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French Chic Living

Author : Florence de Dampierre
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847846377
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book French Chic Living written by Florence de Dampierre and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wonderfully accessible ideas for maintaining a stylish home, drawing on the ways French mothers and grandmothers manage their households. French houses ooze with charm—and their inhabitants, despite busy schedules, regularly entertain at home. What are the secrets for leading such a chic lifestyle? In this insightful tome, lavishly illustrated with images of a country residence in a romantic French town, de Dampierre shares her knowledge of ways to achieve a warm and inviting home. Her continental traditions make beautifying your house a joy. Household chores—from stocking the pantry to washing and storing delicate linens to cleaning wooden and stone surfaces—are discussed. Tips for adorning your home range from lining dresser drawers with pretty papers and enhancing them with homemade scents to creating delicate floral arrangements of fresh-cut blooms for pleasant accents throughout your rooms. Basic instructions are also provided for designing a simple and attractive aromatic kitchen garden full of herbs, fruit, and vegetables, whether on a plot of land or in attractive containers; its produce then becomes the basis for preparing fresh, seasonal recipes to share with family and friends.

Living Forever Chic

Author : Tish Jett
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847864588
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book Living Forever Chic written by Tish Jett and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why French women of a certain age are the consummate hostesses, homemakers, and style icons--and how you can be, too. Frenchwomen--particularly those 40 and over--are role models for stylish and gracious living, what the French call l'art de vivre. American-born fashion journalist Tish Jett, who has studied these women for years, shared their beauty secrets in her first book, Forever Chic. Now she explores why Frenchwomen of a certain age are master hostesses and homemakers, expert practioners of les bonnes manières as well as everyday elegance, savoir-faire, and as a result, la joie de vivre. Jett explains how to entertain like a Frenchwoman, including a glimpse into the typical French larder from which a delicious meal can be thrown together with ease, to detailed instruction on laying a beautiful table and crafting a perfect cheese plate (did you know that when cutting from a wedge of cheese, slice from the back to the point, which is the "heart" of the cheese, and as such considered the best part and not to be lopped off so others cannot enjoy it). She explores everyday style and elegance, disclosing how to create that special bien dans sa peau (to feel good about oneself) sensation so coveted by Frenchwomen. Jett also shares the importance of discipline, which goes hand in hand with beauty--a well-ordered closet, be it for clothes or linens, translates to easy everyday elegance. With tips on adjusting your beauty and style regimes seasonally, charmingly packaged with color illustrations, Living Forever Chic is a delightful gift for the Francophile in your life.

My French Country Home

Author : Sharon Santoni
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
ISBN 13 : 1423642791
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book My French Country Home written by Sharon Santoni and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entertaining at home in gracious French style. Born from her experience of everyday living in France, Sharon Santoni reveals the gracious, easy French way of entertaining guests at her countryside home, year-round. Personal stories evoke the spirit of the French lifestyle, while gorgeous photos make us feel right at home. Santoni creates lush bouquets from her garden and utilizes resources from surrounding nature to lay gorgeous tables both indoors and outdoors. Venues range from a Sunday morning breakfast on the patio, to a ladies lunch in her lush garden, a formal dinner in her dining room, and a picnic by the river. Santoni also shares 15 favorite recipes utilizing seasonal foods. Find inspiration for your tables throughout the seasons, and discover the simple pleasure of entertaining friends and family. Sharon Santoni writes the popular blog My French Country Home. She is the author of My Stylish French Girlfriends (Gibbs Smith). She resides in Normandy, France.

French Country Cottage

Author : Courtney Allison
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
ISBN 13 : 1423648935
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book French Country Cottage written by Courtney Allison and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover design inspiration as a photographer and blogger details the story of her renovation of a 1940s cottage in the California countryside. A little, abandoned vacation house that could, set in the center of rolling fields and trees becomes the cottage home of her dreams. A French country–style cottage filled with original elements and an exquisite mix of rustic and refined. The years of renovation allowed Courtney to create a lifestyle that is fueled by inspiration and beauty, a touch of whimsy, and an abundance of everyday elegance. The journey has been shared on her popular blog French Country Cottage, and now, through the publication of her first book, her readers will experience a reveal of more of her home and property and the inspirations behind her beloved style. Courtney's inspiring photography reveals every nuance of her style and home including a muted color palette, old brassy door knobs, chippy paint, antiques, her greenhouse and garden, and an abundance of entertaining and holiday decorating style. Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor and embracing well-worn as well loved, French Country Cottage is a style that celebrates simplicity, indulges in romance, cherishes pieces with history and believes a chandelier and fresh flowers belong in every room.

