Do you ever feel like life is weighing you down? Like the stuff in your home, the to-dos in your schedule, the worries in your heart are too much? Make "lightly" your mantra, one lovely little word to live by, and transform your life.There's no shortage of decluttering books on the market, but Lightly is different. It goes beyond decluttering - far beyond - to uplift your thoughts, your actions, every moment and aspect of your life. Learn how to lighten: Your Stuff: create a serene space with your favorite thingsYour Step: consume less and live in harmony with the earthYour Stress: be less busy and breeze through your daysYour Spirit: clear emotional baggage from your mind and heartLightly is like a recipe book for minimalism, designed so you can dip into it anytime for advice and inspiration. Whether you want to clear out a closet, free up some time, or get rid of a nagging guilt, you can turn to the relevant page for the help you need. Hand-drawn quotes and illustrations make for a beautiful book to keep by your sofa or bedside.What's more, Lightly is a complete philosophy of life. When you're tempted by an impulse purchase, trying to resist a chocolate donut, or struggling to say no to another obligation, all you have to remember is one word - "lightly" - to boost your resolve and make beautiful choices. It doesn't get any easier than that.With this book, Francine Jay makes minimalism more doable and delightful than ever. In just minutes a day you can cast off the weight, and glide through life more lightly and gracefully.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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9781328585035
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Hardcover
Kitchen Upgrades
By Press, Taunton
Kitchen Upgrades is a compilation of the very best expert design and product advice, using real-world remodels to help professionals and passionate amateurs remodel a kitchen of any shape and size, on any budget. The pros take you through every step of the remodeling process, with over 300 photographs and illustrations -- from identifying the best layout; choosing the best fixtures and materials; installing flooring, countertops, and backsplash; maximizing storage; and more. Site-tested tips and professional techniques will help you handily hammer out the kitchen of your dreams.All the contributing authors are seasoned professionals whose articles have appeared in FineHomebuilding magazine. With a circulation of over 200,000, the magazine provides expertinformation and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement and construction. *Fine Homebuilding is the best source of home improvement information to help readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently. *Kitchen remodeling was one of the two most popular remodeling projects in the latest NAHB survey of professional remodelers.
The Taunton Press
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9781631868450
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Paperback
Peony
By Michener, David C
Peony features growing advice for one of the most beautiful and popular flowering plants. You'll learn the history of the plant, discover the different types of peonies available, and enjoy profiles of the best 194 varieties. Growing information includes details on climate, soil, light, planting, and water needs. Helpful lists detail the best peony varieties for specific needs, and a resource listing shares the best places to buy peonies and the best public gardens to see them in.
Timber Press
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9781604695205
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Hardcover
Decorative Floors in a Weekend
By Cumming, Catherine
Offers fifteen floor treatment projects using techniques including decoupage, stenciling, and mosaics.
Betterway Books
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9781558706170
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Paperback
Flowerevolution
By Hess, Katie
"A stunning, beautiful, and courageous book."
- Stephen Harrod Buhner, herbalist and author of The Lost Language of Plants, The Secret Teachings of Plants, Sacred Plant Medicine, and Herbal Antibiotics
In many ways, with the current advancements in technology, weve lost our connection to nature, and in turn, our connection to ourselves. This disconnection often leads to stress, fatigue, and imbalance. In Flowerevolution, flower alchemist Katie Hess and photographer Louie Schwartzberg invite us to venture into the vast and beautiful world of flowers, and learn how they can be used to give us a fuller experience of our everyday lives.
This flower-filled guidebook is rich with information, stories, images, and rituals that demonstrate the largely untapped power of flowers. Most people are unaware that quiet, unassuming flowers can amplify our positive qualities and awaken new joy in everyday life, but in fact, flowers are ready to spark us to reach our greatest potential - one that is likely bigger than we can even imagine!
