Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is a lifestyle guide for the Francophile and the Anglomaniac; the gourmet and the style maven; the armchair traveler and the art lover. Itrsquo;s an homage to the esoteric world of glamour that doesnrsquo;t require much spending but makes us feel rich. Taking a cue from the exotic encyclopedias of the sixteenth century; which brimmed with mysterious artifacts; Jessica Kerwin Jenkinsrsquo;s Encyclopedia of the Exquisite focuses on the elegant; the rare; the commonplace; and the delightful. A comshy;pendium of style; it merges whimsy and practicality; traipsing through the fine arts and the worlds of fashion; food; travel; home; garden; and beauty. Each entry features several engaging anecdotes; illuminating the curious past of each enduring source of beauty. Subjects covered include the explosive history of champagne; the art of lounging on a divan; the emergence of ldquo;frillies;rdquo; the first lacy; racy lingerie; the ancient uses of sweet-smelling saffron; the wild riot incited by the appearance of Londonrsquo;s first top hat; Julia Childrsquo;s tip for cooking the perfect omelet; the polarizing practice of wearing red lipstick during World War II; Louis XIVrsquo;s fondness for the luscious Bartlett pear; the Indian origin of badminton; Parliamentrsquo;s 1650 attempt to suppress Europersquo;s beauty mark fad; the evolution of the Japanese kimono; the pilshy;grimage of Central Parkrsquo;s Egyptian obelisk; and the fanciful thrill of dining alfresco. Cleverly illustrated; Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is an ode to lifersquo;s plenty; from the extravagant to the eccentric. It is a celeshy;bration of luxury that doesnrsquo;t necessarily require money.BONUS MATERIAL: This ebook edition includes an excerpt from Jessica Kerwin Jenkinss All the Time in the World.
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