Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Rose


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A new edition of this stunning guide to the rose grown in gardens, featuring eighteen new varieties of roses that have been bred recently; includes more than 800 varieties.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Matthew Mead's Ultimate Recycled Style Guide

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Discover how to transform common flea market finds into fabulous treasures to feather your nest with the help of design expert Matthew Mead.
Re-imagine every room of your home with this collection of stunning photos and expert tips for cleaning, painting, and re-crafting.
Be inspired by every gorgeous page filled with colorful, creative, and chic ideas. Flea market shoppers, bargain hunters, crafters, and anyone who appreciates great design will find plenty to love in Matthew Mead's Ultimate Recycled Style Guide.

Thursday, April 4, 2013

How to Live in Small Spaces: Design, Furnishing, Decoration, Detail for the Smaller Home

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In How to Live in Small Spaces, Terence Conran explains that what's paramount to livability is not the square footage you have, but how you divide it. In this comprehensive, full-color book, Conran tackles the many challenges posed by small spaces. Chapters cover storage, bedrooms, children's rooms, lighting, extension and much more. "Assessing your needs" checklists and "Points to consider" sidebars add valuable ideas. Six case studies conclude the book with excellent examples of great designs.

Good Bones, Great Pieces: The Seven Essential Pieces That Will Carry You Through a Lifetime

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The McGraths, the mother and daughter team who write the popular blog goodbonesgreatpieces.com, identify items of furniture they feel add extra flair to residential interiors: the love seat, demilune, bench, dresser, slipper chair, side table, and occasional table. With close to 200 color photographs, the McGraths justify their choices by describing the pieces' versatility--a bench can provide seating at a dining table--the use of the pieces in their own homes and residential commissions, and the color and decorative accessories to complement each piece. For each item, they offer a selection of various styles with emphasis on quality construction and timeless design. A list of resources is provided. VERDICT The decorating tips contained in this book will give amateurs an abundance of ideas for adding special touches to their decor. Library Journal (09/01/2012):