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A Year in the French Style: Interiors & Entertaining by Antoinette Poisson

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Book Synopsis: The founders of Antoinette Poisson take readers inside their historic townhouse on the Atlantic coast to discover a style and art of entertaining rooted in French tradition and elegance.

Maison Lescop—the historic residence of an eighteenth-century French importer for the Indian trading company in Port-Louis, Brittany—seemed predestined to become the new home and restoration project for the creative duo behind Antoinette Poisson, a Parisian design team dedicated to reviving the savoir faire of domino paper for home decoration and furnishings. The art historians became enchanted by the poetic beauty of this artisanal craft—derived from an Indian block print technique—when they uncovered original hand-painted eighteenth-century domino wallpaper while restoring a mansion in central France.

Enchanted by the repeat-pattern domino prints, which range from florals and fauna to geometric and ikat, they have appointed their new home with the charming decorative touches that are their signature—handmade lampshades, wallpaper lined armoires, paper-mâché marriage boxes, assorted table settings, and luxurious textiles.

Celebrating the rhythm of life in France, they bring readers on adventures—shopping at the local market, antiquing, mushroom hunting, sheep’s cheese making, paper making, and textile dying—and share classic seasonal French meals inspired by antique cookbooks, served-up on hand-dyed indigo tablecloths or on nautical striped throws for a seaside picnic. They also include creative insight from their style icon friends, like American decoupage artist John Derian and French musician Clara Luciani.

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Experience the charm and elegance of French tradition with A Year in the French Style: Interiors & Entertaining by Antoinette Poisson. Step inside Maison Lescop, a historic townhouse on the Atlantic coast, and discover the art of entertaining rooted in French savoir faire. Immerse yourself in the poetic beauty of hand-painted eighteenth-century domino wallpaper, a craft revived by the Parisian design team behind Antoinette Poisson.

With a range of repeat-pattern domino prints, from florals to geometric designs, this book invites you to decorate your own home in the signature style of Antoinette Poisson. Discover the charm of handmade lampshades, wallpaper lined armoires, and paper-mâché marriage boxes. Create the perfect table setting with their exquisite assortment of tableware and luxurious textiles. Your home will exude the timeless beauty of French elegance.

But A Year in the French Style: Interiors & Entertaining is more than just a guide to interior design. It's a journey through French culture and lifestyle. Join the authors as they take you on adventures, from shopping at local markets to mushroom hunting in the countryside. Learn the art of sheep's cheese making and indulge in classic French meals inspired by antique cookbooks.

Throughout the book, you'll also find insights from style icons like John Derian and Clara Luciani, who share their creative inspiration and love for all things French. In the pages of A Year in the French Style, you'll find inspiration, practical tips, and a true appreciation for the art of living in the French way.

Ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of French style? Explore A Year in the French Style: Interiors & Entertaining and start your journey towards creating a home filled with timeless elegance. Click here to get your copy now!

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