Synopses & Reviews
With its lush gardens, stately town houses, and sprawling plantations, Savannah is the epitome of old Southern style, and who better to give you the grand tour than Paula Deen, the cityand#8217;s most famous resident and anointed Queen of Southern Cuisine? andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In this gorgeous, richly illustrated book, Paula Deen shares a full year of Southern living. Whether itand#8217;s time to put out your best china and make a real fuss, or youand#8217;re just gathering for some sweet tea on the porch at dusk, Savannah style is about making folks feel welcome in your home. With the help of decorator and stylist Brandon Branch, youand#8217;ll learn how to bring a bit of Southern charm into homes from Minnesota to Mississippi. For each season, there are tips on decorating and entertaining. In the spring, youand#8217;ll learn how to make the most of your outdoor spaces, spruce up your porch, and make your garden inviting. In the summer, things get more casual with a dock party. Sleeping spaces, including, of course, the sleeping porch, are the focal point of this chapter. In the fall, cooler weather brings a return to more formal entertaining in the dining room, and in the winter, attention returns to the hearth, as Paula and her neighbors put out their best silver and show you how they celebrate the holidays. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Paula andlt;Iandgt;loves andlt;/Iandgt;getting a peek at her neighborsand#8217; parlors, so sheand#8217;s included photographs of some of Savannahand#8217;s grandest homes. From the vast grounds of Lebanon Plantation to the whimsically restored cottages on Tybee Island, youand#8217;ll see the unique blend of old-world elegance and laid-back hospitality that charmed Paula the moment she arrived from Albany, Georgia, with nothing but two hundred dollars and a pair of mouths to feed. And she isnand#8217;t shy about giving you a window into her own world, either. From her farmhouse kitchen to her luxurious powder room, youand#8217;ll see how Paula lives when sheand#8217;s not in front of the camera. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Packed with advice and nostalgia, andlt;Iandgt;Paula Deenand#8217;s Savannah Style andlt;/Iandgt;makes it easy to bring gracious Southern living to homes north and south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
Review
andlt;divandgt;"Like Deen's food, the decor she highlights is welcoming and comfortable...The volume offers a
Review
"Like Deen's food, the decor she highlights is welcoming and comfortable...The volume offers a warm invitation to those who want a peek at how Deen and her fellow Savannahans live." andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;--andlt;Iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/Iandgt;
Synopsis
With its lush gardens, stately town houses, and sprawling plantations, Savannah is the epitome of old Southern style, and who better to give you the grand tour than Paula Deen, the city's most famous resident and anointed Queen of Southern Cuisine?
In this gorgeous, richly illustrated book, Paula Deen shares a full year of Southern living. Whether it's time to put out your best china and make a real fuss, or you're just gathering for some sweet tea on the porch at dusk, Savannah style is about making folks feel welcome in your home. With the help of decorator and stylist Brandon Branch, you'll learn how to bring a bit of Southern charm into homes from Minnesota to Mississippi. For each season, there are tips on decorating and entertaining. In the spring, you'll learn how to make the most of your outdoor spaces, spruce up your porch, and make your garden inviting. In the summer, things get more casual with a dock party. Sleeping spaces, including, of course, the sleeping porch, are the focal point of this chapter. In the fall, cooler weather brings a return to more formal entertaining in the dining room, and in the winter, attention returns to the hearth, as Paula and her neighbors put out their best silver and show you how they celebrate the holidays.
Paula loves getting a peek at her neighbors' parlors, so she's included photographs of some of Savannah's grandest homes. From the vast grounds of Lebanon Plantation to the whimsically restored cottages on Tybee Island, you'll see the unique blend of old-world elegance and laid-back hospitality that charmed Paula the moment she arrived from Albany, Georgia, with nothing but two hundred dollars and a pair of mouths to feed. And she isn't shy about giving you a window into her own world, either. From her farmhouse kitchen to her luxurious powder room, you'll see how Paula lives when she's not in front of the camera.
Packed with advice and nostalgia, Paula Deen's Savannah Style makes it easy to bring gracious Southern living to homes north and south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
About the Author
Paula Deen is the bestselling author of thirteen books and an Emmy Awardand#8211;winning Food Network television star. She was born and raised in Albany, Georgia. She later moved to Savannah, where she started The Bag Lady catering company. The business took off and evolved into The Lady andamp; Sons restaurant, which is located in Savannahand#8217;s historic district and specializes in Southern cooking. She also co-owns Uncle Bubbaand#8217;s Oyster House with her brother. Paula publishes a bimonthly magazine, andlt;iandgt;Cooking with Paula Deen, andlt;/iandgt;and is a regular guest on QVC, where she sells her books and food products.Brandon Branch is Paula Deen's creative director and personal assistant. His columnandnbsp;Style Secrets with Brandon appears in andlt;iandgt;Cooking with Paula Deenandlt;/iandgt; magazine. He lives in Savannah, Georgia where he enjoys gardening and spending time withandnbsp;his twoandnbsp;Daushounds Simon and Charlie.