Country Living The Illustrated Cottage A Decorative Fairy Tale Inspired by Provence

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780688165413
• ISBN10: 0688165419
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-12-31
• Publisher: Hearst

Summary

Country Livingeditor Nintilde;a Williams had never visited Provence, yet visions of that fabled French region permeated her dreams. And so, with a little help from some talented artists, she transformed her own simple Denver home (inside and out) into a small bit of Provenccedil;al heaven. Everywhere trompe l'oeil murals turn the walls into a storybook peopled with imaginary characters and landscapes from a tiny imaginary Provenccedil;al village. And each detail, from the ceramic dishes to the small soaps in the bathroom to the wrought iron furniture on the patio, has the perfect Provenccedil;al touch. Williams herself explains her inspiration, and the reasons behind all her choices. A pure delight and true original, this blend of romance and design primer also includes tasty tidbits like Provenccedil;al recipes (Garlic Rabbit) and information on the Provenccedil;al crafts of lacemaking, enamelware, and more.

Table of Contents

Foreword	viii
Introduction	1	(8)
The Foyer	9	(8)
Severine
The Salon	17	(14)
Robert
The Dining Room	31	(10)
Maurice
The Kitchen	41	(12)
Celeste
The Atelier	53	(16)
Delphine
The Bondoir	69	(12)
Nina
The Carriage House	81	(20)
Ariane
The Garden	101	(19)
Flora
Resources	120	(8)
Bibliography	128	(4)
Acknowledgments	132