Capture the elegance of French romantic décor, layer by layer.
There is beauty in excess, as designer Carolyn West brook knows all too well.
“This romantic French style,” she writes, “is sort of like the beautiful, fluffy, pastel icing on a delicious cupcake.” You might not need that extra topping to enjoy the cup cake, but the extravagance makes the whole experience that much more delightful.
In her book The French Inspired Home, Westbrook describes the elements of French style with which we are familiar: “The gorgeous, massive, yet intricately carved mirrors, the chandeliers that cast their magical glow and the timeworn layered rugs…” But, as she demonstrates through her intimate explorations of romantic French homes, it takes more than a few standard pieces to capture the essence of this look.
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EN Plein Air
SURPRISE YOUR LOVED ONES THIS SPRING WITH SHARON SANTONI’S FRENCH-INSPIRED TIPS FOR OUTDOOR DINING
Carefree Country
LEARN HOW TO CAPTURE THE FRENCH COUNTRY FEEL IN YOUR OWN HOME BY MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY SEASON.
Wine & Dine
A MOTHER AND DAUGHTER TURN THEIR LOVE OF FOOD, WINE AND THE FRENCH LIFESTYLE INTO A UNIQUE SHOP
Capitola By The Sea
A CHARMING TOWN AND A ROMANTIC BED-AND-BREAKFAST DESTINATION FOR YOUR NEXT GETAWAY.
French Farmhouse
FRENCH ANTIQUES AND RUSTIC COUNTRY DÉCOR BLEND TO MAKE THIS FARMHOUSE ONE OF A KIND.
Vintage Flair
THIS CHARMING HOME COMBINES A FRENCH FEEL WITH THE BEST OF OLD AND NEW FURNISHINGS.
Royal Beginnings
A HISTORIC CHATEAU IN FRANCE, PASSED DOWN THROUGH ONE FAMILY, DOUBLES AS A BED-AND-BREAKFAST.
Elegant Curves
EXPERT TIPS FOR A TIMELESS, FRENCH-INSPIRED LOOK.
Be Mine
THESE PAPER CUTOUTS ARE A FRESH SPIN ON THE CLASSIC VALENTINE.
A Soft Touch
AN ARTIST CAPTURES THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF PINK ROSES THROUGH OIL PAINTINGS.