Informationen zum Autor Barbara de Vries. Introduction by Kate Orne. Klappentext "Living Upriver showcases the artisanal country way of life inspiring readers to bring nature home, be true to oneself, and foster a warm welcoming community. The book documents thirteen homes belonging to the new pioneers: creative individuals who embrace a slower lifestyle combining nostalgic remote living with modern connectivity. The homes of these designers, artisans, and entrepreneurs are restored farms, barns, cabins, and churches featuring rustic textiles and handcrafted living spaces. These comfortable, characterful rooms welcome their communities by hosting picturesque events in the summer, and cozy dinners in the winter. Including thoughtful tips and ideas-on reclaiming old spaces, upcycling used furniture, foraging and gardening sustainably, tabletop arranging, and more-from the homeowners, who brought their new spaces to life, this book shows how we can put more of ourselves into our environment and feel more at home in doing so"-- Zusammenfassung The rural homes and lifestyles of modern creatives who have left city dwelling for working remotely and living simply and sustainably.

Autorentext

Barbara de Vries. Introduction by Kate Orne.

Klappentext

"Living Upriver showcases the artisanal country way of life inspiring readers to bring nature home, be true to oneself, and foster a warm welcoming community. The book documents thirteen homes belonging to the new pioneers: creative individuals who embrace a slower lifestyle combining nostalgic remote living with modern connectivity. The homes of these designers, artisans, and entrepreneurs are restored farms, barns, cabins, and churches featuring rustic textiles and handcrafted living spaces. These comfortable, characterful rooms welcome their communities by hosting picturesque events in the summer, and cozy dinners in the winter. Including thoughtful tips and ideas-on reclaiming old spaces, upcycling used furniture, foraging and gardening sustainably, tabletop arranging, and more-from the homeowners, who brought their new spaces to life, this book shows how we can put more of ourselves into our environment and feel more at home in doing so"--

Zusammenfassung
The rural homes and lifestyles of modern creatives who have left city dwelling for working remotely and living simply and sustainably.