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Foxfire Living: Design, Recipes, and Stories from the Magical Inn in the Catskills – A Field Guide to Rustic Modern Bohemian Interiors and Vintage Style
A gorgeous full-color field guide to the innovative neo-vintage design style that is the hallmark of Foxfire Mountain House, the magical inn in the Catskills, bursting with design ideas, recipes, projects, and tips for achieving its dreamy aesthetic in your own home.
When designer Eliza Clark and her chef husband Tim Trojian viewed the property that would eventually become the Foxfire Mountain House in Mount Tremper, New York, the real estate listing was for an adjacent cottage; the teetering remains of what had once been a popular Catskills hotel was thrown in as a bonus. Eliza and Tim set to work, radically redesigning the derelict property to create a relaxed bohemian retreat they called Foxfire Mountain House. The design and food of this transcendent inn is guided by nature, science, and curiosity, and informed by its rural location amid the bucolic mountains. The scenery is as much an element of Foxfire’s design as the color scheme; the inn’s old bones are complemented by unique vintage finds; and the meals are sourced from neighboring farms and local crops. Eliza and Tim’s eleven-room inn, cottage, and bar room/restaurant became an instant hit and a hot destination for urban dwellers looking for an escape in the country. Foxfire Living now brings the dreamy, rustic modern style that is the hallmark of this special place into any home. This lush guide is divided into chapters based on the phases of the day—Dawn, Morning, Day, Dusk, and Night—allowing you to move through each element of the inn’s design and renovation process in a natural and holistic way. Whether you want to completely redo your home or just make a few changes or additions, you’ll find thoughtful concepts and advice to guide you In telling the intriguing story of Foxfire’s rebirth, Eliza and Tim include thirty recipes and renovation projects that capture its spirit. Brimming with ethereal photos that are as full of wonder as the drive up the hill that leads to the inn, Foxfire Living is the story of paint colors, light fixtures, materials, and furnishings. But it is also about writing your own home’s story and creating a personal narrative that reflects your truest desires.
When designer Eliza Clark and her chef husband Tim Trojian viewed the property that would eventually become the Foxfire Mountain House in Mount Tremper, New York, the real estate listing was for an adjacent cottage; the teetering remains of what had once been a popular Catskills hotel was thrown in as a bonus. Eliza and Tim set to work, radically redesigning the derelict property to create a relaxed bohemian retreat they called Foxfire Mountain House. The design and food of this transcendent inn is guided by nature, science, and curiosity, and informed by its rural location amid the bucolic mountains. The scenery is as much an element of Foxfire’s design as the color scheme; the inn’s old bones are complemented by unique vintage finds; and the meals are sourced from neighboring farms and local crops. Eliza and Tim’s eleven-room inn, cottage, and bar room/restaurant became an instant hit and a hot destination for urban dwellers looking for an escape in the country. Foxfire Living now brings the dreamy, rustic modern style that is the hallmark of this special place into any home. This lush guide is divided into chapters based on the phases of the day—Dawn, Morning, Day, Dusk, and Night—allowing you to move through each element of the inn’s design and renovation process in a natural and holistic way. Whether you want to completely redo your home or just make a few changes or additions, you’ll find thoughtful concepts and advice to guide you In telling the intriguing story of Foxfire’s rebirth, Eliza and Tim include thirty recipes and renovation projects that capture its spirit. Brimming with ethereal photos that are as full of wonder as the drive up the hill that leads to the inn, Foxfire Living is the story of paint colors, light fixtures, materials, and furnishings. But it is also about writing your own home’s story and creating a personal narrative that reflects your truest desires.
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272 pages, Hardcover
Published November 12, 2019
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About the author
Eliza Clark
16 books6 followersEliza Clark is a Canadian writer.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University in 1985. She now works steadily as a television producer/director, fiction writer and story editor for both text and film. Clark has also taught creative writing at Ryerson University, the Humber School for Writers and York University.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University in 1985. She now works steadily as a television producer/director, fiction writer and story editor for both text and film. Clark has also taught creative writing at Ryerson University, the Humber School for Writers and York University.
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February 9, 2020The picture of the guests shows all (except one little boy) white ppl between the ages of 30 and 50. I think it's safe to assume that they're all well-off, too. I suppose that they have no control over that, but is possible they could take out an ad in Ebony magazine, or AARP's?
Let me tell you, I grew up when we had flaking window sashes because there were too many other vital demands on our time to repaint... we never would have dreamed of setting them in place like that. And then to artificially distress pieces... I've never liked that! Also the nightstands at this 'inn' are teensy. I guess the hosts are tired enough to crash as soon as their heads approach the pillow, but some of their guests are going to want book, water carafe, tissues....
The gardens are gorgeous, though. And the sunrooms & patio. I wonder if one can explore the outdoors w/out buying a room-night. Or eat there... I'd never make any of the recipes, but some look tasty if someone else does the ingredient gathering and cooking and dishes....
Let me tell you, I grew up when we had flaking window sashes because there were too many other vital demands on our time to repaint... we never would have dreamed of setting them in place like that. And then to artificially distress pieces... I've never liked that! Also the nightstands at this 'inn' are teensy. I guess the hosts are tired enough to crash as soon as their heads approach the pillow, but some of their guests are going to want book, water carafe, tissues....
The gardens are gorgeous, though. And the sunrooms & patio. I wonder if one can explore the outdoors w/out buying a room-night. Or eat there... I'd never make any of the recipes, but some look tasty if someone else does the ingredient gathering and cooking and dishes....
October 13, 2020
NOT a Foxfire the magazine project book. I was confused because the content seems vaguely similar (interior design, recipes, DIY restoration projects), but it's about an inn named Foxfire that a couple runs in the Catskills. The pictures are pretty and plentiful so i read it anyway, but definitely not what I was looking for!
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