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Terraces and Roof Gardens of Paris
The rooftop terraces of Paris are rich in secret garden life. This photographic journey provides a visual treat and a source of inspiration for all those interested in gardening in a city environment.
Secret Gardens of Paris
Lying behind the urban facade of Paris is a hidden landscape. In this book, Alexandra d'Arnoux and Bruno de Laubadere guide us through a concealed, verdant world, unseen by most visitors to the city. The harmonious proportions of the classical genre, the lush style of the picturesque, the playful surprises of the exotic - all types of garden are represented in this gloriously illustrated book, providing enjoyment and inspiration to the expert gardener as well as to the armchair enthusiast.
Family Houses in the Country
A family home in the country must possess a special atmosphere to generate the vital relaxation and renewal it brings to its occupants, who live most of the year in the city. And so Family Houses in the Country is not, strictly speaking, a book on decorating or architecture, although it was a lot to do with both. It is a book about traditions, memories, childhood, summer vacations, and about a lifestyle that has its own rules full of nuances which create a bridge between yesterday and today, between the peace of nature and the frenzy of modem life.Each of the 37 homes featured in Family Houses in the Country is different, with a strong personality and rich patterns. American houses range fro...
Private Gardens of Paris
An exclusive glimpse into the hidden world of secret Parisian gardens. A hidden landscape lies behind Paris’s urban facades. Whether grandiose or modest, manicured or untended, these secret gardens, rarely seen by casual passersby, are timeless enclaves that provide verdant refuge from the bustling streets. From Hubert de Givenchy’s formal garden, to Kenzo’s Japanese-inspired oasis, or from an exotic hideaway with giant tropical ferns and rare flowers, to a symmetrical topiary menagerie, this eclectic range of urban gardens provides inspiration to the expert gardener and armchair enthusiast alike.
Seaside Houses
SEASIDE HOUSES is a celebration of the casual, relaxed way of life at the seashore, the Sunday picnics, the beach barbeques, the croquet tournaments, the traditions passed down through generations, within the comfort and charm of family seaside homes. From the beaches of California to those in the South of France, on the English coast and Scandinavia, a timeless way of life has evolved around those homes, where children, parents and friends come together year after year. All have been built and personally decorated with comfort and simplicity in mind. Jerome Darblay's evocative photographs and the very personal text recreate life as it is lived by those families in revealing detail.
Gardens by the Sea
Gardens by the Sea explores 20 exceptional seaside gardens in Italy, Spain, France, England, and the east and west coasts of the United States. Engaging tours of each garden reveal how they were created and bring to life their special qualities. With 250 striking photos.
Family Houses by the Sea
With its unforgettable images of oceanfront vistas and creative decorating details, Family Houses by the Sea invites us to sample the gracious possibilities of living within reach of a gentle offshore breeze. The book's beautiful photographs capture the varied but always engaging personalities of seaside homes around the world. Illustrations.
Color and Light in Nature
We live in a world of optical marvels - from the commonplace but beautiful rainbow, to the rare and eerie superior mirage. But how many of us really understand how a rainbow is formed, why the setting sun is red and flattened, or even why the sky at night is not absolutely black? This beautiful and informative guide provides clear explanations to all naturally occurring optical phenomena seen with the naked eye, including shadows, halos, water optics, mirages and a host of other spectacles. Separating myth from reality, it outlines the basic principles involved, and supports them with many figures and references. A wealth of rare and spectacular photographs, many in full color, illustrate the phenomena throughout. In this new edition of the highly-acclaimed guide to seeing, photographing and understanding nature's optical delights, the authors have added over 50 new images and provided new material on experiments you can try yourself.
Finnish Summer Houses
Summer is when Finland is at its spellbinding best. Emerging from a seven-month long winter, Finns head outdoors to savor the magical light of the all-too-brief Scandinavian summer. Cityscapes give way to pristine lakes, endless forests, and idyllic seaside vistas. The Finnish summer house offers a unique opportunity for their owners to relax, get back intouch with nature, and enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, swimming, and hiking. Not surprisingly, the architecture of the Finnish summer house occupies an almost mythic, even mystical, place in the hearts of their inhabitants as well as their architects. Indeed, many Finnish architects regard the design of their own summer residence o...
Old House Interiors
National architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, and new kitchens and baths take their place along with restoration work. A feature on furniture appears in every issue. Product coverage is extensive. Experts offer advice for homeowners and designers on finishing, decorating, and furnishing period homes of every era. A garden feature, essays, archival material, events and exhibitions, and book reviews round out the editorial. Many readers claim the beautiful advertising—all of it design-related, no “lifestyle” ads—is as important to them as the articles.
