Don't have an ordinary bathroom when Bathroom Ideas You Can Use, Updated Edition gives you all the know-how and inspiration to make is extraordinary. Whether you're planning a full remodel or just replacing a single fixture, Bathroom Ideas You Can Use is 192 pages of style, comfort, and function for the hardest-working room in your house. Hundreds of inspirational photos and a wealth of information will jump-start your next bathroom project. From luxurious showers and saunas to chic surfaces, perfect lighting, efficient fixtures, creature comforts, and more, the options available to you are endless. In addition to featuring new and improved ideas, this updated edition of our popular design and inspiration book presents a variety of extra tips and tricks for picking the right accessory or material for your space and keeping it in top condition.
Cool Springs Press
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9780760357804
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Paperback
Storey's Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills
By Publishing, How-to Experts At Storey
Readers with a hunger for knowledge and an interest in the myriad ways people have taught themselves to make, grow, and build will discover the ins and outs of how to do everything they've ever wondered about in this colorful, inviting volume. With dozens of useful and intriguing visual tutorials that cover how to carve a turkey, capture a swarm of bees, predict the weather by the clouds, darn socks, create a butterfly garden, set up a dog agility course, keep a nature sketchbook, navigate by the stars, and more, this rich compendium will educate, fascinate, spark conversation, and inspire new hobbies and experiences.
Storey Publishing, LLC
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9781635861914
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Hardcover
Macrame Made Easy
By Kageyama, Harumi
In this book, Japanese macrame and handicraft guru Harumi Kageyama presents illustrated step-by-step lessons that introduce you to 28 different knots and 23 innovative projects, including ornamental, wearable, and useful items such as:Reusable shopping bags that look chic and cut down on wasteKnotted handbags and pouches that add a boho touch to any outfitAn ornamental feather to embellish just about anythingSpiral bracelets that call back to everyone's favorite friendship braceletsCovers to transform glass jars into unique decorative objects for events or home decorAnd more!While this book offers practical instructions and opportunities to practice what you've learned, it also serves as a resource for inspiration. Once you get the hang of the basics, your imagination and creativity will take over.
Tuttle Publishing
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9780804854726
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Paperback
The New Antiquarians
By Diaz-griffith, Michael
An inspiring compendium of idiosyncratic interiors assembled around eclectic collections of objects with life and historyThe once rarefied world of antiques is bursting open thanks to a new generation of collectors. The New Antiquarians features twenty-two young connoisseurs whose spirited interiors exemplify unorthodox approaches to living with history. Hailing from across the United States and Britain, they brazenly blend the old with the new, embrace anachronism and pastiche, employ serious knowledge with humor and wit, and consider vintage and historical objects through the lens of contemporary values. The New Antiquarians is an exuberant entry point into the world of antiques, highlighting one-of-a-kind collections and the single-minded collectors whose stories suggest compelling new ways of living with the past.
The Monacelli Press
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9781580935906
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Hardcover
Flower Color Theory
By Putnam, Darroch
The follow-up to Darroch and Michael Putnam's acclaimed bestselling debut, Flower Color Theory is the only guide that uses color theory as inspiration for flower arrangements. The book features 175 arrangements that show myriad ways to combine flowers of different hues, all built around color schemes including analogous, complementary, monochromatic, triadic, transitional, and accent colors. Flower Color Theory is both inspirational and a guide to creating lush, romantic, and effortlessly elegant creations of your own.
Phaidon Press
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9781838661571
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Paperback
Fresh from the Garden
By Whitman, John
Fresh is simply best. To get the tastiest, most nutritious produce, you have to grow your own, and in a cold climate this presents unique challenges. Fresh from the Garden will help you extend the growing season to produce the best vegetables, berries, and herbs, right in your own backyard. The guide includes more than 150 edible plants and helps you decide which varieties to choose; where and how to plant, tend, and harvest them; and what to do with your bounty. Fresh from the Garden is a clear, concise guide, with nutrition information tables and hundreds of helpful color photographs.Drawing on more than fifty years of gardening - and nearly as many years writing on the subject - John Whitman describes various methods of planting to make the most of different sites, whether in containers, raised beds, or on level ground, and takes into consideration the abbreviated growing season and longer summer days.
