Horses & Homes

Description

Horse lovers live a distinct lifestyle, and that passion for horses often carries over into the decor of their homes. Polo players display their colorful mallets, drivers showcase dishes and pillows with horse-drawn carriages, and show jumpers exhibit their trophies and loving cups. "Horses and Homes" beautifully illustrates how to establish an equestrian interior design that is unique to horse lovers of every persuasion.

Jenifer L. Jordan has been an interior architectural photographer for twenty-five years. She has photographed five books, including Modern Country and Charles Faudree Interiors. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Adult/High School-This is the ultimate coffee table book for horse lovers with a flair for or interest in interior design. "All things horses" adorn these pages from Breyer horses to Remington sculptures. In beautifully photographed chapters, there is brief information about various types of riding including hunting, show jumping, racing, polo, dressage, driving, and saddlebreds. There are detailed photos of riders'' hands and a horse''s intricately braided tail. The interiors and some exteriors of the featured homes emphasize an elegant, privileged, but comfortable, milieu. Equine touches include books, prints, paintings, sculptures, ribbons, photos, and fabrics. One of the quirkier objects is a pair of riding boots as an umbrella holder. On the extravagant side, a girl and her pony have their own playhouse. The love of these animals is reflected in the mementos and images with which the homeowners surround themselves. As the author comments, "your favorite things are what make a house a home." Famous quotes about horses throughout the book further complement this visual celebration of a creature that has captured the hearts and imagination of humans throughout time.