French Chic: The Art of Decorating Houses

by Florence de Dampierre

Book Overview

The French have a legendary sense of style that is synonymous with a joyous, sophisticated way of life, joie de vivre. Elegant and witty, French chic a clever mix of classic and contemporary sums up de Dampierre s design sensibility. Using Edith Wharton s The Decoration of Houses as a model, she provides advice on how to achieve this distinctive look. The fascinating French decorative history of such architectural elements as windows, fireplaces,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847830594
• ISBN13: 9780847830596
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.6" x 11.7"