Introduction -- Is it French? -- Start here -- Decorating guidelines -- The farmhouse French list -- Where to shop -- Found objects & collecting -- Antique furniture -- How to paint & distress furniture -- Making a long drop bedspread -- Slipcovering a dining room chair -- Fun projects -- Caring for vintage items -- Tablescapes -- The kitchen, heart of the home -- Dining spaces -- The livable living room -- Bathrooms and other utilitarian rooms -- Dreamy bedrooms -- Outdoor living -- Before, during, and after -- Pulling it all together -- Final thoughts -- Furniture & decor sources

Brighten up your home with a little "joie de vivre"! Filled with gorgeous photography and an abundance of helpful design ideas, this book will teach you how to create the cozy comfort of classic French style. Lots of new photography, a larger size and more detailed information is included in this brand new second edition. Anita includes a detailed tutorial for making her French bedspread using drop cloths for under $40 -- Provided by the publisher