Provence Style

Author : Shauna Varvel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780865653900
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (539 download)

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Download or read book Provence Style written by Shauna Varvel and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intimate tour of quintessential Provencal style, featuring chic homes and interior details inspired by this picturesque region Thirty years after the publication of Peter Mayle's bestselling memoir A Year in Provence, the sun-drenched southern French region continues to excite home decorators with its combination of rustic charm, elegant details, and historical influences. Provence Style showcases the best of the region, with Shauna Varvel's quintessential 18th-century Rhône valley farmhouse--Le Mas des Poiriers--as its centerpiece. Named for the working pear orchard on the grounds, the property was reimagined by noted local architect Alexandre Lafourcade, who transformed a rough structure into a luxurious expression of the Provençal aesthetic, referencing historical influences, rural traditions, and Parisian taste. Set amid a garden of allées, arbors, and terraces designed by the architect's mother, renowned landscape designer Dominique Lafourcade, this exemplar of Provençal style is the starting point for exploring the region's characteristic interior details and exterior features. The book includes chapters on the public spaces of the home, from entrances to living rooms, the private realm of bedrooms and bathrooms, and outdoor areas including patios and kitchen gardens, transporting the reader on a captivating stylistic journey.

French Chic Living: the Ultimate Guide to a Life of Elegance, Beauty and Style

Author : Veronique Blanchard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781973192824
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (928 download)

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Book Synopsis French Chic Living: the Ultimate Guide to a Life of Elegance, Beauty and Style by : Veronique Blanchard

Download or read book French Chic Living: the Ultimate Guide to a Life of Elegance, Beauty and Style written by Veronique Blanchard and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a native Parisian, I was fortunate enough to grow up witnessing how my mother had created a life of joy and beauty for us. This book is a tribute to her great taste, impeccable style, and incredible values. By practicing the ideas presented in this book, you can also elevate the ordinary to the exquisite.For a limited time, you can buy the book at this special price. Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device.There are six chapters in this book, meant to be read over a period of six weeks. Each chapter ends with exercises for that week. Make sure that you do the exercises because that's what will really help you create the life you desire so much.As French Chic Living is a way of life, you want to create lasting changes that truly transform you and your world. It's best to go slow but steady. I must say that I was fortunate enough to grow up witnessing how my mother or 'Maman' (as I called her) managed our household of four. There were so many things that I took for granted at that time. It was only when I had a family of my own that I realized how efficiently and seemingly effortlessly Maman had created a life of joy and beauty for us.In this book, I have tried to include all the invaluable tips that you can incorporate into your own life to experience more pleasure and joy. Rest assured that all the information comes from my own experiences as a girl observing how her Maman did things and as a French woman living in Paris with a family of her own.Needless to say, all the information that I have outlined in this book are things that I myself practice on a regular basis. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Basics of French Chic Living Cultivate Pleasure and Beauty in Everyday Life No off Days for Beauty and Style How to Take Care of Your Hair and Skin the French Way Eat for Pleasure Stay Slim for Life Love Yourself Much, much more! Download your copy today!

My Stylish French Girlfriends

Author : Sharon Santoni
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
ISBN 13 : 1423637879
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book My Stylish French Girlfriends written by Sharon Santoni and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet 20 beautiful, creative French women who live with passion; work every day; and love to take care ot their homes and families. Visit them in their grand chateaux or charming little country cottages or Parisian apartments. Learn where they shop, where they work, where they play, how they dress, and how they entertain. Absorb each girlfriend's style and joie de vivre. Santoni's affectionate writing, along with gorgeous photography, tells each woman's story with an intimacy usually reserved for the closest of girlfriends. SHARON SANTONI-SMITH grew up in England but married a Frenchman and has raised her family in Normandy, France. Her blog, My French Country Home, is read daily by thousands all over the world. She writes about life in rural France; the ups and downs of family life; her inspiring French girlfriends; the intricacies of village life; and her love of searching for brocante treasure in the flea markets of Paris and the countryside.

