French Home
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (816 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845974506 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 159 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She lives in Brooklyn.. She divides her time betweenhomes in London and Uzès in the south of France and visiting Ireland to see friends and family. Josephine now combines a career as an antique dealer with one as a stylist and over the past 18 years has developed her own distinctive look. About the Author Claire Richardson is a former design editor of Country Homes & Interiors and homes editor of Wedding and Home. Josephine is also the author of the best-selling French Home and Essentially French (both published by Ryland Peters & Small). She now works as a freelance stylist and photographers for numerous magazines and large companies.JOSEPHINE
She spent her childhood summers at her grandmother’s house in County Limerick and when she was 12 her family moved there permanently. Claire Richardson is a former design editor of Country Homes & Interiors and homes editor of Wedding and Home. Hilary Robertson is an interiors stylist and journalist who writes about design and a
This beautifully illustrated book explores the elements that combine to create spaces with an identifiably French feel: the archituectural details that enhance the framework of a room; the textures and colours that flatter various styles of furniture; options for lighting, mirrors, and paintings. *Lavish photographs by Claire Richardson *Celebrates a style that mixes antique and modern with easy flair.. From the classic elegance of Haussmann's Parisian boulevards and the glorious excesses of Versailles to the bohemian charms of Montmartre and the artist's garret, French style has acquired a legendary status. Looking at real homes, antiques dealer and stylist Josephine Ryan demonstrates a keen eye for objects both ordinary and extraordinary, and examines the alchemy of a style that can be either lush and complex or pared-down and rigorous. With words by Hilary Robertson, "French Home" will help you reinvent your surroundings and gain a touch of French style
"French for your home" according to I. Kadagidze. In a movie called "Forget Paris" one of the main characters retells how in her childhood she was so obsessed with everything French she tried to imitate French accent and French style in her clothes. Well, there's no need to do it anymore. After reading "French Home" you will be able to create French interior at home and maybe even try to imitate French style of living - who knows? You may even like it!Ok, maybe people in Paris don't live in spaces like that - not all of them, anyway. "Traditi. "Understated Chic!" according to Jennifer Phillipps. Happy to report that I found this book had lots of useful and chic ideas that can be easily translated to "Kiwi" New Zealand interiors. I happily recommend this book. Sumptuous images and an easy style. There is even a painting in one of the rooms by a New Zealand artist whose work I also havewhat a small world!. No need to purchase - I can sum up this book in one review Lisa After careful study of this book for ideas on French country interior design, I have learned how to achieve this look in 6 easy steps! Simply do the following:1. You don't need to purchase new furniture! Simply place your existing furniture outside in the sun, rain & snow for about 20 years. This included upholstered pieces such as sofas and chair cushions. It doesn't matter if it's water stained, moth-eaten, frayed or even rotting - it's all part of the look you're trying to achieve.2. If fur