This cleary written and lavishly photographed guide providesall the know-how and inspiration needed to begin cultivatingbrillant blooms and discovering the enchanting world ofOrchids.

In her most personal book, Carolyne Roehm shares her lifelonglove of classical architecture and design, graciously inviting usinto her favorite spaces in three remarkable homes: her owndazzling Manhattan prewar duplex, her antique-filled Colonial-erastone house in Connecticut, and a special friend’s Aspen residenceevocative of eighteenth-century Sweden. Each is an architecturalshowpiece as well as a superlative example of her polished style:never fussy, always graceful and enticing. Even as a young design assistant to Oscar de la Renta, CarolyneRoehm was a devotee of the eternal virtues of artistry. Now, havinglived in several residences, she has gathered her knowledge,enthusiasms, and extraordinary collections to make these threehomes quintessential examples of the Roehm style. Each isindividual—yet all showcase her classical leanings and devotion tothe beauty and grace of authentic craftsmanship. The New Yorkapartment, with its selection of antique busts and objects andsuperlative artwork

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.

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

Knowing how to make the most of storage space in the home is as important as the design of the residential areas themselves. This edition looks at the best ways of optimizing the usable spaces with functional, esthetic and original furniture.

Beach Houses features a stunning array of the most ambitiousexamples of residential design at the sea. From a minimalistdwelling on a remote island to an apartment complex high above thesea to a luxurious holiday villa in an urban setting, this volumebrings together a collection of remarkable houses designed bywell-known architectural firms as well as interesting approaches bylocal architects. The contemporary beach houses from across theworld featured in this volume harmoniously adapt to theirsurrounding landscape while embracing the seaside lifestyle withsumptuous interiors and outdoor living spaces and balancingcasual-cool and opulence. They answer todays aesthetic, functionaland ecological demands, while at the same time underscoring theuniqueness of the seaside location.