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Summary: Sun-drenched colors of Southern France
Review: "French country decorating at its finest is the harmonious mingling of fabrics, textures, and patterns - an artistic blending of the familiar with warmth and sophistication." As you open this book, you may start to have the desire to suddenly order hundreds of pastel pink tulip bulbs. While this book is not quite as lavish as "Villa Décor" it is much more practical. There are extensive instructions for using color, texture and scale. Betty Lou Phillips has included a wonderful picture of a library with bookcases spanning the library walls. Her work has appeared in Southern Accents, Traditional Home & Bath, Window and Wall, and Decorating as well as many magazine covers. She is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers. There are eight main chapters: What Is Provencal Charm?
Making an Entrance
French Quarters
Table Matters - Kitchens and Dining Rooms
Bedrooms, Bedding, and Baths
French Accents
Outside Interests
Trade Secrets I loved reading the "Table Matters" section which includes a comparison between French and American kitchens. The bedroom section had me wishing I had some fresh croissants on hand for a breakfast tray. There is no need to travel to France to buy beautiful fabrics, furnishings and fixtures. A complete list of catalogs is also included. This is "French Country Style in America," so it is a fusion of various ideas from a variety of locations in France. ~TheRebeccaReview.com
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Summary: My favorite
Review: I collect decorator books and this is by far my favorite (alongside 'Signature Style')... a wonderful coffee table book... great book for inspiration and to lend to others (who all seem to love it too!).
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Summary: French Provencal style influences American interiors
Review: I found this book a wonderful view of French Provencal style, blended with American verve and elegance. Many of us have traveled in France, and know the French are also very influenced by the freshness and ease of American design. Remember it was not an English, but an AMERICAN interior designer, Nancy Lancaster from Virginia USA, who revolutionized English Country style. She became Lady Colfax and changed the look of country houses from stiff to chintz. I think the author introduces the beauty of Euro/American design in this book. The French Provencal Style in AMERICA title is a great clue that the pages are not full of 17th century French country village interiors. Also, it always helps to read a book before you judge it!
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Summary: Usable ideas for home building and interior design
Review: I have spent hours upon hours thumbing through design books at local warehouse bookstores, and have found "Provincal Interiors" to be the most comprehensive one for interior design and building ideas. I have, literally, copied pages to show my architect and am using over eight of the rooms, or exterior shots in my new home. I have just ordered the other book on Amazon by Betty Lou Phillips, and hope it is as useful. I highly recommend this book for those who are looking for ideas in the French style.
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Summary: Usable ideas for home building and interior design
Review: I have spent hours upon hours thumbing through design books at local warehouse bookstores, and have found "Provincal Interiors" to be the most comprehensive one for interior design and building ideas. I have, literally, copied pages to show my architect and am using over eight of the rooms, or exterior shots in my new home. I have just ordered the other book on Amazon by Betty Lou Phillips, and hope it is as useful. I highly recommend this book for those who are looking for ideas in the French style.
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Summary: Provencal Interiors: French Country Style in America
Review: I haven't even read the book, but I LIVE in PROVENCE, and I have to agree from what I see on the cover that the style is not typical of Provence, however pretty it may be... If the inside is different, then feel free to correct me!
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Summary: Finally! Eye candy for the American Francophile.
Review: I LOVE French country interiors and I love this book! I've been waiting for someone to show the beautiful interiors of great designers here in the United States. Finally, Charles Faudree's canines, delecious colors and endless yards of toile', all in one book. The writing is delightfully smart and usable covering information on textiles, antiques, techniques and the whole concept of the French country. This book gives a real sense of the talent of designers here and also how to reach them and a list of shops and dealers in French furnishings and accents. Betty phillips is a professional in her feild of interior design as well as in her ability to capture the essence of French country in this book.
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Summary: Beautiful photography
Review: I thought the book was beautifully done. It was both informative and artistic. The photographer did an excellent job of capturing the individual atmosphere of each of the rooms.
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Summary: My favorite
Review: I went online to order this book but when I read the review from Middleburg, VA I became uncertain of my judgment. It was a gift to my very discerning young daughter-in-law. However, after looking the book over again I trusted my first response & bought it. She loved it & I do too.
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Summary: Provencal Interiors
Review: I went online to order this book but when I read the review from Middleburg, VA I became uncertain of my judgment. It was a gift to my very discerning young daughter-in-law. However, after looking the book over again I trusted my first response & bought it. She loved it & I do too.
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