Divided into four main sections, this book covers every aspect of home decorating: Country Style includes ceramics, earthenware, country collections, pot pourri and dried flowers; Decorating with Fabric covers needlecrafts, samplers and hangings; Painted Effects illustrates the painting techniques for use on wood, ceramics and other surfaces and Built by Hand describes the crafts of weaving, restoration and wood-and metal-work.

Country Living celebrates all-American design: quaint New England towns, dusty Texas ranches, woodsy log cabins, and Main Street, Anywhere, USA. Lush photography puts our country's most beloved styles on vivid display--architecture, ornaments, textiles, more--along with secrets for recreating this inviting look at home and mixing up old and new. Sidebars explore iconic US companies in this joyous presentation of classic Americana.

Take a tour of comfortable and charming farmhouses, presented Country Living style. Breathtaking photographs, accompanied by marvelously in-depth information, reveal the myriad ways these old-fashioned homes can fit beautifully into our modern-day lifestyles. While the exteriors of these houses all retain their strong lines and architectural origins, the interiors showcase a variety of sensibilities. See sophisticated farmhouses that smoothly combine the best of old and new; homes entirely decorated in flea-market finds; houses that serve as showcases for magnificent antique collections; and contemporary redefinitions with loft-like spaces and fashionable d�cor. Each profile goes room by room, carefully explaining the owner’s needs, desires, and design decisions: everything from wall treatments and light fixtures to shelving and appliances receives meticulous attention and discussion.

A fresh look at country-style decorating, with ideas for every room of any house. 200 color photos.

A vibrantly illustrated exploration of the creative, inclusive, and inspiring movement happening in today’s Southern interior design The American South is a place steeped in history and tradition. We think of sweet tea, thick drawls, and even thicker summer air. It is also a place with a fraught history, complicated social norms, and dated perspectives. Yet among the makers and artists of the South, there is a powerful movement afoot. Alyssa Rosenheck shines a much-needed spotlight on a burgeoning community of people who are taking what’s beloved, inherent, and honored in the South and making it their own. The New Southern Style tours more than 30 homes and includes interviews with the designers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs who are reinventing Southern design and culture. This beautifully illustrated book is sure to inspire the home and soul.

A room dressed in white may be romantic, rustic, traditional, or contemporary, but it will never be dated. White is simply timeless. Through a wealth of photographs, ideas and tips you'll see how easy it is to bring a white palette into any room to create fresh, comfortable spaces filled with character and warmth.--Cover.