Mary Emmerling knows American Country. In this record of her journey along the byways and back roads of the South, she presents the romance, plain-speaking ways, and legendary hospitality of Dixie. More than 400 full-color photographs.

This beautifully illustrated book explores the charm of 24 country and seaside cottages from Key West to California. Mary Emmerling and photographer Joshua Greene ventured across America and found decorating ideas and housekeeping solutions that will prove delightful and useful to anyone who enjoys living informally and intimately in small spaces. Full-color photographs.

In full-color photographs, the book describes adobes, hadiendas, log cabins, ski lodges, ranches, farmhouses, cowboys, Indians, mountain men, and craftsmen of the American Southwest.

In "Romantic Country," Mary Ellisor Emmerling brings a fresh spirit of youthful elegance to her country roots as she showcases 25 beautiful houses and offers her unique mix of ideas and inspiration.

In this memoir/design book, Emmerling takes her readers sleuthing and partying at Round Top antiques fair; reminisces on her days at Mademoiselle, House Beautiful and other top magazines; shares oodles of her favorite things; and shares personal, fresh country decorating in her own home and those of a few close friends. MARY EMMERLING is an iconic innovator of American Country style. She has authored 30 previous books, including Art of the Cross, Turquoise, Skull, Heart, and Buckle and most recently The American Flag: Art, Design, Fashion. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. REED DAVIS is an editorial and commercial photographer living in Los Angeles and New York.

Mary Emmerling, America's premier interpreter of American Country style, has created a charming, lavishly illustrated album of recipes, table settings, and entertaining ideas from her friends throughout the country. More than 300 full-color photographs.

Mary Emmerling takes a fresh look at American Country decorating, showing classic examples of the style in updated, sophisticated, and eclectic settings for the 1990s. 400 full-color photographs.