, sharing her inspirations and complete design, color, and fabric schemes for kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, guest rooms, children's rooms, outdoor living spaces, and more. Sumptuously photographed and illustrated, this book showcases Ireland's boldly hued, brilliantly patterned designs along with detailed explanations of inspiration and construction. Minimize

Country living and style permeates every aspect of our cult ... Read more

Country living and style permeates every aspect of our culture- we yearn for the simplicity and comfort of country style living as seen in the pages of popular publications like "Country Living" Magazine and in Shabby Chic decor. There are many shades of country to match your personal style and "Shades of Country," written by "Chippy Irvine," masterfully presents some of America's most beautiful, charming and fascinating country houses. Chippy introduces six unique country styles; Farmhouse, Grand Country, Cottage, Rusticator, Clean and Simple, and Urban Arcadia; enrich a home with warmth, texture, color and beauty. "Shades of Country" shows how you can mix and match styles or create a unified look while helping you enjoy the comfort of living in country style. Minimize