The rural homes and lifestyles of modern creatives who have left city dwelling for working remotely and living simply and sustainably.
Living Upriver showcases the artisanal country way of life inspiring readers to bring nature home, be true to oneself, and foster a warm, welcoming community.
The book documents twelve homes belonging to the new pioneers: creative individuals who embrace a slower lifestyle combining nostalgic remote living with modern connectivity. The homes of these designers, artisans, and entrepreneurs are restored farms, barns, cabins, and churches featuring rustic textiles and handcrafted living spaces. These comfortable, characterful rooms welcome their communities by hosting picturesque events in the summer, and cozy dinners in the winter.
Including thoughtful tips and ideas--on reclaiming old spaces, upcycling used furniture, foraging and gardening sustainably, tabletop arranging, and more--from the homeowners, who brought their new spaces to life, this book shows how we can put more of ourselves into our environment and feel more at home in doing so.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Barbara de Vries spent the first half of her career in the fashion business as a creative director and designer. In 2009, Barbara and her husband, author Alastair Gordon, founded Gordon de Vries Studio, which publishes illustrated books on design and lifestyle. Barbara is also a passionate environmental activist. She has had a home on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River since 1987.
CURATED BY PICTURE BOOK:
Picture Book is an independent bookstore inside the co-working and event space HudCo in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Created in 2020 by Sara Davidson Johns, you can often find The Floral Society team perusing her thoughtfully curated collection of books a few times a week!
After a career in the Contemporary Art world, Sara is excited by curating books, and loves sharing that with her neighbors in the Rivertowns. Sara lives with her husband and two daughters in Dobbs Ferry, New York.
Find the best books for your kids with ease from the curated selection, while also discovering your own grown up “picture book” -a gorgeous cookbook, hot new novel, or a stunning monograph on a Contemporary artist. Shop the full collection here.
