About the Author

As Verandas European editor based for 11 years in Paris, Carolyn Englefield was uniquely poised to soak in all the elements that make European houses so special. From sun-splashed Tuscan farmhouses to snow-kissed Alpine chalets, shes shot some of the most beautiful residences on the Continent-and walked away with invaluable insight. This book will be a showcase for those enchanting spaces. She lives in New York City.Veranda readers rank in high-income brackets, and its advertisers number among the top design and decorating suppliers in the world.