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Old homes, new life : the resurgence of the British country house2020
Summary: This book is a sumptuously produced journey around 12 privately-owned country houses, asking what it is like to live in such places today. What role do they play in the 21st century? For many years... more »- place hold (2)
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Ikebana unbound : a modern approach to the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging2020
Summary: Ikebana is a Japanese art form that began in the fifteenth century, but a new generation of florists around the world have begun embracing its natural, minimalist ethos and reimagining it for the... more »- place hold (0)
added 3 months ago
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Bibliostyle : how we live at home with books2019
Summary: Interior designer Nina Freudenberger, New Yorker writer Sadie Stein, and Architectural Digest photographer Shade Degges give readers a peek at the private libraries and bookshelves of passionate... more »- place hold (0)
added 11 months ago
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Downsize : living large in a small house2019
Summary: These 25 small houses are owned by people who have made a conscious decision to downsize from a larger home to a smaller home -- or who just decided to build small in the first place. Some of the... more »- place hold (0)
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Martha Stewart's organizing : the manual for bringing order to your life, home & routines2020
Summary: Trust Martha to help you master all things organizing -- sorting, purging, tidying, and simplifying your life -- with smart solutions and inspiration. Here, she offers her best guidance, methods, and... more »- place hold (0)
added 2 years ago
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Barns, sheds & outbuildings : step-by-step building and design instructions plus plans to build more than 100 buildings2019
Summary: Enhance your property with a new beautiful outbuilding. Adding a backyard storage shed, a new detached garage, an attractive playhouse, or any other type of utility building not only improves... more »- place hold (0)
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Elements of family style : elegant spaces for everyday life2019
Summary: This uniquely personal and practical guide will explain how to create a home that makes you proud and reflects your own style while also being durable, safe, and comfortable for children. It focuses... more »- place hold (0)
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Tiny homes : living big in small spaces2018
Summary: Downsizing has become a big trend -- and many people are choosing to live small and smart in compact houses that don't require huge mortgages or upkeep. Country Living showcases a coast-to-coast... more »- place hold (0)
added 3 years ago
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Homebody : a guide to creating spaces you never want to leave2018
Summary: Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes,... more »- place hold (1)
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New minimalism : decluttering and design for sustainable, intentional living2018
Summary: Your external space reflects your internal state. Fortin and Quilici help you get to the bottom of why you've accumulated too much stuff, so that you can make a lasting change in your life -- without filling up a landfill!- place hold (0)
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John Derian picture book2016
Summary: John Derian's home goods empire reaches far and wide in addition to the four John Derian stores he owns in New York and Massachusetts, his products are sold by more than 600 retailers worldwide. It... more »- place hold (0)
added 4 years ago
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Everyday chic : my secrets for entertaining, organizing, and decorating at home2017
Summary: New York Times bestselling author Molly Sims shares her secrets for effortless entertaining, feeding friends and family, and making your house a home-with just the right amount of her signature... more »- place hold (0)
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City farm house style : designs for a modern country life2017
Summary: Come along on the hunt to coveted country sources and the best secret antiquing spots, and learn how to create country farmhouse style in your city dwelling. Author Kim Leggett is the creator of City... more »- place hold (0)
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Lovable livable home : how to add beauty, get organized, and make your house work for you2015
Summary: Sherry and John Petersik are the married duo who chronicled their home improvement adventures on the hit DIY blog Young House Love, which spawned a New York Times bestselling book of the same name,... more »- place hold (0)
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Flea market style : decorating + displaying + collecting2017
Summary: Looks at how to use flea market treasures to transform a home to reflect personal style, with tips on navigating markets, reinventing flea market finds, easy projects using vintage finds, and photographic home tours for inspiration.- place hold (0)
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The decorated home : living with style and joy2017
Summary: In her first book, interior designer Meg Braff presents the building blocks of a pretty, polished home. Everyone wants a house that is filled with grace and charm. Classic yet cheerful, Meg Braff's... more »- place hold (0)
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Stanley decks : a homeowner's guide2017
Summary: Building a deck is one of the most popular outdoor projects for home DIYers. The job takes time and effort, but if you have some basic carpentry skills and the right tools, and you work slowly,... more »- place hold (0)
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Change your home, change your life with color : what's your color story?2017
Summary: Our feelings about color are deeply rooted, and the powerful effect of color is most evident in our homes, where it impacts our moods, behaviors, and emotions. Understanding why you love and dislike... more »- place hold (0)
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Real life organizing : clean and clutter-free in 15 minutes a day2017
Summary: Declutter your way to happiness and peace of mind. Are you constantly cleaning up and clearing away clutter? Do you feel overwhelmed by your stuff? Whether you live in a studio apartment or a large... more »- place hold (0)
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Salvage style : decorate with vintage finds2017
Summary: "Decorate with repurposed, refurbished, and vintage items to stunning effect. Try wire cubbies for pretty bathroom storage; a tree trunk as a rustic nightstand; a bedspring as an inventive memo... more »- place hold (0)
