"Laura Ashley" Guide to Country Decorating

Exploring the traditions of country style throughout the world, this book shows readers how to achieve a simple elegance with numerous step-by-step projects ranging from stencilling to making a Christmas wreath.

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This book explores the time-worn traditions of country styie throughout the world. Step-by-step projects ranging from how to verdigris a wrought-iron chair to ideas on stitching rag-rugs and patchwork quilts are clearly explained, and the book is brimming over with inspiration and advice on how to accessorize the look with floral decorations, candles and wreaths.;Divided into three complementary sections, the book first explores country style from around the world and shows how to recreate this style for every room in the home. Next it eaches readers through a sequence of step-by-step photographs, a range of specialist techniques. Finally there are ideas for quick and easy decorative effects using flowers and country-style accessories.