Furniture Factory Outlet Guide 2006 (Furniture Factory Outlet Guide)  Author: Kimberly Causey Paperback: 350 pages Company: Home Decor Press (2006-01-31) ISBN: 1888229446 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $15.60 Used Price: $13.34
The French-Inspired Home, with French General  Kaari Meng's first-hand knowledge of what makes a beautiful, French-inspired home comes from years of combing French flea markets for unique treasures. Her popular shop, French General, offers handpicked linens and collectibles from her yearly visits to the south of France, plus an array of products to awaken the senses, from bath and laundry potions to ribbons, beads, and baubles. Here, she distills her much sought-after sensibility into 40 charming projects that capture the sights, scents, and textures of the French countryside. They include lavender sachets, lovely etched glasses, pillows, covered hangers, French potting boxes, and herbal lotions. Kaari Meng Hardcover: 128 pages Company: Lark/Chapelle (2006-10-28) ISBN: 1579909965 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $14.48 Used Price: $12.97
HOME RULES: TRANSFORM THE PLACE YOU LIVE INTO A PLACE YOU'LL LOVE  Nate Berkus, regular contributor on The Oprah Winfrey Show, contributing editor of O, The Oprah Magazine, and nationally renowned decorator, has created a book inspired by his belief that everyone should love the way they live. This step-by-step guide to achieving your own beautiful rooms is based on Nates signature style and innovative approach to design. As a small boy, Nate could often be found rearranging his room (as well as helping his mother and the other neighborhood mothers rearrange theirs). Throughout the years his passion continued to grow, and soon Nate was heading his own award-winning firm with an elite roster of clients. But it was Oprah Winfrey who gave Nate the chance of a lifetimethe opportunity to go into millions of homes around the world and join her mission to help people live their best lives. It has been a dream come true that has absolutely changed my life, explains Berkus. Not only has working with Oprah helped me redefine my own vision and purposebut she continues to challenge me to use my own life to help others live better. And there is nothing that makes me happier or more grateful than to be a part of that. As Oprah always says, your home should be a reflection of who you truly are. Nate says, no matter how much money you have, he believes that is so very true. I am honored to share my love of design to help everyone make that dream real for themselves with this book. Author: Nate Berkus Hardcover: 176 pages Company: Hyperion (2005-11-01) (2005-11-01) ISBN: 1401301371 List Price: $27.95 Amazon Price: $6.89 Used Price: $4.98
A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius : A Memoir Based on a True Story  Dave Eggers is a terrifically talented writer; don't hold his cleverness against him. What to make of a book called A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius: Based on a True Story? For starters, there's a good bit of staggering genius before you even get to the true story, including a preface, a list of "Rules and Suggestions for Enjoyment of This Book," and a 20-page acknowledgements section complete with special mail-in offer, flow chart of the book's themes, and a lovely pen-and-ink drawing of a stapler (helpfully labeled "Here is a drawing of a stapler:"). But on to the true story. At the age of 22, Eggers became both an orphan and a "single mother" when his parents died within five months of one another of unrelated cancers. In the ensuing sibling division of labor, Dave is appointed unofficial guardian of his 8-year-old brother, Christopher. The two live together in semi-squalor, decaying food and sports equipment scattered about, while Eggers worries obsessively about child-welfare authorities, molesting babysitters, and his own health. His child-rearing strategy swings between making his brother's upbringing manically fun and performing bizarre developmental experiments on him. (Case in point: his idea of suitable bedtime reading is John Hersey's Hiroshima.) The book is also, perhaps less successfully, about being young and hip and out to conquer the world (in an ironic, media-savvy, Gen-X way, naturally). In the early '90s, Eggers was one of the founders of the very funny Might Magazine, and he spends a fair amount of time here on Might, the hipster culture of San Francisco's South Park, and his own efforts to get on to MTV's Real World. This sort of thing doesn't age very well--but then, Eggers knows that. There's no criticism you can come up with that he hasn't put into A.H.W.O.S.G. already. "The book thereafter is kind of uneven," he tells us regarding the contents after page 109, and while that's true, it's still uneven in a way that is funny and heartfelt and interesting. All this self-consciousness could have become unbearably arch. It's a testament to Eggers's skill as a writer--and to the heartbreaking particulars of his story--that it doesn't. Currently the editor of the footnote-and-marginalia-intensive journal McSweeney's (the last issue featured an entire story by David Foster Wallace printed tinily on its spine), Eggers comes from the most media-saturated generation in history--so much so that he can't feel an emotion without the sense that it's already been felt for him. What may seem like postmodern noodling is really just Eggers writing about pain in the only honest way available to him. Oddly enough, the effect is one of complete sincerity, and--especially in its concluding pages--this memoir as metafiction is affecting beyond all rational explanation. --Mary Park
Author: Dave Eggers
Hardcover: 416 pages
Company: Simon & Schuster (2000-02-17)
ISBN: 0684863472
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In This House: A Collection of Altered Art Imagery and Collage Techniques  A beautiful collection of collage art and techniques exploring the theme of homeIn This House showcases a collaborative art project that explores innovative altered art and collage techniques by top mixed media artists. Using the theme of "home," each artist designed five altered art rooms to complete an individual 9"x12" 'house' that closes like a book or can stand accordion style. Each house is a part of a larger whole; a neighborhood of twelve unique and fascinating art-full houses, varying in execution, theme, and style, yet united as part of the larger neighborhood. Each "house" is a unique interpretation on the theme, reflecting the artist's style and incorporating the mixed media techniques for which each artist is most well known. The thirteen artists have created an inspiring collage technique workbook for readers. The back of the book includes a blank "house" template and a clip-art gallery of home-themed imagery that readers can alter and use in their own collage work.
