Book Description
This book examines Nancy's contribution to the arts of interior decoration and garden design by chronicling her own homes and gardens. These are Mirador, a Virginian country house, etc.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent read.......2007-06-27
I truly enjoyed this book. The pictures were excellent quality and representative of the text. For the professional decorator or a person interested in house decoration it is funny and informative. I highly recommend this book.
Nancy Lancaster:English County House Style.......2007-02-09
Book was not what I expected. Book was recommended by a decorator who said Nancy Lancaster was her inspiration so I was expecting more decorating and less biography-like book. It does make an excellent coffee table presentation!!
A classic tale of high style.......2007-01-18
This book is sumptuous and entertaining. Martin Wood weaves a fascinating story of the founder of English County House Style. If you love biography, decorating, and history along with beautiful photographs, renderings, and paintings of exquisitely decorated rooms, this book will fit the bill! A lavish feast for sight and soul.
United States to Great Britain: Shared Style.......2006-08-30
This book takes the reader from the style of America in the early years of the 20th century to the life she created in Britain. Many aspects of style were shared in the two countries, but many are unique to each. It is interesting how Nancy Lancaster blended the two worlds into a grand country style that was appreciated by both. Her childhood home in Virginia was her inspiration throughout her life and helped set the style she was so well known for.
Adrift in the Cozy, Comfortable, Tasteful English Tradition!.......2006-04-10
Martin Wood is an excellent biographer and chronicler of style and in this richly illustrated monograph on Nancy Lancaster he makes use of his own credentials as a garden designer and interior designer to praise the virtues of a lady few of us know.
Nancy Lancaster gained her reputation as a gardener and designer of gardens whose only clear rival has been Gertrude Jekyll. But Martin Wood increases her stature by naming her the creator of the English country house style. His writing style is fluid, humorous, tender and informative, giving all the biographical data about Lancaster's heritage, youth, and life in a manner that makes what seems to be a picture essay become a page-turner novel!
Lancaster devoted herself to recreating the English Country atmosphere, though she was a born and bred American. Her own various homes as well as those of people who engaged her expertise demonstrate how even the most modest dwelling can breed the charm of the English Country house. Her gardens are like dream sequences out of Arthur Rackham and her taste in balancing room space with the gracious furniture and window treatments and light is impeccable. The Book is filled with some very lush photography that takes the time to scrutinize her concepts as well as pleasure the eye over her accomplishments. This is far more than a design book. This is a book about a life and how it extended into creating a personal world of quiet dignity and beauty. Grady Harp, April 06
Book Description
The English House is a vivid photographic tour of the private homes and lifestyles of the storied English countryside that offers England's rich span of architectural and interior styles as wonderfully inspiring and intiguing examples of current influential decorating trends. Whether a charming and humble cottage or a grand Georgian and Palladian manor house, all the homes featured in this stunning book illustrate the epitome of styles that define the English house.
The delightful text details each house's quirks while highlighting the decorating approaches and design ideas-startling juxtapositions, new takes on tradition, witty visual puns, and bold new combinations. This is an ideal book for any anglophile and is equally appealing to anyone with an interest in interior decoration, with many design ideas that easily translate into interiors on either side of the Atlantic.
Sally Griffiths started writing after her own home was featured in British House & Garden 20 years ago. She runs a photo library called Red Cover and is the author of The English Country Cottage.
Customer Reviews:
Great Sourcebook.......2007-07-21
I found this book to be extremely resourceful when building my Georgian-style home; it gave me great decorating ideas. This book is full of knowledge and beautiful colorful pictures. It is a great source for English decorating.
Amazon.com
Luscious photographs and extremely practical decorating advice combine to make this volume both a delight to behold and an excellent resource for anyone looking to emulate the English-cottage look at home. Solid information on basic stylistic elements and on choosing colors and fabrics lays the groundwork for a room-by-room survey of lovely spaces. From entryways and family living spaces to bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, and outdoor living areas, the text, the photos, and the captions offer wonderful verbal and visual advice on why these rooms work so well and how you can adapt them to work for you. A series of marvelous double-page spreads entitled "Get the Look" feature detailed photos grouped thematically to showcase such concepts as displaying collections, disguising storage, or setting an outdoor table. This is a good primer on cottage-style decorating, and even if you're already familiar with a lot of the basics, you'll still find inspiration in these pages. --Amy Handy
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Two hundred photographs and inspiring ideas for using color, texture, materials, and furnishings show the way. Go beyond the quintessential chintz and florals: think about maximizing light with everything from a big bay window to sheer curtains. Try brick or stone floorings for that warm, traditional look. Transform a hallway with painted floorboards and a rag rug. That’s the essence of beautiful country style.
Customer Reviews:
Not particularly useful.......2007-01-03
Book broken into sections: Hearth, Sheds, Outdoor, Living, etc. Limited usefulness
Romantic Country Style: Creating the English Country Look in.......2000-03-31
I love this book. I have followed every Victoria magazine and book since day one. I immediately made it my goal to be featured on the pages of Victoria Magazine. My dream came true June 92, and was the cover story. This book if full of wonderful decorating ideas, fabulous photographs and always gentle writing to put you in the mood, to sit quietly, sip a cup-o-tea and imagine yourself on the pages that are appealing to your sensual pleasure. I have always love decorating, and my own book on victorian chic style will be coming out this Fall. Again, thankyou Victoria Magazine for yet another inspirational and exquisite publication. Keep them coming.
