Country Living A Bit of Velvet & a Dash of Lace: The Fabulous Interiors of Magnolia Pearl

I originally purchased this book because it looked pretty and I thought it would make a nice addition to my collection of home decor books. When I opened it and thumbed through the first few pages, I was immediately captivated by the Magnolia Pearl style. This is a wonderful book!!! I have many books about vintage decor and shabby chic and flea market style, but I have found what I never knew I was looking for! The layers of wonderful textures and colors and creativity is amazing. Robin has truly mastered her art. Once I realized what I had found, I immediately searched for and found her website and fell even more in love with the Magnolia Pearl clothing line (and the images of her home, her car, herSELF, and her flair for creating amazing displays!) I will most definitely be traveling to Round Top in September to meet her and to visit her booth at the Marburger Farm & Antique Show. I can't wait!!! I highly recommend this book!

Love, love, love this book! Clearly, it's either your 'style' (or dream!) or it's not. If you're not into velvet & lace well, it's not for you! You have to love the opulence, decadence, art nouveau, and eclecticism that she inspires. And she really has inspired me! I can't follow as much as I'd love to or my husband will move out! But you can really get a sense of how to embody this look from the book - which is more than I can say about alot of decorating books which tend to be museum-like and frankly out of touch with average household budgets. Not only are the photos very descriptive, but the narrative is very helpful and encouraging. Word to the wise: the looks embodied by Magnolia Pearl decorating will take considerable time to achieve! But I think the author conveys well that you can start slowly and pursue the aspects you like. It is a matter of personal taste so only those who find this style appealing will find the book appealing. I certainly did.

I have long been a fan of the Magnolia Pearl style, pre-ordered this book months ago (February 2008) and counted the months until it's arrival. No disappointment whatsoever... This is a book filled with luscious photos and beautiful reading for the soul. I have savored each page from the very first photo of Robin and John's home at Twilight to Robin's last words of remembering to be true to yourself in your decorating style (somehow these words set me free - you'll understand after you read the book!). Beautiful antiques, peacock feathers galore, welcoming porches, enchanting lighting, gorgeous windows, lush beds with layer upon layer and even a section for Pets. This book is truly a feast for the eyes and Robin's easy writing style feeds the soul. I did not want this book to end. In other words, I highly recommend this beautiful book and feel you will want to put aside a few minutes each evening to truly take in this book... "Enjoy"!

This style of decorating is certainly a bit "out there", certainly the personal taste of the author, but interesting. I will not be covering my walls with oriental carpets, or filling vases with peacock feathers, but I enjoyed reading about her life and her love of these things. I have some understanding of how Magnolia Pearl came to be, now. Pretty in a lavish Victorian way, fun to look at.

beautiful book. I've loved Magnolia Pearl for a long time and this is a nice book to see what her style is all about.

This is actually the second time I've bought this book. I lost a previous copy in a cross-country move, and recently realized how much I missed the inspiration in this book. (I'm an artist, often working with fabric.) If you're a fan of Magnolia Pearl and/or quirky clothing & decor that mixes vintage materials and images with flair... this book should be in your home library. You'll re-read it regularly for inspiration.

Excellent Read, a must for the book shelf, a go to for decorating. Shoppe Ten Antiques!

I can't tell you how I was looking forward to looking through this book. But I really had no idea I would love it this much. This book has everything I might have wanted, and more! First of all, the photos are beautiful, inspiring, and lush! But then when you put them together with the story, it is even more engaging! And to top it off, there are many how to's, and even a list of places to treasure search! What an amazing person Robin Brown seems, and what an amazing artist. Thank you for this book. I will treasure it always!

Auch auf Englisch für alle Magnolia Pearl Liebhaber, die die Geschichte dahinter lesen möchten sehr zu empfehlen.Ich liebe es und schaue es gerne an

This book exceeded my expectations ~I knew I would see pretty, creative pictures as I was familiar with Robin Brown's work. However, it was way more than that. I read every word and was entertained by her stories but also thought she was very generous with information. I felt like I knew her after I read the book and was sure I liked her. The pictures really showed what a talented person she is! I will look at and read this book many times I am sure! If she did another book I would definitely buy it.

Lovely book

Magnolia Pearl fans would like this book!!😀

Gorgeous book, arrived fast, great seller, highly recommended, many thanks xxx