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Will understands the life-enhancing abilities of colour. He's a true talent with a keen eye."- Jonathan Adler This book will take readers on an inspiring journey to discover fifteen décor destinations that each have a distinct and inspired style. From the colourful cool of Miami Brights to the eclectic urban hipster warehouses of Brooklyn and the nautical feel of the Hamptons and Normandy, a diverse mix of décor styles will be explored. The homes...
82) Aran Afghans
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Comfort never looked as good as in the textures of these stylish Aran afghans. Both designs are made in panels and then sewn together. Each are stitched using worsted-weight yarn.Skill Level: Skill Level: Intermediate
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Forget the Renovation-Just Add Inspiration. If you want to jump-start your style and refresh your home without needing power tools and a winning lottery ticket, make Simple Decorating your go-to resource for can-do decor. Spark your makeover momentum with 50 no-fuss tips and discover how to
• get unstuck by embracing a style that is your very own
• transform your spaces with simple color, window treatments, and furniture choices
• layer in personality...
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Turn lacy doilies into beautiful bowls! This pattern includes 1 doily that is stitched using size 10 crochet cotton. Once stitched, it is fashioned into a bowl by using fabric stiffener, stretching the doily over a bowl the shape and size of choice, and letting it dry.
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Master an important new aspect of interior design: soft furnishings. Whether you hope to develop your passion into a rewarding career or simply want to add finishing touches to your own home, this book will show you how to produce schemes and specify effectively for them. Learn the techniques the pros use to create beautifully finished makes. The section at the front of the book takes you through all the essential techniques, which are clearly explained...
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Here readers will learn how to bring those warm traditions into their own homes, wherever they live. Included are instructions to make mulled wine, homemade peanut brittle, red candied apples, crisp pepparkakor, lightly browned Swedish meatballs, candles, wreaths, and more. Each recipe and project are accompanied by beautiful full-color photographs. From fashioning centerpieces to baking delicious cookies to hand-making Christmas tree ornaments, this...
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Furniture gives the room the warmth and feeling of its kind. Ever entered a room without furniture in it? Well, even if the room is made from the best materials around the world; it will look like something is amiss. That is the gap filled by furniture being when installed. It makes the room full of life and glamour. However, it is not all about the furniture but the look of the furniture. How well furnished is the furniture in your room? How regularly...
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Commune was established in Los Angeles in 2004 by four like-minded souls - Roman Alonso, Steven Johanknecht, Pamela Shamshiri, and Ramin Shamshiri - with a common mission: to enhance life through design and to blur the lines between disciplines, eras, and styles. California is for those who refuse to conform and who live for freedom of expression, indoor/outdoor living, and that golden sunshine glinting off the waves of the Pacific. Commune perfectly...
89) The Interior Design Handbook: The essential planning guide to creating your perfect living space
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Whether you are moving into a new home or renovating and redecorating an existing one, The Interior Design Handbook is the perfect first step to creating an intimate and unique space that is a joy to live in and simple to maintain. With thought-provoking exercises and tips and helpful checklists full of often-forgotten details, this handbook from Joanna Wissinger offers a relaxed yet well-informed look at home decoration and covers everything from...
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Express your creativity while supporting Alzheimer's and dementia patients. These designs are full of interesting beads, bobbles and textures that many patients find reassuring and comforting. Each design is made using different types yarn and textures. Patterns are given for each embellishment used, or you may create your own.
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Tracery was founded by Paige Sumblin Schnell in 2004 on two principles: that all aspects of design are interconnected, and that the visions and needs of the client are paramount. Featuring 19 homes from across the country, Tracery explores Schnell's signature style and her talent for creating timeless and evocative interiors. Divided into five categories that define Schnell's portfolio-Enduring Style, Spirit of Place, Crafted with Care, Along the...
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This ultra-versatile pattern gives you all the information you need to make a collection of handy coasters up through a large afghan. Knit with Premier® Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday™ Soft Worsted using a set of 5 U.S. size 6/4mm double-point needles, size 6/4mm 16", 24" and 36" or 40" circular needles, and size G/6/4mm crochet hook. Finished measurements:To make: Coaster (lapghan, afghan)Spiraling Stripes: 5 1/4 (43, 65 1/2) " in diameter. Color...
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Now anyone can easily learn some basic bedroom decorating tips that will turn any bedroom into something right out of Home and Garden! Whether you are just moving into a new place or want to redecorate your old one, this guide will show you the quickest and easiest way to have a bedroom others will envy!
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From design expert (and interior design readers' favorite) Phoebe Howard comes a new book focused on decorating with beautiful blue color schemes. Coastal Blues is a glorious decor book filled with inspiring images of beach houses, seacoast getaways, vacation cottages, and luxurious seaside manors. It is also a hardworking how-to-get-the-look book that offers solid interior design and styling advice. Featuring brand-new, never-before-published projects,...
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Let Your Style Shine
KariAnne Wood could tell you a lot about decorating. After all, she's an expert. But this book isn't about her.
It's about you.
It's about the colors, textures, and patterns that make your heart sing. It's about the creative ideas you can't wait to try in your own home. It's about finding your one-of-a-kind style and then just going for it. And KariAnne is here to help you.
Featuring her home and those of four of her blogger...
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Add some zest to your kitchen décor with these fun-to-make crocheted ornaments. Suitable for crafters at all skill levels, 24 appealing projects include a banana, complete with a crocheted "skin" that allows you to peel and remove the fruit; a full lemon and one that's cut in half; a pea pod, complete with little removable peas; and other charming fruits and vegetables.
Each project features detailed instructions and is accompanied by full-color...
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Brian brings a bright new perspective to the principles of color, helping consumers make confident decisions. Unlike other paint books, the process of painting is emphasized. Clever "Wall Wizard" tips make painting simple and fun. For example, mix 1 gallon of warm water and 1/2 cup of fabric softener to clean brushes in 10 seconds. Decorative techniques for ragging, sponging, glazing, and using unusual tools for designer effects. Detailed coverage...
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Whether you own or rent, designing and decorating small spaces can be a challenge. Where do you start? How much should you budget? Is DIY decorating an option, or is working with a professional the best way to achieve results? An Insider's Guide to Interior Design for Small Spaces answers all these questions and more, welcoming you to the world of small space design and helping you transform your home quickly-and without breaking the bank.
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99) Theology of Home
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In this third installment of the Theology of Home series, Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering turn their attention to the role of the sea in our memories and imaginations. Drawing from literature, mythology, and scripture, At the Sea pulls out the rich connections between the sea and mystery, recreation, yearning, and joyful reunions.
With themes of home and womanhood woven throughout, it is a voyage that explores:
• why we often associate maritime...
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This new book continues the tradition of blending historical, classic and contemporary offerings. The Encyclopedia of Window & Bed Coverings is a must have for interior designers, homeowners, and decorating enthusiasts. With more full-color and black & white illustrations than ever before, this book presents a myriad of window and bedding treatments for any room in the home, from a simpel rod pocket curtain to a period style masterpiece.
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