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Country Living Decorating With White

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“White is simply timeless”.

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Do you decorate in white? Do you love to accessorize your home with objects that are white? Are you drawn to a room ‘dressed in white’ and find it romantic?

Whether your decor is traditional, contemporary, or rustic adding white to your decor can bring a sense of serenity and comfor

Guest Bedroom - white decorI have shared with you several times my ‘retreat’ a room that is decorated mainly in white in a romantic, cottage garden style. I am quite drawn to this room using it for quiet moments to read, to create and to enjoy afternoon tea.

white teacups

 

white pitchers built-in

white in kitchen

I do collect white dishes, pitchers and more – I just love the variations of white and their Delightsome creaminess.

white tablescapeSetting a tablescape all in white to me creates a perfectly romantic setting.

tabletop with bread 2For breakfast or for tea – I do love my white dishes.

white beddingEven though my bedroom is not decorated all in white, I do love this Shabby Chic comforter adding just the perfect touch of comfort and romance.

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Country Living Decorating With White

So! When I was given the opportunity to review Country Living Decorating with White I was thrilled! Immediately, I was drawn to the cover of the book – not only does it have the gorgeous look of white wicker, but the texture to the cover of the book feels like wicker!

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Country Living Decorating with White

Inside you’ll find eight chapters dedicated to decorating tips and tricks using white in your home’s decor. You’ll learn just what makes white so appealing, the different shades of white and getting it just right, creating dreamy bedrooms and bathrooms with white, adding white as an accent or in bold uses, the allure of white and wood, and what the call, ‘the White Stuff’ displaying your collections.

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There are so many virtues in decorating with white – it can be both comforting and contemporary, practical, and of course, it compliments all other colors in decor, blue and white, for example.

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Country Living Decorating With White

You’ll learn about Textures and layerng with white, white as a ‘patina-the beautiful weathered surfact that develops on objects over time’.

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There are so many delicious photos in this book, tips and ideas you’ll be bookmarking these pages for inspiration and reference – as I already have.

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Country Living Decorating with White
is edited by Gina Hyam, who has authored additional books on cooking, folk art, as well as decorating-specializing in Mexican-style decor. Gina is the creator of the ‘In the Box’ culinary contest book-kits. Gina’s work has been published in a number of outlets including Huffington Post and Newsweek.

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Open House Party at No Minimalist Here
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Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage
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The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper

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