| About this book
When Frances Mayes fell in love with Tuscany, millions of readers basked in the experience through her three bestselling memoirs. Now Frances and her husband (and In Tuscany coauthor), Edward, share the essence of Tuscan life as they have lived it, with specific ideas and inspiration for readers to bring the beauty and spirit of Tuscany into their own homes—and lives—Stateside. In her inimitable warm and evocative tone, Frances helps readers develop an eye for authentic Tuscan style, with advice on how to:
- Choose a Tuscan color palette for the home, from earthy apricot tones to invigorating shades of antique blue.
- Cultivate a Tuscan garden, adding fountains, vine-covered pergolas, and teracotta urns among the hers and flowers.
- Create an atmosphere of irresistable, anytime hospitality—a casa aperta (open home).
- Make primo finds at their local antiques markets. (And to help truly bring Tuscany home, shipiping advice and maket days for several Tuscan towns are included.
- Set an imaginative Tuscan table using majolica and vintage linens.
- Enjoy the abundant flavors and easy simplicity of the Tuscan kitchen, with details on everything from olive oil and vin santo to pici and gnocchi, plus special, home-grown menus and recipies.
With more than 100 photos by acclaimed photographer Steven Rothfeld (including several of Mayeses' California home and its Tuscan accents), twenty-five all-new recipes, and lists of resources for travelers adn shoppers, Bringing Tuscany Home is a treasure trove of practical advice and beautiful images.
|
