Published by RYLAND PETERS & SMAL, 2005, hardcover, illustrated, index, 192 pages, condition; as new.
Decorative styles differ, varying from the cosy romanticism of restored stone farm buildings to the clean simplicity of pared-down modern style, from the traditional elegance of a small chateau to the eclecticism of a tiny holiday retreat overlooking the Cote D'Azur.
Provence is a garden of earthly delights that provides a constant stream of satisfaction for the senses of sight, scent and taste. "Provencal Escapes" celebrates 22 beautiful homes in the region. Decorative styles differ, varying from the cosy romanticism of restored stone farm buildings to the clean simplicity of pared-down modern style, from the traditional elegance of a small chateau to the intriguing eclecticism of a tiny holiday retreat overlooking the sparkling sea of the Cote d'Azur. But every scheme is coloured by a predominantly rural lifestyle and the natural elements, and above all by the region's character. This is an irresistible book for all those seduced by the Provencal way of life.
Christopher Drake was born in South America, brought up in Norway, and now lives in London. He started his career as an in-house photographer's assistant at Vogue, then moved into interiors photography. His work is now featured in an international range of magazines, including Architectural Digest (Germany), Victoria Magazine, Homes & Gardens, World of Interiors, and Country Living. For Ryland Peters & Small he has photographed Hallways, Corridors, & Staircases and Enrica Stabile's Open Air Living and Comfortable Country.
CAROLINE CLIFTON-MOGG is an acclaimed journalist and author who writes about interiors and gardens among other subjects. She contributes to magazines such as House & Garden. Her books include Accessorize Your Home, Tuscan Escapes, Provencal Escapes, Italian Country Living, and French Country Living, all published by Ryland Peters & Small.
