When it comes to American and European interior design, Fifi O’Neill is the expert. An acclaimed French author and designer, O’Neill recently published her book, French Flair: Creating a Home Inspired by French Style. With photos by Mark Lohman, the book was published in mid-May by CICO Books and is a beautiful exploration of 12 homes across the United States that exemplify French interior design. While the style is French-inspired, the book features one home located in Santa Barbara, one in Montecito, and one in Solvang.
Despite her French roots, O’Neill realized that after writing more than a dozen books, she still hadn’t written any books about French design. So, for her 14th book, she explores the beauty and longevity of French home design through a collection of curated photos and discussion.
“There is a very kind of South French feel to Santa Barbara,” O’Neill said. Her goal for the book, however, was not to showcase typical French design but to allow readers to see the various interpretations of French style…