Coming Home to Nature: The French Art of Countryfication
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Coming Home to Nature: The French Art of Countryfication
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Overview
A manor next to an elegant seventeenth-century castle in a picturesque village, a restored four-hundred-year-old windmill, or a ruin in the Barbizon forest transformed into a contemporary timber house—our trio of authors saw the potential in these rural homes and took the leap into a life rhythmed by nature. But how did these urban dwellers step away from the glamour of Paris, and why haven’t they looked back?
A calmer life enriched by its surroundings, with more space at home, a burgeoning garden, and a relaxed ambiance is a seductive combination. But a country house is different from a cozy apartment, just steps from modern conveniences. In their search for a deeper experience, they embarked on a long-term project that required planning and effort, but it brought unexpected joy along with the challenges.
Life in the countryside takes adjustment and there is much to be learned—from furnishing and organizing your home to getting the most from nature and your garden, and from dressing to suit your new setting to hosting relaxed soirées where you’ll linger over dinner with your guests. This is the art of countryfication. Alongside portraits of similar-minded individuals and families who have adopted country living, this book provides insight, practical advice, and recipes that celebrate life in the countryside, all while retaining a Parisian flair.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9782080261366 |
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| Publisher: | Rizzoli |
| Publication date: | 04/26/2022 |
| Pages: | 208 |
| Sales rank: | 491,015 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.60(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.00(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Introduction 9
I Transforming Your Life
A Different Rhythm 15
Seeing the Sky 16
A Return to Our Roots 18
Working from Home (or Not) 21
Going Against the Tide At Home with Charlotte & Emiliano 23
And What About Life As a Couple? 30
Changing Perspectives At Home with Escelle & Mathieu 33
A New Life for Your Children 39
A Family Retreat At Home with Virginie 42
A Fresh Approach to Culture 50
A Reading List 52
The Country Is Timeless At Home with Christine 55
A New Social Life 58
What Questions Should You Ask Before Making the Leap? 60
Let There Be Light! 62
II Space at Last
The Country House Par Excellence At Home with Isabelle & Patrick 67
How to Hunt for Bargains 74
The Kings of Vintage At Home with Ulrikk & Alexandre 77
Stylish Storage 83
Fabrics 87
The Technique of Overlaying 89
Wallpaper 91
Functional Objects, Stylish Objects 93
The Right Way to Start a Fire 95
III Outdoor Living
A Cabin in the Heart of Nature At Home with Ninon 99
Vegetable Dyeing 105
The Magic of Flowers The Dream of an English Garden 107
A Flower Shop Outside Your Front Door 111
Embarking on a Kitchen Garden 115
Garden Furniture 121
Garden Hoses and Other Preoccupations 122
Gardening Garments 124
Local Wildlife: Pros and Cons 127
A Palace for My Chickens 132
IV Entertaining a Crowd
The Spirit of Conviviality At Home with Gesa & Charles 137
The Joys of Entertaining (and the Minor Inconveniences) 143
Table Settings 145
A Spare Wardrobe for Guests 146
The Kitchen: A "VIR" 149
French Country Recipes
Granola 152
Pour-Over Coffee 154
Eggplant Gratin 156
Cucumber, Zucchini, and Pistachio Salad with Creamy Garlic and Pink Peppercorn Dressing 158
Red Kuri Squash, Carrot, and Ginger Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms 160
Grilled and Roasted Leg of Lamb, Green Peppers, and Golden Zucchini 162
Homemade Preserved Lemon Hummus 164
Sourdough Bread 166
Strawberry and Elderflower Bavarois 168
A Well-Stocked Minibar 170
Countryside Cocktails 171
V Cultivating Your Own Style
A Functional Wardrobe-with Style 174
Acclimatizing to the Cold 176
Five Signs That Country Living Has Taken Hold of Yon 179
No More High Heels 185
Country Elegance At Home with Alice & Lital 189
VI Home Truths
A Few Moments of Doubt 196
Things You Never Thought You'd Be Able to Do 197
Things You Won't Be Doing Anymore 197
Activities Your Children Will Discover for the First Time 198
Dating in the Country 200
Four Essential Activities to Enjoy Each Season 201
Conclusion 203
Address Book 204
Acknowledgments 207