Garden Style Decorating

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Summary: Too cutesy
Review: Garden style is my style. I love it. But this book is too cutesy and the photos show some rooms that just don't look real. I don't know if they were done in a studio or what. The best book on the subject (at least it's the one I keep going back to because I always find fresh ideas in it) is Garden Style by the Better Homes and Gardens editors. I've given that BHG Garden Style book to friends as birthday and housewarming gifts too.

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Summary: Lots of great ideas
Review: I found this book to be well worth the cover price: it is full of rich photos and inspiring ideas. I don't purchase decorating books for the text, so if you do, this may not be the book for you. There are several different styles depicted within the book, certainly there is something for everyone. I do also recommend the Better Homes and Gardens "Garden Style" book: it has a similar feeling and again, many great ideas.

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Summary: Gorgeous!!
Review: This book is beautiful! One reviewer wrote that this book is 'cutesy' ... but I have to strongly disagree. Many helpful tips and beautiful pictures to inspire you! I love it.

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Summary: Pretty but a bit staid for my taste
Review: This topic is a favorite of mine and suits my style, but I am disappointed in this book which, although pretty, is rather dull. The first book I saw on the subject was also called Garden Style Decorating, I believe, but it was by Better Homes and Gardens. The Better Homes and Gardens book has a fresher look and a wider variety of styles.