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- Pls have the publisher reprint this book asap.
- Learn Every Aspect of English Country Living
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English Country: A Little Style Book
Caroline Seebohm , and
Christopher Simon Sykes
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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ASIN: 0517884593
Release Date: 1995-10-03 |
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Some of us were really meant for English manor life, but by some error of fate first saw the light of day in Tucson or Saskatoon--c'est la vie. This little book, packed with views of English country houses--their follies and greenhouses, boot racks and bookstacks, gardens and larders--can help make things better.
Book Description
Caroline Seebohm conducts a guided tour of England's country houses, to reveal the beauty, graciousness, and idiosyncracies of rural English life.
350 full-color photographs.
Customer Reviews:
misleading.......2000-10-05
The content of this book is great, but the size of the book is ridiculous. When they say a little style book, they mean literally a little book. Yes, the book has style, but who want to look at a 4" x 4" book on style or decorating? Too much money for such a book.
Pls have the publisher reprint this book asap........1999-02-10
An excellent guide to the english country style tradition. It stands out in a field that is already crowded with good works, and at this point is to be considerer a classic.
Learn Every Aspect of English Country Living.......1998-06-24
Knowing that I love English Country style homes, my husband gave this book to me as a Christmas gift. What he did not know was that I had ordered it at the same bookstore and had not been able to pick it up. When I opened it on Christmas morning, what a surprise! This book gives lovely accounts of living life in a true English Country house. With scores of rooms to inspire your own decorating it truly tells the English Country story. Opening this book is like taking a journey to a beautiful land in another time. I highly recommend it and have seen a copy in many, many homes in articles of decorating magazines. It seems everyone has a copy of this fabulous book.
Product Description
Interior decorating ideas include beautiful paint effects for walls, floors and other surfaces; decorating and renovating furniture; and creating room accessories including sconces, decorative shelving and window dressing. You will also get Natural gift ideas including herb mats and lavender sachets, shell candlesticks and picture frames, plus beautiful presentation ideas. Includes 50 country recipes insprired by the use of seasonal ingredients for sall the seasons, plus preserves, pickles and jellies for the pantry. Lavishly illustrated in full color with wonderful easy to follow instructions.
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If the traditional thatched roofs and mullioned windows of the picturesque English country cottage have piqued your curiosity about their interiors, open the doors, come inside, and look! Their clever and imaginative owners have found so many delightful ways to retain that old-fashioned charm while not at all sacrificing modern comfort. In Cornwall, little staircase windows in thick cob walls display a selection of 19th-century bottles. A Devon home still has a log-burning stove. The washhouse of an Oakhurst cottage allows a glimpse of another century. The fruits of a countrywide search, from Berwick-upon-Tweed to the Lizard peninsula, all these cottages show both those quirky imperfections and beguiling architectural details that reveal poignant reminders of past generations.
Customer Reviews:
Highly recommended........2003-12-23
This is one of my favorite (non-fiction) books of all time. It is not your garden variety decorating book, and doesn't pretend to be. In subject matter it is a bit more about architecture rather than interior decoration, with an emphasis on traditional. I think the text is excellent: witty, charming, down-to-earth, very informative and not long-winded or padded out. The photography is superb, giving excellent and well-lit views. Most of these rooms are decorated with some antiques, and the captions give you some information on these. If you love traditional cottage architecture, and English country decorating on the somewhat modest side -- no fancy houses here, these are cottages -- you might love this book as much as I. Highly recommended.
Misleading title, lackluster book.!.......2003-01-23
I was expecting a book with pictures of english decorating style. This is certainly NOT THAT. It is on the small side, so if you're looking for nice photos, forget it. It just wasn't what the title led one to expect it would be. Dissappointing!
The Real English Cottage.......2002-11-20
I bought this book last year and have looked through it many times. It is a true pictorial look at the REAL English cottages.
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The English Country House: From the Archives of Country Life 1897-1939 (Country Life)
Michael Hall
Manufacturer: Aurum Press
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ASIN: 1854107569 |
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Paint: The Research and Conservation of Historic Interiors (English Heritage Research Transactions)
Helen Hughes
Manufacturer: Earthscan Publications Ltd.
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ASIN: 1902916042 |
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The Little Castle, Bolsover possesses outstanding seventeenth-century interior decorative schemes. Research into the original and later decorative schemes used in this lavish Renaissance palace commenced in the 1980s. Beginning with an account of the history of the building and its interiors, the chapters in this volume provide a detailed record of the principles, methodology and processes used in this research. It includes a detailed, room-by-room report on the findings, which have helped to inform the recently completed conservation and redecoration program. The study provides a record of English Heritage’s exemplary work in integrating architectural paint research within a program of conservation and management for this important building.
