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| Charlotte Moss: A Flair for Living | 
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| Author: Charlotte Moss
Creator: Pieter Estersohn
Publisher: Assouline
Category: Book
List Price: $65.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 7207
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 170
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 13.4 x 10.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 2759402657
Dewey Decimal Number: 747
EAN: 9782759402656
ASIN: 2759402657
Publication Date: April 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 When Big Counts May 26, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Really love this book. This hardback oversized edition allows one to see the details. As I collect French and English flatware as we well as antique china and all, I was very happy with the closeups of table settings. Nice.
Timeless June 7, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This lovely book has exquist photos and is well written. I also like that it does not look like all the other recent books that show the "new look" but that she has shown us rooms that are timeless and not trendy. It is easy to follow the current fashions, but much harder to creat a room or a series of rooms that indeed look fresh through generations. You only need to make a few minor changes and the room is updated while with the "new look" you will be dated in no time and have to redo everything.
I disagree with those who have express distain for her wealth.Who cares that she is rich and can afford wonderful things. The point here is to take her look and adapt it to your budget. It can be done. You just can't buy her look at Target and Pier 1. I strongly recommend this book.
Her BEST book yet! July 31, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is filled with beautiful photos of the most superbly arranged and layered rooms that Charlotte Moss has ever done. Each page is loaded with visual ideas and requires careful study in order to see everything.
The text is very interesting because she discusses her inspirations and philosophies, which are not only interesting, but also a great source of inspiration in and of themselves. It has been one of my evening reads for over two months and I never tire of it. I have also given more than 12 as gifts and all recipients have raved about it.
A laypersons perspective July 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I always purchase design books with some trepidation since I am not a designer and do not own a McMansion. I do have an 1880 square foot ranch home built in the 1980s that deserves to be both beautiful and well preserved. I also have a strong interest in good, functional design that combines beauty and comfort. Although I am certain I could never afford Ms. Moss's services, her book was the next best thing. My mantra is now "your home should reflect who you were, who you are and who you are becoming." The book is a like a wonderful walk through a beautiful park or art gallery that you can take much from in terms of content, concepts and sheer enjoyment. I find myself referring to it often for all three. It was well worth the price. The only reason for the four stars is I am still waiting for someone like Ms. Moss to turn her talents to a home that can be afforded by someone other than the ultra wealthy.
 An assessment of Charlotte Moss: a flair for living August 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Visually, this is a beautiful book. The photography is excellent, and it is the pictures that provide value. The narrative has less impact, as little in the way of concrete information is given. In the end, however, the various rooms, inspite of their beautiful contents, leave an impression of emptiness. One cannot imagine people actually living in these rooms, and leaving any human imprint. The rooms are perfect as in a museum, but just as in that setting, no one may sit down.
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