Cross Stitch Kit ~ Autumn Breeze Country Farm House

This major innovative study is centred on a type of document that has hitherto been almost unknown to scholars. It explores the significance of a unique source, the 'house-and-estate' survey - which adds detail of the village's houses, outhouses, and farm buildings to the standard evidence of an estate survey. These surveys are explored for South-West England for the period from the end of the 16th to the mid-18th centuries. The first part of the book examines the twenty West Country communities for which such surveys survive, using these documents to paint landscapes of individual farming communities caught at one moment in time - pictures that come as close as written records can to the complete archaeological excavation of village sites. It examines (a) The communities and their social structure, including land-holdings and demographic evidence. (b) The houses, covering construction and plan (including evidence from standing buildings); rooms and their use, and the pattern of housing revealed in the surveys. (c) The farmsteads, covering the buildings of the farmsteads (examining both standing buildings and documentary sources), the relationship of the farms to the regional economies, and the discovery of economic opportunities and contrasts between neighbours (an innovative study based on comparisons drawn from the survey evidence). The second part of the book considers each of the villages and their farms in detail. Each chapter introduces the place and its individual features, discusses the character of the houses, of the farmsteads and the farming economy as revealed in the surveys. This is followed by an abstract of the detailed information in the corresponding survey. The book includes an index including the many hundred West-country individuals named in the surveys, that will be of value to anyone working on the region.

The French Country House celebrates what the French call l'art de vivre ("the art of good living") within the intimacy of private dwellings deep in the countryside. Here are places of retreat-old manor houses, small châteaux, stud farms, even a former convent-that, because of their great age and accumulated memories, are beloved by their owners and provide no end of delight for family and friends. Each country house is a treasure trove of history, with beautiful furnishings as well as family albums, faded love letters, attics full of old toys, fancy dresses, retired pianos, left-over brocades and wallpapers-even libraries hidden at the tops of towers. With 220 photographs in full color-illustrating rooms from the salon to the kitchen below and the attic above, together with details of silver, crystal, tapestries, paintings, and much more-The French Country House is rich in the colors, textures, and history of these treasured homes. Francophiles as well as lovers of décor, architecture, and gardens will be captivated by this inside look at life in the French countryside.

Release Date: June 08, 2010

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author From Farm House to the White House by William M. Thayer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Details ISBN 1409980383 ISBN-13 9781409980384 Title From Farm House to the White House Author William M. Thayer Format Paperback Year 2009 Pages 406 Publisher Dodo Press Dimensions 9 in. x 0.9 in. x 6 in. About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your reading and entertainment needs! With fast shipping, low pri

CELTIC ART PATTERN The Book of Kells Adapted to Counted Cross Stitch by Stoney Knob Farm A Counted CROSS STITCH Fine Art Pattern/Chart There are different color hues within the pattern which when included result in greater dimensional depth to the overall finished piece when you step back. You could choose a single color from the palette within certain blocks if you'd prefer. This would simplify and speed up completion of the pattern. PATTERN ONLY No cloth, thread, or needle are included Finished Size (unframed) 11" x 11.28" Designed for 18-ct Aida cloth 10-ct, 14-ct, 16-ct, 20-ct, 22-ct aida cloth can be used from this pattern however. Designed for DMC thread, using 2 strands. Full cross stitches only. Picture shown above is a virtual reproduction of the finished piece. A chart package including a cover sheet that has a color picture of what the completed pattern will look like. An instruction sheet. A Floss Color & Number of Stitches usage chart. A black and white symbol pattern of several pages for ease of

The French Country House celebrates what the French call l'art de vivre ("the art of good living") within the intimacy of private dwellings deep in the countryside. Here are places of retreat-old manor houses, small châteaux, stud farms, even a former convent-that, because of their great age and accumulated memories, are beloved by their owners and provide no end of delight for family and friends. Each country house is a treasure trove of history, with beautiful furnishings as well as family albums, faded love letters, attics full of old toys, fancy dresses, retired pianos, left-over brocades and wallpapers-even libraries hidden at the tops of towers. With 220 photographs in full color-illustrating rooms from the salon to the kitchen below and the attic above, together with details of silver, crystal, tapestries, paintings, and much more-The French Country House is rich in the colors, textures, and history of these treasured homes. Francophiles as well as lovers of décor, architecture, and gardens will be captivated by this inside look at life in the French countryside.

Now in paperback, this book is a gorgeous celebration of  warm, intimate and quintessentially French country retreats. Epitomizing what the French call l’art de vivre (the art of good living), The French Country House is a breathtaking invitation to share the charm of these private countryside dwellings. Here are beloved places of retreat—old manor houses, small chateaus, stud farms, even a former convent—that, because of their great age and accumulated memories, provide endless delight for family and friends. Each country house is a treasure trove of history, with beautiful furnishings as well as family albums, faded love letters, attics full of old toys, fancy dresses, retired pianos, left-over brocades and wallpapers—even libraries hidden at the tops of towers. The French Country House is rich with the colors, texture, and histories of these treasured homes. 

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Traditional architecture meets contemporary space and construction in Farm Houses: The New Style, and readers interested in building or adding to a primary residence, weekend getaway, or guest house will find plenty of inspiration here. This book looks at the various ways architects have interpreted the simplicity and good proportions used in 19th century farmhouses to design new, modern structures that complement contemporary lifestyles and space needs. The projects represent farmhouses from across rural America, including both new construction and additions, and have been selected for excellence in design and innovative use of materials and construction methods. Each one includes interior and exterior photography, floor plans, and concise, informative text highlighting the design and technical aspects of the house. Various regional styles are explored in detail, including New England, the South, and the Pacific Northwest. Farm Houses: The New Style is a fresh take on a classic structure, allowing homeowners and architects to combine the best of both worlds.

Release Date: October 01, 1997