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Remodelista

Julie Carlson · Artisan
Format: Hardcover

Remodelista.com is the go-to, undisputed authority for home design enthusiasts, remodelers, architects, and designers. Unlike sites that cater to all tastes, Remodelista has a singular and clearly defined aesthetic: classic pieces trump designs that are trendy and transient, and well-edited...
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Beautifully Small: Style Solutions for Small Spaces

Sara Emslie · Ryland Peters & Small
Format: Hardcover

In Beautifully Small, Sara Emslie embraces the positive aspects of living in small spaces and offers creative design and style solutions to the practical problems associated with limited living space. In Chapter 1 Inspiration, Sara draws inspiration from truly tiny spaces such as boats...
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Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake!

DEANNA F COOK · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 144
Format: Spiral-bound

Following the best-selling Cooking Class comes this delightful baking companion for kids ages 8-12, featuring 50 easy-to-follow recipes. Lively step-by-step photos teach bakers-in-training how to knead dough, make biscuits, decorate cookies, and produce a perfect pie, along with essential...
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Miniature Gardens: Design and create miniature fairy gardens, dish gardens, terrariums and more-indoors and out

Katie Elzer-Peters · Cool Springs Press
Format: Print book

A revealing peek into the captivating world of gardening in miniature, complete with inspiring photos and practical step-by-step instructions. A delightful, fun, and endlessly creative new trend is sweeping the gardening world miniature gardening! With your imagination as the only limit...
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Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control

Jessica Walliser · Timber Press
Pages: 240
Format: Book

It may seem counterintuitive to want bugs in a garden, but insects are indeed valuable garden companions. Especially those species known for eating the bugs that eat plants. Assassin bugs, damsel bugs, and predatory stink bugs are all carnivores that devour the bugs that dine on a garden.Attracting...
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The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of Handbag Design Techniques, Tips, and Tricks

Nicole Mallalieu · C&T Publishing
Pages: 191
Format: Paperback

If you want to make gorgeous, quality bags with the professional edge that really makes the difference between home-made and handmade -- open The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu. In this how-to book accomplished bag maker, Nicole Mallalieu, reveals her high-end techniques, shortcuts,...
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How to Crochet: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner

Emma Varnam · GMC Publications
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback

If you've been thinking about taking up crochet but didn't know where to start, How to Crochet is the perfect guide for the absolute beginner. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. You'll learn everything...
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Christmas with Southern Living 2011: Savor * Entertain * Decorate * Share

Editors of Southern Living Magazine · Oxmoor House
Format: Hardcover

Christmas with Southern Living continues its 30-year history as the largest, most up-to-date and complete guide to the holidays available. With over 100 all-new recipes and dozens of decorating and entertaining ideas, it's the one-stop, everything-you-need book for Christmas celebrations....
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Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction

Christine Haynes · Creative Publishing int'l
Format: Paperback

The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction helps you master all of the techniques needed to sew clothes--including tops, dresses, pants, skirts, and even outerwear. This technique-driven book follows the entire process of clothing construction, including a section on the sewing machine...
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Southern Living Best-Loved Christmas Classics: Celebrate the season with over 200 recipes

The Editors of Southern Living Magazine · Oxmoor House
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Readers depend on Southern Living to deliver delicious Christmas memories AND great value. The Southern Living Christmas Cookbook does not disappoint, with versatile menus, 200 recipes, and over 175 photos that are all anyone will need for a perfect holiday season around the family table....
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The Greenhouse Gardener's Manual

Roger Marshall · Timber Press
Format: Book

The ultimate guide to growing inside! A greenhouse can bring you spectacular rewards - if you know how to maximize its potential. In this easy-to-use guide, Roger Marshall covers all the basics - how to choose, heat, irrigate, and maintain your greenhouse - as well how to grow scores of popular...
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Gifts from the Garden: 100 Gorgeous Homegrown Presents

Debora Robertson · Kyle Books
Format: Hardcover

Brimming with ideas from the pretty to the practical, Gifts from the Garden contains more than 100 projects that use the gardener’s bounty throughout the seasons. Divided into Flowers & Herbs, and Fruit, Vegetables & Nuts, Debora includes gifts that are edible, for your home...
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Domus: A Journey Into Italy's Most Creative Interiors

Oberto Gili · Rizzoli
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

An insider's tour of the most creative and inspiring rooms belonging to tastemakers - artists, interior designers, craftspeople, collectors, and aristocrats - in Italy today. Italy has been a source of inspiration for generations of artists and lovers of beauty. In this book, Italians...
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Tilda's Fairytale Wonderland: Over 25 Beautiful Sewing and Papercraft Projects

Tone Finnanger · David & Charles
Format: Paperback

A beautiful collection of brand new Tilda projects, featuring seasonal designs in Tone Finnanger's quirky style. Each chapter is themed on a classic children's story, such as Pinocchio, Bambi, The Nutcracker and The Princess and the Pea. Projects include new doll designs (ballerinas,...
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