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 Great Book! July 11, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great book! Great pictures! Great descriptions and discussion! It's obvious the author knows what she is talking about!!!
Wonderful! June 10, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Carolina's joie de vivre burst forth on every page! She not only writes about joy, she lives and breathes it-
Regardless of whether you a bigger, better newer person or an older, quaint and time-worn person - you will find inspiration in this book, thru its pictures but more importantly through its written message.
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Lexington, KY
Country French Kitchens by Carolina Fernandez May 10, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am thrilled that this is not yet another showcase of photos of kitchens in France, rather this book shows you numerous country french kitchens that are authentic and absolutely true to the style, yet there is no sacrificing of practicality. The book stands on its own if you just want to see beautiful and inspiring kitchens or just like french country style, but goes the extra step for readers who want to see how the style can be creatively adapted to kitchens in which real people actually cook, entertain and congregate with their families here and now in the US. I also was impressed by the quality of presentation and photographic excellence.
 MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT! April 21, 2008
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
I love French Country style, and was happy to learn about this book. My happiness didn't last. After I bought it, I was stunned to discover that not one photograph in the book was taken in France, and in fact there is not a single authentically French kitchen anywhere in its pages. The majority of the kitchens seem to have been photographed in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York. Instead of true French style, this disappointed reader discovered cliched American takes on French style -- large ceramic roosters, ceramic rabbits, a wall emblazoned with the word `EAT,' built-in cabinets painted with flowers...
When I bought this book, I looked forward to being inspired by real French kitchen design, with photographs and text that captured the charm and individuality of a kitchen in the French countryside. Instead I discovered garishly hued suburban American kitchens masquerading as French. Many photographs, including the cover, have a yellow cast from electric lighting. This book is going back!
Country French Kitchens is the go-to book for everyone's favorite room April 17, 2008
4 out of 9 found this review helpful
"Carolina Fernandez has done a remarkable job of selecting a wide range of real kitchens from real people who clearly have a real passion for what is arguably the finest room in the home. There is no question that the kitchen is the place where family, friends, great food and conversation all come together, and Country French Kitchens is testament to that. Thank you for opening these doors and inviting us into your world and perspective of what will surely become a go-to book for everyone's favorite room."
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