Showing posts with label Anglophilia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anglophilia. Show all posts

Monday, February 21, 2011

The English Country House

My two new favorite books

Both of these books were Christmas gifts from the Photographer.  He is well aware that I am a hopeless anglophile and, luckily for me, he has no objection to feeding my addiction.  I spent countless hours snuggled up on the sofa this past winter - sipping a cup of hot tea while I scrutinized each and every photograph and soaked in each and every word - making notes as I went along.

I highly recommend both of these books if you are interested in period architecture or decorating.  They are a literal feast of photographs that feature the architecture and interiors of English homes.  The different architectural types span over 7 centuries and range from charming cottages to grand Georgian and Palladian manor houses.