An esteemed interior designer and antiques expert, Florence de Dampierre is the author of several books including Chairs: A History, The Best of Painted Furniture, French Chic: The Art of Decorating Houses, and Walls: The Best of Decorative Treatments. Her interior design work has been featured in numerous design magazines, including Elle Decor, Traditional Home, and House Beautiful. De Dampierre has also produced a signature home furnishing line for John Richard; area rugs, pillows, and throws for Surya; and home accessories and a garden furniture line for A&B. She lectures frequently on design topics. Award-winning architectural and interior design photographer, Tim Street-Porter is the author and photographer of many architecture and design books including French Chic, Rooms to Inspire series, and Litchfield Style. He is a contributor the The World of Interiors and Architectural Digest, among design publications.
"French Chic Living is an aspiration book that allows the
reader to sink into the plush velvets and luxe silk taffetas that
adorn the windows and settees of the house presented. It's not an
out-of-reach dream, however, and de Dampierre devotes much of the
book to demystifying the roots of French culture and
style."
-ROMANTIC HOMES MAGAZINE
"The book includes both the big and small details for fine living
such as setting up the bar to brewing the perfect cup of tea or
selecting a variety of cheeses for a well-balanced cheese tray . .
. recipes for natural beauty products as well as entertaining. . .
Another way to look at it is every Martha Stewart book rolled into
one concise and easy to manage place -wrapped in a French
accent."
-LindaMerrill.com
"[French Chic Living] is not just a photobook filled with beautiful
interior photographs, it is an instructive and charming guide to
making your home all the more French. . . French living is all
about warmth, comfort and a feeling of invitation. Dampierre's book
is filled to the brim with practical advice that will give your
home (and your life!) that charming French touch."
-ViveLeQueen Blog
"In her new book, French Chic Living: Simple Ways to Make Your
House Beautiful, Dampierre gives time-tested tips and wisdom to
help make everything from cleaning to entertaining a joy. The
designer and hostess examines even the most everyday tasks, such as
brewing tea or cleaning a wood cutting board, and offers simple,
direct advice on how to do them better. . . With Dampierre’s help,
having an environment infused with simple pleasures and Gallic
charm couldn’t be easier."
-ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
"There is no worse feeling than spilling your morning coffee all
over your crisp white shirt (we've all been there). But before you
let the unforeseen complication ruin your entire day, take solace
in the fact that your soiled top may be salvageable. In fact, you
can probably save it with items you already have lying around the
house. Esteemed interior designer and entertaining
savant Florence de Dampierre shares these precious
nuggets of cleaning wisdom—as well as décor tips and recipes
for effortless entertaining—in her new book, appropriately
titled French Chic Living."
-INSTYLE.COM
"Explore the charm and romance of a French Country home that
reveals the secrets to bringing the countryside to your own
abode."
-THE SOCIETY DIARIES
"If caring for leather gloves and papering dresser drawers can
cultivate the enduring charm of the coveted French home, then this
lovingly worked tome from interior designer Florence de Dampierre
will have you whipping up homemade potpourri in no time. . .
Through her expert tips and vivid images, de Dampierre exploits
beauty in the everyday - in a book that's anything but
ordinary."
-BASK MAGAZINE
"Packed with time-tested advice and conventional Gallic wisdom,
French Chic Living offers suggestions for everything from
setting up the bar and brewing the perfect cup of tea, to selecting
a variety of cheeses for the well-balanced platter. . . From
stocking the pantry, to washing and storing delicate linens to
cleaning wooden and stone surfaces, [French Chic Living] shares
foolproof tips for creating a warm, well running and inviting
home."
-ALL THE BEST BLOG
"Francophiles, turn to French Chic Living for advice on
creating a welcoming maison. Examples: Washing with cream of tartar
brightens tablecloths; tossing salt in a fire revives the blaze
(add orange rinds and cinnamon for a bust of scent)."
-HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
"French houses ooze with charm. This delightful book is overflowing
with time-tested entertaining advice and useful Gallic wisdom for
everything from setting up the bar and brewing the perfect cup of
tea to selecting a variety of cheeses for the well-balanced
platter."
-ART OF THE TIMES MAGAZINE
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