Flowerevolution is designed to open you up to a fresh new world of magic and possibility. In it, you choose the flowers youre most attracted to from the 48 different profiles, and discover what your favorite flowers reveal about you. Youll find out how flowers can be used for a variety of conditions, including pregnancy and postpartum, travel and jet lag, and addiction; and learn the answers to the 10 most commonly asked questions about flower elixirs. The book also features ancient and modern methods for harnessing flowers unique qualities, including flower baths, elixirs, mandalas, body oils, desserts, and more!
By engaging with the stunning photography in Flowerevolution, you will discover for yourself the hidden wisdom of flowers and be able to use those insights to better understand yourself, your loved ones, and your place in the intricate web of life.
Hay House Inc
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9781401948252
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Hardcover
Veranda A Room of One's Own
By O'shea-evans, Kathryn
Take a tour of the most exquisite intimate retreats - inside and out. These beguiling, intimate, and restorative spaces are marvels of design. From serenely dreamy bedrooms to charming reading nooks and sophisticated studies, Veranda reveals a spectacular collection of indoor and outdoor havens. Organized by room and function, this gorgeously photographed book presents stunning kitchens with cerused-oak cabinetry, suspended shelves, and Parisian bistro chairs; grand gardens with sculptural benches, hammocks, and riots of foliage; and luxurious dining and living rooms. Throughout, designers reveal how they created and why they cherish these retreats, while "In the Details" sidebars call out elements like curated collections, hidden alcoves, and showstopping entrance halls that add intimacy and uniqueness to these private, personalized hideaways.
Hearst
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9781618372840
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Hardcover
Black & Decker Advanced Home Wiring, 5th Edition
By Press., Cool Springs
The new, 5th edition of BLACK DECKER Advanced Home Wiring does more than simply make incremental changes to match new national electrical codes. It includes several never-before-seen projects that will challenge even the most experienced home DIYer. Some of these include: a step-by-step demonstration of the right way to wire a three-way switch in any situation; a closer look at new "available neutral" requirements and how they impact traditional wiring configurations; new information on weatherproof boxes and conduit; a primer on three-phase power; and a guide to 240-volt circuitry that eliminates all the confusion. These are higher-level projects, but ones that offer high rewards when they are done right. The latest home wiring products and techniques are also featured in this new edition.
Cool Springs Press
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9780760353554
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Paperback
Smart Spaces
By Mola, Francesc Zamora
Taming clutter in the home can be a full-time job, especially in the urban environment where space is at a premium. But sometimes, there simply is not enough room to contain the accumulation of our lives. Smart Spaces showcases interiors where brilliant solutions have been found that justify the adage a place for everything and everything in its place. Clever storage options and accessories for every room of the house, whether living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. Some are artfully hidden behind walls or staircases, others are in plain sight and multipurpose all are notable for resolving space problems. Relaxation is the only possible outcome.
Booq
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9788494566295
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Hardcover
Growing an Edible Landscape
By Pilarchik, Gary
Convert your unproductive lawn and landscape areas into fruitful edible gardens with this practical guide overflowing with ideas, plans, designs, and know-how.. Out with the lawn and in with the food! That's the battle cry of millions of modern gardeners who are not only looking to reduce the amount of time and energy they have to spend tending a lawn, but they're also looking to improve the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors by supplying them with fresh, homegrown food. In the United States alone, 46 million acres of land are covered in turfgrass (that's more acreage than corn and soybeans combined!) . Imagine all the good that would come if that land were dedicated to growing food instead! . Converting unused areas of the landscape into food gardens helps mitigate the effects of climate change, reduces food miles, improves food security, and allows us to be a better steward of our little slice of the planet.
Cool Springs Press
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9780760381489
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Paperback
Gardening Your Front Yard
By Nolan, Tara
Gardening Your Front Yard is an active, inspiring resource that shows you how to treat your front yard like a backyard without sacrificing beauty, from choosing the right plants to building front patios and walkways. With her unique combination of DIY/building savvy and gardening expertise, author Tara Nolan (Raised Bed Revolution) weaves you past the main pitfalls you may encounter when trying to fit a garden or gardens between your home and the street. This beautiful and comprehensive hardcover book shows how to accomplish several hardscape projects, such as building front patios, borders, edging, and walkways, as well as making your own raised beds, planting containers, trellises, rose arbors, privacy screens, and more - all custom-designed for the rigors of front-yard gardening.