University of Minnesota Press
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9780816698394
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Print book
The Herb Book
By Dk,
Immerse yourself in stories and pictures of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses. Herbs have been used by humans throughout history - for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics to medicines fighting diseases such as malaria. With vibrant illustrations and expert knowledge, The Herb Book takes a close-up look at a wide range of herbs from around the world, showcasing their botanical characteristics, medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary properties and uses, and cultural impact on the lives of humans. . Dive deep into the pages of this horticultural handbook to discover: . - Detailed original photography combines with historical and contemporary images to create a compelling visual mix.
DK
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9780744069815
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Hardcover
Sacred Spaces
By Summers, Carley
A gorgeous photography collection, featuring home interiors and profiles of the people who have transformed these spaces into sanctuaries, calling you to create your own sacred space "This book is brimming with heart and healing, and it is a moody, visual feast that will leave you feeling full in the best way possible." - Justina Blakeney, designer, author, and founder of Jungalow. Before she became an internationally renowned designer and photographer, Carley Summers suffered from alcoholism and addiction, spending nights in jail, the emergency room, and rehab. As someone who celebrates recovery today, she knows firsthand the importance of a warm and inviting home. Summers uses her life experience and her craft to ensure that the homes she photographs and designs are comforting, healing spaces to live and grow in.
Convergent Books
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9780593241004
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Hardcover
My Houseplant Changed My Life
By Domoney, David
Everyday products pollute the air in our homes, and our mental well-being is threatened like never before--but help is on hand from the humble houseplant!Drawing on groundbreaking scientific research, this book reveals the 50 most life-enhancing houseplants and shows how they can actively purify the air and improve your mental well-being through their color, scent, habit, and nurturing needs.Build a thriving collection of houseplants to create a detoxifying, reenergizing environment in the home, full of opportunities for mindfulness.
DK
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9780744026795
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Hardcover
Modern Flower Arranging
By Zaima, Naoko
Aesthetic Arrangements for the Artsy MinimalistDiscover modern Ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design, to form and cultivate internal peace and creativity. You can create minimalist decor with Ikebana, otherwise known as Kado, a disciplined art form that brings together nature and the inner self through flower arrangement.Delight in the intentionally minimalist floral designs. Perfect for anyone interested in historic culture, flower arranging, Japanese art, or minimalist decorating. This beautifully-photographed instructional guide is a modern take on a centuries-old art. It's filled with simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that allow you to create stunning decor and learn how to make floral arrangements in various Ikebana styles using both fresh and dried flowers.
Bathroom Ideas You Can Use, Updated Edition
By Peterson, Chris
Don't have an ordinary bathroom when Bathroom Ideas You Can Use, Updated Edition gives you all the know-how and inspiration to make is extraordinary. Whether you're planning a full remodel or just replacing a single fixture, Bathroom Ideas You Can Use is 192 pages of style, comfort, and function for the hardest-working room in your house. Hundreds of inspirational photos and a wealth of information will jump-start your next bathroom project. From luxurious showers and saunas to chic surfaces, perfect lighting, efficient fixtures, creature comforts, and more, the options available to you are endless. In addition to featuring new and improved ideas, this updated edition of our popular design and inspiration book presents a variety of extra tips and tricks for picking the right accessory or material for your space and keeping it in top condition.
Storey's Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills
By Publishing, How-to Experts At Storey
Readers with a hunger for knowledge and an interest in the myriad ways people have taught themselves to make, grow, and build will discover the ins and outs of how to do everything they've ever wondered about in this colorful, inviting volume. With dozens of useful and intriguing visual tutorials that cover how to carve a turkey, capture a swarm of bees, predict the weather by the clouds, darn socks, create a butterfly garden, set up a dog agility course, keep a nature sketchbook, navigate by the stars, and more, this rich compendium will educate, fascinate, spark conversation, and inspire new hobbies and experiences.
Macrame Made Easy
By Kageyama, Harumi
In this book, Japanese macrame and handicraft guru Harumi Kageyama presents illustrated step-by-step lessons that introduce you to 28 different knots and 23 innovative projects, including ornamental, wearable, and useful items such as:Reusable shopping bags that look chic and cut down on wasteKnotted handbags and pouches that add a boho touch to any outfitAn ornamental feather to embellish just about anythingSpiral bracelets that call back to everyone's favorite friendship braceletsCovers to transform glass jars into unique decorative objects for events or home decorAnd more!While this book offers practical instructions and opportunities to practice what you've learned, it also serves as a resource for inspiration. Once you get the hang of the basics, your imagination and creativity will take over.
