The Allure of French & Italian Decor
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.39 (844 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1423623185 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Award-winning designer Betty Lou Phillips shows how the best from two European countries combine to create la dolce vitathe good life.. “The furnishings of France enchant the eye, Italian pieces sing to the soul.” Betty Lou Phillips, ASIDFrance and Italy have long been the go-to spots for fashionistas, serious foodies and design mavens. Rich patinas, satisfying earthen hues and myriad natural materialstranslate into timeless, unabashedly elegant yet livable rooms appropriate for our times
"Betty Lou has done better" according to lostdesigner. I have purchased just about all of this author's books, and I find this one a bit disappointing. I purchase desgin books as reference material, and I prefer to see entire rooms illustrated, not just the details. I certainly appreciate antique hardware as works of art, but I don't want to see c. Cherie C. said Too large - not enough new content.. I love this author and have all of her books, but each one gets larger and larger and the content is thinner and thinner.I think she is trying too hard.. "Love this book" according to Marcy Y. She offers so much value for the money. Not one of those books with a pretty cover and two or three pretty pictures, every single page is stunningshe did a wonderful job yet again.
Furnishings collected over several lifetimes, thoughtfully handed down, mixed with treasures gathered both at home and abroad lay the foundation for a look of one’s own making, reflecting one’s personality, priorities and the times. . Additionally, she has appeared on the Christopher Lowell Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show. From the Inside FlapIn the discriminating world of interior design, France and Italy have forever commanded respect, setting standards of excellence with their fine furniture, regal array of textiles, delicate porcelains, stunning crystal and embroidered linens.Bringing a bit of Fre
Later this year Gibbs Smith Publisher will release her Night Before Christmas in New York and Night Before Christmas in Texas. Interiors by Design--her 13th design book-is the ultimate guide to home décor. She lives in Dallas, Texas. Additionally, she has appeared on the Christopher Lowell Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Betty Lou Phillips is the author of Emily Goes Wild!, an illustrated children's book, and co-author of The Night