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Terry John Woods' Summer House

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Terry John Woods' Summer House captures the essence of summer through memories and the joy of creating serene, welcoming spaces designed for relaxation and entertaining. Focused on the unique charm of summer homes, free from the demands of year-round living, this book showcases how such spaces can beautifully incorporate cherished family treasures. Filled with stunning photographs of interiors and gardens, it offers readers inspiration to craft comfortable, timeless retreats.
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This book is ideal for home and garden enthusiasts looking to create or enhance relaxed, beautiful summer retreats. It suits readers seeking fresh ideas for effortless, cosy interiors and gardens that celebrate seasonal freedom and family heritage.

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A gorgeous inspirational book about the decor and spirit of summer houses.

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Terry John Woods' Summer House captures the feeling that summer evokes with memories that last beyond the seasons. This gorgeous volume explores the freedom of creating meaningful and cosy spaces meant solely for relaxing and entertaining.

Unencumbered with the necessities of year-round living, a summer home can accommodate beautiful and thoughtful family treasures. Accompanied by luscious photographs of summer house interiors and gardens, this book is sure to delight and inspire. As Woods says: "Summer homes lend themselves to the creation of quiet, comfortable spaces where time stands still."

Praise for Terry John Woods' Summer House:

"The house and the garden, decorated with easy-to-care-for furnishings and decorative accessories, display a simplicity in design. Even if one doesn't have a second home, this book will supply ideas for creating comfortable, carefree interiors."
--Library Journal

"Paging through the imaginative photographs in Summer House is the next best thing to a week at a seaside cottage. You'll come away from this beautiful book feeling rested, inspired, and a little more fabulous."
--Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Library Journal praises the book for its simplicity in design and practical ideas that suit even those without a second home, highlighting its easy-to-care-for furnishings and decorative accessories. The Cleveland Plain Dealer describes browsing through the book's imaginative photographs as akin to spending a restful week at a seaside cottage, leaving readers feeling inspired and uplifted.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781584799245

Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc

Contributors:

  • By Kindra Clineff

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 1630g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Terry John Woods' signature vintage-style teddy bears are collected internationally, and his design work has been featured in numerous publications worldwide. Woods is the author of Terry John Woods' New Farmhouse Style and lives in Vermont and Maine.

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