The Big Book of Beading Patterns is the go-tocompendium of patterns for all types of stitchers. Many patternbooks focus solely on loomwork, but this book also includes popularstitches like peyote, brick, and square stitch in addition toloomwork. The gorgeous patterns here can be used to make beadedbracelets, amulets, tapestries, and more. Patterns are divided intochapters by topics like animals, flowers, holidays, and more.

Spectacular in scope yet intimate in detail, The Way We Livetranscends the archetypal style book to reveal global connectionsand patterns in home decoration. This unique body of detaileddesign inspiration encompasses the full range of options, fromclimate, location, and size to surfaces, arrangements, and colors.Whether you’re decorating a beach house in Chile or a loft space inParis, you’re sure to be inspired by hundreds of images from aroundthe world—a Moroccan house that coolly mixes the modern andtraditional in elegant interiors; a dramatic arrangement of shellsdecorating a tabletop in Mauritius; flowers strewn across barefloorboards for a Christmas feast in Sweden. The enormous range ofplaces here highlight connections and parallels of very differenthabitats in a way both striking and reassuring. The same attentionto detail can clearly inform the layout of a dining room in amodest Mexican home as it does an exclusive club in Buenos Aires.This encyclopedic tome, a sublime visual record of ho

Whether its beach stones, seed pods, or Queen Elizabeth,Irina draws a direct parallel from her inspirational source tofinished handcrafted jewelry. Each of the 24 main projects includesa full-color photo of Miech's inspiration, an explanation of howshe translates that into materials and colors. Pearls, crystals,gemstones, wire and more are used to create stunning necklaces,bracelets and earrings, and every project includes bonus design andtechnique variations. Readers can make the projects as show, or usethem as motivation to discover inspirational sources for their owncreative process.

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.

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.

When you think about decorating, you probably envision bigchanges, big purchases, and big costs. Interior stylist Lili Diallohas two words for you: Start small . She specializes inbringing homes alive through the details—a silvery pillow here, afloral screen there, and plenty of personalityeverywhere. Stylists typically transform spaces by working with pieces that arealready present, and their goal is to translate the residents’stories and passions into their surroundings. Details teaches you how to find your very own design story by focusing onwhich colors, textures, and objects make you feel most at home.You’ll also learn how to reimagine familiar objects and how totransform an area just by adding one key piece, such as a brightyellow rug that softens a room’s midcentury modernfurniture. Inspiration streams through hundreds of stunning photos. Taking acue from Dorothy Draper, one apartment dweller uses a classic colorscheme as a starting point but adds her own original, personaltouch

Darryl Carter is a leader in the design world, recognized forhis restrained, distinguished, and livable environments. Known forseamlessly mixing the modern with the classical, Carter presents acomprehensive guide to creating a home that balances individualcomfort with a timeless aesthetic. Comfort is the essential element of a successful interior, butalso the most elusive. Too often our design decisions are driven byothers. In The New Traditional, Darryl Carter encourages you to betrue to your own lifestyle. More than a stunning book, this is anaccessible resource for making an elegant, inviting home,responsive to the people who live in it every day. A fresh take on American design, Carter’s work has been lauded asthe New Traditional for effortlessly blending classic and modernelements to create personal environments. Patinated furniture,subtle textiles and lighting, and chalky washes of color are amongthe details that transform a house into a home. Carter explains howyou can translate th

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.

Celebrate what’s beautiful about traditional style whilebreaking some of its rules: Take a page out of a designer’s bookand add your own sense of relaxed whimsy and exuberant personalityto create spaces that are versatile, original, and trulylivable. That’s designer Celerie Kemble’s philosophy in a nutshell. It’sall about blending a classic sensibility with a dose of irreverenceand a dollop of humor to achieve a home that’s tasteful, eclectic,always evolving, and always welcoming. Celerie takes you by the hand, gives you a detailed look at manyof her signature interiors, and enthusiastically reassures youthat, with the right information and attitude, you can overcomechallenges and artfully achieve the ultimate design goal—a perfectblend of beauty and comfort. From finding inspiration in childhood memories, current trends,and favorite belongings to working around real-life design dilemmas(such as a lack of space or light, or awkward floor plans) toselecting just the right

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

From the groves and vineyards of Provence to the dry hills ofCalifornia, the farms of Australia and the forests of Canada,Gilles de Chabaneixs stunning photographs capture the distinctiverural architecture, homely decorative schemes, awe-inspiringlandscapes and rustic details that make country living universallydesirable. In this comprehensive exploration of the pleasures ofcountry living, traditional and contemporary elements are treatedwith the same sympathetic eye: an airy, minimalist sitting roomlooks out on an ancient piazza; bunches of herbs and antique toolshang from rough-hewn beams beside a roaring fire; a stone floor,worn smooth with age, shines through the sleek glass top of amodern dining table, where a bowl of fruit from the local marketawaits a guest. More than a comprehensive sourcebook of decorativeideas, for anyone who dreams of living in the country or is luckyenough to live there already this is the ultimate guide to timelessrural living: beautiful, regional and quirkily individual.

The Scottish Country House chronicles a remarkable group of houses and castles that have survived the vicissitudes of Scotland’s turbulent history and are still in the hands of their original families. From breakfront cabinets filled with generations of monogrammed heirloom china to canopy beds keeping the chill of a Scottish winter at bay to cabbage-rose slip-covered sofas nestled under tall Gothic windows, this book takes the reader on a tour of these residences, providing an intimate look at a marvellous hotchpotch of rooms and decoration. Specially commissioned photographs by James Fennell show inviting living rooms and tousled bedrooms, print- lined hallways and well-trampled mudrooms. Telling details capture the eccentric personalities of their owners – Scottish chieftains, lairds and nobles drawn from the pages of Walter charming decorative details, such as a red silk bell-pull against green floral wallpaper, a drawer full of two- hundred-year-old love letters, or the curve of a wonderfully

The ideal accompaniment to every store's silk floral section, this guide shows crafters and home decorators how to create beautiful and timeless silk floral arrangements that make every holiday even more special. From garlands and table arrangements to door decorations, it features 19 step-by-step projects for a range of festive holidays, including Easter, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each project includes complete materials lists, numbered steps and in-depth instructions that guarantee gorgeous results. Inspiring beauty shots show every arrangement in glowing detail, and a special "Getting Started" section covers basic techniques and supplies. Best of all, floral styles range from traditional to contemporary, providing the perfect project for every decor.

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.

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.

Tasha Tudor's poignant art has fascinated adults and childrenfor decades. Her nineteenth-century New England lifestyle islegendary. Gardeners are especially intrigued by the profusion ofantique flowers -- spectacular poppies, six-foot foxgloves, andintoxicating peonies -- in the cottage gardens surrounding herhand-hewn house. Until now we've only caught glimpses of TashaTudor's landscape. In this gorgeous book, two of her friends, thegarden writer Tovah Martin and the photographer Richard Brown, takeus into the magical garden and then behind the scenes. As we revelin the bedlam of Johnny-jump-ups and cinnamon pinks, the intricacyof the formal peony garden, and the volumptuousness of her heirloomroses, we also learn Tasha's gardening secrets. How does she coaxforth her finicky camellia blossoms in the dead of a Vermontwinter? How does she train that fantastic topiary to model for herartwork? How can she keep her crown imperials from tumbling in thewinds? Tasha's garden reflects a wealth of family lore,

This book helps designers handle those odd projects by detailing all the inside info they so desperately need--from specs and templates, to quick fixes and gritty solutions. Projects cover: * menus, order forms, catalogs and annual reports * compact disks, hang tags, labels, polybags and videos * book covers and magazines * self-mailers, invitations, advertisements and solicitations * signage, billboards and trade show booths * awards, forms, buttons, tickets and more Designers will find a bounty of approaches and solutions, insider advice for working with printers, photographers, illustrators, and tips for stopping emergencies before they start. Scott Boylston is a professor of graphic design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He previously worked as an art director for a New York City design firm, where he developed packaging for cosmetic companies, including Estee Lauder, Elizabeth Arden, and Yves Saint Laurent. * Provides sketches, illustrations and instructions

With her brilliant sense of style, designer and bestsellingauthor Carolyne Roehm makes the case in Presentations that there’sjust as much pleasure in wrapping gifts as in receiving them—andthat beautiful packages guarantee memorable celebrations. For everyone who loved At Home with Carolyne Roehm, one ofAmerica’s premier style-setters now offers her ideas for creatingbreathtaking gift wrappings using readily available paper, tags,rubber stamps, ribbons, artificial flowers, and other inexpensivematerials. Arranged seasonally, and taking inspiration from Roehm’slove of nature, travel and collecting, and fine art, the bookfocuses on holidays as well as on ways to make children’s giftslook unique and adorable. As Roehm shows, with creativity and careany present can be made an exquisite offering. More than two hundred dazzling photographs provide inspiration,and a clear and detailed how-to section gives readers thestep-by-step tools they need to create beautiful gifts. And forthose who

An attractive alternative to piecing traditional patterns! *Discover the fun of folding fabric pieces and make your quilts more visually interesting without adding complex cutting and piecing steps. *Enjoy 15 simple folding techniques, then apply these techniques in 11 fabulous quilt projects. A bonus section includes 5 more folding techniques for endless pattern possibilities. *Realistic, step-by-step illustrations make folding fabric a snap! Each project is complete with yardage, cutting, and sewing instructions. *To illustrate the abundant applications of folded fabric, a colorful gallery showcases photos of blocks and block combinations - all made using the various folding techniques in the book. AUTHORBIO: Joyce received a National Quilting Association grant to study the use of Native American designs by quilters. This study directly led to Joyce writing five books. She has now written over a dozen books and 70 articles on quilting subjects. Quilting appeals to Joyce for the aspects of encouraging creati