Customer Reviews

Inspirations from France & Italy

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I have all of her books and was looking forward to this one! Unfortunately it seems redundant and almost monotonous... I kept waiting to turn a page and be inspired, but that didn't happen!! It is, however a lovely and well photographed book which I'm sure will be appreciated by her many fans...

Clearly taking her cue from the ancien régime, Betty Lou Phillips fills pages with details fitting homes from New York to Paris and beyond. I have all of Ms. Phillips' books, and by far this is my favorite. I have it prominently displayed in my home. A must for all interested in European design.

This is the best book yet in a very interesting series. The illustrations, easy to understand and helpful captions and the historically interesting and practical text combine to make this a welcome guide and reference. Best of all, it describes the kind of home and furnishings most men should love. It is not foo-foo French. It is fun French, with a little Italian flavor thrown in for excitement. Every man should buy this book for his wife or equivalent in the hopes that some day he might enjoy living in such an enjoyable setting.

I have all of the BettyLou Phillips books, This is my favorite!! I was so inspired with this book as I am with all her books. I found myself book marking every page, WOW!! thank you...keep them coming!

This book gave me great ideas for decorating my home. I look through it periodically just to see if I've missed something, and I always pick up something. I recommend it if your into decorating French or Italian style.

Betty Lou Phillips has done it again. This a a lovely book, rich with photographs of the most stunning homes. What I took away was the feeling of light. The windows in most of the rooms were huge, and they gave every room a sense of the outdoors, of light and air and space. Very charming. What added to the impression of relaxation, light and air, was that the colors in the room were so often pale. There were no pieces of furniture that screamed, only soothing colors and comfortable spaces.

I have no idea who invented small, stubby windows, but every tract home in American has plenty of them--and it's too bad.

I have never been disappointed with any of Ms. Philips' books before, but this one was not up to her usual standards. I felt the rooms lacked warmth and life. They all looked staged with no personal touches or charm. You could very well have been walking through a mid to high end furniture store. She forgot her design humor and verve in this one.

My husband gave me this book as a gift. I enjoyed it so much I purchased additional copies for my sisters- both of whom are interior designers and have all of Betty Lou's previous books. I know they will be delighted with this newest book as you can tell a lot of time went towards the research for the writing and the selection of the beautiful photographs.

As an interior designer I have collected, and review often, all of Ms.Phillips' previous books.
For me, INSPIRATIONS FROM FRANCE AND ITALY is the most spectacular of them all.
It is an irresistable voyage through beautiful gardens and interiors.
A feast for the eyes.
The dazzling photographs bring to life interiors and exteriors that are both inspiring and transporting.
I am anxiously awaiting Betty Lou's next fabulous complilation of beauty, style and inspiration.
Taylor Lee
San Francisco CA

I collect all of Betty Lou Phillips' Interior Design books, she is extremely talented with color, elegance, flair... She brings it all to her clients and to us... I just purchased "The French Room" and am anxiously awaiting Fed Ex delivery! Betty Lou, keep up the great work and keep them coming, love it!!