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"Vintage Cottages" picks up where Molly Hyde English's tremendously successful "Camps and Cottages" left off-with unique and personalized decor focused on second homes and retreats with a vintage cottage theme. These "vintage retreats" represent a way to reconnect with a time of simple abundance and down-to-earth values. They are serene and peaceful places filled with art, books, color, scents, textures and memories that link to life's experiences, relationships and hopes. "Vintage Cottages" shows how to "come home" to a serene retreat that's unlike anything else.
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THE SON OF A GERMAN immigrant, Gustav Laumeister had, by 1900, earned the reputation as one of Palo Alto, California's master builders. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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THE SON OF A GERMAN immigrant, Gustav Laumeister had, by 1900, earned the reputation as one of Palo Alto, California's master builders. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Format:Hardcover
Don't be led astray by the title of this book, or the fact that the first chapter is called "English Cottage". The vintage cottages in this book are scattered over the United States, and "English Cottage" is the name of a 1925 timber building in California. This book is one of those which is like a series of magazine articles, each featuring a different cottage with a different style; the text basically describes what we see in the photo and adds a bit of relatively uninteresting geographical and biographical background. As one might expect, the list of "useful addresses" at the back is much less useful if you are a UK reader.
Having said that, this is a refreshing glimpse of more characterful American homes, and many of the gardens and interiors featured are charmingly different. There is rather more about the owners and their dogs than I really want to know; one wonders if, as is so often the case, the people and houses featured are clients of the author, to be indulged and flattered. But an English reader can be inspired and learn things from this book, even if they are not the things you initially expected. I was sent it as a gift by someone who'd ordered it online; I think they thought it was something completely different. Whether you buy it depends really on if you are happy to pay out for a book which is, predominantly, what I believe our transatlantic colleagues call "eye candy".
Having said that, this is a refreshing glimpse of more characterful American homes, and many of the gardens and interiors featured are charmingly different. There is rather more about the owners and their dogs than I really want to know; one wonders if, as is so often the case, the people and houses featured are clients of the author, to be indulged and flattered. But an English reader can be inspired and learn things from this book, even if they are not the things you initially expected. I was sent it as a gift by someone who'd ordered it online; I think they thought it was something completely different. Whether you buy it depends really on if you are happy to pay out for a book which is, predominantly, what I believe our transatlantic colleagues call "eye candy".
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Vintage, yes, but also too cutesy, too styled.
23 Mar 2008
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had high expectations for this book. Had I realized it was written by the same author as Camps and Cottages, I may have thought twice before I bought it.
Just like its sister book, Camps and Cottages, Vintage Cottages features California cottages exclusively. That should have been reflected in the title or subtitle.
Secondly, the photography disappointed. Too many little heavily styled micro views of bookcases and table tops. I longed for wider shots to get a better sense of the whole house.
And last, the spaces feel artificial to me. A heavy stylist's hand is evident in many of the photos. There is even an obvious product placement of the author's other book, Camps and Cottages.
If you are interested in real vintage cottages, spaces where people really live, the book to get is The Cottage Book: Living Simple and Easy.
Just like its sister book, Camps and Cottages, Vintage Cottages features California cottages exclusively. That should have been reflected in the title or subtitle.
Secondly, the photography disappointed. Too many little heavily styled micro views of bookcases and table tops. I longed for wider shots to get a better sense of the whole house.
And last, the spaces feel artificial to me. A heavy stylist's hand is evident in many of the photos. There is even an obvious product placement of the author's other book, Camps and Cottages.
If you are interested in real vintage cottages, spaces where people really live, the book to get is The Cottage Book: Living Simple and Easy.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Vintage Cottages for Dog Lovers
31 Aug 2007
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
We love this book. So many excellent ideas. Our family being animal people, absolutely love that this book is dedicated to Buddy who happened to be at the right place at the right time. The cottages are beautiful as well as the landscapes and the celebration of four-legged friends is a beautiful plus!
This is an item we accidentally happened upon due to recommendation from previous purchases. We will certainly integrate some of the ideas in our tiny cottage as well with much enthusiasm. Very nice reading indeed and beautiful photography. It sits with pride on our coffee table for when the need for inspiration hits.
This is an item we accidentally happened upon due to recommendation from previous purchases. We will certainly integrate some of the ideas in our tiny cottage as well with much enthusiasm. Very nice reading indeed and beautiful photography. It sits with pride on our coffee table for when the need for inspiration hits.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Should be renamed "Vintage Cottages of Dog Lovers"
4 Aug 2011
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I LOVED Molly Hyde English's "Camps and Cottages" -- so I was eagerly anticipating having the same reaction to this book. But "Vintage Cottages" was nowhere near the inspiring accomplishment of her first book. I couldn't help but wonder if the FIRST criteria for getting their "cottage" published in this book, was the owners love of and dedication to DOGS, not good design! OK... I love dogs as much as the next person, but I did not buy this book to be inspired by them or the homeowners in this book who give their dog their very own chair to sit on, or have rescued some dog and found a great home for it. I should have known what was to come after reading the long & smarmy dedication to her dog on the first page! Save your money -- the best thing about this book is the cover!
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