Neverbeforehassuchadiversecollectionoffinecontemporarybraceletsbeenassembled,showcasinghundredsofrenownedinternationaljewelers.Materialsrangefromthemostpreciousmetalsandgemstopaperandplastic,andthevariedtechniquesincludeforging,casting,weaving,andandsurfaceembellishments.Amongthefeaturedcreators:Abrasha,whocontributesaRoyalPachinkoBallBracelet;SharonPortelance,whocalledherworkWristCorsage:EverPresent;andFeliekeVanDerLeest'samusinglynamedHareO'HarixandHis6Carrots.Whetheryou'reanexpertjeweler,acollector,astudent,orsimplysomeonewholovesbeautifulobjects,theseone-of-kindpieceswillastoundyou....

Thisbooklooksateveryaspectofinteriordetailfordomesticspaces.Itisdesignedtoappealtoanyoneinterestedinimprovingthehomeenvironment,fromDIYenthusiaststoprofessionalssuchasarchitectsandinteriordesigners.Productsselectedcomefromaroundtheworldandareallcurrentlyavailabletobuy(websitesofmanufacturers/suppliersareincludedintheproductcaptions).Theselectionincludesacombinationofthenewestandthebestproductslaunchedsincethemillennium,arrangedintochapterstoprovideinspirationforeveryspaceinthedomesticinterior. Thebookhassevenchapters:WallsandFloors;Doors,WindowsandStairs;HeatingandCooling;Kitchens;Bathrooms;Lighting;HomeTechnology.Eachchapterisprefacedbyanin-depthinterviewwithaleadingarchitectordesignerwhohasaspecialistknowledgeofthechapterssubject.Forexample,JamesSoane,co-founderofProjectOrange,looksatwindowsanddoors.GregorioSpini,thefounderofKundalini,oneofItaly'smostprogressivelightingmanufacturers,discussesdomesticlighting.JackMama,creativedirectoratPhilipsDesign,talksabouttechnologyinthehome.

Motivational speaker and author Pat Mesiti states in his new book that being rich is a state of mind. To get there, you have to take five steps: You need to become aware of how you think and why you think the way you think. Once you’ve developed this awareness about your thinking, you are in a position to change how you think. If you change your thinking, it will change how you feel. If you change your feelings, it will change how you act. If you change your actions, it will transform your level of prosperity. The book’s simple message is illustrated via the author’s personal examples of how he’s helped people around the world change their mindsets and subsequently turned their lives around. Packed with inspirational quotes and stories, and written in a friendly and humorous tone, this book will appeal to people across many walks of life.

Millefiori, foil, Klimt, Miro these are just a few of the colorful Venetian glass bead styles taking center stage in Kathy Fox s illuminating book. Fully detailed and beautifully photographed, the step-by-step instructions for 24 modern jewelry projects using wire wrapping, bead crochet, knotting, stringing, and simple stitching will entice any reader into becoming a Venetian glass bead artist. She also shares the rich history and tradition behind this old-world art form, and provides useful tips for identifying authentic Venetian and Murano beads, guiding readers to informed buying decisions.

You will not only learn how to construct and interpret birth charts but also gain a full understanding of the science of astrology, the human being’s relationship with the planets and conjunctions, and, finally, how to use this knowledge to improve your personal relationships, careers, and other aspects of your life.

A variety of beautifully-illustrated、case studies of smalI Interiors．ingeniously designed to maximise their limited space，make this an indiSpensable sourcebook．Featuring thorough technicalinformation-ground plans．materials，specifications on furniture and fixtures-this book provides ideas on every aspect of the design process frOm the ground up．These homes are streamlined inside and out．with dozens of never-before-seen solutions in storage and an array of innovative，multi．purpose design solutions for．furniture and fixtures in homes where space iS a limited commodity．

Using this metaphor to iIlustrate the commonly occurring conflicts between men and women，Dr John Gray explains how these differences can come between the sexes and prohibit mutually fulfilling loving relationships．Based on years of successfuI counselling of couples and individuals，he gives advice on how to counteract these differences in communication styles，emotional needs and modes of behaviour to promote greater understanding between partners．

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.

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

Feng shui means "wind water" and is the ancient Chinese art of designing spaces to improve one's quality of life. Thousands of people have already applied feng shui principles in their homes and businesses to improve their emotional well-being. Now in 101 Ways Feng Shui Can Change Your Life, feng shui expert Nancilee Wydra brings a unique approach to using these principles to enhance your life. She offers practical suggestions for common personal issues for everything from building self-esteem and losing weight to improving your energy level and reducing stress. The suggestions are inexpensive and simple and are soundly based on the ideas of feng shui. You'll learn that: Painting a room a mid-tone blue or salmon color can lower your blood pressure and reduce stress Entering through the front door of your home boosts self-esteem Eating a mint or smelling its scent suppresses your appetite, helping you lose weight Using a round table in the dining room promotes con

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

This private tour of the dazzling homes of legendarystyle-setter Carolyne Roehm showcases her favorite colorcombination in more than three hundred glorious photographs. From the time designer Carolyne Roehm rented her first smallapartment in New York in her twenties, she has loved blue andwhite. In that one-bedroom flat, she draped the walls, chairs,sofa, and a canopy bed in an inexpensive blue and white sheetingfabric designed by her boss, Oscar de la Renta, and begancollecting blue-and-white porcelain from around the world—initiallybargain reproductions and eventually museum-quality pieces—fromChina, Japan, Portugal, the Netherlands, and elsewhere. Today, Carolyne Roehm presides over a magnificent duplex inManhattan, an antique-filled stone house in Connecticut, and a chicyet rustic home in Aspen, all of which contain rooms decorated inblue and white, featuring accents from her collections of china,ceramics, glassware, linens, furniture, and decorative pieces.These rooms employ the wh

Born out of the drawingbuilding.org online archive, Architectural Inventions presents a stunning visual study of impossible or speculative structures that exist only on paper. Soliciting the work of architects, designers, and artists of renownas well as emerging talents from all over the worldMaximilian Goldfarb and Matt Bua have gathered an array of works that convey architectural alternatives, through products, expansions, or critiques of our inhabited environments. From abstract and conceptual visual interpretations of structures to more traditional architectural renderings, the featured work is divided into thematic chapters, ranging from Adapt/Reuse to Clandestine, Mobile, Radical Lifestyle, Techno- Sustainable, and Worship. Along with arresting and awe-inspiring illustrated content, every chapter also features an essay exploring its respective themes. Highlighting visions that exist outside of established channels of production and conventions of design, Speculative Structures showcases a multipl

Fortuny-the most beautiful, timeless and unique fabrics in theworld. -Brian D. Coleman Manufactured in Venice, Italy, textiles byFortuny have borne the standard of quality and excellence for ahundred years. For walls, sofas, pillows, draperies, bed coverings,tablecloths, and even napkins, the sumptuous art of Fortunytextiles has been decorating old world and new world homes forgenerations. In Fortuny Interiors, gracious homeowners have openedtheir doors so we can take a peek at these fabulous designs.Through luscious photographs and vivid de*ions, we can almostfeel the weave and smell the dyes. Contemporary modern condos,elegant historic homes, and metropolitan apartments all wearFortuny in luxurious high style. Brian D. Coleman is the author ofBarry Dixon Inspirations, Farrow Ball: The Art of Color,Scalamandré, Window Dressings, Cottages, and Barry Dixon Interiors,among other home design books. He writes for Old House Interiorsand other magazines. He divides his time between New York andSeattle. Erik Kva

This marvelously illustrated surveyshowcases 591 contemporary rings that have been created by nearly300 international designers. It is divided into five sections—onefor each finger. Aside from being purely decorative, the positionof the ring on the hand and the way in which it is worn can denotelove, promise, rebellion, compromise, or affiliation. The ringsrange from more traditional decorative rings to conceptual andabstract pieces. The featured designers employ a wide variety oftechniques, and the materials they use include gold, platinum,precious stones, plastic, bones, fiber, wood, shells, plants, andmore. 591 full-color photographs.

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 essential publication reintroduces the importance oflearning to see by hand, to visualize large-scale design schemesand explain them through drawing, before using the digital toolsthat are so crucial to efficient and cost-effective buildingsolutions. Combining traditional drawing techniques with those fromCAD rendering, in nine chapters, "Drawing for LandscapeArchitecture" guides practitioners from their very first impressionof a site, through concept and schematic design and clientpresentation to construction and site drawings, concluding with twocase studies that show the final result. Just as hand-drawingreturns to design courses around the world, this welcomepublication celebrates the best aspects of traditional techniqueswhile incorporating them into today's digital design methods.

The way we view our outside space, whether roof terrace,balcony or garden, has changed dramatically in the last 20 years.Today we realise the potential of exterior domestic spaces asoutdoor rooms, a fact that has led to an unprecedented growth indesign products for outdoor settings. Leading designers like MarcelWanders, Philippe Starck and Ross Lovegrove have created furnitureand lighting ranges specifically for the outside. Their worksuccessfully challenges traditional garden design, developing theuse of new materials and the idea of the garden as a site forinstallation. With more than 1,000 full-colour images, "1000Designs for the Garden" is a lavishly illustrated sourcebookfocusing on the best in contemporary garden design. Each of its tenchapters is headed up by an interview with a leading expert ingarden design, architecture, product design or fine art. Packedwith the very latest in outdoor furniture, garden art and bothpractical and luxury garden items, the book features web addressesand full spe

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.