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Title: Furnishing Forward: A Practical Guide to Furnishing for a Lifetime by Sheila Bridges, Anna Williams ISBN: 0821226991 Publisher: Little Brown & Company Pub. Date: May, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.18
Rating: 5
Summary: Furnishing Forward
Comment: Great book! I can see why Time magazine named Ms. Bridges #1 Designer for 2001. This is the first design book that I have enjoyed reading. Usually I just look at the pictures. The writing in most design books is normally so distant and professorial...while Furnishing Forward is very personal and funny, yet also practical and relevant. The pictures, which are beautiful, are used to show examples of the writer's point...rather than to just "show off" beautifully designed homes.
I believe the book is is a must read for people who are transitioning from temporary apartment living to a real home. It takes a lot of the mystery out of design...in an unusually upfront and truthful way. Due to my personal transition from "black-leather-sofa apartment living" to "a mix of antiques and country furnishings in a real home", I can relate to many of the issues and solutions provided by this book...and since this transition is never over, as the book points out, I will continue to use it as a reference.
Rating: 5
Summary: beautifully written and photographed, a book to treasure
Comment: What could have been so difficult to do, became an exciting and fun filled time when I followed the wonderful and practical suggestions shared in this beautifully written and illustrated book. Ms Bridges explains in easy to follow language, how best to turn your living space, whether it be a house or an apartment, into a comfortable and delightful home to enjoy with family and friends. When you're ready to express your own special taste in furniture and accessories, and before you toss all the 'old stuff', you will want to read and re-read this book with its splendid ideas. The book is also a 'find' for older folks, 'empty nesters' for example, who may be moving into a smaller space, not knowing what to hold onto and what to purchase for their new lifestyle. I am just beginning my own redecorating, and have saved time and money already by better planning. Buy it! Even after the decorating is done, I know I will enjoy browsing through it and sharing ideas with my friends.
Rating: 5
Summary: Love the Book!
Comment: For the first time in the several years I have been "reading" books on interior design and decorating, Sheila Bridges writes a book I actually took time to read and enjoyed. She is humorous, down to earth, no nonsense, as well as practical. She writes as though she were sitting right there with you developing the client/designer relationship, walking the client through each step guiding and advising you on the simple yet elegant ways to decorate your home. Incorporating beautiful photography while defining the different styles of design such as modernism, eclectic, simple, country, classic,comfortable/casual is a unique touch. Anna Williams is an awesome photographer. As a team the book is dynamic! Sheila'a ability to demonstrate her diverse decorating styles makes her the designer of the century!
Great book! Great job to both the author and photographer!
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Title: The Private House by Rose Tarlow ISBN: 0609604724 Publisher: Clarkson N. Potter Pub. Date: 13 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $37.50 |
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Title: A Good House Is Never Done by John Wheatman, Sarah Susanka, David Wakely ISBN: 1573247170 Publisher: Conari Pr Pub. Date: December, 2002 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Katie Brown Entertains : 16 Menus 16 Occasions 16 Tables by Katie Brown ISBN: 0062716158 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: October, 2000 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: Color Solutions by Better Homes and Gardens ISBN: 0696212404 Publisher: Meredith Books Pub. Date: 15 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Romantic Style by Better Homes and Gardens ISBN: 0696212390 Publisher: Meredith Books Pub. Date: 15 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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