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Laura Ashley Guide to Country Decorating Hardcover Book

$49
£37.23
€42.78
CA$68.83
A$74.92
CHF 39.70
MX$900.98
NOK 504.72
SEK 462.52
DKK 319.58

About the Item

Laura Ashley guide to country decorating. Hardcover book. The timeless appeal of rustic living, with its emphasis on comfort, function, and simplicity, gets a crisp, contemporary interpretation--in classic Laura Ashley style--now available in trade paperback. An exquisite sourcebook for decorating with the distinctive Laura Ashley touch. 300 full-color illustrations. Creativity and practicality merge in a step-by-step guide featuring the distinctive Laura Ashley country style, giving a fresh, innovative look to the comfort and simplicity of rustic living. Country Homes Gardens Main. Title: Laura Ashley Guide to Country Decorating Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson Publication Date: 1992 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Used Edition: 1st. Language ? : ? English Hardcover ? : ? 208 pages The late Laura Ashley, who popularized the English country look of cabbage roses and overstuffed chairs, continues to influence home design through her company's retail stores and home furnishings designs. What sets this book apart from other country decorating titles as Elizabeth Wilhide's Traditional Country Style (Rizzoli, 1992) and Mary Emmerling's American Country: A Style Source Book (Clarkson Potter: Crown, 1980) is breadth of coverage. Mack ( Conran's Living in Small Spaces , Little, Brown, 1988) extends the Ashley style to other country looks, such as Shaker, Tuscany, and American Colonial. She also offers a how-to section for experienced artisans, providing readers with instructions for making their own country touches. This latest addition to the Laura Ashley family will be a good purchase for any library's home decorating collection. - Gayle A. Williamson, Fashion Inst. of Design Merchandising, Los Angeles Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
  • Creator:
    Laura Ashley (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1992
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. dust cover shows shelf wear see pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    Moreno Valley, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LA9221stDibs: LU906830436392

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