One of the most popular books that we sell at Foxglove Antiques is “An Affair With a House” by one of our wonderful clients, Bunny Williams.  By her own admission, Bunny has been having a passionate affair with 18th-century New England home for nearly 30 years.  In this book, the celebrated and respected decorator describes how she and her husband, antiques dealer John Rosselli, restored a well-worn house room by room.  They not only restored the house itself, but also revived the abandoned gardens and filled the home with family and friends.  Bunny offers a rare inside peek at her weekend retreat and opens up about the joys, challenges, obstacles, and day-to-day realities of creating a beautiful and cozy country home.  Check out this excerpt from “An Affair With a House”:

“Up in the attic, I found a trunk labeled Manor House, with some musty old World War I uniforms inside. There’s a stenciled design on the floorboards up there, symbols of some sort that may date from the time this was a safe house for slaves, or at least that’s the rumor. The house comes with stories. I like to think they’re true.”

Bill Cunningham of the New York Times says, “The book is a perfect reflection of an affluent American style of comfort and taste, the exact opposite of a gilded grandeur.”

Bunny is delightful to work with, and we are proud to have her as a client!  Don’t forget to visit Bunny’s website to read more about this design maven!

Photo credit: Bunnywilliams.com.