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Life in a French Country House

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As France’s most prominent host and the artistic director of Dior Home and Baby Dior, Cordelia de Castellane is a leading ambassador of the Gallic lifestyle. Simply put, Cordelia is to French entertaining what Ines de la Fressange is to French style. Drawing from her illustrious career, family life, and lively social circle, she invites readers into her welcoming world of stylish hospitality with this new volume.



Organised according to the seasons of the year winter, spring, summer, and autumn the chapters uncover Cordelia s tips and inspirations for living and entertaining a la francaise. With individual sections dedicated to seasonal tableware, recipes, interior design, flower arranging, and more, readers will delight in learning how to re-create chic French style for special events and everyday occasions alike. Accompanying personal archival photos, exclusive images of vibrant table settings and decor at Cordelia s gorgeous private residence in the French countryside brim with effortless flair.



Complete with informative captions and texts, this book is a must-have guide on how to bring French joie de vivre to your home.

Author/Artist/Designer

Cordelia de Castellane

Pages

240

ISBN

9780847870936

Product code

164466

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