Synopses & Reviews
Escape the stress and strain of daily life in a space of your own. All it takes is a little imaginative decorating and "emotional furnishings" devoted to your personal pursuits and passions. For example, you might put a basket with stationery and a pen next to the sofa, or install a cushioned window seat for solitary reverie. An all-white room will quiet and refresh the mind; in the absence of color, texture and shape are all, with such details as a delicately stitched tablecloth taking on new power. Find a place to showcase favorite curios and collectibles, so they will delight your eye always, and to display your love of lace. Bedrooms and baths emphasize grace and light, with creamy linens, flowery Coverlets, and gossamer-sheer curtains. Superb color photographs accompany the text, which includes quotes from beloved authors such as Virginia Woolf, Balzac, and Saki.