Moving forward while looking back,the French are creating a new look in décor. Within apartments in Paris, chateaux in the Loire Valley and bastides in Provence are found instanlty recognizable signatures of national identify:finely crafted wood pieces, splendid mirrorsnd grandmere lovingly cared for linens.
Moving forward while looking back,the French are creating a new look in décor. Within apartments in Paris, chateaux in the Loire Valley and bastides in Provence are found instanlty recognizable signatures of national identify:finely crafted wood pieces,splendid mirrors and grandmere lovingly cared for linens. But in this age of merging sensibilities,European midcentury modern furnishings,both vintage and new,also adorn settings.
Amidst abstract works of art hovering on walls,painted furniture mingles easily with budget-friendly finds from assorted cultures,such as wool rugs and hand-embroidered linens from India,and pottery,artisan-made pillows,throws and vintage textile from remote markets in Morocco
With a mix of passion and panache,taste and resourcefulness sitting behind most every imposing door,Betty Lou Phillips,ASID,takes a close look at the French ever-so-chic way with design
Contents
Introduction
Fluent French
Demystifying French Style
Salon Savoir-Faire
What´s Au Courant ?
Time-Honored Textiles
Windows Dressing
Texture Rules
The Art of Exibiting Art
Taste for Kitchens
Fine dining
Bed Culture
Details
Credits