A Romance with French Living

Author : Carolyn Westbrook
Publisher : CICO Books
ISBN 13 : 9781782498780
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book A Romance with French Living written by Carolyn Westbrook and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage finds and fabrics are elegantly paired to recreate the grace and comfort of French-style. A Romance with French Living provides a glimpse into Carolyn Westbrook’s world, where treasured antiques and vintage finds, perfectly faded fabrics and timeworn furniture blend, seemingly effortlessly, in superb interiors that are both relaxing and chic, inspired by French style. Part One—French-inspired Interiors—showcases Carolyn’s love for designing interiors, decorating, and creating relaxed and welcoming rooms. Essentially French shows how to adapt classic French style to suit modern-day living, this ethos is carried through to the chapters, A Cottage in the Country and Urban Farmhouse. Part Two—It’s All in the Detail—concentrates on adding those all-important finishing touches to a room, whether it’s antique leather-bound books, cherished items gathered on overseas travel, or swathes of Carolyn’s much-loved white linen, from vintage French linen bedsheets finding a new life as tablecloths and curtains to pristine bed linen and smart upholstery. The final section of the book focuses on entertaining and celebrations, from a country barn party to a bridal shower and an intimate family wedding at Carolyn’s own home, The Oaks Plantation in Texas.

Joie de Vivre

Author : Robert Arbor
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982157429
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Joie de Vivre written by Robert Arbor and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to making the most of life, nobody does it better than the French. Now, with Joie de Vivre: Simple French Style for Everyday Living, an inspired fusion of art, style, and easy-to-implement ideas, anyone can feel like they spent a weekend in the French countryside, no matter where they live. Renowned restaurateur Robert Arbor puts a refreshing emphasis on simplicity and accessibility, explaining the rituals and traditions that comprise a typical French day. Featuring dozens of simple, everyday recipes, Joie de Vivre captures the family meals, market trips, and charming domestic settings that make the French way of life so pleasurable. In eight chapters, illustrated with 85 full-color and black-and-white photographs, Arbor details how you, too, can achieve the simplicity and relaxing life the French treasure. Le Matin (The Morning) lays out the elements of a relaxing breakfast (as well as the secret to great coffee), and Le Potager (The Garden) describes the pleasures and rewards of growing your own vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Le Marché (The Market) and Le Déjeuner (Lunchtime) follow Arbor to the market, the butcher, and the baker before serving up a trove of delicious ideas for light lunches and snacks. Le Dîner (Supper) outlines strategies for crafting cozy family dinners; creating enchanting dinner parties of all sizes; and preparing fun, simple meals for children. Arbor’s memories and experiences of growing up in France and his flair for casual elegance can't help but inspire the chef and decorator in everyone. Sidebars sprinkled throughout the book offer tips and insights on how to make the perfect cup of hot chocolate, a French perspective on truffles and foie gras, the French and their love of chocolate, and why French butter tastes so good. Joie de Vivre is a lavishly illustrated guide to the French style of living that will show you how to bring a little joie to your life.

La Vie Est Belle

Author : Henrietta Heald
Publisher : Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN 13 : 9781849754521
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book La Vie Est Belle written by Henrietta Heald and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the inimitable French way of life with this inspiring look at French interiors, cuisine, and joie de vivre. This celebration and distillation of the spirit of France provides a privileged glimpse inside 18 ravishing French homes, from chateaux to farmhouses, as well as the regions in which they are set, including Normandy, Brittany, the Ile de Ré, Paris, Provence, the Loire, and Bordeaux. The book also features insightful essays on many of the traditions and characteristics of French life, including pavement cafés, vineyards, classic French furniture and fabrics, regional food specialities, and more. Interspersed throughout the book are recipes for authentic French dishes and quotations from great writers and philosophers, designed to immerse you in the delightful culture and ambience of the French way of life.

La Vie Rustic

Author : Georgeanne Brennan
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
ISBN 13 : 1681883074
Total Pages : 534 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (818 download)

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Download or read book La Vie Rustic written by Georgeanne Brennan and published by Weldon Owen International. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The James Beard Award–winning author celebrates the traditions of French country living with evocative essays and simple, seasonal recipes. Following an approach to daily cooking that’s rooted firmly in the French tradition, author Georgeanne Brennan crafts recipes driven by the seasons and the outdoors. Paired with lovely lifestyle photography, this inspiring cookbook weaves together her personal experience, stories, and tips about how to create a sustainable life—one that celebrates the relationship between the land and the table, and among food, family, and friends—no matter where you reside. Inside you’ll find delectable dishes that combine ingredients from forest, field, sea, and stream in casual meals for friends and family like green garlic and new potato soup, homecured olives, chestnut and pork stew, foie gras terrine, chicken liver pâté, beef braised in red wine and bone marrow, frozen meringues and fruit cream, snail stuffed mushroom, wild mushroom soup, Crème Brûlée with Black Truffles, lavender pepper goat cheese, and more. With lovely recipes and tips for sustainable living, La Vie Rustic allows you to live the French lifestyle in your home!