Lightly
By Jay, Francine
Do you ever feel like life is weighing you down? Like the stuff in your home, the to-dos in your schedule, the worries in your heart are too much? Make "lightly" your mantra, one lovely little word to live by, and transform your life.There's no shortage of decluttering books on the market, but Lightly is different. It goes beyond decluttering - far beyond - to uplift your thoughts, your actions, every moment and aspect of your life. Learn how to lighten: Your Stuff: create a serene space with your favorite thingsYour Step: consume less and live in harmony with the earthYour Stress: be less busy and breeze through your daysYour Spirit: clear emotional baggage from your mind and heartLightly is like a recipe book for minimalism, designed so you can dip into it anytime for advice and inspiration. Whether you want to clear out a closet, free up some time, or get rid of a nagging guilt, you can turn to the relevant page for the help you need. Hand-drawn quotes and illustrations make for a beautiful book to keep by your sofa or bedside.What's more, Lightly is a complete philosophy of life. When you're tempted by an impulse purchase, trying to resist a chocolate donut, or struggling to say no to another obligation, all you have to remember is one word - "lightly" - to boost your resolve and make beautiful choices. It doesn't get any easier than that.With this book, Francine Jay makes minimalism more doable and delightful than ever. In just minutes a day you can cast off the weight, and glide through life more lightly and gracefully.
Kitchen Upgrades
By Press, Taunton
Kitchen Upgrades is a compilation of the very best expert design and product advice, using real-world remodels to help professionals and passionate amateurs remodel a kitchen of any shape and size, on any budget. The pros take you through every step of the remodeling process, with over 300 photographs and illustrations -- from identifying the best layout; choosing the best fixtures and materials; installing flooring, countertops, and backsplash; maximizing storage; and more. Site-tested tips and professional techniques will help you handily hammer out the kitchen of your dreams.All the contributing authors are seasoned professionals whose articles have appeared in FineHomebuilding magazine. With a circulation of over 200,000, the magazine provides expertinformation and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement and construction. *Fine Homebuilding is the best source of home improvement information to help readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently. *Kitchen remodeling was one of the two most popular remodeling projects in the latest NAHB survey of professional remodelers.
Peony
By Michener, David C
Peony features growing advice for one of the most beautiful and popular flowering plants. You'll learn the history of the plant, discover the different types of peonies available, and enjoy profiles of the best 194 varieties. Growing information includes details on climate, soil, light, planting, and water needs. Helpful lists detail the best peony varieties for specific needs, and a resource listing shares the best places to buy peonies and the best public gardens to see them in.
Decorative Floors in a Weekend
By Cumming, Catherine
Offers fifteen floor treatment projects using techniques including decoupage, stenciling, and mosaics.
Flowerevolution
By Hess, Katie
"A stunning, beautiful, and courageous book."
- Stephen Harrod Buhner, herbalist and author of The Lost Language of Plants, The Secret Teachings of Plants, Sacred Plant Medicine, and Herbal Antibiotics
In many ways, with the current advancements in technology, weve lost our connection to nature, and in turn, our connection to ourselves. This disconnection often leads to stress, fatigue, and imbalance. In Flowerevolution, flower alchemist Katie Hess and photographer Louie Schwartzberg invite us to venture into the vast and beautiful world of flowers, and learn how they can be used to give us a fuller experience of our everyday lives.
This flower-filled guidebook is rich with information, stories, images, and rituals that demonstrate the largely untapped power of flowers. Most people are unaware that quiet, unassuming flowers can amplify our positive qualities and awaken new joy in everyday life, but in fact, flowers are ready to spark us to reach our greatest potential - one that is likely bigger than we can even imagine!
