LYDIA DARBYSHIRE (ED) — Country Crafts Cooking Decorating Flowers

Hermes House. 1997. Hardcover with dust jacket, 30cm. Book, Just shy of 3kg to post, 512pp packed with photos & diagrams. In the fast-paced, urbanized world of today it is hardly surprising that people are turning more and more to the beauties and natural rhythms of the country for inspiration within their homes. Country living is not about hard and fast decorating rules, methods of cuisine, nor even particular regional styles - it is, rather, a way of life keyed to the companionship of family and friends and to what our surroundings can offer us, reflecting the natural progression of the seasons. Capture the essence of the country in your own home with this beautiful compendium, packed with over 300 projects to try throughout the year -- from seasonal recipes to craft and home decorating ideas. Very Good/Very Good/Good.