Paris Chic

Author : Oliver Pilcher
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614289336
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Paris Chic written by Oliver Pilcher and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paris is the city of chic—and as such, its innate style shines throughout the city, even in the simplest spaces. Quaint bistros, picturesque alleyways, artists’ studios and unique characters are elevated to a modern-day genre painting when set in Paris. From skateboarders to antiquarians, this volume is a glimpse into Parisian life, as if peering over the edge of the balcony at your own pied-a-terre.

The Art of French Country Living

Author : Jean Naudin
Publisher : Hamlyn
ISBN 13 : 1844301451
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book The Art of French Country Living written by Jean Naudin and published by Hamlyn. This book was released on 2005 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the atmosphere, interior design, and decoration of fine houses and traditional village dwellings that depict the best in French country living.

(Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living

Author : Mark Greenside
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510731113
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book (Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living written by Mark Greenside and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Every year upon arriving in Plobien, the small Breton town where he spends his summers, American writer Mark Greenside picks back up where he left off with his faux-pas–filled Francophile life. Mellowed and humbled, but not daunted (OK, slightly daunted), he faces imminent concerns: What does he cook for a French person? Who has the right-of-way when entering or exiting a roundabout? Where does he pay for a parking ticket? And most dauntingly of all, when can he touch the tomatoes? Despite the two decades that have passed since Greenside’s snap decision to buy a house in Brittany and begin a bi-continental life, the quirks of French living still manage to confound him. Continuing the journey begun in his 2009 memoir about beginning life in France, (Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living details Greenside’s daily adventures in his adopted French home, where the simplest tasks are never straightforward but always end in a great story. Through some hits and lots of misses, he learns the rules of engagement, how he gets what he needs—which is not necessarily what he thinks he wants—and how to be grateful and thankful when (especially when) he fails, which is more often than he can believe. Introducing the English-speaking world to the region of Brittany in the tradition of Peter Mayle’s homage to Provence, Mark Greenside’s first book, I’ll Never Be French, continues to be among the bestselling books about the region today. Experienced Francophiles and armchair travelers alike will delight in this new chapter exploring the practical and philosophical questions of French life, vividly brought to life by Greenside’s humor and affection for his community.

My Good Life in France

Author : Janine Marsh
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1782437339
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book My Good Life in France written by Janine Marsh and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten years ago, Janine Marsh decided to leave her corporate life behind to fix up a run-down barn in northern France. This is the true story of her rollercoaster ride.

Parisian Chic

Author : Ines de la Fressange
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 2080200739
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Parisian Chic written by Ines de la Fressange and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Celebrity model Inès de la Fressange shares the well-kept secrets of how Parisian women maintain effortless glamour and a timeless allure. Inès de la Fressange—France’s icon of chic—shares her personal tips for living with style and charm, gleaned from decades in the fashion industry. She offers specific pointers on how to dress like a Parisian, including how to mix affordable basics with high-fashion touches, and how to accessorize. Her step-by-step do’s and don’ts are accompanied by fashion photography, and the book is personalized with her charming drawings. Inès also shares how to bring Parisian chic into your home, and how to insert your signature style into any space—even the office. The ultrachic volume is wrapped with a three-quarter-height removable jacket and features offset aquarelle paper and a ribbon page marker. Complete with her favorite addresses for finding the ultimate fashion and decorating items, this is a must-have for any woman who wants to add a touch of Paris to her own style.

A Home in Paris

Author :
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 2080203479
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book A Home in Paris written by and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This broad spectrum of interiors draws inspiration from both the classic French decorative tradition and the freshest Parisian home designs. Discover the rich diversity of Parisian style in thirty-four interiors that are rife with inspiration and grouped into five thematic chapters. Classic interiors feature crystal chandeliers and gilt-framed mirrors, a marble bust flanked by eighteenth-century Louis XV rattan chairs, or floral-embroidered Chinese tapestries paired with a mother-of-pearl-inlaid armoire. Modern interiors incorporate mod Tulip chairs, geometric Calder-esque mobiles, and vibrant-hued polycarbonate dining sets. A passion for collecting comes to the fore through taxidermy, tribal arts, Slavic textile motifs, 1950s domestic design pieces, or expertly grouped photographs. Designer and artist abodes exude an irrepressibly creative vibe, from kitsch playland to 1940s boudoir lounge. Romantic interiors include powdered palettes and Provençal fabrics or plush velvet couches and a whitewashed pine buffet.Guillaume de Laubier leads us into the private realm of the Parisian design elite, chez Jacques Garcia, Vanessa Bruno, Jacques Grange, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Pierre et Gilles, or the late fashion muse Loulou de la Falaise. His photographs capture sleek Scandinavian lines, traditionalist opulence, modernist curves, and exotic accents, documenting each unique interior with flair.