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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 747.213 EAN: 9780879058487 ISBN: 087905848X Label: Gibbs Smith, Publisher Manufacturer: Gibbs Smith, Publisher Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 160 Publication Date: September 01, 1998 Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher Studio: Gibbs Smith, Publisher Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: 8 1/2 X 10 In, 160 Pp, 125 Color Photos. Provencal Interiors: Inspired by the sun-drenched colors of southern France, french country, or provencal, decorating is the epitome of understated luxury, as fitting in the city and suburbs as in rural reaches. No matter that it's roots are firmly planted in the small stone farmhouse, or mas, the typical dwelling in the provencal region. It is eqaully appealing in a remote chateau as in a stately manor house, or bastide. The most inviting homes exude comfort,tradition, and grace. Most people, though, say it is charm that best characterizes the french interior. Through stunning photographs, informative text, and an extensive resource list, provincal interiors detail everything necessary for creating this harmonious mingling in america.< BR> Average Rating:
 Rating:  - AwesomeI love the pictures and descriptions in this book. After reading the negative reviews of this book I guess I don't know true French Provencal decorating. I don't care what anyone calls it, I love the book and will buy more of Betty Lou Phillips' books. It is the kind of book I will go back to again and again. It also gave me a great idea of what to add to my kitchen with the tiles I'm painting for it. Look through the pages and if they look good to you buy the book. You won't be sorry! Rating: - Sun-drenched colors of Southern France"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 ... Read More Rating: - For Americans creating French style, who can't go to FranceOk, so this isn't "authentic French Provence design." Suppose you won't be visiting Aix-en-Provence and running around looking for all the pieces you need, and then figuring out how to fill up a shipping container and send it through customs, etc etc, (can you imagine doing this in a foreign country in a foreign language?!) You just aren't going to find a lot of genuine French furnishing and fabrics in the US. What if you want to use French elements in your decorating (as we did) and only have access ... Read More Rating: - French Provencal style influences American interiorsI 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 ... Read More Rating:  - Provencal Interiors?????This is a nice book but it does not contain Provencal style interiors! I am not sure how the author came up with that title since anyone who is interested in French country will not find it here. If you are truly looking for Provencal decorating ideas-this is not the book for you. CONFUSED!!! 
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