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Design Star: Lessons from the New York School of Flower Design FREE DOWNLOAD

Hardcover: 228 pages
Publisher: Source Book Publ., Half Full Press; 1 edition (September 13, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0971955247
ISBN-13: 978-0971955240

In the current economy prospective brides, party givers, and commercial businesspeople are looking for ways to create their own sophisticated arrangements rather than hire expensive third parties. With author Michael Gaffney's foolproof methods, Design Star brings readers into the world of the professional floral designer with secrets, tips, and formulae for great design, and step-by-step instructions on everything from Classic English design to Exotic Tropical design. Michael has been featured on the TODAY SHOW, the CBS Early Show and many other programs demonstrating his foolproof methods of design. His students have designed for film, fashion., weddings and large events from New York to Los Angeles.With over 400 color photos that detail dozens of start-to-finish arrangements, the book provides a beautiful display of finished arrangements for readers to replicate. It also guides readers through the basics of opening a flower shop or becoming a professional flower designer Design like the pros!

Creative Haven Dreamscapes Coloring Book (Creative Haven Coloring Books) FREE DOWNLOAD

Age Range: 8 and up
Grade Level: 3 and up
Series: Creative Haven Coloring Books
Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications; Reprint edition (April 24, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486494225
ISBN-13: 978-0486494227

Make your dreams come true with 31 original and surreal designs. Offering hours of challenging and creative coloring fun, these abstract and figurative illustrations include landscapes of densely wooded forests of pop-art vegetation, sailboats and butterflies floating on psychedelic seas, vibrant fantasy gardens, and more. Illustrations are printed on only one side of the perforated pages. Previously published as DreamScapes Coloring Book.

2,286 Traditional Stencil Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive) FREE DOWNLOAD

Series: Dover Pictorial Archive
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (September 10, 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486268454
ISBN-13: 978-0486268453

Masterfully executed designs in reproductions of two rare catalogs: ornamental borders, corners and frames with intricate floral and foliated patterns, architectural ornaments and design elements, religious symbols and figures, animals, mosaics, landscapes, much more. Invaluable to artists and craftspeople working with textiles, wallpaper and other decorative items.

Stone Houses: Traditional Homes of R. Brognard Okie FREE DOWNLOAD

Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Rizzoli (October 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0847840786
ISBN-13: 978-0847840786

Essential Colonial Revival-style stone houses in bucolic settings--on hillsides, beside streams--and their inviting interiors, by the architect who popularized the beloved form. Stone Houses showcases a beloved kind of home that many of us aspire to own and live in--a place of warmth and security, of charm and romance. The stone house speaks to a very basic dream of stability and comfort, and the houses featured here represent the epitome of this dream. Built in traditional styles with artful construction and considered design between 1899 and 1945, these gems display the hallmarks we associate with the stone house, here polished and beautifully presented: deep fireplaces, thick beamed ceilings, wide plank floors, and country kitchens. Focusing on the work of the eminent architect R. Brognard Okie, who is credited with having greatly contributed to a popular appreciation and understanding of early American domestic architecture and who has had a lasting impact on American residential design, this book will both enchant the reader and serve as an unprecedented resource.

Living Artfully: At Home with Marjorie Merriweather Post FREE DOWNLOAD

Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: GILES (July 16, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1907804137
ISBN-13: 978-1907804137

This is a beautifully illustrated account of the three main homes of Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887–1973), through the 1950s to 1970s. From 1957 onwards Post lived in stately Hillwood in Washington, DC, for spring and autumn, retreated to Camp Topridge in the Adirondacks for the summer, and enjoyed the winter season at her glamorous villa Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Post was one of America’s most stylish and powerful women and this book, strongly evocative of the lifestyle magazines of the period, offers a vibrant and intimate picture of life in each residence—for Marjorie Post, her guests, and her staff.

Nomad: A Global Approach to Interior Style FREE DOWNLOAD

Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books (November 23, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1452104964
ISBN-13: 978-1452104966

In this deluxe cloth-covered style guide, celebrated designer Sibella Court travels the world in search of eclectic inspiration. She explores far-flung destinations and captures the essence of each in small details, exotic color palettes, exquisite textures, and traditional crafts. Along the way, she shows readers how to incorporate these elements into interiors and how to replicate the ideas in their own spaces. Overflowing with imaginative ideas from across the globe with breathtaking photos of each destination accompanied by examples of gorgeous real-life interiors, plus tips for applying the looks at home Nomad promises to serve as the ultimate lookbook for designers and wanderers the world over.

The Joy of Decorating: Southern Style with Mrs. Howard FREE DOWNLOAD

Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang (March 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1584799617
ISBN-13: 978-1584799610

Phoebe Howard, known affectionately as Mrs. Howard to her clients, has a penchant for creating stylish spaces, which has evolved into her own critically acclaimed brand of interior design. Mrs. Howard’s first book features several of her largest design projects and addresses the most common decorating issues and questions her clients and customers ask. The book’s design projects are organized by theme: Inviting, Inspiring, Timeless, Graceful, Tranquil, Casual, and Comfortable—all words that have been used to describe Mrs. Howard’s work and ones that illustrate the many different ways she strives to make her houses look and feel.
Cowritten with well-known Southern writer Susan Sully, this gorgeous book epitomizes the grace and elegance of Southern interior design.

Praise for The Joy of Decorating:

"Mrs. Howard, as she’s known to fans of her eponymous store, peppers the book with tips for achieving a romantic, delicate look without being twee or overly saccharine. It’s the perfect title for those looking to design rooms that are soft and practical." —Veranda magazine

"A handsome new book . . . due out next month. Howard, FYI, is one Phoebe Howard in real life, a self-made decorator known for elegantly traditional, genteel Southern rooms like this one." —Dallas Morning News

"Guaranteed to inspire your own imagination." —Atlanta magazine