The Joy of Decorating Southern Style with Mrs. Howard

by Howard, Phoebe

• ISBN13: 9781584799610
• ISBN10: 1584799617
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-03-01
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Summary

Phoebe Howard, known affectionately as Mrs. Howard to her clients, has a penchant for creating stylish spaces, which has evolved into her own critically acclaimed brand of interior design. Mrs. Howard's first book features several of her largest design projects and addresses the most common decorating issues and questions her clients and customers ask. The book's design projects are organized by theme: Inviting, Inspiring, Timeless, Graceful, Tranquil, Casual, and Comfortableall words that have been used to describe Mrs. Howard's work and ones that illustrate the many different ways she strives to make her houses look and feel. Cowritten with well-known Southern writer Susan Sully, this gorgeous book epitomizes the grace and elegance of Southern interior design.

Author Biography

Phoebe Howard opened her first store, Mrs. Howard, in Jacksonville, Florida, more than 20 years ago and now has stores in Georgia and North Carolina. Her stores, furnishings, and interiors reflect the essence of coastal style and charm. Her work is routinely featured in House Beautiful, Coastal Living, Southern Accents, and Veranda. It has also appeared in Elle Decor, InStyle, and the New York Times. Phoebe resides in Jacksonville.