Author: Angela Cartwright, Sarah Fishburn
Paperback: 144 pages
Company: Quarry Books (2007-07-01)
ISBN: 1592533612
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Decorative Furniture With Donna Dewberry  Author: Donna S. Dewberry Paperback: 128 pages Company: North Light Books (2000-11) ISBN: 1581800169 List Price: $23.99 Amazon Price: $2.60 Used Price: $0.94
Home Decor Sewing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing for the Home (101)  Haven't sewn since eighth-grade home economics? With Home Décor Sewing 101, even you can create impressive window treatments, luxurious bed linens, decorator pillows, and other décor furnishings-and in just a few hours. Home Décor Sewing 101 makes it easy with a complete basics section, lots of tips, and 20 step-by-step projects illustrated with more than 300 close-up color photographs. Each project introduces several new techniques and skills. For example, the versatile knife-edge pillow teaches how to set and press seams and sew perfect corners. A fleece throw in luscious sherbet colors demonstrates using a rotary cutter and mat, sewing raw-edged appliqués, and cutting fringe. The learning is painless and fun, and the results are real décor items like a cushy floor pillow, an elegant banded tablecloth, a valance, a shower curtain, and a duvet cover. Many homeowners want to learn basic décor sewing because they're dissatisfied with the limited options offered by ready-made items but are shocked by the cost of custom ones. Luckily, sewing for the home is a great place to start, as there are no patterns, fitting, zippers, or sleeves. Featuring convenient spiral binding so pages stay flat during sewing, color photographs of every step, and invaluable advice from experienced sewing teachers, Home Décor Sewing 101 is the perfect book for every first-time or rusty sewer.
Author: Creative Publishing international
Spiral-bound: 176 pages
Company: Creative Publishing international (2004-03-01)
ISBN: 1589231422
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Use What You Have Decorating : Transform Your Home in One Hour With Ten Simple Design Principles -- Using the Space You Have, the Things You Like, the Budget You Choose  Finally, finally, a practical home-decorating book for the reader who is not a millionaire! Rather than call in a professional design consultant to tell you which walls "must go" and throwing out everything you own in favor of new and expensive designer fabrics, furniture, and fixtures, Ward starts with what you already have and makes dramatic transformations by arrangement, use of color, and a few inexpensive additions of objects or materials. Her idea is to use what you already have and like, and operate on a budget you can afford to make your home more satisfying and aesthetically pleasing to you without being a slave to passing trends, fads, and radical transformations that end up making you feel like a stranger in your own home. Among the many tips and guidelines, Ward starts with the top 10 decorating mistakes that professionals all know about, but that anyone can recognize and fix. She covers diagnosing problems that jar the eyes, offers suggestions on items to banish and others to borrow from elsewhere in the home to create more visual appeal, talks about how to shop for furniture that will work with what you already own, offers tips for new homeowners and people just starting out to make older furniture work in new spaces, and covers the kinds of dramatic improvements possible through the use of the right artwork, accessories, and lighting. This is a great gift book for newlyweds, new homeowners, or anyone interested in creative, lively home decorating without breaking the bank. --Mark A. Hetts
Author: Lauri Ward
Paperback: 240 pages
Company: Perigee Trade (1999-10-01) (1999-09-13)
ISBN: 039952536X
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Nuno Nouveau: Fashionable Felt for Accessories & Home Décor  1st Book Dedicated to Nuno Felting--all things yarn and fiber continue to be hot sales. Nuno felting is a new technique to traditional felting, resulting in lightweight garments and accessories that have drape and flexibility. Great mix of projects. From scarves to home décor, from surface embellishments, color mixing, fiber blending -- this books develops a rich vocabulary of design ideas and methods. Quick and easy patterns working with diverse fibers. First the first time, felting working with diverse fibers such as silk and wool, to mix and match for distinctive results. In this unique collection of nuno felt projects, the author inspires the reader with innovative ideas for combining beautiful woven fabrics with handmade felt. The author gives clear instructions about how the nuno process works and demonstrates how it can be used on various fabrics and fibers to create very different results. Each of these techniques is fully illustrated with detailed photographs and clear step-by-step instructions.
