ENDURING SOUTHERN HOMES

March 01, 2019 2 min read 47 Comments

ENDURING SOUTHERN HOMES

I am beyond thrilled to introduce you to this glorious book

Enduring Southern Homes

Enduring Southern Homes written by Eric Ross.

Eric’s design philosophy is simple: your home should represent who you are on your best day.

A master at creating timeless interiors, Eric designs inspiring, beautiful homes.

John and I met Eric and his wife Ruthann on an antiques buying trip

in Italy. We had the best time, and felt an instant bond.

Not only is Eric fun, witty and charming, he has incredible taste.

He loves traditional design, believes more is more {layers!}

and uses timeless, classic details in every home he designs.

Last year, Eric and Ruthann called me to tell me that Eric was writing his first book.

And I've been eagerly waiting to pour over every page ever since then!

I knew it would be amazing, because, well, he is amazing!

Eric's book is truly everything I knew it would be.

Filled with incredible interiors.

Eric showcases some of his most beautiful projects

and gives tips on how you can create your very own enduring home.

A genius at layering fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, furnishings and antiques,

Eric's design tips will help you create a beautiful home with enduring style

that reflects the way you live, and your passions.

A native of Kentucky, Eric and his wife Ruthann live in Nashville, Tennessee with their daughter,

in their stunning home Boxwood Hill.

His Southern approach to traditional decorating includes a little bit of French country,

and a lot of Southern hospitality.

You will love this book, it's filled with refined homes with a Southern aesthetic.

Real homes for real people, with tasteful displays of the homeowners' personal collections,

blue and white porcelains, and everything we love.

Homes that Eric designed to become the backdrop to

all of the most important moments in his client's lives.

With a background in custom furnishings and a penchant for traditional fabrics and antiques,

Eric creates home interiors steeped in the heritage and romance of the South.

The design of these homes range from French Country to English equestrian,

Southern traditional to modern farmhouse.

The one thing these interiors all have in common is

that je nais se quois that Eric masterfully creates in each of his designs,

comfortable, beautiful and personal Southern living with timeless style.

I'll be honest, I can't wait to read this book from cover to cover.

I want to go back and look at all the details and small vignettes

of each room. Because they are so inspirational!

You will want to order a book here:

Enduring Southern Homes

Enduring Southern Homes written by Eric Ross.

{and order plenty to gift to everyone you love who adores great design.}

WHAT IS IT ABOUT SOUTHERN STYLE THAT YOU FIND ALLURING?

ps. You can read more about Eric HERE >

All Photos copyrighted by Evin Krehbiel.

à bientôt

If you want to romance your Home and Garden with antique and vintage treasures to make you smile each time you come home, visit our shop FrenchGardenHouse.

47 Responses

Cindy
Cindy

October 28, 2021

would love to know the white paint used in this kitchen and family room (mantle). is it all the same color?

Kathleen cavileer
Kathleen cavileer

March 15, 2021

Wow. Such charming rooms. Very elegant but has a homey feel. That is a hard task to accomplish for us novices ,he makes it look so easy. Beautiful styling. Love it.

Lidy
Lidy

September 22, 2020

Dana, last year. It is a gorgeous book!! You will love it!

DANA McGraw
DANA McGraw

September 22, 2020

Fell upon this by accident and oh my! Thrilled! I will purchase book! March 2021 or this past March?

Ms Sugar
Ms Sugar

April 30, 2020

Love the style of these lovely homes, I do see great talent.

Annette Engelman
Annette Engelman

March 13, 2019

What I find appealing about southern style is …the blend! The blend of timeless antiques, from colonial and federal periods through the country plantation style of hand made furniture to today’s dedication of fine quality southern furnishings create an appeal that cannot be denied. I also love the blend of chic chintz fabrics to the rustic hand woven utilitarian fabrics. Indoor or outdoor decor…all southern styling is perpetual and evolving in the “blend”.

Linda C
Linda C

March 07, 2019

I’m all in for layers, more is more, and pattern!

Gloria Pulliam
Gloria Pulliam

March 05, 2019

Eric is finally a new designer that has taste and class. the last ten or fifteen years it seems there weren’t any new designers that had any idea about putting color or furniture together. Who knows what they were teaching them in design schools or college. Every picture I saw on your blog from his book I could certainly live in and feel at home. What a great new talent.

Sherri D
Sherri D

March 04, 2019

This book has amazing design inspiration! I definitely need help with layering texture. I followed Eric and I’m already following you! I enjoy the tablescapes that you put together.

Becky Mullowney
Becky Mullowney

March 03, 2019

Oh my gosh! I already follow both of you on IG and subcribe to your blog via Feedly. Thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful book!

Ann LaFortune
Ann LaFortune

March 03, 2019

It’s all gorgeous inspiration ??

Linda Melz
Linda Melz

March 03, 2019

I have been following you on instagram and now follow Eric. I do follow his blog. His interiors say come in and stay awhile. Thanks for offering this fab giveaway
linda m

Robin
Robin

March 02, 2019

I am following both of you on Instagram. Thank you for the giveaway. The book looks wonderful!

Sherry
Sherry

March 02, 2019

Thanks for sharing! Beautiful Southern charming book! Please enter me in drawing. Than you

Denise Carlson
Denise Carlson

March 02, 2019

WOW, what a wonderful book. From the photos on the blog it looks great. Please enter me into the drawing .
Thanks, Denise

Cheryl Smith
Cheryl Smith

March 02, 2019

Oh, my goodness! Such beauty to behold! I could look at Eric’s work all day long, and oh, my, I would just love to win his book! Thank you so much for opportunity to win, and may God bless you and Eric for your kindness and generosity. I hope his book success far exceeds his biggest dreams!

