Past Present: Living with Heirlooms and Antiques
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (570 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1580934390 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
After inheriting china, cut glass, and 19th-century French furniture from her mother, the Southern architecture and design expert set out to make it work together inside her 1950s cottage in Charleston, South Carolina. In this book, Sully opens the doors to 20 beautiful houses throughout the South, Texas, East Hampton and Sag Harbor, all in an inspired effort to see how others handled the challenge of integrating old with new."—PaperCity . Though the book showcases homes around the country, a common thread becomes apparent in the Southern abodes, where culture and tradition play vital roles in home décor."&mdash
Loved the book and the homes shown Loved the book and the homes shown. Beautiful photos. I liked the write-ups about each home and the antiques that the homeowner incorporated into their home. I liked the range of homeowners, from those who inherited antiques to those who are dedicated collectors. Could have used better copyediting--words left out here and there.. "Buy it" according to Jan H. Paschal. one of the best decorating books ever. "Five Stars" according to Beverly Hunter. Beautiful photos and great ideas.
Ranging from a converted 1915 fire station to a French neoclassical-style mansion, the selected homes reveal the beauty and relevance of antiques in every setting, from casual to elegant, rustic to refined.. Featuring interiors decorated by collectors, antiques dealers, and well-known design professionals, author Susan Sully demonstrates ways to create tradition-inspired interiors that aren’t fussy or stiff and breathe new life into old things by changing finishes and upholstery or combining objects in surprising juxtapositions. “Antique
Her publications include Charleston Style, Savannah Style, New Orleans Style, and The Southern Cosmopolitan. Susan Sully is the author of many books about architecture and interior design. . She has also coauthored books with leading architects and interiors designers including Norman Askins (Inspired by Tradition), Bobby McAlpine (The H