Country Living Country Chic: Country Style for Modern Living

The first few times I paged through the book I thought I didn't like it much, but then [FLASH!!!] I realized that the book's strength is that it shows so many different variations of "country" that it forced me to define, redefine and narrow my choices until I knew what I liked and didn't like, what I wanted, and I was then ready to buy, build, re-do, scrounge, beg, borrow, etc. It really helped me devise a Plan of Action. The fairly in-depth chapters showed homes that I labeled Shaker-style plain, claustrophobically crowded, boarding house depressing, great house-ugly colors, great colors-ugly house, junk store mismatched and then finally Warm and Wonderful - Just my style. The chapter on the very Retro Airstream trailer-van is also a really nostalgic throwback to my childhood in the '50's - when you really saw these on the roads - I recommend this book for anyone with a yen for country, but no [as yet] very clear idea of how they will go about getting it.

many decorating ideas and styles within the framework ofCountry. Although, I turn to this book when i am about to paint a room and need to study the effects of a color.Another personmight find it useful to learn the skills of simplifying a type of decor. It starts with the stark simplicity and ulitarian work ofthe American Shaker and brings in English Country and proceeds to modern Cubism. The pastel colors in this book are a feast to the eyes, intheir subtle combinations. This book shows how details of life are important, but innatural way without clutter prevailing in a room. Except for the Bazaar Style and the Ethnic section, most of it would be welcome in your home. It even spruces up a trailerfor those who prefer to live on wheels.I highly recommendthis refresing look at Country "Chic.