Carolyn Quartermaine Revealed

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Summary: Stunning
Review: As a beautiful book lover this surpasses anything I have ever seen. By far the most gloriously beautiful book in the world that will not be read and left on the shelf but flicked through often, as each page is an inspiring experience in itself.

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Summary: Pretty in Shocking Pink, Tangerine, and Robin's Egg Blue
Review: French 18th century chandeliers swathed in organza, colorful Japanese candies in charming boxes, luxuriant fresh garden roses scattered across a ballgown skirt-if these images appeal to you, Carolyn Quartermaine Revealed is a must see. The book is a hybrid of fashion and interior design, and showcases fabric designer and collage artist Quartermaine's London flat.

Her home is also her studio, where she is constantly experimenting. She favors the romance and elegance of antique French pieces tempered by clean, airy surroundings. Passionate about color, Quartermaine appreciates beauty in both grand and mundane objects-from the peeling paint of a fine old gilded chair to a pretty ice cream wrapper. The exquisite photographs show yards of luscious silk in robin's egg blue, vivid pinks, and tangerine against a backdrop of crisp white. Calligraphy-both Asian and Western-is another passion of the artist. Her contemporary twists on the classics are smart, fresh, and entertaining.

Essentially Quartermaine seems to live in a splendid world of her own creation, and the book gives readers glimpse in to it.

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Summary: Some research on Carolyn Quartermaine
Review: I found the book first class, but need more help from Carolyn's followers. I am studying at Staffordshire University for a BA (HONs) in Surface Pattern and my research is covering Carolyn Quartermaine. Information about her is limited. Can anyone help me anywhere please by sending me information at [e-mail] Thank you so much.

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Summary: true elegance & decadence
Review: Not only are the pictures exquisite, but the text is extremely engaging. This book really speaks to me. Of all my design books (and I have a lot of them), this is my favorite. I re-visit it again & again. The introduction by Donna Karan says it better than I can. This is an inspiring and amazing book if you are passionate about color, art, fabric, antiquities, and most importantly objects with a genuine patina. You won't be disappointed!

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Summary: There is no stasis to her stunning environments....
Review: Quatermaine's living spaces are tangible creative thought processes one can experience physically. Sensuous light, peeling paint elevated to the status of rich silk through placement of contrasting textures, objects and forms... Her contrasts are sublime. Rich jewel colors, curvaceous script and grafitti, common objects shrouded in diaphanous veils. She lives an ever-changing landscape of exquisite beauty, revealing the connections between the mundane and the etheric. Stunning photographs!

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Summary: Incredibly Original
Review: This is my favorite decorating book of all time. It inspired me to experiment and create different looks, and I highly recommend it.

Rating:
Summary: Incredibly Original
Review: This is my favorite decorating book of all time. It inspired me to experiment and create different looks, and I highly recommend it.