The Curious Collector
A Lively Little Tour of 101 Favorite Collectibles
Jessie Walker

240 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-190-6
ISBN13: 9781600591907
$17.95 US
$19.95 Canadian
Paper with flaps
9" x 9"

Prospective collectors will be able to find their passion—whatever it may be—with this visually appealing look at more than 100 popular collectibles. With everything from glassware and toys to jewelry and textiles shown and explained with a wealth of information, even the most intimidated novice will feel ready to tackle antique stores, flea markets, and yard sales with confidence. Every item is highlighted with gorgeous color photography, concise descriptions, historical tidbits, and value information—all in easy-to-follow, reader-friendly text. Find your personal treasure as you pore through pictures of Lusterware, inkwells, quilts, vintage perfume bottles, and a bevy of antique metal toys. For anyone eager for a little more knowledge about what’s out there, this guide will educate and entertain.

 

The French-Inspired Home with French General
Kaari Meng

128 pages
ISBN: 1-57990-996-5
ISBN 13: 9781579909963
$24.95 US
$29.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
9" x 9"

Kaari Meng’s first-hand knowledge of what makes a beautiful, French-inspired home comes from years of combing French flea markets for unique treasures. Her popular shop, French General, offers handpicked linens and collectibles from her yearly visits to the south of France, plus an array of products to awaken the senses, from bath and laundry potions to ribbons, beads, and baubles. Here, she distills her much sought-after sensibility into 40 charming projects that capture the sights, scents, and textures of the French countryside. They include lavender sachets, lovely etched glasses, pillows, covered hangers, French potting boxes, and herbal lotions.

 

April Cornell Decorating with Color
April Cornell

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-3457-3
ISBN 13: 9781402734571
$14.95 US
$21.95 Canadian
Paperback
10" x 10"

Color made easy with design diva April Cornell.

Designer April Cornell — owner of more than 100 boutiques throughout North America, as well as a successful wholesale company — walks home decorators through the mysteries of choosing and combing hues, of transforming a house from blah to brilliant, and of using color to create a mood. Every photo pulsates with richness and texture, and the images provide ample instruction on drawing from nature’s own palette, bringing visual contrast into home décor, and defining personal colors. Throughout, Cornell offers specific paint suggestions and quick decorating ideas, including plans for adding bright details (vivid duvets, vibrant tablecloths) everywhere, decorating a child’s room in lively, happy tones, and even entertaining colorfully.

 

Easy Paint Makeovers for Fabrics, Floors & Furniture
Liz Carter & Catherine Garner

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2513-2
ISBN 13: 9781402725135
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Oh, what a splash of paint can do to customize a home! Ordinary tables, chairs, clocks, cabinets, floorcloths, and more go under the whimsical paintbrush — and emerge transformed into hip, fashionable, and unabashedly colorful furniture and accessories. Anyone can do it: no art training is needed to complete these projects, devised by the owners of the popular Purple Cow store. Their trademark creations will cheer up any space, thanks to the bright hues, primitive and rustic styles, and abundance of plaids, zig-zags, dots, and swirls. Highlights include a leopard-spotted dining table, gingham lampshade with woven ribbon, and pink shutters.

 

Framing Techniques & Decorating Ideas
Aaron Brothers

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2805-0
ISBN 13: 9781402728051
$17.95 US
$25.95 Canadian
Paperback
10 X 10

The experts at Aaron Brothers, who have been offering custom framing since 1946, share their know-how in a presentation of the varied and wonderful ways of choosing, decorating, and using frames. Not only do snapshots get the royal treatment, but also artwork, textiles, jewelry, documents, and collectibles. Find out about the many fantastic styles available, from box and clip frames to shadow boxes and scrapbook frames. Consider what size is appropriate, which mats and glass work best, and what motifs suit your lifestyle and the showcased object. Every page offers beautiful ideas for arrangements, vignettes, and great groupings on the wall or table, as well as suggestions for unusual items to frame that really make a statement.

Decorating for the first time ®
Eileen Cannon Paulin

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-0937-4
ISBN 13: 9781402709371
$19.95 US
$29.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

With its luminous photography, question-and-answer format, and detailed instructions for putting a personal stamp on every room, this guide — written by a media expert — is simply a must-have.

Take it to the home improvement store when you’re choosing materials or keep it handy as you’re working on the nitty-gritty tasks required to turn decorating dreams into reality. Formulas for measuring windows, walls, floors, and other spaces will prove invaluable for those have never hung a drape, laid a carpet, or figured out whether that king-size bed will fit. Whether your first time decorating project is a small, rented apartment or a spacious home, you’ll see how to do it right, do it on your desired budget, and do it beautifully.

