Charles Faudree's French Country Signature

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Summary: Charles Faudree is the master of French Country.
Review: If you love French Country, you will love Charles Faudree. His work brings out the best in the design - his use of toile and color are unequaled. This book is just the BEST, the best photographs, the best of arranging objects in the room, all un-paralleled. This is a book you can really get some great ideas from! I noticed that one review chastised the re-use of some of the photographs that have appeared in earlier publications. My thought on that is, so what? They were marvelous to see the first time and now here they are in one beautiful volume of decorating, to enjoy and view over and over again. I have tons of decorating books, and I have found a truly beautiful and delightful favorite in Charles Faudree's French Country Signature!

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Summary: This is phony French
Review: Maybe I'm a snob because I'm from Missouri which has such deep French roots. Maybe it's because my family is French and we've travelled to France many times. But the rooms in this book are phony French. I suppose Charles Faudre, whoever he is, doesn't know any better, but he should have called this book Nouveau (riche) French or French for Dummies. The rooms are pretty enough but they're too "done," too planned, too busy, and too precious to be anything like the real thing.

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Summary: I have to join this discussion.I think this book is boring.
Review: Thanks to the other reviewers who had the guts to say that they didn't like this book. I bought it and was very disappointed in the rooms it pictures. Fuddy-duddy, frumpy, phony, and "too studied" come to mind when I look at these rooms. I think the rooms look rather old and drab too. They certainly are nothing like the bright and lively country French and northern Italian country style that I adore.

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Summary: A stroll through the 1980s
Review: The pictures in the book are a stroll through the 1980s. The interiors look as if they've been around that long. I found the book a real bore, even though I like current country French and Italian styles. This book just doesn't look current..

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Summary: Cozy book!
Review: This book having been authored by a famous decorator lends authority to his opinions. Lovely photos of projects he has done for people's homes with quick read commentary.

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Summary: WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!
Review: This book is a definite must have for anyone interested in french or even english country design. This is the only design book that I've paid full price for and it was definitely worth it!!! Charles Faudree's is a design master and this book is filled with beautiful,stunning photogtraphs. It's one you won't want to put down......so,sit back and enjoy!

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Summary: Excellent book by a very polished stylemaker
Review: This book is a very interesting synopsis of Mr. Faudree interpretation of a timeless style. His taste is bold and inspiring. It is one of the most successful american versions of country french I have seen. His designs fit the homes they fill and welcome the visitor and homeowner alike. I recommend this book to design professionals and anyone wanting to explore this style with an expert.

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Summary: Charles Faudree's French Country Signature
Review: This book is simply a splendid ode to the french style. The photos are beautifull and stylish and the text is very well written. Recommended.

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Summary: THE expert on French Country!
Review: This is a marvelous, beautiful book, with exquisite pictures of a terrific designer's work. If you love French Country as I do, this is a must have. It's wonderful to look inside this book, because you can actually see Charles Faudree's own homes, in addition to some of his clients. His own collections are marvels - and truly give one an idea of what and how to collect. I love to go over and over the pictures because you really see something new every time.