FRENCH FLAIR

　　This rich, oversized resource is a treasure trove of ideas forincorporating traditional designs and timeless antiqueembellishments into a modern home. While modern design oftenneglects cultural and artistic heritage in favor of minimalism,Siraudeau demonstrates that it isnt necessary to forgo tradition tocreate a fashionable home. With his eye for idiosyncratic details,Siraudeau has an exceptional flair for finding homes characterizedwith vintage style, where antique objects invoke nostalgia andtime-tested quality. French writer and musician Boris Viandeclared, Any object can be an objet dart once put in a frame, andthis innovative spirit shines through in the one hundred propertiesfeatured here. From 1960s mannequins to antique books to a salvagedParisian streetlamp, any kind of paraphernalia can define andenrich the personality of a home by giving it a history. Styles andperiods dont need to match, because French design is aboutintegrating the unexpected alongside unconventional details to makea modern home unique. Organized thematically, this volume revealshow an extraordinarily diverse range of ambiences can be achievedby integrating the simplest of decorative touches, from authentic,tradional, and romantic, to eclectic and contemporary. Siraudeauguides the reader through some of the most remarkable locations inFrance, from delightful rural guesthouses, exquisite town homes,and charming seaside retreats, to the best of Frances antiqueshops, each abounding with features that characterize the uniqueFrench flair for home decorating. His ideas and advice are astuteto contemporary comforts and the practicalities of modern living,and his exquisite photos, flooded with the soft light of a Frenchsummer, make this an invaluable volume for admirers of Frenchstyle.

　　"It’s beautiful and wonderfully French."~FASHIONMANIAC.COM