- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Crown Publications; 1st edition (30 Nov 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0517707829
- ISBN-13: 978-0517707821
- Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 21.1 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,837,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Is it possible to bring an entire country home with you?
You certainly can, especially with Cheryl MacLachlan leading the way. Her signature Bringing It Home® series, which previously explored the look and lifestyles of France, Italy, and Sweden, now offers a fresh perspective on the distinctive charms of England, revealing the many ways to enrich any home with the best of English decorating, design, and entertaining.
With her usual wit, warmth, and erudition, Cheryl MacLachlan explains and demonstrates essential elements of English style. Displaying the ease and confidence of someone who really knows her subject, Cheryl examines England's comfortable interiors--the overstuffed sofas and chairs, rich, dark woods, classic patterns, and vibrant colors. She takes us on a room-by-room tour of the quintessential English home, providing insider tips, easy how-to's, and decorating hints, along with more than 250 gorgeous, full-color photographs. We get a close look at the furniture, fabrics, and decorative touches that make English style so appealing. We examine the English penchant for striking graphics, their celebration of flora and fauna, and their irrepressible knack for the eccentric touch. We are given a brief overview of the history of English style and explore various aspects of daily life in England, from entertaining to housekeeping, including, of course, the national pastime--taking tea. Cheryl MacLachlan also takes us for a stroll outdoors to study the key components of the lush English garden. The author closes her tour with an entertaining and enlightening discussion on the language differences between British English and American English.
Bringing It Home--England explores the beauty and appeal of this fascinating country, revealing its many timeless charms. Learn what makes English life so welcoming--and then bring its best qualities back to your own home!
You certainly can, especially with Cheryl MacLachlan leading the way. Her signature Bringing It Home® series, which previously explored the look and lifestyles of France, Italy, and Sweden, now offers a fresh perspective on the distinctive charms of England, revealing the many ways to enrich any home with the best of English decorating, design, and entertaining.
With her usual wit, warmth, and erudition, Cheryl MacLachlan explains and demonstrates essential elements of English style. Displaying the ease and confidence of someone who really knows her subject, Cheryl examines England's comfortable interiors--the overstuffed sofas and chairs, rich, dark woods, classic patterns, and vibrant colors. She takes us on a room-by-room tour of the quintessential English home, providing insider tips, easy how-to's, and decorating hints, along with more than 250 gorgeous, full-color photographs. We get a close look at the furniture, fabrics, and decorative touches that make English style so appealing. We examine the English penchant for striking graphics, their celebration of flora and fauna, and their irrepressible knack for the eccentric touch. We are given a brief overview of the history of English style and explore various aspects of daily life in England, from entertaining to housekeeping, including, of course, the national pastime--taking tea. Cheryl MacLachlan also takes us for a stroll outdoors to study the key components of the lush English garden. The author closes her tour with an entertaining and enlightening discussion on the language differences between British English and American English.
Bringing It Home--England explores the beauty and appeal of this fascinating country, revealing its many timeless charms. Learn what makes English life so welcoming--and then bring its best qualities back to your own home!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A personal favorite,
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This review is from: Bringing It Home: England (Hardcover)
As a lover of anything English, this is one of my favorite books!!! I only wish there were more like it. It is an enjoyable book to read as well as to look at the beautiful pictures within it. She completely captures the feeling of English interiors and gives you ways to bring that into your own home (even if you do not own a grand manor!!!). I would love to have her come to decorate my home. A must for anglophiles or just anyone who loves warm, cozy interiors.
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4.9 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 61 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
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A personal favorite,
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This review is from: Bringing It Home: England (Hardcover)
As a lover of anything English, this is one of my favorite books!!! I only wish there were more like it. It is an enjoyable book to read as well as to look at the beautiful pictures within it. She completely captures the feeling of English interiors and gives you ways to bring that into your own home (even if you do not own a grand manor!!!). I would love to have her come to decorate my home. A must for anglophiles or just anyone who loves warm, cozy interiors.
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
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A Terrific Cultural Experience!,
By Christine "loves to read" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bringing It Home: England (Hardcover)
Author Cheryl MacLachlan writes "...'English style' refers to the unique constellation of elements - homegrown and foreign - that the English have taken as their own". This book shows you how to create a beautiful, charming English atmosphere in your home, and in your life.My bedtime ritual now includes sitting down with a steaming cup of tea while browsing through every page of this book. After collecting and borrowing dozens of books on this topic, I find this one to be the most comprehensive and inspiring resource for the lover of anything English. "Like a house, Bringing It Home - England is divided into rooms"...The book's chapters cover the following topics: (1) The Substance of the English Style: common threads that unite all English homes, walls, motifs, graphics and everything out of the ordinary (2) The Living Room: how to arrange furniture, select fabrics, and my favorite topic: how to create the look of a traditional English drawing room (3) The Bedroom: creating a "cozy sanctuary", creating the romantic look (I can attest to the fact that her advice in this section works beautifully!), how to create the English look in your bath, and there is even a section on creating the look in a nursery! (4) The Dining Room: special emphasis on creating a "tailored, handsome" look. Includes information on English china, porcelain and crystal. There is even a guide to selecting tables and chairs. (5) The Garden: No book about English style would be complete without information on creating a traditional English garden. Includes a primer on the art of flower arrangement. )6) The Kitchen: The floors, cabines, furnishings and "cooker" are all covered in this section as well as my very favorite subject on the pleasure of "taking tea". Oh, life is grand!!!! (7) A Resource section which includes information on all the "English-style" essentials and where to find them. Includes a reading list and travel ideas. The information is practical and inspiring, as are the beautiful photographs. I feel this is the best book on this topic anywhere. 5 Stars. Enjoy. 40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
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Absolutely The Best!,
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This review is from: Bringing It Home: England (Hardcover)
Being a lover of all things English, I have several books and this is the very best of all. This book is chock full of information on how to achieve the style, what makes it "English" and the photographs are fabulous. I have never read a book of this style that had so much research that went into it. I also enjoyed several receipes that were included and the section that dealt with the meaning of words and how Americans and British differ in their usage.
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