Bringing Italy Home: Creating the Feeling of Italy in Your Home Room by Room

by Cheryl Maclachlan

A former associate publisher at Hearst magazines shows how to incorporate the very best of another country's decorating, entertaining, and kitchen secrets into American homes. The book guides the reader room by room in the house, then out into the marketplace and the garden to cover a country's full range of life and style.

184 pages, Hardcover

First published October 24, 1995

Reviews

[Francine Apollo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was a little sad lately and thinking of Italy. I am fortunate to have been twice. Once we flew into Roma and took a bus down to Naples. Our second trip we flew in Bari and rented a car. Both trips are dear to me and in a year when travel is not possible, re-reading this book was a nice escape.
There are chapters on various rooms, a chapter on regional flavor (Northern), food and beverages and even two pages of recipes.
Whether you have been to Italy or not this book brings to the forefront the warmth and hospitality of Italians and how they live. I have a few Italia made items, table linen, a vase, some dishes but you can evoke Italia by purchasing strategically items that will bring that warmth to your home.
Enjoy!