Living Life Beautifully

Timeless, classic, and ever-popular, Christina Strutt's relaxed approach to decorating has earned her fans worldwide.

Living Life Beautifully tells the story of how Christina founded legendary fabric company Cabbages & Roses and grew it into a lifestyle brand. Christina talks about her inspirations and influences, and how she works these into her products. Specially-commissioned photography allows us a peek into her London apartment, and we see behind the scenes at her family home in the Bath countryside. This 600-year-old cottage is the backdrop for constantly changing interiors—it is where Christina designs her fabrics, experiments with her new wallpapers, and gathers all her favorite antiques, inherited gems, and newly sourced vintage acquisitions. In addition, Christina shows us a selection of other homes and lifestyles she finds truly inspirational, including those of Brigette Buchanan of interiors company Odd Limited, and Maureen Doherty of Egg.

Christina Strutt is the founder of Cabbages & Roses, a fabric company that specializes in historic rural printed fabrics for fashion, accessories and interiors. Her previous books include the best-selling Home-Made Vintage, Natural Housekeeping, At Home with Country, and Vintage Chic, all published by CICO Books. The author is based near Bath and in London, UK.