The Country Diary Book of Decorating shows readers how to re-create this countrified charm in their own homes. Over 100 color photographs illustrate the potential of English Country Style when applied to even the most modest home. The emphasis, as with all things in the Country Diary genre, is on a simple picturesque style, which draws on nature as the chief inspirational force. The colors, tones, shapes, and images of the seasons provide the framework for the book and, as shown in summary below the essence of country style.