The New Antiquarians
By Diaz-griffith, Michael
An inspiring compendium of idiosyncratic interiors assembled around eclectic collections of objects with life and historyThe once rarefied world of antiques is bursting open thanks to a new generation of collectors. The New Antiquarians features twenty-two young connoisseurs whose spirited interiors exemplify unorthodox approaches to living with history. Hailing from across the United States and Britain, they brazenly blend the old with the new, embrace anachronism and pastiche, employ serious knowledge with humor and wit, and consider vintage and historical objects through the lens of contemporary values. The New Antiquarians is an exuberant entry point into the world of antiques, highlighting one-of-a-kind collections and the single-minded collectors whose stories suggest compelling new ways of living with the past.
Flower Color Theory
By Putnam, Darroch
The follow-up to Darroch and Michael Putnam's acclaimed bestselling debut, Flower Color Theory is the only guide that uses color theory as inspiration for flower arrangements. The book features 175 arrangements that show myriad ways to combine flowers of different hues, all built around color schemes including analogous, complementary, monochromatic, triadic, transitional, and accent colors. Flower Color Theory is both inspirational and a guide to creating lush, romantic, and effortlessly elegant creations of your own.
Fresh from the Garden
By Whitman, John
Fresh is simply best. To get the tastiest, most nutritious produce, you have to grow your own, and in a cold climate this presents unique challenges. Fresh from the Garden will help you extend the growing season to produce the best vegetables, berries, and herbs, right in your own backyard. The guide includes more than 150 edible plants and helps you decide which varieties to choose; where and how to plant, tend, and harvest them; and what to do with your bounty. Fresh from the Garden is a clear, concise guide, with nutrition information tables and hundreds of helpful color photographs.Drawing on more than fifty years of gardening - and nearly as many years writing on the subject - John Whitman describes various methods of planting to make the most of different sites, whether in containers, raised beds, or on level ground, and takes into consideration the abbreviated growing season and longer summer days.
The Herb Book
By Dk,
Immerse yourself in stories and pictures of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses. Herbs have been used by humans throughout history - for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics to medicines fighting diseases such as malaria. With vibrant illustrations and expert knowledge, The Herb Book takes a close-up look at a wide range of herbs from around the world, showcasing their botanical characteristics, medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary properties and uses, and cultural impact on the lives of humans. . Dive deep into the pages of this horticultural handbook to discover: . - Detailed original photography combines with historical and contemporary images to create a compelling visual mix.
Sacred Spaces
By Summers, Carley
A gorgeous photography collection, featuring home interiors and profiles of the people who have transformed these spaces into sanctuaries, calling you to create your own sacred space "This book is brimming with heart and healing, and it is a moody, visual feast that will leave you feeling full in the best way possible." - Justina Blakeney, designer, author, and founder of Jungalow. Before she became an internationally renowned designer and photographer, Carley Summers suffered from alcoholism and addiction, spending nights in jail, the emergency room, and rehab. As someone who celebrates recovery today, she knows firsthand the importance of a warm and inviting home. Summers uses her life experience and her craft to ensure that the homes she photographs and designs are comforting, healing spaces to live and grow in.
My Houseplant Changed My Life
By Domoney, David
Everyday products pollute the air in our homes, and our mental well-being is threatened like never before--but help is on hand from the humble houseplant!Drawing on groundbreaking scientific research, this book reveals the 50 most life-enhancing houseplants and shows how they can actively purify the air and improve your mental well-being through their color, scent, habit, and nurturing needs.Build a thriving collection of houseplants to create a detoxifying, reenergizing environment in the home, full of opportunities for mindfulness.
Modern Flower Arranging
By Zaima, Naoko
Aesthetic Arrangements for the Artsy MinimalistDiscover modern Ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design, to form and cultivate internal peace and creativity. You can create minimalist decor with Ikebana, otherwise known as Kado, a disciplined art form that brings together nature and the inner self through flower arrangement.Delight in the intentionally minimalist floral designs. Perfect for anyone interested in historic culture, flower arranging, Japanese art, or minimalist decorating. This beautifully-photographed instructional guide is a modern take on a centuries-old art. It's filled with simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that allow you to create stunning decor and learn how to make floral arrangements in various Ikebana styles using both fresh and dried flowers.