Florence De Dampierre

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. In this book she describes the fascinating French decorative history of such architectural elements as windows, fireplaces and doors.

ISBN 9780847830596 | E | HB