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Summary: Disappointing-the topic deserves a broader viewpoint
Review: I enjoy most Country Living books and Irish Country was an intriguing topic. This treatment unfortunately is a very shallow look at a very limited amount of examples of pottery, fabric, and furniture. Many of the items are obscure and one doesn't get a real feel for the richness of the topics. Its not really a decorating book either - its focus is substantially on replicating the look of some of the material (pottery, fabrics, etc) through do-it-yourself crafts. For example, I didn't learn anything about the variety of Irish furniture and how to decorate with it. Hate to be so negative but I felt like the title and book cover were false advertising.
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Summary: Disappointing-the topic deserves a broader viewpoint
Review: I enjoy most Country Living books and Irish Country was an intriguing topic. This treatment unfortunately is a very shallow look at a very limited amount of examples of pottery, fabric, and furniture. Many of the items are obscure and one doesn't get a real feel for the richness of the topics. Its not really a decorating book either - its focus is substantially on replicating the look of some of the material (pottery, fabrics, etc) through do-it-yourself crafts. For example, I didn't learn anything about the variety of Irish furniture and how to decorate with it. Hate to be so negative but I felt like the title and book cover were false advertising.
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Summary: Nice hints and projects
Review: This book, lovingly created by Nicholas Mosse of Kilkenny, gives the reader many suggestions and tips on adding a touch of Irish style to ones home. The section on pottery gives a wonderful narrative on Irish pottery, and has three projects: decorating a ceramic jug, a ceramic bowl and a plate. The next section discuses fabrics, their history and significance, and has four projects: making and decorating stenciled curtains, a shamrock tablecloth (I loved this one!), a tweed throw, a patchwork quilt, and a sheep pillow panel. The furniture section deals mainly with stools, chairs, benches and tables, and has two projects: making and decorating a wall-mounted mug rack, and a small scumbled cupboard (very nice!). The final section is on "Elements", and mainly revolves around baskets and glass.Well, you can't please all the people all the time. As for myself, I was quite pleased with this book. I am something of a do-it-yourselfer, and I liked the author's hints on decorating, and the small, easy-to-make projects. If you like decorating by hand, then I highly recommend this book to you.
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