Synopses & Reviews
Cottages are universally appealing, whether they are simple, cozy dwellings or chic second homes. In California Cottages, renowned style writer Diane Dorrans Saeks unveils the finest cottages created by some of the most talented designers and architects, from the civilized seclusion of a home nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains to a Bolinas cottage overlooking the Pacific Ocean to a refined weekend home in Sonoma. With over 225 full-color photographs by Alan Weintraub, California Cottages expands the concept of "the cottage" and captures the originality, creativity, and charm that make them so beloved.
Synopsis
In California Cottages, renowned style writer and editor Diane Dorrans Saeks presents a variety of cottages owned and created by some of California's best designers and artists, and leads you on an intimate tour of each one. From the civilized seclusion of Isda Funari's log house nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains to Timothy Maxson's rustic hideaway in Bolinas overlooking the Pacific Ocean to Charles and Jean Thompson's refined weekend home in Sonoma, this lavishly illustrated volume offers a peek into the quiet elegance of cottage design and living. Featuring over 200 full-color images by internationally renowned photographer Alan Weintraub and including a comprehensive design resource, California Cottages explores the concept of "the cottage" and captures the originality, creativity, and charm that make these cozy abodes so alluring.
About the Author
Diane Dorrans Saeks is the California editor for Metropolitan Home, the interior design editor for PaperCity, the San Francisco correspondent for W and Women's Wear Daily, and a frequent contributor to national and international design publications. She
Alan Weintraub has published his photographs in numerous architectural and design publications.