Eclectic Country
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.99 (802 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1423638603 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
One of the best-known names in American decorating, Mary Emmerling is the author of twenty books, many of them part of her American Country series. . She lives in Des Moines, Iowa; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Phoenix, Arizona.Reed Davis lives in Los Angeles. She is creative director of Country Home magazine and host of the Country at Home series on HGTV as well as a designer and collector
In this memoir/design book, Emmerling takes her readers sleuthing and partying at Round Top antiques fair; reminisces on her days at Mademoiselle, House Beautiful and other top magazines; shares oodles of her favorite things; and shares personal, fresh country decorating in her own home and those of a few close friends.
She is creative director of Country Home magazine and host of the Country at Home series on HGTV as well as a designer and collector. . She lives in Des Moines, Iowa; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Phoenix, Arizona.Reed Davis lives in Los Angeles. About the Author One of the best-known names in American decorating, Mary Emmerling is the author of twenty books, many of them part of her American Country series
Ex-Husband Reads Book--Gives It 5 Stars I ordered this book out of curiosity--and found it a hoot. For fans of "the country look" it will be a trip down a charming memory lane that began its meandering ways back in the mid-1970s. For me (I'm the 6' Ex-Husband Reads Book--Gives It 5 Stars John Emmerling I ordered this book out of curiosity--and found it a hoot. For fans of "the country look" it will be a trip down a charming memory lane that began its meandering ways back in the mid-1970s. For me (I'm the 6' 4" first husband Mary refers to) it's an accurate reflection of her energy, style, and irrepressible personality. If you've wondered what makes Mary tick, this memoir will sit you down and talk you through it. (BTW, although we've been divorced for 35 years, Mary and I are still pretty good friends. And my new wife LOVES her!). " first husband Mary refers to) it's an accurate reflection of her energy, style, and irrepressible personality. If you've wondered what makes Mary tick, this memoir will sit you down and talk you through it. (BTW, although we've been divorced for 35 years, Mary and I are still pretty good friends. And my new wife LOVES her!). L.Scoops said was disappointed in this new book by Mary Emmerling. I, also, was disappointed in this new book by Mary Emmerling. Way too much clutter! I thought this book would show a more modern approach to country! Books stacked everywhere (and I mean everywhere!) & that same old look of photos hanging around on the floor! That was Mary's own home. Most of the other homes have been featured in Mary's other books, not much new. One of the houses featured was Rachel Ashwell's, which already has a whole book about itself written by Rachel!! I have been a fan since was disappointed in this new book by Mary Emmerling I, also, was disappointed in this new book by Mary Emmerling. Way too much clutter! I thought this book would show a more modern approach to country! Books stacked everywhere (and I mean everywhere!) & that same old look of photos hanging around on the floor! That was Mary's own home. Most of the other homes have been featured in Mary's other books, not much new. One of the houses featured was Rachel Ashwell's, which already has a whole book about itself written by Rachel!! I have been a fan since 35 years ago & have all but about 2 of her books. This book did not. 5 years ago & have all but about "was disappointed in this new book by Mary Emmerling" according to L.Scoops. I, also, was disappointed in this new book by Mary Emmerling. Way too much clutter! I thought this book would show a more modern approach to country! Books stacked everywhere (and I mean everywhere!) & that same old look of photos hanging around on the floor! That was Mary's own home. Most of the other homes have been featured in Mary's other books, not much new. One of the houses featured was Rachel Ashwell's, which already has a whole book about itself written by Rachel!! I have been a fan since was disappointed in this new book by Mary Emmerling I, also, was disappointed in this new book by Mary Emmerling. Way too much clutter! I thought this book would show a more modern approach to country! Books stacked everywhere (and I mean everywhere!) & that same old look of photos hanging around on the floor! That was Mary's own home. Most of the other homes have been featured in Mary's other books, not much new. One of the houses featured was Rachel Ashwell's, which already has a whole book about itself written by Rachel!! I have been a fan since 35 years ago & have all but about 2 of her books. This book did not. 5 years ago & have all but about 2 of her books. This book did not. of her books. This book did not. "A LET DOWN !!" according to Michael F. Skube. I HAVE EVERY BOOK SHE WROTE . HAVE BEEN A LONG TIME FAN . THIS WAS MY LEAST FAVORITE BOOK . IT WAS NICE TO READ HER STORY BUT PICTURES JUST NOT GREAT .IT WAS BORING . HER BOOKS FROM LONG AGO I STILL LOOK AT AND ENJOY.THIS WAS A LET DOWN !! MARY S.