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Patina style2011
Summary: Celebrate the beauty that the passage of time brings to the things in your life. The Giannettis embrace the life in things, and reveal how they create the look, re-purposing salvaged objects, turning old treasures into something better than new.- place hold (0)
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Domino : your guide to a stylish home : discovering your personal style and creating a space you love2016
Summary: The editors of "Domino" magazine present a guide to discovering a personal style and creating loved personal spaces, sharing tips on everything from textiles and art to lighting and accessories.- place hold (0)
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Christmas joys : decorating, crafts & recipes2015
Summary: Make this Christmas the best and brightest yet, with hundreds of gorgeous decorating ideas and delicious recipes.- place hold (0)
added 5 years ago
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Home decor cheat sheets : need-to-know stuff for stylish living2016
Summary: "Home Decor Cheat Sheets shows you the dos, the don'ts and the timeless design rules for a perfectly coordinated space. In mere seconds, you will grasp the vital concepts needed to beautifully furnish, arrange and decorate your home." --- place hold (0)
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Patina Farm2016
Summary: "A few years ago Brooke and Steve Giannetti decided to leave their suburban Santa Monica home to follow their dream of building Patina Farm in Ojai, California. For inspiration, they looked to their... more »- place hold (0)
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Cabin porn2015
Summary: "Rural escapes for those yearning for a simpler existence, by the creators of the wildly popular Tumblr Cabin Porn. Created by a group of friends who preserve 55 acres of hidden forest in Upstate New... more »- place hold (0)
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Life/Style2015
Summary: The author illustrates her approach to creating elegantly pared-down environments for the home and work space. Designer Tricia Foley is best known for her timeless classical style, characterized by... more »- place hold (0)
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Tiny houses built with recycled materials : inspiration for constructing tiny homes using salvaged and reclaimed supplies2016
Summary: "Describes methods of building tiny homes using recycled materials and provides examples of how different people built their own tiny homes" --- place hold (0)
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Dream home : the Property Brothers' ultimate guide to finding & fixing your perfect house2016
Summary: Jonathan and Drew Scott have four hit shows on HGTV: Property Brothers, Property Brothers at Home, Buying & Selling, and Brother vs. Brother. Dream Home is a comprehensive source, covering the ins... more »- place hold (0)
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Cabin lessons : a nail-by-nail tale : building our dream cottage from 2x4s, blisters, and love2015
Summary: "Carpenter Spike Carlsen, his wife, and their recently blended family of five kids set out to build a cabin on the north shore of Lake Superior. Part building guide and part memoir, Cabin Lessons... more »- place hold (0)
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Styled : secrets for arranging rooms, from tabletops to bookshelves2015
Summary: "The ultimate guide to thinking like a stylist, with 1,000 design ideas for creating the most beautiful, personal, and livable rooms,"--Amazon.com.- place hold (0)
added 6 years ago
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Homemakers : a domestic handbook for the digital generation2015
Summary: "Brit Morin, founder of the wildly popular lifestyle brand, app, and website Brit + Co, reimagines homemaking for the twenty-first century, making it as simple as possible to go from amateur to pro... more »- place hold (0)
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A colorful home : create lively palettes for every room2015
Summary: Colour expert and designer Susan Hable shows how to discover colour in the everyday, create dynamic palettes, and translate them into stunning interior spaces. 'A Colorful Home' reveals how to open... more »- place hold (0)
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Smart storage solutions : creative closets, stylish shelves & more2014
Summary: In need of organization, comfort, and style? With hundreds of innovative storage solutions and inspirational images, Country Living can help you find a place for everything and keep everything in its... more »- place hold (0)
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Frank Lloyd Wright : the rooms : interiors and decorative arts2014
Summary: An invitation into the evocative, human-scaled, and artful interiors designed by Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright: The Rooms presents the warm interior spaces and exceptional design work of this beloved... more »- place hold (0)
added 7 years ago
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Flea market fabulous : designing gorgeous rooms with vintage treasures2014
Summary: "Focusing on nine different rooms (including her own recently purchased Manhattan apartment), Lara Spencer shows readers that all it takes is planning, shopping know-how, and a little imagination to... more »- place hold (0)
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Tree houses : fairy-tale castles in the air2012
Summary: Branching out: Childhood fantasy meets grown-up savoir faire The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is surely as old as humanity. Tree... more »- place hold (0)
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Classic American furniture : 20 elegant Shaker and arts & crafts projects2014
Summary: Projects you'll be proud to build!If you enjoy the satisfaction of making beautiful furniture, you'll be pleased with the projects in this book. Classic American Furniture offers 20 attractive... more »- place hold (0)
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Homeskills. Ceramic tile : how to install ceramic tile for your floors, walls, backsplashes & countertops2013
Summary: As part of our comprehensive HomeSkills DIY series, HomeSkills: Ceramic Tile turns each of your bland surfaces into a blank canvas.To many homeowners, laying tile sounds like a recipe for stress,... more »- place hold (0)
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1000 home details : a complete book of inspiring ideas to improve home decoration2013
Summary: For many people, shopping catalogs are a passion. Here is an encyclopedia of design akin to having an iconic decorator walk through your home and sprinkle creativity in every room. Within each... more »- place hold (0)
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