French Chic Living: Simple Ways to Make Your Home Beautiful

De Dampierre, Florence/ Street-Porter, Tim (Photographer)

ISBN 10: 0847846377 / ISBN 13: 9780847846375

Published by Rizzoli Intl Pubns, 2015

240 pages. 10.00x8.00x1.25 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0847846377

Synopsis:

Wonderfully accessible ideas for maintaining a stylish home, drawing on the ways French mothers and grandmothers manage their households.

French houses ooze with charm—and their inhabitants, despite busy schedules, regularly entertain at home. What are the secrets for leading such a chic lifestyle? In this insightful tome, lavishly illustrated with images of a country residence in a romantic French town, de Dampierre shares her knowledge of ways to achieve a warm and inviting home. Her continental traditions make beautifying your house a joy. Household chores—from stocking the pantry to washing and storing delicate linens to cleaning wooden and stone surfaces—are discussed.

Tips for adorning your home range from lining dresser drawers with pretty papers and enhancing them with homemade scents to creating delicate floral arrangements of fresh-cut blooms for pleasant accents throughout your rooms. Basic instructions are also provided for designing a simple and attractive aromatic kitchen garden full of herbs, fruit, and vegetables, whether on a plot of land or in attractive containers; its produce then becomes the basis for preparing fresh, seasonal recipes to share with family and friends.

About the Author: An esteemed interior designer and antiques expert, Florence de Dampierre is the author of several books including Chairs: A History, The Best of Painted Furniture, French Chic: The Art of Decorating Houses, and Walls: The Best of Decorative Treatments. Her interior design work has been featured in numerous design magazines, including Elle Decor, Traditional Home, and House Beautiful. De Dampierre has also produced a signature home furnishing line for John Richard; area rugs, pillows, and throws for Surya; and home accessories and a garden furniture line for A&B. She lectures frequently on design topics.

Award-winning architectural and interior design photographer, Tim Street-Porter is the author and photographer of many architecture and design books including French Chic, Rooms to Inspire series, and Litchfield Style. He is a contributor the The World of Interiors and Architectural Digest, among design publications.

Bibliographic Details

Title: French Chic Living: Simple Ways to Make Your...
Publisher: Rizzoli Intl Pubns
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Brand New