This eclectic approach to buying and styling marked a new phase in Sherrill's career, during which she developed a charming country style. "I love to work in the moment, and this style of design really speaks to that," Sherrill says. "It's rooted in traditional decorating, but there is always an unexpected twist to soften things up." That twist, according to Sherrill, is "anything that takes the seriousness out of the room--a sisal carpet, whimsical accessories, unusual finishes, or a wild splash of color," she explains. "It's about using contrast in a subtle way, pairing clean lines with sensuous ones, or mixing painted furniture with formal antiques. It's about trusting your eye and being willing to take more risks."

11: INTRODUCTION, PREFACE, AND PROLOGUE

28: MY HOME AS A DESIGN LABORATORY

THE FUNCTIONAL FOYER/A LIVING ROOM FOR ENTERTAINING/

OUR FAMILY DINING ROOM/ HIS FAVORITE RED LIBRARY/

ROOMS FOR RELAXATION

62: ESSENTIALS FOR CREATING AN OLD 'WORLD ATMOSPHERE

THE GRAND ENTRY HALL/ WELL-MANNERED LIVING ROOMS/

THE GENTLEMAN'S I+IBRAI/Y/THE EORMAL DIN1NG ROOM/

TIlE TRADITIONL KITCHEN

104: ELEMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A DECOR FULL OF CHARM

ROMANTIC DETAILS/

GRACIOUS LIVING ROOMS/ DINING PLEASURES/

EXQUISITE BEDROOMS

182: COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP A CHIC TAILORED LOOK

MODERN ACCENTS/DRELL-DRESSED DENS/

STYLISH LIVING ROOMS/ SOPHISTICATED KITCHENS/

DAPPER DINING ROOMS/ BESPOKE BEDROOMS

172: BIBLIOGRAPHY, INDEX, CATALOG, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS