Barbara and René Stoeltie capture the essence of New York’ssophisticated and glamorous elegance, inspiring the reader withprofiles of seventeen style setters and their private homes. NewYork Interiors is an inspirational guide to the eclectic interiorstyle of the Big Apple. The reader is taken on a thrillingexploration of both traditionally designed and strikingly moderninteriors, which reflect the city’s dynamism and diversity. NewYork’s interior design connoisseurs are experts at balancingelements from different cultures and epochs and have contemplatedeach facet of their homes down to the minutest detail, creatinghomes that are true havens from the hustle and bustle of the streetbelow. From a luxury apartment with magnificent paneling hung withold master paintings to a glassed-in eagle’s nest perched atop anart deco skyscraper, or a delightful brownstone with a privategarden worthy of a picturesque country village, Barbara and RenéStoeltie take readers on a personalized journey through sev

Even complete beginners can find success creating the pretty home accents, gifts, cards, baby items and holiday projects found in Simply Beautiful Ribboncraft. This is a can't-miss title that: -Features 45 step-by-step projects--and 15 variations--for every taste and skill level -Capitalizes on the popularity of embellishments and the romantic style seen in Victoria and Martha Stewart Living -Demonstrates how quickly and easily readers can make stylish ribbon crafts--everything from purses and holiday ornaments to barrettes and baby clothes A wealth of no-sew projects--along with patterns and templates--make it a snap for readers to get started right away! 作者简介： Creative designer and artist Heidi Boyd has written several books for North Light Books, including Simply Beautiful Beading, Simply Beautiful Greeting Cards, Fairy Crafts, Wizard Crafts and Pet Crafts.

Good public speakers are made, not born - or so thinks Dale Carnegie, the pioneer of personal business skills. Yet business, social and personal satisfaction depend heavily upon a person's ability to communicate clearly. Public speaking is an important skill which anyone can acquire and develop. It is also the very best method of overcoming self-consciousness and building up courage, enthusiasm and self-confidence. This classic, well established title has been called 'the most brilliant book of its kind'. It takes you step by step through: acquiring basic skills; developing confidence; speaking effectively the quick and easy way; earning the right to talk; vitalising your talk; and sharing the talk with the audience as well as organisation, presentation and other skills. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The best work of a dozen of Mexico’s finest architects More than 100 color photos of outstanding contemporarydesigns Here are dozens of beautiful photos of the best incontemporary home design, all created by the top residentialarchitects in Mexico. Form, functionality, context, and materialshave been considered and balanced to produce inspiring housesperfect for today’s busy lifestyle. Houses: Proportion Harmony is a remarkable idea book packed with surprising solutionsto home-design challenges.

This resource gives novice knitters easy-to-follow instructions and tips for creating beautiful picture knits the first time out! With more than 50 color designs and motifs, knitters will discover a variety of fun and simple projects in this guaranteed guide to success. Row-by-row instructions and color charts easily lead knitters through motifs of varying difficulty. This unbeatable reference features motifs of geometric shapes, birds, flowers and childhood themes, which can easily be incorporated into purses, bags, sweaters and wall hangings. -More than 50 full-color illustrations easily guide knitters through projects -Level of difficulty indicator helps knitters prioritize projects -Easy-to-follow instructions suit any level knitter

Elegant equestrians in impeccable attire; glorious hunt ballsheld in museums; a procession of regal foxhunting paintings in ahome fit for a polo king and his brood—the world of horses is fullof imagery. Extending far beyond the stable, the racetrack, and thepolo field, our love of all things equine appears everywhere fromour closets to our dining rooms. Now journalist and horse-world fixture Vicky Moon captures theequestrian way of life with an unprecedented peek into dozens ofstunning residences. You’ll visit a French-accented mansiondecorated with contemporary horse art; an equestrian resort on 395acres, complete with cottages for rent and a large privatecollection of carriages; a spa with a swimming pool for horses; anda working barn that Kathryn Ireland decorated to do double duty asa home for a professional horseman, riding instructor, and modelwhose students included Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Horse enthusiasts will be delighted to find familiar names andfaces of the horse world grac

In New York, Berlin and Tokyo, night is the new day, and life iscelebrated in some of the most unusual clubs around. With uniquestyle and creative design, a culture of its own is staged. The widefield of international design is presented using projects byup-and-coming artists and established interior decorators. On its400 pages Dance! Best of Club Design presents one-of-a-kindlocations from around the world. Bright lights and dimmed corners,organic forms, metal, glass, plastic and wood all reveal aspects ofmodern day club design in contrasting nightlife concepts.

At an early age, Alexa Hampton learned the language of gooddesign, the vocabulary to speak it, and the elements that defineit. As the daughter of interior design legend Mark Hampton, shetraveled the world by her father’s side, touring the greatarchitectural landmarks and discovering beauty, training hereye. Now one of America’s most influential designers herself, AlexaHampton provides a tour of stunning residences from her ownportfolio. Eighteen classic spaces illustrate in rich detail the elements thatgovern cultivated design—contrast, proportion, color, and balance.Among the residences are a landmark 1912 McKim, Mead Whiterestoration on Fifth Avenue in New York City; an eclectic house bythe sea layered in textures, patterns, and colors; a contemporaryapartment distinguished by simple geometry and clean lines; andHampton’s own apartment, filled with an exquisite collection ofarchitectural elements. Hampton also explains how she tailored each space to meet herclients’ needs while retaining a t

WINDOW DRESSINGS SHOWCASES STUNNING WINDOW DECOR from PalmBeach to Seattle to New York, created by some of the country's mostrespected designers. Featuring a wide variety of styles anddecorating philosophies, Window Dressings reveals how tosuccessfully create the right look for any window in the home.

Thailand Chic is the definitive guide to the most alluring and stylish hotels and spas in Thailand. All the retreats featured – whether an urban boutique hotel or a secluded beach resort – have been specially selected for their unique and charming qualities. These pristine getaways are destinations in their own right, rather than just another place to spend the night. This book is for those who wish to travel to Thailand to savour the Thai way of life – authentic, cultural and stylish. Covering each destination in detail, the book provides today trendy travellers with an engaging and alternative view of each locale. Insights into the essence of each retreat and its region will help visitors to decide on the one that best suits their needs, while a fact box summarises each property’s facilities, activities, nearby attractions and contact details. This book will be a delightful key reference for today’s trendy traveller who wants a real taste of Thailand. Highlights Include: Fascinating de*ions

It is an indispensible visual resourcefor anyone looking for interior design inspiration. In-betweenareas refer to the connecting spaces - such as halls, stairways andcorridors - that all properties have. These spaces are infrequentlydecorated, but their aesthetic potential is huge. Filled withsuperb full-colour photography, "Design Inside: In-Between Areas"is an ideal source of inspiration and guidance for those wanting toadd their own personal touches throughout their home.

From not enough space and too many things to not knowing whatcolor to paint the living room walls, many of us struggle with ourhomes. Now Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, frequent makeover expert onHGTV’s Mission: Organization and Small Spaces, Big Style, sharesthe do-it-yourself strategies that have enabled his clients andfans to transform their apartments into well-organized, beautifulplaces that suit their style and budget. Week by week, Apartment Therapy will guide you to treat commonproblems, eliminate clutter, and revamp even the tiniest space.Here is an eight-step process that includes: A therapeutic questionnaire to help you get in touch with yourpersonal taste and diagnose your home’s physical, emotional, andenergy flow issues A pre*ion with recommendations for each room based on yourneeds and lifestyle–including tips on how to use color, lighting,and accessories A treatment plan, including regular maintenance schedules toensure the ongoing health of your space Illustrati

This volume of the Easy Beading series includes more than 80stylish beading projects. Each chapter is broken down by materialsuch as crystals, gemstones, glass and ceramics, metal and chain,mixed media, and pearls and shells. Although aimed at beginners andfull of clear directions and step-by-step photos, these stylishprojects and diverse styles also appeal to more advanced beaders.Featuring a thoroughly illustrated beader’s glossary and a basicssection that reviews techniques necessary for many beadingprojects, this collection of fast, fashionable, and fun projectsteaches readers a variety of techniques and design ideas.

In scarcely any other European region are techonologicaladvances and contemporary interpretations of tradition in suchharmony and so self-evident as in the Scandinavian countries,Europe's northernmost region. Here, alongside Ikea's mass-produceddesigns, a uniquely creative architecture and design scene hasdeveloped. The frequent utilization of natural and traditionalmaterials allows design trends to emerge that inspire around theworld. Furthermore, this close relationship to nature demands therespectful handling of natural resources. This volume reveals thatit is not only the functionality of the represented interior spacesthat is of foremost importance, but also the skilful handling oflight, color and material. Around 50 recent examples from both theprivate and the public spheres are presented from Sweden, Norway,Denmark, Finland and Iceland.

This comprehensive guide addresses one of the most commonproblems for gardeners. Shade Gardening has over 250 colorphotographs of the 350 best trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials,bulbs, ground covers, vines, ferns, and grasses for shaded areas.Articles cover the basics of growing plants in the shade as well assuch subjects as city gardens, flowers, foliage plants, pests anddiseases, and lawns.

This is the ultimate all-in-one guide to the art of cleaning.Top-notch professional cleaner Don Aslett shares the secrets of thepros as he leads you through basic training -- over 600alphabetized entries dealing with specific problems, with acomprehensive reference for everything from the anatomy ofhousekeeping to safe storage of cleaning chemicals and tools.

Square? Round? Oval? Heart? Face up to the best looks forevery face! * Complete instruction for 34 necklaces and earrings sets * Guidelines for determining face shape and choosing flatteringjewelry for each * Ideas on designing jewelry to suit any wardrobe One of BeadStyle magazine’s most popular special issueswas the classic Your Perfect Look , which helped readersselect the jewelry that would help them look their best. Thiscollection of 34 stunning projects is based on that special issue,with even more ideas and insight for every woman. The first part ofthe book focuses on jewelry designs that complement different faceshapes, with four projects for each shape. There’s even a sectionon customizing a basic design to flatter different faces. Thesecond part of Just for You concentrates on designingjewelry to accompany round, V-neck, turtleneck, and straplessstyles. Now every beader can look great and have fun with jewelrythat’s custom-tailored just for her

The mother of them all:The Friday Night Knitting Club celebrates the power of women's independence. Beautifully written with a fantastic cast of women...worht taking a duvet day for...you won't want to put this down'Heat.

Learn how to make the most of available space, set uppractical anti-clutter systems, organize hot spot storage and findstorage space in places you never dreamed of.