James Farmer Libri

"Combining the rich traditions of the past with the sensibilities of contemporary life, interior and garden designer James Farmer of Perry, Georgia, is unapologetically Southern. Tour eleven diverse homes in the deep South - makeovers, remodels, and new construction - as James Farmer brings together a cultivated mix of high and low, storied and new, collected and found; presenting them all as a thoughtfully exhibited array of taste, style, good architecture, and interior comfort. Woven alongside beautiful photography are personal stories James shares about living in the South, the people in his life, and how he fell in love with a career of making houses into homes. A beautiful book to inspire Southern style at home - infusing the new with antique, vintage, and heirloom pieces."--Amazon.com.

Full-color illustrations accompany decorating tips for porches.

Originally published: New York: Arbor House, 1985.

Classic Southern charm lovingly refreshed in both style and comfort. Traditional style stands the test of time. That is the mantra for James Farmer's aesthetic. Classic tastes melded with fresh approaches for how we live and love in homes. In these homes high style and relaxed comfort are displayed hand in hand. Discover antiques mixed with new upholstery, collections and art displayed against pattern and textured wall coverings, and layers of jute, sisal, and wood grounding the floors while doses of intentional color keep the rooms personable. From a grand Connecticut country home to a stately St. Louis house or a columned antebellum Alabama home, Farmer's style travels the country to set the tone for the lives of his clients. Homes in the city, the mountains, the country, and coastal locales are all reflected in this journey while being rooted in Southern design. James Farmeris the author ofA Place to Call Home, A Time to Plant, A Time to Cook, A Time to Celebrate, Porch Living,and Dinner on the Grounds.His company, James Farmer Inc, is a full-service design company, including interiors and landscape. He lives in Perry, Georgia. Jeff Herris an editorial and commercial photographer in home, lifestyle, and travel. His interior and exterior images have appeared in media from Atlantamagazine to the Wall StreetJournal.