A House in the South: Old-Fashioned Graciousness for New-Fashioned Times
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Book Overview
Though times have changed, the charm and grace of Southern style endures. It's a design tradition that values gentility and gracious living above conspicuous consumption; history and mystery above the cutting ed= and hospitality above all else. Today's Southern homes reflect a sense of style that remains in touch with the past as it embraces the present. In this affectionate portrait of Southern homes, Frances Schultz and Paula S. Wallace lead a tour of more than twenty of the South's proudest houses and most remarkable modern domiciles, proving that the legendary graciousness of the Southern home lives on in all formsfrom seaside cottages to some truly over-the-top domains. Despite the differences among these diverse homes, the most timeless aspects of Southern style abound, including: Using wrought iron for decorative elements both inside and outside the home Incorporating the porch as an essential room of the house Collecting antique silver to complement the contemporary table Magnificent full-color photographs of each house show everything from the grand and elegant to the quaint and quirky, making this unique book a visual treat for anyone enchanted by the eternal grace of the American South.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:030723651X
ISBN13:9780307236517
Release Date:November 2005
Publisher:Clarkson Potter Publishers
Length:160 Pages
Weight:2.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 9.3" x 11.2"
Customer Reviews
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Southern Pleasure
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Being from the Upper South I was most anxious to read this fine book and have shared it with friends here in Southern Oregon. I found this book to have a little bit of everything in different decorating styles. I prefer a traditional style with a little punch of surprise but overall I think this book is a winner. The photographs are lovely and the stories being told are entertaining as well.
Southern Comfort
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is the book you want to read if you are interested in all the variety and spice of Southern living, from formality to casual bare-foot elegance. The authors have captured the essence of Southern grace and charm, and revealed some spectacular decorative work in the process.
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