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Gardens of Vancouver - Go on, admit it, we've all wondered what's behind those tall hedges or at the end of that long winding drive. This book is a not- so-sneaky peek that reveals all. In Gardens of Vancouver, Collin Varner and Christine Allen show us, in p.... Seashore Style - We live so close to the coast, why not bring some of the seashore into our homes? Stylist and journalist Andrea Spencer reveals plenty of ways to do it. Why not colourwash your walls a Mediterranean blue? Or add a "plaster" finish wall? It.... Design: A Crash Course - One of a series, this is a real gem of a book if you're keen--as the title says--to do a crash course in design. "Essentially, " write the authors, "this book is about Things, and the history of Things. " And we're off and running on a his.... Flowers with a Flourish: Floral Designs for Every Season - Take an eagle's eye look inside any decorating magazine. You'll notice that most of those dazzling room settings have something in common. Flowers! Big, gorgeous bouquets. Pretty little posies. Single blossoms. Massed blooms. Almost any r.... Classic Mosaic - Stop! Don't throw that chipped cup, or cracked plate in the garbage. Save it to use in a mosaic. In this intriguing book, author and mosaic expert Elaine M. Goodwin brings the history of mosaics to vivid life. This art form has been aroun.... Meditations on Design: Reinventing Your Home with Style and Simplicity - Home is not only where the heart is, it is a sacred space and sanctuary. A living space should not only be functional and comfortable but should also reflect the life there and make that life richer and more fulfulling. Renowned designe.... The Handmade Paper Book - Take a look through this lushly illustrated book and you'll never look at a sheet of paper in the same way again. A step-by-step guide, it shows you how to create your own richly textured, beautifully coloured papers adorned with flowers and petals, leave.... The Kitchen Planner - Renovating a kitchen is about as much fun as having a root canal done. What kind of floor should you pick? How much counter space do you need? Where's the best place for the stove? While this book doesn't take all the pain away, it definitely helps you.... Mexican Tiles - Author and photographer Masako Takahashi takes us on a magnificently colourful tour of Mexico, revealing the many ways tiles are used for function and decoration. From entire buildings covered with tiles to simple basins and bowls, this book leaves you.... House of Belief: Creating Your Personal Style - This is very different to the usual interior design book. Instead of showing other people's ideas, or current trends, it encourages you to create a home that expresses you own individuality. Surround yourself with things that uplift you, suggests the a.... Making Plant Places - Why buy mass-produced, overpriced containers for your indoor and outdoor plants when you can make your own? As Susan McDiarmid proves, all it takes to create a wealth of attractive boxes, baskets, hangers and stands are a few hours and everyday materia.... Do You Remember Technology: Geeks, Gadgets & Gizmos - The older you are, the more fun you'll get out of this book. Remember reel-to-reel, Super 8 and the very first Walkman? How about "typing" classes in school, dialing long distance through an operator, and the days before answering machines (never mind .... Bungalow Kitchens - This design book doesn't just show you a retro-style interior, it tells you what you need to do to restore or recreate it. Bungalow kitchens were the first modern kitchens--well-equipped, and designed for use by the lady of the house (rather than her s.... Quilt Sensations - When is a quilt not a quilt? 1) When it's a see-through shower curtain like a stained glass window "quilted" with bottle glass found on the beach. 2) When it's a family-sized board game. 3) When it's a bunch of fleecy bunnies in a patchwork garden. In .... Miller's Collecting Kitchenware - If you can't resist yard sales, and spend every spare moment rummaging around antique stores and flea markets, here's an intriguing book to add to your collection. Packed with colour photos, it's a fascinating guide to kitchenware from the late 1890s to t.... Papier-Mâché - This ancient craft is so cheap, easy, and fun to do that we don't know why more women don't try it. Probably because we all did it, with mixed results, in grade two. But forget those lumpy little monstrosities you used to take home to your Mom, the 20 .... Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design - So you're re-doing your living room totally, and you start by buying a sofa. Wrong, wrong, wrong. And once you've read this intriguing book on how to put rooms together, you'll understand why. Lowell (who also hosts a TV show) says that we need to thin.... Print Magic: The Complete Guide to Decorative Printing Techniques - Printing is the most versatile of all decorating techniques. In this intriguing "ideas" book, two well-known British experts bring together all their best ideas--and show how they work in a range of exciting printing projects. Using sponges, erasers, r.... Flowercrafts - You know how a simple vase of flowers makes an immense difference to a room? Well, imagine filling your home with crafts made of blossoms, buds and leaves. Every idea in this colourful book is appealing. The fabric-wrapped coat hangers stuffed with pot.... New Australian Style - The feeling of breezy welcome you find in Australia is beautifully captured in this lavishly photographed look at more than 50 buildings. A complex home in Melbourne has hardly any right angles to its construction. A beach house in Queensland has giant.... Cushions - If you've ever eyed a fancy cushion in a store, gasped at its price-tag and thought "I could make that!" pick up a copy of Cushions and learn how you can. Flip through its 20 original designs and you're bound to be inspired. The book kicks off with a v.... Decoupage - Can't draw? Can't paint? No worries. You can still create beautiful objects with the craft of decoupage. All it involves is trimming pictures and gluing them onto a surface which you then protect with various finishes. Wrapping paper, greeting cards, m.... The Country Store - If you'd rather live in a country cottage than a high-rise apartment, The Country Store is for you. This enchanting book shows you to create that country feeling with food, gifts, beauty products and home decorations. In a chapter called The Still Room.... Napkin Folds - Astound your friends, send your enemies into hissy fits, and gain major brownie points next time you entertain with the help of this book. All you need are some clean, crisp napkins or--more realistically given how busy we all are--paper ones. Start wi.... Frugal Luxuries by the Seasons - Isn't it true that you need scads of dollars to make your home the decorator's dream that most magazines show in their glossy photos? Not at all. Celebrating each season with elegance and simplicity is possible whatever your income, says Tracey McBride.... Debbie Travis' Weekend Projects - Fans of Travis' upbeat TV show will know that she always cuts--or rather short-cuts--straight to the heart of a project. Why waste time? is her philosophy. As the title suggests, this book focuses on magic you can work in a weekend with 55 projects des.... African Style - Often intriguingly textured or boldly patterned, ethnic details add warmth and colour to almost any setting. This hands-on guide to decorating your home with the richness of Africa has a wealth of fresh ways to pump up the look of a room. "Before" and .... Nina Campbell's Decorating Secrets - It would probably cost a fortune to hire interior designer Nina Campbell who has shops in London--and clients around the world. Sigh. The next best thing is this book which shows you how to get the cheat's version of the classic, comfortable look that .... Kitchen Living - Take a peek throught the kitchen window of many homes, and you'll probably be surprised by what you see. Kids might be playing, the TV may be on, while Mom or Dad gets supper ready. Modern lifestyles have done away with the traditional role of the kitc.... The Art of Scrapbooking - Most of us have boxes of things we can't throw away, files of "meaningful clutter," envelopes of developed but unmarked photos, and overflowing drawers of mementos. One day, we say, we'll put it all into a scrapbook. No more excuses. This book tells yo.... The Resourceful Renovator - If you're thinking of building, or renovating your own home, this is one book to buy. Even if you just want to add some decorative touches, you'll still find it useful. By imaginatively and creatively reusing materials, architect Jennifer Corson tells .... The Complete Tightwad Gazette - Author Amy Dacyczyn a.k.a. "the frugal zealot" knows how to squeeze every dime until it shrieks for mercy. She also knows how to save money on everything around the home. Dacyczyn is sort of like a low-rent Martha Stewart. She wants the lifestyle, but .... Colours of Provence - A high-ticket book for sure but one look through its seductive pages, and you'll agree it's worth every cent. Besides, it's still w-a-a-a-ay cheaper than a return ticket to France. The colour, fragrance, and mood of Provence is completely captured in t.... A History of Canadian Gardening - This is the story of what gardens and gardening have meant to Canadians over the centuries. Beginning with the cornfields tended by the Hurons, it tells the tale in words and pictures of 400 years of tilling the soil. In this fascinating read, you lear.... The Language of Gifts - This book goes far beyond the search for the right gift. It reveals the often obscure meanings behind everything from trees to numbers, flowers to animals. Astrological links, occupations, scents, hobbies. Deanna Washington outlines every step in the g....
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