Customer Reviews

Charles Faudree's Country French Living

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If you love Country French that is not pretentious, but still elegant, this is the book for you. This is the second of Charles Faudree's design books that I have purchased. The pictures are incredible, and his attention to detail is amazing. He certainly has a gift and I wish that I could afford for him to help me with my house. Especially if that involved traveling with him to the French Market or to the Portobello Market in Notting Hill. Instead, I will use his pictures as a guide. I hope that this book is not his last!

Mr. Faudree has knocked another one out of the park with his follow-up book to Country French Design. His high style seems to have calmed down somewhat and isn't quite as "over the top" as it was in his first book. I could literally step through the pages and take residence in any of the rooms featured.

If I had a complaint, it would be that the captions didn't maintain much of a narrative regarding the rooms depicted, but basically listed material resources.

Charles Faudree's style is "Comfortable French" Anyone could live in his rooms. They have a touch of elegance without being stiff or too formal. They are like that favorite outfit that you have had for years and years and still love to wear. This book is full of great pictures so you can see exactly what he means when he talks about French Country Style.

He does it again! And I hope he keeps putting out these gorgeous books! Charles Faudree is a true master of his art. Thank goodness the rest of us can see his work published and keep being inspired and moved by his work. I love his philosophy of "it's in the mix, not the match". I don't believe you have to be a Francophile to appreciate and enjoy this book....it is for anyone who enjoys great beauty!

Excellent book on Country French decorating. One of the best I've seen.

I am always impressed with how Charles Faudree mixes and matches accessories in his decor.

Loved the book. Had beautiful pictures and great display of the French country style.

I first discovered Charles while touring the Governor's Mansion in Oklahoma (my Mother's home state) and the decor was FAB. I just had to find out who the decorator was and then I discovered his two books on french ideas. So wonderful and they are now in my library. The photographs are so inspiring and have given me ideas on how to move things around. Wish I could afford to hire him!!

If you love french decorating, this will definitely become your FAVORITE ALL-TIME BOOK! I cannot tell you how many times I have sat mesmerized by each and every photo and word in this book. It is french decorating with that wonderful lived-in, yet gorgeous, look. I own dozens and dozens and dozens of decorating and design books...and this always remains my favorite. The photography of the rooms, the paper and the saturation of the colors on the page are all done to perfection. Charles Faudree's style is the essence of french decorating and design.

i gave this book to my mother for christmas and she absolutely loves it!

This book arrived in perfect condition and did not disappoint. Charles Faudree is well-known in Oklahoma and the book is beautiful! Thanks