Author: Liz Clay
Paperback: 128 pages
Company: North Light Books (2007-12-26)
ISBN: 1600610366
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Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew  Includes three ready-to-use patterns
Reinvent Sewing for the Twenty-first Century!
“Where did you get your skirt?”
Ever want to create your own designer-look fashions? Develop unique accessories or home decor? Even if you’ve never held a needle or used a sewing machine, this book is all you need. With three simple patterns and easy-to-follow instructions, you can put your own stamp on fashion and step out in style—yours!
You’ll learn:
- Tips and techniques from a fashion industry insider
- How to use your sewing machine to express your creativity
- How to custom-fit commercial patterns for that sexy look
- All about the latest fabrics and the best ways to use them
Plus a glossary of sewing terms makes quick reference easy.
So don’t wait. Use the ideas and simple how-to instructions in this book, and everyone will want to know the secret source for your fabulous clothes and accessories!
Author: Elissa K. Meyrich Paperback: 112 pages Company: St. Martin's Griffin (2002-08-20) ISBN: 0312269099 List Price: $23.95 Amazon Price: $13.49 Used Price: $14.53
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Southern Accents [1-year subscription] ![Southern Accents [1-year subscription]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rgAE4RVFL._SL160_.jpg) SOUTHERN ACCENTS celebrates the best of the South. Each issue features the finest homes and gardens along with a balance of features that reflect the affluent lifestyles of its readers including architecture, antiques, entertaining, collecting and travel. Magazine: Magazine Subscription Company: Southern Progress (2001-11-23) List Price: $35.94 Amazon Price: $18.00
Casa & Estilo International  Casa & Estilo International is a glossy Spanish lifestyles magazine which incorporates the best from custom homes around the world, the latest design, interviews and quotations from high profile personalities who set the trends, stylish final touches for any occasion, a travel section, and restaurant and gourmet review. Magazine: Magazine Subscription Company: Casa Estilo International (2002-02-15) List Price: $29.94 Amazon Price: $17.00
Elle Decor  Elle Decor presents top-of-the-line interiors with a younger, more sophisticated, and more whimsical air than most of its competitors. Nestled somewhere between pristine Architectural Digest and the Gen-X Wallpaper, Elle Decor is a colorful, imaginative, and reliable source for interior design ideas and trends. It's a little bit of fantasy for all tastes, with its visits to gardens, grand estates, city townhouses, tiny apartments, bungalows, and country homes. The magazine also synthesizes fashion and décor by including shots from runways, swatches of garment and decorating fabrics, and matching décor accessories. Correspondents travel the world to report on food, style, and interior design, and every issue includes a handy listing of its findings for globetrotting collectors and foodies. Aware that some of their readers are urban dwellers with limited space, the editors offer a monthly "Solutions" column with ideas from various designers on solving small-space challenges. --Gilia Angell Magazine: Magazine Subscription Company: Hachette Magazines, Inc. (2001-11-23) List Price: $49.90 Amazon Price: $14.97
Intermezzo Magazine  Intemezzo is for passionate-about-life readers who enjoy cooking and entertaining at home and traveling in search of wonderful life experiences. Great foods, wines and spirits, kitchen, home decor and renovation, wellness and travel are in each issue. It's a one-stop shop to the great experiences of life! Magazine: Magazine Subscription Company: T.F. Associates, Inc. (2002-07-05) List Price: $31.70 Amazon Price: $23.00
Real Simple [2-year subscription] ![Real Simple [2-year subscription]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51syY9GXEQL._SL160_.jpg) Real Simple is the new magazine for the way you want to live today. You'll find actionable solutions to streamline the ways you manage your life. Systems for reducing clutter, saving time, and reducing stress. Inspiring ideas about home, food, money, clothes, health, work, family, and holidays. Magazine: Magazine Subscription Company: The Time Inc. Magazine Company (2001-11-23) List Price: $108.00 Amazon Price: $42.96
Country Living (1-year)  Country Living is your guide to creating the ultimate in country style. Each issue offers inspirational ideas on:Decorating & Remodeling, Antiques & Collecting, Gardening & Landscaping, Entertaining & Travel. Magazine: Magazine Subscription, Print Company: Hearst Magazines List Price: $47.88 Amazon Price: $12.00
New England Home  New England Home showcases great homes from across New England -- taking you inside ocean front estates, rustic mountain retreats, and stylish Boston townhouses. Every issue contains beautiful photography of beautiful luxurious homes. Don't miss a single issue of this great new magazine. Magazine: Magazine Subscription Company: New England Media Partner, LLC List Price: $29.94 Amazon Price: $9.95
House Beautiful (1-year)  Homeowners looking for design ideas will appreciate the wide selection of styles and treatments offered in House Beautiful. From the latest in simplistic style, new takes on Bauhaus-influenced furniture, lighter approaches to Victorian architecture, and a return to the gaudy patterns of 18th-century French room treatments, House Beautiful tends toward no particular school of design. It offers the best of a wide range of ideas, trusting the readers to make decisions of taste on their own. That said, one theme tends to run throughout. People looking for low-cost designs for small homes with simple architecture are more likely to find a sense of direction in these pages than those people of mightier means looking for the full-treatment solutions. --Brian Trinen Magazine: Magazine Subscription, Print Company: Hearst Magazines List Price: $47.40 Amazon Price: $12.00
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Editorial Reviews Who Reads Architectural Digest?