Flowerevolution is designed to open you up to a fresh new world of magic and possibility. In it, you choose the flowers youre most attracted to from the 48 different profiles, and discover what your favorite flowers reveal about you. Youll find out how flowers can be used for a variety of conditions, including pregnancy and postpartum, travel and jet lag, and addiction; and learn the answers to the 10 most commonly asked questions about flower elixirs. The book also features ancient and modern methods for harnessing flowers unique qualities, including flower baths, elixirs, mandalas, body oils, desserts, and more!
By engaging with the stunning photography in Flowerevolution, you will discover for yourself the hidden wisdom of flowers and be able to use those insights to better understand yourself, your loved ones, and your place in the intricate web of life.
Veranda A Room of One's Own
By O'shea-evans, Kathryn
Take a tour of the most exquisite intimate retreats - inside and out. These beguiling, intimate, and restorative spaces are marvels of design. From serenely dreamy bedrooms to charming reading nooks and sophisticated studies, Veranda reveals a spectacular collection of indoor and outdoor havens. Organized by room and function, this gorgeously photographed book presents stunning kitchens with cerused-oak cabinetry, suspended shelves, and Parisian bistro chairs; grand gardens with sculptural benches, hammocks, and riots of foliage; and luxurious dining and living rooms. Throughout, designers reveal how they created and why they cherish these retreats, while "In the Details" sidebars call out elements like curated collections, hidden alcoves, and showstopping entrance halls that add intimacy and uniqueness to these private, personalized hideaways.
Black & Decker Advanced Home Wiring, 5th Edition
By Press., Cool Springs
The new, 5th edition of BLACK DECKER Advanced Home Wiring does more than simply make incremental changes to match new national electrical codes. It includes several never-before-seen projects that will challenge even the most experienced home DIYer. Some of these include: a step-by-step demonstration of the right way to wire a three-way switch in any situation; a closer look at new "available neutral" requirements and how they impact traditional wiring configurations; new information on weatherproof boxes and conduit; a primer on three-phase power; and a guide to 240-volt circuitry that eliminates all the confusion. These are higher-level projects, but ones that offer high rewards when they are done right. The latest home wiring products and techniques are also featured in this new edition.
Smart Spaces
By Mola, Francesc Zamora
Taming clutter in the home can be a full-time job, especially in the urban environment where space is at a premium. But sometimes, there simply is not enough room to contain the accumulation of our lives. Smart Spaces showcases interiors where brilliant solutions have been found that justify the adage a place for everything and everything in its place. Clever storage options and accessories for every room of the house, whether living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. Some are artfully hidden behind walls or staircases, others are in plain sight and multipurpose all are notable for resolving space problems. Relaxation is the only possible outcome.
Growing an Edible Landscape
By Pilarchik, Gary
Convert your unproductive lawn and landscape areas into fruitful edible gardens with this practical guide overflowing with ideas, plans, designs, and know-how.. Out with the lawn and in with the food! That's the battle cry of millions of modern gardeners who are not only looking to reduce the amount of time and energy they have to spend tending a lawn, but they're also looking to improve the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors by supplying them with fresh, homegrown food. In the United States alone, 46 million acres of land are covered in turfgrass (that's more acreage than corn and soybeans combined!) . Imagine all the good that would come if that land were dedicated to growing food instead! . Converting unused areas of the landscape into food gardens helps mitigate the effects of climate change, reduces food miles, improves food security, and allows us to be a better steward of our little slice of the planet.
Gardening Your Front Yard
By Nolan, Tara
Gardening Your Front Yard is an active, inspiring resource that shows you how to treat your front yard like a backyard without sacrificing beauty, from choosing the right plants to building front patios and walkways. With her unique combination of DIY/building savvy and gardening expertise, author Tara Nolan (Raised Bed Revolution) weaves you past the main pitfalls you may encounter when trying to fit a garden or gardens between your home and the street. This beautiful and comprehensive hardcover book shows how to accomplish several hardscape projects, such as building front patios, borders, edging, and walkways, as well as making your own raised beds, planting containers, trellises, rose arbors, privacy screens, and more - all custom-designed for the rigors of front-yard gardening.