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Country Life Library
Henry Avray Tipping
Manufacturer: C. Scribner's sons
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: B00085JG0M |
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English Country House
Gervase Jackson-Stops
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square
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ASIN: 0297832379 |
Book Description
Mastering color is a tough hurdle for artists in any medium to tackle. In this concise guide, Margaret Kessler cuts through all the confusion with a friendly and encouraging approach to the basic principles of color harmony.
The book is divided into two main sections that focus on theory and practice. Readers will learn how proper color can help them create expressive moods, unity, rhythm and eye-catching design. Then they'll find a wealth of exercises and demonstrations to quickly put to use what they've learned.
With lots of colorful charts and eye-catching examples, Color Harmony in Your Paintings is highly accessible for artists of all levels. There's an engaging question-and-answer format in parts of the book, and simple color sketches throughout to give an immediate understanding of every color concept.
Customer Reviews:
A valuable book for me.......2007-03-19
I had checked a number of painting books out of the library and was so impressed with this one that I purchased it. I didn't rate it 5 stars because I could imagine there being a more complete and sophisticated book. However, she appears to be a solid painter and she deals with more than just a couple of color wheels. She also offers up her manner of mixing colors. It's always nice to know how someone else approaches these matters.
Color It From The Heart.......2006-12-29
Color and composition are the most important tools an artist can use to elicit a response from a viewer. But it is color we see first. Color either grabs the viewer with its expression of a mood or emotion or it does not. In "Color Harmony," artist and teacher, Margaret Kessler has given a great gift to those of us seeking help with this important subject.
Kessler's well illustrated book shows how to use color to establish depth and form, create eye-pleasing contrasts, convey different times of the day and specific atmospheric conditions, and heighten the expressiveness and impact of a painting. She also emphasizes the importance of using the color wheel as we paint. It surprises her that many artists do not have the color wheel close at hand while painting. Color is just that important!
"Color Harmony" is organized into six sections:
1. The Basics of Color (properties, mixing, matching)
2. Choosing a Color Scheme
3. Discovering the Munsell Color Wheel
4. Mastering the Contrasts of Color (varying value, temperature, and intensity)
5. How Light and Atmosphere Affect Color (depth; variations with time of day and weather)
6. Designing With Color (a full demonstration that ties all the principles together)
This book can serve as a good guide for the new artist... and a refresher guide for those who are not so new.
A Beautiful and Valuable Book.......2006-09-02
I took a chance on ordering this book; it came today. Just glancing through it, I can tell it is worth every cent. I am quite baffled by the review of Mr. Minz.
A note from the author, Margaret Kessler.......2005-05-19
There is a printing error on page 17. The colored circles should be labeled:
COOL: Cad. Yel. Deep, Quinacridone Red, Ultra. Blue, T-Z White.
WARM: Cad. Yel. Med., Grumbacher Red, Phthalo Blue, T-Z White with a touch of Lemon Yellow.
Please spread the word and keep those brushes wet.
Margaret Kessler
Color engraving is not color harmony.......2005-04-18
The theoretical part of the book is well written and useful for the beginner. But you can find similar descriptions also in other books. The main challenge for an artist is not to mix colors to create a new colour but to combine a lot of colors that looks pleasant. In this book you can find not any hints and examples to combine colors in different ways. The author informs you instead that it is your task to find out the colors you like. Apart from few paintings all paintings looks like the painting on the cover of the book (colorless and with colour engravings, in most cases: brown). The author confuse obviously colour harmony with colour engravings. If I made such pictures with my camera, I would trash them. In case you would like to learn something about colour combinations or get some ideas and inspirations: do not buy this book.
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Richard Matheson's Hell House: Book 4
Ian Edginton , and
Simon Fraser
Manufacturer: IDW Publishing
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ASIN: 1932382747 |
Book Description
All attempts to probe the mysteries of Belasco House have ended in murder, suicide, or insanity, and this newest investigation to probe the mystery of life and death is no different. The foursome is about to learn that the house does not give up its secrets willingly, or without tragic consequence.
Customer Reviews:
Game over!.......2005-08-22
Though they do not know it, two of the four investigators of Hell House have become hopelessly trapped by its power. Florence Tanner is possessed, and tortured by, the randy spirit of who she thinks is Daniel Belasco. Meanwhile Dr. Barrett is preparing to test his Electromagnetic Radiation Reversor in an arrogant attempt to dissipate the haunted house's psychic energy. What Barrett does not know is that the house already has a defense against his little electric shock box and it fully intends to use it against them all, starting with Florence. The graphic novel adaptation of Richard Matheson's classic horror novel comes to a rousing and action packed conclusion that will thrill and delight horror fans. Highly recommended.
Books:
- Naoto Fukasawa
- New Artist's Handbook
- New Classicism: The Rebirth of Traditional Architecture
- Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods
- Pencil Sketching, 2nd Edition
- Photobooth
- Placing Words: Symbols, Space, and the City
- Precedents in Architecture: Analytic Diagrams, Formative Ideas, and Partis
- Prescriptions for a Healthy House
- Radical Landscapes: Reinventing Outdoor Space
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