Architectural Digest is the world's leading design publication, with a total audience of nearly five million. Its readers are successful, sophisticated and well-read; they recognize and appreciate good design--whether it's found in a chair, a yacht or a house--and they expect to see spectacular photographs and informative features about extraordinary interiors and architecture along with well-written articles about home electronics, travel and automobile and jewelry design.
What You Can Expect in Each Issue:
Whether highlighting an art-filled Manhattan townhouse, a modern dwelling in Japan or a California vineyard residence, each issue of Architectural Digest presents an arresting mix of interior design and architecture from the world's leading designers and architects. Regular columns include: - AD Architecture: Highlighting projects by the foremost architects working today.
- AD Travels and AD Shopping: Noted designers take readers on a tour of their favorite shops and sources in cities around the globe.
- AD Electronica: The magazine's guide to new and interesting home electronics.
- Estates for Sale
- Great Design Under $100
- Discoveries By Designers: Presenting singular designer sources.
Each year, Architectural Digest publishes several special issues: Before & After, Designers' Own Homes, American Country Houses, Exotic Homes Around the World, and the Architecture Issue. Other special editions include Designer Secrets Revealed, Hollywood at Home and the Great Design Issue. The popular AD100 has become the definitive directory of the top 100 designers and architects working today. Feature Articles: Every issue of Architectural Digest presents residential design around the globe. The stunning photographs give readers the opportunity to "walk through" a home, along with informative and entertaining feature interviews with designers, architects and homeowners. In addition to regular design features, there are profiles of fascinating people, such as Ted Turner; Steven Spielberg; Anjelica Huston; Lance Armstrong; Diane Keaton; Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones; Sting; and John Travolta and Kelly Preston. Several times a year, Architectural Digest publishes several special sections, including Hotels Around the World; AD Style, a collection of some of the most innovative design around today; and Motoring by Design, which highlights automotive innovations, concept cars and automobile collectors, like Nicola Bulgari of the legendary Italian jewelry firm. Past Issues: Contributors: Architectural Digest contains the work of some of the finest writers and photographers working today. Contributing Writers include Paul Theroux, fiction, non-fiction and travel writer; Patricia Leigh Brown of the New York Times; Gerald Clarke, biographer of Truman Capote and Judy Garland; Nancy Collins, author of Hard to Get: Fast Talk and Rude Questions Along the Interview Trail; architecture critic Joseph Giovannini; Judith Thurman, author of biographies of Colette and Isak Dinesen and featured writer for the New Yorker ; architecture writer Mildred F. Schmertz; writer and critic Amanda Vaill; and Pulitzer Prize-winner Susan Sheehan. Among the Contributing Photographers are legendary photo journalist Harry Benson; Durston Saylor; Mary E. Nichols; Scott Frances; Derry Moore; Robert Reck; Peter Aaron; and Tony Soluri. Magazine Layout Architectural Digest takes readers inside some of the most extraordinary homes being created today with stunning photographs and well-written and informative articles. Comparisons to Other Magazines Architectural Digest is regarded as the only magazine that brings its readers exclusive international coverage of the best interior design, architecture, art and antiques--along with select stories on travel, jewelry design and luxury automobiles. Advertising Architectural Digest advertisers represent suppliers of the finest home design products available, from fabrics, furniture and carpets, kitchen and bath suppliers as well as luxury automobiles, fine jewelry and watches, electronics, art and antiques. The magazine's readers see, source and buy products directly from its pages. Magazine: Magazine Subscription, Print Company: Conde' Nast Publications List Price: $71.88 Amazon Price: $24.00
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