A romantic interpretation of French country style in a California cottage. ** With beautiful photography and tale about a little forgotten house that could, Courtney shares the story of her renovation of a 1940's cottage in the California countryside.   ** An abandoned vacation house, set in the center of rolling fields and trees becomes the cottage home of her dreams... a French country style cottage filled with original elements and an exquisite mix of rustic and refined.  ** The years of renovation allowed Courtney to create a lifestyle that is fueled by inspiration  & beauty, a touch of whimsy, and an abundance of everyday elegance.  ** The journey has been shared on her popular blog French Country Cottage, and now, through the publication of her first book, her readers will experience a reveal of more of her home and property and the inspirations behind her beloved style.  ** Courtney's inspiring photography reveals every nuance of her style and home including a muted color palette, old brassy door knobs, chippy paint, antiques, her greenhouse and garden- and an abundance of entertaining and holiday decorating style.  Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoors and embracing well worn as well loved, French Country Cottage is a style that celebrates simplicity, indulges in romance, cherishes pieces with history and believes a chandelier and fresh flowers belong in every room. Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: Gibbs Smith (August 14, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 1423648927 ISBN-13: 978-1423648925 Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 1 x 11 inches Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars