About The Book
Across America today, “shabby chic” style is all the rage. But before the television shows, magazines, and design blogs began really singing the praises of flea market finds and mismatched prints, there was Sister Parish. As one of the most iconic decorators in American history, Sister Parish can be credited for what is typically considered American country décor. She encouraged bright colors, promoted the use of found items and family heirlooms, and insisted that rooms should center around what people truly enjoyed – not simply what ‘matched’. She is well-known for her use of overstuffed armchairs, patchwork quilts, and varied patterns. Her style is beautiful yet homey, stunning yet accessible.
In “Sister Parish Design: On Decorating” (St. Martin’s Press; November 2009), Susan Bartlett Crater and Libby Cameron continue the tradition of Sister Parish. They draw on their backgrounds and experiences (one as a family member, the other as a former protégé), and with the help of some of the most renowned decorators in the business, explain how you can translate these details into inspired surroundings. Illustrated with watercolors that invoke these timeless interiors, this is more than a stunning book: it in an inspirational resource for making a comfortable, stylish, inviting home, responsive to the people who live in it every day.
