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Rating: 
Summary: Not so chic........
Review: For a book with this title, I'm surprised that all of the decor shown is basically just typical country. I was looking for country with a more contemporary feel, but that is not how "chic" is defined for this book. Otherwise it's not a bad country decorating book per se, I just think it should have a different title.
Rating:
Summary: Not so chic........
Review: For a book with this title, I'm surprised that all of the decor shown is basically just typical country. I was looking for country with a more contemporary feel, but that is not how "chic" is defined for this book. Otherwise it's not a bad country decorating book per se, I just think it should have a different title.
Rating: 
Summary: I was never Aware How Many Ways Country could be Described.
Review: I would call chic country,a place that is relaxing,
renewing and comfortable,as the author shows in so many
different ways.
First is,Blue and White Country.These are ageless
colors that represent the sky, water and purity.This
can be attained without a beach house purchase.Combine
blue and white on a shelf.Whitewash old bricks.Keep
areas with blue and white pristine clean and they will
be a comfort.
Second, Patriotic Country.It is very popular now and
old fashioned toys,flags, and pewter all reflect God
and Country, and a certain sense of individulism.Not
for everybody but attractive,nontheless.
Cottages by the sea,look stunning with minimal blue
and white.Wicker chairs in brown or white,this is the
third choice.
Next,Formal Country,a type rarely seen.This appeared
to be Spanish or Western,with hand carved furniture
and dark beamed ceilings.A close relative of mine
built a summer home in the 1920's.It had carved Vic-
torian furniture and imported candlesticks.It was a
combo of Tudor-Spanish with Jacobean furniture and heavy
lead paned windows.As with many families,it became the permanent
dwelling after the Depression.
Next,a change with Eclectic Country,drawn from many good
sources,especially Collector Style.It tends to balance us in our
high-tech civilazation.The best is usually drawn and compatable.
Harmonious groupings of ironstone dishes mixed with unique
quilt squares.Rustic Country,is what most people have in mind,when you say Country.Birdhouses,recycled items,weathered wood
and vintage items.Very likeable section,Collectors Style.
I personally liked the arragement of the Family photos on one
wall.All in different frames they tell a family history,instead
of the new all black frames so popular now.
It also show how to group them with effect.Many other retro
collections are shown to advantage.
Lastly,is decorating with White, where you can never go wrong.White rooms with cedar brown beamed ceilings that lift the eye.Vintage white iron headboard and nostalgic birds and
birdhouses.Plain white mirrors in a bathroom.And of course lace pearls and strewn white roses.Who could co wrong with this.
Every time, I look at this book I find more examples of what
I missed.In its' own way,this book tells a history of my
America.
Rating:
Summary: I was never Aware How Many Ways Country could be Described.
Review: I would call chic country,a place that is relaxing,
renewing and comfortable,as the author shows in so many
different ways.
First is,Blue and White Country.These are ageless
colors that represent the sky, water and purity.This
can be attained without a beach house purchase.Combine
blue and white on a shelf.Whitewash old bricks.Keep
areas with blue and white pristine clean and they will
be a comfort.
Second, Patriotic Country.It is very popular now and
old fashioned toys,flags, and pewter all reflect God
and Country, and a certain sense of individulism.Not
for everybody but attractive,nontheless.
Cottages by the sea,look stunning with minimal blue
and white.Wicker chairs in brown or white,this is the
third choice.
Next,Formal Country,a type rarely seen.This appeared
to be Spanish or Western,with hand carved furniture
and dark beamed ceilings.A close relative of mine
built a summer home in the 1920's.It had carved Vic-
torian furniture and imported candlesticks.It was a
combo of Tudor-Spanish with Jacobean furniture and heavy
lead paned windows.As with many families,it became the permanent
dwelling after the Depression.
Next,a change with Eclectic Country,drawn from many good
sources,especially Collector Style.It tends to balance us in our
high-tech civilazation.The best is usually drawn and compatable.
Harmonious groupings of ironstone dishes mixed with unique
quilt squares.Rustic Country,is what most people have in mind, when you say Country.Birdhouses,recycled items,weathered wood
and vintage items.Very likeable section,Collectors Style.
I personally liked the arragement of the Family photos on one
wall.All in different frames they tell a family history,instead
of the new all black frames so popular now.
It also show how to group them with effect.Many other retro
collections are shown to advantage.
Lastly,is decorating with White, where you can never go wrong.White rooms with cedar brown beamed ceilings that lift the eye.Vintage white iron headboard and nostalgic birds and
birdhouses.Plain white mirrors in a bathroom.And of course lace pearls and strewn white roses.Who could co wrong with this.
Every time, I look at this book I find more examples of what
I missed.In its' own way,this book tells a history of my
America.
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