An Affair with a House (Bunny Williams)

'An Affair with a House' is a lovely book, but unfortunately the copy we received is a second hand book, rather than a new one as ordered. We are home publishers, and as such, send books all over Australia and to many parts of the world. Amazon packaging was adequate without being of the quality we use, but was good enough for the book to arrive in much better condition than it did. The book we received looked like a second hand copy. It had damage to each corner of its hard cover, but more importantly, the central binding is damaged(the pages at the top of the book are pulling away from the hard cover)...damage that comes from inappropriate use or handling, and indicative of second hand books. So I will send the copy we received back, and ask for a new, undamaged copy to be sent. Roger Manning 'Byways' 4 Hamilton Ave, Bowral, NSW 2576. Australia

Fantastic decorating book! The pictures in the book are as lovely as seeing Bunny William's home in person. I recently toured her home and garden in Litchfield County. It is a beautiful, charming estate. The book is a wonderful memory and reference for me. Very inspiring!

I have always loved older homes. Every room in this book tells a story. This book is a great tool in preparing you for lifes journey in restoring an older house. When you decide to make you your house a home, and your dreams a reality. The author reminders the readers that it takes time to accomplish your goals. The pictures are just amazing. I will treasure this book for years to come.

I've read reviews of this book that told how people were appalled at the materialistic aspects of this book. We live fairly simply, but like to look at a home put together beautifully, because it is filled with belongings that they personally chose and collected, and more importantly--hobbies and interests that they treasure . I was impressed that they loved their home. These people enjoy "living". They garden, travel, raise chickens, cook, entertain, and love their dogs. They are interesting because they pursue learning about life. I guess I've always thought that wealthy living was portrayed in a boring way. You can enjoy your home and really live life and learning in whatever size home you have.

Thirty years ago Bunny Williams fell in love with a run down 18th century farmhouse that was being used as a rental by college students. (That should indicate to you just how run down it had become.) She has done much to restore the house and grounds to their glory days. The landscaping projects alone have taken decades to reach their potential. As Bunny's father pointed out, had she not been a young woman when she bought the house, the project would have outlived her. Instead, she had the time and talent to bring this house into her vision of what a gracious old home should be. A renown decorator of others' homes, when Bunny was working on her own dream house, no corners were cut and no expense spared. This book describes how she envisioned the hedges, the entrance foyer, the living room, the kitchen, the patio - and then what she did to bring that vision to reality. There is an amazing sequence as she describes what she felt would be the ideal color of the entrance hall - a ... Read more