Has the hustle and bustle of city life begun to feel just a bit overwhelming? Do you ever dream
of open skies and fields? This volume lightheartedly approaches all the questions of those who
want live or dream of living a life away from hyperactive urban centers: how to live alongside
nature to garden to live with animals how to dress to fit your new setting (stay warm! stay
dry!) how to furnish and organize your larger country house how to host beautifully relaxed
soirées where you'll linger over diner with your guests. Alongside a dozen portraits of
individuals and families who have already converted to country living offering paths and
courage to those still hesitant you will find tips insights practical advice even recipes
and methods for homemade furniture. Whether you are still indecisive or already living your
dream life this book is filled with inspiration and thoughtful advice for tackling every
aspect of country living and for writing a new chapter refreshed and renewed. More and more
city-dwellers dream of a life reconnected with nature these three ex-Parisians-and a dozen
families who have inspired them to make the leap-have already dared to start anew and deliver
in this volume their fun and lively vision for modern country living.
