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Gardenista: The Definitive Guide to Stylish Outdoor Spaces

Michelle Slatalla · Artisan
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

Our homes' outdoor spaces can - and should - be as welcoming and carefully considered as our living rooms; when treated as extensions of our homes, these spaces enrich our lives immeasurably. That was the guiding principle when, under the direction of editor in chief Michelle Slatalla (whose...
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Dreamhouse: Penny Drue Baird

Penny Drue Baird · Monacelli Press
Pages: 200
Format: Print book

Architectural Digest Top 100 interior designer Penny Drue Baird's rooms are universally admired for their seamless weaving of past and present. From luxurious Manhattan apartments and a jewel-toned Parisian pied-à-terre, to family homes in Connecticut and New Jersey, and a whimsical...
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The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Frontier Landscapes that Inspired the Little House Books

Marta McDowell · Timber Press
Pages: 390
Format: Hardcover

"For gardeners, botanists, and fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder, this book looks at the beloved Little House on the Prairie author's relationship to nature." - Publishers Weekly The universal appeal of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books springs from a life lived in partnership with the land,...
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How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets

Dana White · W Publishing
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Bring your home out of the mess it's in and learn how to keep it under control. "The dirty little secret about most organizing advice is that it's written by organized people," says blogger, speaker, and decluttering expert Dana K. White. "But that's not how my brain...
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The New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change

Ken Druse · Stewart
Pages: 255
Format: Print book

There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their visual beauty but also for their ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In The New Shade Garden, Ken Druse provides this generation with a comprehensive guide to creating a shade garden with...
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Second Bloom: Cathy Graham's Art of the Table

Alexis Clark · Vendome Press
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Artist, collector, and entertaining guru Cathy Graham shares her secrets for gracious living and memorable get-togethers in Second Bloom. Graham covers the essential elements that make every event shine - flowers, paper components, table setting, and food presentation. Quentin Bacon's...
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Garden Insects of North America: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Bugs

Whitney Cranshaw · Princeton University Press
Pages: 704
Format: Paperback

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Interior Design Master Class: 100 Lessons from America's Finest Designers on the Art of Decoration

Carl Dellatore · Rizzoli
Pages: 352
Format: Print book

Poised to become the essential book on design, Interior Design Master Class collects the expertise and knowledge of the best interior designers working today. Opening Interior Design Master Class is like sitting down to the best dinner party you've ever attended. A classic in the making,...
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Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes

Nicole Curtis · Artisan
Pages: 239
Format: Print book

A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller For the first time, Nicole Curtis, the star of the megahit HGTV and DIY Network show Rehab Addict, reveals her private struggles, her personal victories, and the inspiring lessons we can all learn from them. Part celebrity memoir and part self-help...
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Modern Mix: Curating Personal Style with Chic & Accessible Finds

Eddie Ross · Gibbs Smith
Pages: 223
Format: Print book

In this richly illustrated style guide from an unabashed hoarder of all things beautiful, design editor and entertaining expert Eddie Ross reveals his insider secrets to creating exciting interiors, table settings and parties with chic and accessible finds that celebrate who you are and what...
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Beautiful: All-American Decorating and Timeless Style

Mark D Sikes · Rizzoli
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

The first book from interior designer Mark D. Sikes is a celebration of American style today, showcasing chic and accessible ideas for every home. Modern and unfussy, Mark D. Sikes's interiors are classic takes on California indoor/outdoor living, with natural fibers and crisp coloration,...
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The Culinary Herbal: Growing and Preserving 97 Flavorful Herbs

Susan Belsinger · Timber Press
Pages: 328
Format: Print book

"This fresh new masterpiece excites the senses!" - Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and bestselling author Good cooks know that when it comes to herbs, there is nothing better than those that are clipped fresh from the garden. The Culinary Herbal highlights 97 delicious varieties...
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Space Works: A source book of design and decorating ideas to create your perfect home

Caroline Clifton-Mogg · Ryland Peters & Small
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

A comprehensive guide to designing, decorating, and furnishing your home. Every room in the house presents its own specific challenges as well as presenting a plethora of choices when it comes to choosing important (and expensive) elements such as flooring and lighting. Whether it's...
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The Gardener's Year

DK · Dorling Kindersley
Pages: 317
Format: Print book

Learn how to plan a garden that is colorful and productive throughout the entire year.The Gardener's Year is packed with timely gardening tips for a wide variety of garden projects, covering flowers and plants, fruits, vegetables and herbs, and trees and shrubs. Its vibrant galleries of what...
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Dessert For Two: Small Batch Cookies, Brownies, Pies, and Cakes

Christina Lane · Countryman Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Dessert for Two takes well-loved desserts and scales them down to make only two servings! Who doesn't love towering three-layer cakes with mounds of fluffy buttercream? Who can resist four dozen cookies fresh from the oven? Wouldn't you love to stick your spoon into a big bowl...
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