Japanese gardens have long been appreciated for providingbeautiful, tranquil spaces that evoke feelings of sanctuary, oftenin short supply these days. This practical guide to Japanesegardening teaches you how to:? Use centuries-old garden designtechniques to create tranquil spaces that evoke a feeling ofsanctuary. Select and arrange plants and ornaments in a traditional designwhile at the same time emphasizing your personal tastes. Calm your busy lifestyle, inspire peace of mind and reflect natureto create serenity.
The perfect adornment for the bookshelves of today s modern gentleman, The Bow Tie Book is the first illustrated book devoted to the classic menswear accessory. "If you have a swagger, a bow tie can be a badge of courage The bow is not for the timid of heart but a beautifully asymmetrical, slightly tousled bow is a perfect look for a romantic nonconformist man of style." GQ style writer Glenn O BrienFrom its humble beginnings around the necks of seventeenth-century Croatian mercenaries, the bow tie has evolved to become one of the signature accessories in the modern gentleman s wardrobe. Once relegated to the uniforms of nerds, waiters, and wedding parties, bow ties now adorn the collars of men of all ages and appear on the runways of Paris and London as well as the streets of Brooklyn and Silver Lake. More than an accessory, bow ties tell the world you are a man of style, substance, and individuality; a man who likes to stand out in a crowd but is polite; a man who respects himself and those around him enou
In Feng Shui: The Book of Cures, expert Nancilee Wydra offers 150 easy, inexpensive solutions for making the home or workplace an uplifting, life-affirming space. This unique book details the incredible impact spaces have on people and then shows how to adjust factors such as lighting, furniture, and objects for a happier, healthier environment.