| Description |
195 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / by Helen Rappel Bordman -- Inspiration -- Monet, my mother, and me -- Monet's style: at home with the impressionist -- Monet's twenty-first-century garden -- A water lily grows in Booklyn too -- Impressionist floral bouquets inspired by Monet -- Entertaining with Monet -- Conclusion. |
| Summary |
"Welcome to the timeless beauty of impressionist painter Claude Monet's art and garden into your home and watch your life be transformed! In this extraordinary glimpse into the world of iconic painter Claude Monet, [this book] showcases the exquisite taste of a beloved and legendary artist. Monet's garden, home, and paintings provide inspiration for styling any home--from floral arrangements to dinners to decor and beyond. Whether you are working with a large rural garden or a windowsill in a city apartment, this stunning book is filled with practical tips that will allow you to beautifully emulate Monet's lifestyle, both inside and outside of your home. Monet's aesthetic truly shines through in this breathtaking and essential guide to transforming your home with the magic of Monet and impressionist style. In [this book], Aileen Bordman--with the support of her mother, Helen Rappel Bordman--, an American steward at Giverny--takes you on a magnificent tour of Monet's home, from the garden to the various rooms to the kitchen. It includes step-by-step instructions on how to grow your own water lilies, roses, tulips, and poppies; how to create a Monet-inspired picnic with delicious recipes; and how to decorate even a bathroom with glimmers of Monet, among many other easy-to-implement ideas. Gorgeously illustrated and infused with he gentle spirit and quiet beauty of the beloved artists, [this book] is without a doubt a one-of-a-kind, practical, and stunning keepsake that will delight lifelong and new Monet devotees."-- Jacket. |
| Note |
"100+ ideas for your garden, your kitchen, and your bedroom"--Cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Monet, Claude, 1840-1926 -- Homes and haunts.
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Monet, Claude, 1840-1926 -- Themes, motives.
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Monet, Claude, 1840-1926 -- Homes and haunts -- France -- Giverny.
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Monet, Claude, 1840-1926.
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Kitchen gardens -- France -- Giverny.
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Gardens -- France -- Giverny.
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Architecture, Domestic -- France -- Giverny.
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Gardens in art.
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Interior decoration -- France -- Giverny.
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Impressionist artists -- France -- Giverny.
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Kitchen gardens.
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Gardens.
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Architecture, Domestic.
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Interior decoration.
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Impressionist artists.
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Giverny (France) -- Social life and customs.
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Giverny (France)
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| Added Author |
Bordman, Helen Rappel.
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| ISBN |
9780062692979 |
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0062692976 |
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