Sue
Sue

March 02, 2019

Thank you for showcasing such a talent on your beautiful blog. The sampling of photographs reflect spaces that appear to have been decorated over time but remain serene and uncluttered. I am following both you and Eric on instagram and look forward to continued inspiration.

Cindy White
Cindy White

March 02, 2019

This book is wonderful and one I would love to have!

Valorie
Valorie

March 02, 2019

One room more beautiful than the next. Thank you for sharing.
I enjoy following you both daily for the classic “make my heart sing” style you both bring.

Jessica
Jessica

March 02, 2019

I’ve followed FrenchGardenHouse for a while, love your eye. Eric’s is fabulous, as well! That kitchen with the two tiered island looks like a dream and will become my inspiration for my dream kitchen. Thanks for bringing such lovely spaces into the world!

Anne Higgins
Anne Higgins

March 02, 2019

Simply cannot wait to get my hands on that book!

Jane
Jane

March 02, 2019

Oh my gosh, these photos took my breath away! I’m sure this is a beautiful book to have and go through slowly and often!

Jane x

Lynn
Lynn

March 02, 2019

would love to win this this gem of a book… :)

Norma Rolader
Norma Rolader

March 02, 2019

I am following you both on instagram

Norma Rolader
Norma Rolader

March 02, 2019

Oh my this would be a wonderfulbirthday gift for me..

Jayne Finkbohner
Jayne Finkbohner

March 02, 2019

Kitchen is absolutely gorgeous and inviting, all in one!

Jeanne Bell
Jeanne Bell

March 01, 2019

Love the pictures and Eric’s style

Tammy
Tammy

March 01, 2019

Being a southern girl, I absolutely adore this! I must follow him now to see all the gorgeous things! Of course, I already follow frenchgardenhouse

Sharon Crigger-Stokan
Sharon Crigger-Stokan

March 01, 2019

Such stunning rooms – the decor is so beautiful. My favorite above is the bedroom. And I’m loving his use of wallpaper! I have always loved wallpaper and use it in my decorating. Thanks for sharing Eric’s designs with us, Lidy!

Jane
Jane

March 01, 2019

Oh my goodness! I’ve never seen so much pretty!!! I just ordered the book but would love a chance to win a copy to give as a gift! I am following both of you on Instagram. Thank you for the opportunity!

Susan Malizia
Susan Malizia

March 01, 2019

Looks like a great book full of ideas! I especially love that Dutch door in the kitchen! Would love to win this and started following Eric’s IG. =)

Debbie Walker
Debbie Walker

March 01, 2019

I love His style sooo much! Can’t wait to get a copy, and would be amazing to win one on top! Of course I follow both lovely accounts. ?

Candy Hutchins
Candy Hutchins

March 01, 2019

Love the tile, brick and stone as contrast to white cabinets, just beautiful!!

Shirley @Housepitality Designs
Shirley @Housepitality Designs

March 01, 2019

I am totally in love with this stunning book and Eric’s style……I am in love with everything that he has done as it is truly the style that I so love….I am ordering this book today as It will be by my side going forward as I begin to decorate my “right-sized” home!

I happily follow the two of you and now I am off to order this book!

Have a great weekend Lidy!…thanks for the introduction of Eric’s gorgeous book and the giveaway!

Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things
Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things

March 01, 2019

Oh my! This looks like an amazing book. Eric is very talented. I would love a chance to win it! I followed you both on Instagram!

Kathleen Allers
Kathleen Allers

March 01, 2019

Excited to be following both you and Eric.

Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors
Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors

March 01, 2019

Lidy, I have admired the work of Eric Ross for some time. I love his traditional style and use of color, texture, and pattern. His designs are timeless, and that is my favorite decorating style. I also love how he incorporates client’s collections into his designs. He is definitely one of my favorite designers, and I am so excited about this book. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Elizabeth Shivel
Elizabeth Shivel

March 01, 2019

What a lovely book! A bit of Charles Faudree style, yet, his very own style. And I always liked Charles Faudree’s French style. Eric’s style is classy and comfortable, which is great! I would love to win a copy of his book. Thank you for sharing with us!

Alice Genzlinger
Alice Genzlinger

March 01, 2019

Auto correct is killing me. It should read, I want to move into this book.

Alice Genzlinger
Alice Genzlinger

March 01, 2019

Lidy, I want to move into this house! My design sense follows his design. Furlow Gatewood has lead the way for me for a long time but Eric Ross has caught up with Furlow . I must read for sure. His book would be a great win.

Anja
Anja

March 01, 2019

What a wonderful book this must be.
I would love to win a copy of his book.
Adore his style.

beverly
beverly

March 01, 2019

Lidy,
I follow you and Eric on IG and look forward to the posts from each of you! Thank you for keeping “pretty” in home decor, and staying away from trends.

LeAnn Meyers Rudolph
LeAnn Meyers Rudolph

March 01, 2019

Eric does beautiful work. Love his style.

Pam Richardson
Pam Richardson

March 01, 2019

Lidy, I have been following Eric’s style for sometime. I love his use of fabrics and textures and how he layers it so masterfully. His taste is impeccable. I do follow him on Instagram and I can’t wait to get this book! Thanks for sharing his amazing talents with us and Happy Friday and March my sweet friend!

Carole Brown
Carole Brown

March 01, 2019

What a book Eric put together. I would love a copy. I am following you and Eric’s projects on Instagram. Spring is almost here and I’m so excited to see what you will come up with in your designs.

Vicky
Vicky

March 01, 2019

That’s supposed to be feast NOT first . . . darned auto-correct!

Vicky
Vicky

March 01, 2019

O.M.G., Lidy, what a first for the eyes. Would I love a copy of this fabulous book for my coffee table? You bet I would!! Thanks for the opportunity!

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