Sailing Style: Nautical Inspirations for the Home
With previous books on such twee subjects as Having Tea and Linens and Lace under her belt, design guru Foley returns with a volume devoted to all things nautical. "Sailboats illustrate many of the features we appreciate most in design," the argument goes-economy of space, fitted furnishings, contrasting textures, neatness and utility. Here Foley showcases weathervanes in the shape of boats and fish, ship lanterns decorating porches, weather-beaten seamen's chests serving as handsome furniture and washed-up boards transformed into attractive outdoor tables. The volume also waxes poetic about the allure of maritime culture, marshalling quotes from famous sea lovers and lists of "sailing's sartorial contributions" (peacoats and watchcaps) and nautical jargon ("all hands on deck," "under the weather" and "get my drift?"). More than a how-to-decorate book, this glossy, carefully composed tome expresses a nearly spiritual appreciation of the aesthetic of the coastal life. The sensibility is greatly clarified by Skott's sharp photography, which is always clean but not antiseptic, and which brings these inviting interiors to life.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.