Claire Richardson is a former design editor of Country Homes & Interiors and homes editor of Wedding and Home. She now works as a freelance stylist and photographers for numerous magazines and large companies.

Josephine Ryan is an antiques dealer and stylist whose distinctive look is renowned throughout the world of interiors. Compelled by the thrill of the hunt, Josephines loves discovering unusual, one-off pieces and combining the unexpected France--its lifestyle, climate, and furniture--is one of her greatest inspirations. Josephine divides her time between south London and Uzes in southern France. Her shop, Josephine Ryan Antiques & Interiors, is in London.

This book features unique and timeless French-inspired interiors created by those who have a lifelong love affair with French style. In "Essentially French", antiques dealer and stylist Josephine Ryan offers a privileged glimpse into the homes of antique dealers who have a passion for French style. The homes featured include farmhouses, townhouses and apartments, and their decorative styles may differ, but all have something in common - each and every one showcases the beauty of traditional French furniture and accessories, and demonstrates the understated elegance of French life. From the chic simplicity of a Parisian apartment, to the intriguing eclecticism of a London home and the traditional charm of a Provencal farmhouse, the carefully-chosen locations illustrate the many facets of classic French style. This beautiful book is perfect for anyone who seeks ideas for their own French-inspired interior, or for those who simply want to dream...