The Country Home

This is one of my collections that I always read. Amazing details & clear pictures. If you like country decorating or cottagey settings, this one is for you.

This book is very organized in that each chapter deals with a particular style of country decorating (i.e. French, Shaker). Ms. Plante gives a sample color palette for each decorating style and lists furnishings and decorative elements commonly found within those styles. Some of the suggestions for decorating were a little repetitive from chapter to chapter which made for somewhat monotonous reading. The book also addresses each room and its elements - which is a nice touch. Overall, I enjoyed the book and its lovely photography.