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	Book Summary of Perfect Porches A coast-to-coast look at forty American porches Dave and I are very pleased to provide a book summary for Perfect Porches authored by Paula S. Wallace, a fellow porch lover. This amazing book is a quintessential look at forty American porches across the United States. This is a must-have book for porch lovers. You will find a bounty of fabulous porch ideas, sentiment and amazing porch designs. From the Introduction: "A good porch is a dear and treasured friend. It holds on to family secrets, keeping them safely hidden in nooks and crannies until it's time for them to be revealed. A porch invites lively celebration, a chance to let loose, to sing, to dance, to be free. It can also encourage reflection and afford the rare opportunity to be still and enjoy a quiet summer breeze. "The porch is an American icon, offering both a refuge and a view onto the world-as well as a glimpse into the home and the personality of those who live within. " Reprinted from the book Perfect Porches by Paula S. Wallace. Copyright (c) 2010 by Paula S. Wallace. Photographs copyright (c) 2010 by Chia Chong and Adam Kuehl. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House, Inc. Sampling of houses featured in the book Oak Bluffs Camp in Martha's Vineyard: Illumination night, a very meaningful community ritual, is celebrated on porches. Celbrated by thousands of people singing hymns. The village of gingerbreads is set aglow by many charming lanterns hanging from the porches. Brown Woods Farm in Bluegrass Country: Campouts attract many to celebrate around the quaint yet modern glass-and-wood porch with its eclectic chairs and lovely scent from the nearby rose garden. The windows that overlook this amazing porch were repurposed from a couple dozen structures. Passumpsic Point in Vermont: A private home with a magnificent view of Lake Fairlee. On each side of the cottage can be found a porch, deck or breezeway. The residents who escape to this retreat enjoy the sailboats gliding by and children enjoying the spacious yards. Reprinted from the book Perfect Porches by Paula S. Wallace. Copyright (c) 2010 by Paula S. Wallace. Photographs copyright (c) 2010 by Chia Chong and Adam Kuehl. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House, Inc. Above photo: Brown Woods Farm in Lexington, KY; a picnic table bar serves as a contemporary drinking hole accented by last-breath-of-summer flowers and a basket of Osage oranges, also known as hedge apples. When placed in the home, the bright green fruit is said to ward off spiders. This is just one of the spectacular outdoor spaces featured in Perfect Porches. Perfect Porches: Has more than 250 spectacular color photographs of 40 homes Illustrates how unique a porch can be Features locations from San Francisco, CA, to Hilton Head Island, SC; Lexington, KY, to Palm Beach, FL. From classic beauties to urban, contemporary settings Every porch exemplifies their owners' unique and special meaning of "home"! Features not only the homeowners, designers and architects but also highlights handcrafted furniture and classic Americana decorations such as sculptures, weathervanes, chaise lounges, and doormats Order your copy now. It's a really nice gift for a porch-loving friend or family member, too. "Perfect Porches is a volume to treasure, celebrating the porch as a respite vital to our communities, our families-and ourselves." Reprinted from the book Perfect Porches by Paula S. Wallace. Copyright (c) 2010 by Paula S. Wallace. Photographs copyright (c) 2010 by Chia Chong and Adam Kuehl. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House, Inc. Above photo: The author's home in Savannah, GA; Guests gravitate to this second-story aerie, the perfect spot for conversation or an apres-dinner drink. It's protected from the elements by translucent corrugated roofing above the shuttered ceiling. Plants, glass vases, paintings and a thick-cushioned Lloyd-Flanders sofa create an appealing and inviting space. About the Author, Paula Wallace Paula S. Wallace is President and co-founder of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), one of the largest art and design colleges in the United States. Ms. Wallace co-authored A House in the South as well as a series of seven children's books in the "World" series. Learn more about this amazing woman and read her insightful interview. Return from Perfect Porches Book Summary to Perfect Porches	Order your copy now.
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