 | French Essence: Ambience, Beauty, and Style in Provence |
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Product Description
The author of My French Life returns with a breathtaking, full-color tour of the culture and style unique to Provence.
Ten years ago, Vicki Archer and her husband began restoring a seventeenth-century olive farm in Saint-Remy-de-Provence, resurrecting the ancient orchards and renovating the farmhouse. The story of Archer's dream come true is an enchanting one, captured on the pages of her debut book, My French Life. Now fully at home in this magnificent corner of the world, she brings us a guide for celebrating and re-creating Provençal ambiance.
A lover of architecture, art, furniture, and décor, Archer knows that the best interiors are inspired by the heart as much as the mind. French Essence is designed to spark both, with gorgeous photographs of lush gardens, timeless interiors, hauntingly beautiful village lanes, and inspired aesthetic details. Sumptuous cuisine and charming shops are also essential features of the tour, giging all readers the chance to vicariously savor the sensuous pleasures and effortless chic of this region. Reminiscent of Frances Mayes's lavishly illustrated books, In Tuscany and Bringing Tuscany Home, Archer's captivating words and scenes open the doors of inspiration for all who cherish the French way of life.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #64763 in Books
- Published on: 2010-11-11
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 240 pages
About the Author
Raised in Sydney, Australia, Vicki Archer has loved to travel since childhood. For more than a decade, she has divided her time between England and France with her husband and their three children.
Carla Coulson's photographs have appeared in such publications as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue Entertaining + Travel. Also the author of Italian Joy and Paris Tango, she lives in Paris.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By ParisBreakfast
A knock-your-socks-off gorgeously vicarious view of a life lived stylishly amidst the olive groves on a luxe farm in Saint-Remy-de-Provence. If you dream of going to Southern France, this is the fastest route. So many dreamy photos to drool over and escape back to from quotidienne worries. Often it takes an Aussie to truely see and record France's innate beauty. Lushly produced and beautifully designed.
A great gift for those who adore France.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
By soficat
The book is beautiful, photos are stunning. I have the first book also and I found that more interesting as a read. It would be nice to know a bit more about Vicki's family and what they get up to! Then I guess she would have to write a novel!
This book gives us a lovely overview of that part of France and certainly makes us want to visit there! Well worth the cost.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By iamtrueblue
such a lovely introduction to life in Provence thru Vicki and her family's own sweet experience, careful though it may make you want to throw away the life you now lead, tempting to be sure!
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