An informative picture book about the origins and present day uses of--and obsession with--glitter.

Learn how to create rooms filled with warmth, meaning, and your own unique story of home. Kim Leggett's first book, City Farmhouse Style, was a big hit. Now Kim is back with the welcoming interiors her fans crave and a no-rules approach that is all about using what you love to create rooms that tell your personal story. Everyone has a story worth telling, and every room can become part of that story--whether you decorate it with heirlooms, flea market...

Batholomeo di Crespi, a bachelor decorator in the upscale New Jersey town of Our Lady of Fatima, circa 1970. His exquisite taste in fabrics and decor have made B well respected in OLOF; he's decorated all the important houses, from his divorced older sister's Georgian manor to Aurelia Mandelbaum's mansion. Aurelia's myopic daughter Capri, still living at home at age 40, has been B's unofficial fiancee for 20 years, but this was their mothers' idea,...

"Turn the corner to free-motion success with a meandering makeover! Best-selling author Angela Walters shows you that free-motion machine quilting doesn't have to be scary - with a couple designs in your pocket, you can finish almost any quilt on your home machine and enjoy the process. Practice 8 meandering stitches for beginners plus unique modifications for each, with step-by-step visuals and quilted samples. Improve your free-motion quilting,...

Largest collection of decorated artifacts, all in line; prehistoric, Egyptian, Islamic, Baroque, Victorian, other areas, times. 3,700 illustrations.

A superb guide to every aspect of the craft, this manual combines practical instruction with more than 1,000 photos and diagrams. Well-organized, precise directions explain the necessary tools and appliances, aesthetics of wood carving, and methods. Projects range from simple - small boxes, platters, chests, and chairs - to complex - tables, cupboards, cabinets, beds, and sideboards.

Este libro aborda principales abordados por este estudio se dividirán en tres partes. La primera parte resumirá algunos criterios españoles sobre la fundación de ciudades en el Nuevo Mundo. Y los cotejará con el caso concreto de la fundación de Santafé, en el Nuevo Reino de Granada. Incluirá también una breve visión de la Santafé colonial de los siglos XVI y XVII, en la que se resaltarán algunos aspectos de la sociedad, la cultura, y la...

First published in Paris as Decoration Moderne dans l'Interieur, this rare 1935 portfolio of full-color plates reflects the influence of Art Deco modernism on architects and interior designers. Designs for every space include living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, terraces, artists' studios, and other settings. Equally eye-catching are the lighting, chairs, tables, beds, bookcases, desks, accessories, and other furniture along with...

Easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photos guide you through creating your own miniature decorations, dioramas, and figurines.

Full-size patterns from blooming flowers and birds in flight to household pets as loveable as your own dog or cat. Bring creatures to life with sparkling eyes, dainty wings, and twitchy whiskers. Forgo templates with her timesaving, beginner-friendly light box appliqué technique.