5 Responses to “French Impressions”

1. airmanship says:

   October 7, 2010 at 4:37 am

   I had been waiting for Betty Lou to place out another one of her gorgeous books for the past year and a half. This book is to some extent of a disappointment. It is basically a book about one house in Dallas. Not very many pretty antiques.
   Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
2. Rita Francophile says:

   October 7, 2010 at 7:28 am

   I am amazed at the continuing popularity of Ms. Phillips’ books. Her decorating style is gorgeous, from a US perspective, but it has absolutely nothing to do with authentic French decor.

   The French do not live this way. As a matter of fact, they make fun of us Americans for this excess and for the way our homes look so “decoraed”, as a replacement for of having evolved through the years and the generations.

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   Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
3. R. Henderson says:

   October 7, 2010 at 8:54 am

   This is a gorgeous book;like I would expect anything less from Betty Lou Phillips! I own every book that Betty Lou has written and some of them I have two copies, one to work from and one to keep in A+ condition. I am from Dallas as is Betty Lou so we reflect alike when it comes to building a house a home, I guess it is that Southern Mother thing. Now living in Alaska (where people do not decorate their homes in the same style, lots of log cabin and country types here) it so nice to sit down with a cup of coffee as the snow falls outside and let Betty Lou once again take me away to France, Italy or even just Texas for a fleeting while is such a dream come right. I like the size of this book, it is a small larger than some of her books; the size makes for such a fantastic view of all the appealing small details in each space. When I look through this book I see so many small things I can incorporate into my rooms, like the spectacle of items in the cabinet on page 190, (I have 3 cabinets similar to that in my hall way)it makes me feel like Betty Lou helped me decorate my home. I especially like the blueprint drawings used for placematts on page 182; and who wouldn’t like Jackson (Betty Lou’s dog) on page 77 & 86. Buy this book, you will not regret it…..it is one of her best, but I say that about all of Betty Lou’s books.
   Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
4. C-Builder says:

   October 7, 2010 at 10:13 am

   I have bought previous books by Betty Lou Phillips and was blown away by this latest book! As a builder, pictures say a thousand words and clients are frequently showing me photos out of her books. I intend to study the pages from this book, as I know my clients will be referring to them in the near future. There are wonderful architectural details which support the gorgeous interiors and inspiration is on every page!
   Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
5. metalmaiden says:

   October 7, 2010 at 11:31 am

   It’s no marvel that the first printing has nearly sold out before the original relief date. This book is so full of predictable Betty Lou: attention to all the small details, gorgeous design work, abundant French knowledge, gorgeous photographs, everything any fan of hers has come to expect… and more! Absolutely my favorite book so far! Can’t wait to see what’s next. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting Betty Lou Phillips, no doubt you know how talented and gracious and lovely she is. Can’t wait for her book signing… I plot to be first in line!
   Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5