The Joy of Decorating

Phoebe Howard, known affectionately as Mrs. Howard to her clients, has a penchant for creating stylish spaces, which has evolved into her own critically acclaimed brand of interior design. Mrs. Howards first book features several of her largest design projects and addresses the most common decorating issues and questions her clients and customers ask. The books design projects are organized by theme: Inviting, Inspiring, Timeless, Graceful, Tranquil, Casual, and Comfortableall words that have been used to describe Mrs. Howards work and ones that illustrate the many different ways she strives to make her houses look and feel. Cowritten with well-known Southern writer Susan Sully, this gorgeous book epitomizes the grace and elegance of Southern interior design.Praise for The Joy of Decorating: Mrs. Howard, as shes known to fans of her eponymous store, peppers the book with tips for achieving a romantic, delicate look without being twee or overly saccharine. Its the perfect title for those looking to design rooms that are soft and practical. Veranda magazineA handsome new book . . . due out next month. Howard, FYI, is one Phoebe Howard in real life, a self-made decorator known for elegantly traditional, genteel Southern rooms like this one. Dallas Morning News Guaranteed to inspire your own imagination. Atlanta magazine See more