Château Montana: Interior Home Decorating, Beautiful Parties, and Heirloom Recipes

Welcome to the beautiful world of Château Montana — a glorious book, celebrating home! Discover the inspiring vision of Montana author, Karen R. Barbee, in this captivating lifestyle book.Beautiful rooms done on a small budget, how is that possible? This book will show you how! Curious about repurposing, reimagining, and redesigning? With the author’s principles of the 5Rs, you will have all the tools to do so. Interested in entertaining with ease, or creating parties and events that will have your family and guests, oohing and ahhing? Look no further. As a former event/wedding coordinator, the author shares her tips and how-tos. If you wish to make your home the “Castle of your dreams,” this book is for you!Her highly successful first release, The 406 Table - Serving up meals, memories and history, one dish at a time, (found at bunkhousebarbee.com) left readers wanting more. After selling her home in the country, Karen dreamed of living in a French château. But that was not in the financial cards—plus she is a true Montanan! As a lover of antiques, glorious fabrics, and all things French, she was determined to create her own version of "Château living and Old World" decorating, but with a twist and minimal budget. Incorporating thrifted and garage sale items, Karen creatively infused layers of interest and filled her modest townhome with lovely decorations for all seasons. Now you can do the same! For decorating ideas, great recipes, and themed party ideas, this book is a must have! Tutorials on DIY projects, painting, and entertaining are also included.Drawing from her experience as an event and wedding coordinator, this Montana author, vividly shares unforgettable, uniquely-themed celebrations in this inspiring lifestyle book. As a celebrated hostess who crafts memorable meals from pantry staples, you'll delight in her many coveted recipes. Decorating tips, party ideas, recipes and so much more, are showcased in this keepsake treasure. Karen believes that wherever you call home, “that is your castle." Her makeover of Château Montana is now available for viewing—just turn the pages to see the reveal! And don't forget to check out her companion book, Château Cooking - Montana Style, also available on Amazon. Read more