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Mary Emmerling's American Country Cottages
This beautifully illustrated book explores the charm of 24 country and seaside cottages from Key West to California. Mary Emmerling and photographer Joshua Greene ventured across America and found decorating ideas and housekeeping solutions that will prove delightful and useful to anyone who enjoys living informally and intimately in small spaces. Full-color photographs.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 1993
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July 11, 2024
Cottage interiors and exteriors are represented showcasing some of the styles of American cottages. The photography is excellent and the text complements these images. The final section is a “cottage handbook” on styling, decorating, and maintaining a cottage.
July 19, 2022
A neat book about cottages.
March 25, 2009
My go-to favorite decorating book ever. The pages transport you to a cozy place and then you make it your own. Awesome book with wonderful pictures to get inspired.
June 21, 2019
I read it for the pictures, of which there were plenty. Warm and rustic, lots of bookshelves, yesgood.
April 16, 2015
Loved the innovation and charm of these small cottages.
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