Synopsis: From city high-rises to seaside cottages, the great manor homes of England to the smallest beach house on the other side of the Atlantic, the beauty of the Cabbages & Roses ethos is its gentle but highly visible vintage design. This lavish book embodies all locations – country, city and coast. Chapters encompass Classic Country, Modern City, Island Country and Outdoor Country. Homes that bring together the old and the new, evoking the atmosphere of each season, sit beside city spaces where urban living combines with vintage style – think faded florals and ticking fabrics softening an industrial space, splashes of colour to enliven it and contrasting textures to add interest. Coastal dwellings are fresh, breezy and dreamy – beautifully suited for beach living. Cabbages & Roses' style shows that the country can come to the city, and that city homes can exude the pure freshness of coastal living.

Hot Brands Verdict
We loved Christina’s earlier book Home-Made Vintage, and this book is equally delightful. This time Christina has gathered together a collection of beautiful homes, all demonstrating the wonderfully natural style
of Cabbages & Roses.

The homes range from Christina’s own 500 year-old country cottage
and a houseboat on the River Thames to a New York loft apartment and a stylish Cape Cod beach home, even a luxurious tent!

Each chapter contains a number of examples of the theme, beautifully
photographed by Edina Van Der Wyck, and illustrating how the comforts of a country home can be applied to any environment, anywhere in the world.

Christina’s own home is an absolute inspiration, full of delightful ideas that anyone can incorporate into their own home. Her sitting room is a beautiful example of how comfort and practicality can be combined with restful colours and soft fabrics to create a welcoming haven. This theme
is continued throughout the book, wonderful personal collections, secret hideaways, inviting chairs, beds piled high with quilts and pillows, deep squashy sofas, unusual ways of displaying treasured items.

From contemporary to vintage, from the country to the ocean, this enchanting book is interior therapy, just by turning the pages, you immediately feel more relaxed, calm and inspired! We loved it! Highly Recommended!