A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.

 

The Serene Home
Decorating Secrets & Inspirations
Eileen Cannon Paulin

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-3830-7
ISBN 13: 9781402738302
$9.98 US
$13.98 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
10" x 10"

It’s the image of serenity! Take a pictorial tour through seven very different houses, each soothing to the eye and soul, and with a unique approach to design. What they all have in common, however, are comfortable interiors that reflect the passions of the people who live there. Throughout, boxed “Serene Secrets” suggest simple, quick techniques for transforming rooms; close-ups focus on the small details; and there are easy-to-make projects such as a seashell mirror. The featured homes include a charming farmhouse, decorated in relaxed vintage style; a pet-and-child friendly mountainside manor; stately suburban house; beach bungalow; cozy cedar cottage; and a small, uncluttered loft.

“Simple redecorating solutions for creating calm, soothing home environments.”— Publishers Weekly

“Cheerfully romantic...lots of warm, welcoming ideas for creating your own soothing sanctuary.”— House & Home

 

Creating Great Guest Rooms
Carol Donayre Bugg

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-1659-1
ISBN 13: 9781402716591
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
10" x 10"

From Interiors by Decorating Den – an internationally famous interior design service – comes a lavish, picture-rich guide with the most exquisite plans for guest rooms ever. For the home decorator, it's like having a professional right by your side as you do the work.

What makes a guest room great? How can you create one in a small space and on a limited budget? With lush inspirational photographs, tip boxes, and checklists, a group of designers from the celebrated Interiors by Decorating Den provide the answers to these and a host of other questions. These fabulous rooms feature a wide range of styles, including traditional, contemporary, French Country, British Colonial, and Zen – and they're all shown in large color pictures that make it easy to view every dazzling decorative detail. Some are gracious and spacious, others have twin beds, and still more take a “no frills” masculine approach. Almost everyone will appreciate the deas for rooms that do double duty and serve other functions when the visitors go away. Find out exactly what amenities the experts feel should be in every guest room, and see what advice they have to offer on specifics such as thread counts for the sheets, pillow firmness, ceiling fans, and lighting options. Thirteen beautifully decorated guest baths complete this lovely to look at and practical to use guide.

A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.

 

Tinsel Trading Company Beautiful Bedrooms with Ribbons & Trims
Marcia Ceppos, foreword by Martha Stewart

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2566-3
ISBN 13: 9781402725661
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2 X 10

Tinsel Trading Co., is one of Martha Stewart’s favorite stores—and as she notes in her foreword, “[this] lovely book… introduces all of us to even more opportunities and possibilities found at this extraordinary establishment.”

In business since 1933, Tinsel Trading Co. is where the biggest designers in New York get their embellishments — from ribbons and tassels to textiles and appliqués. Marcia Ceppos owns this treasure shop, and she, with many of her top-name customers, has contributed designs to this collection of spectacular bedroom projects. Shown in color-saturated pictures, they showcase the elegant, vintage style so popular at present. And even though the rich and famous look to Tinsel Trading Co. for their needs, all these items are well within the average family’s budget.

 

Splendid Flowers for Every Day
Cindy Smith

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2514-0
ISBN 13: 9781402725142
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 11"

Breathtaking floral displays on a real-life budget — from a celebrity arranger who has created the designs for the Academy Awards® Governor’s Ball and the wedding of The Bachelorette's Trista and Ryan.

Cindy Smith designs for the best of the best — including Bruce Springsteen, Nicole Kidman, and Oprah. But fortunately for those of us who don't have their astronomical budgets, she also knows how to create out-of-this-world arrangements that real people can afford. With tasteful and stunningly photographed projects, Smith reveals how you can attain that elegant “star look,” too. The containers she uses are common ones — ceramic pots, glass vases, baskets, bowls, tea cups — and Smith teaches all the necessary tricks of the trade, including hot-gluing flowers to surfaces, using floral foam in containers, stringing flowers, and floating flowers. From amazing centerpieces to a floral birthday cake stand, from hanging votives with colored water to a tangerine topiary tree, each one is magnificent. Plus: Smith gives us an inside peek at luxurious celebrity events, with photographs.

 

Make It in Minutes: Faux Flower Arrangements
Melody Thompson

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-203-1
ISBN 13: 9781600592034
$12.95 US
$14.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hardcover
6" x 9"

The craft of faux flower arranging is ready for a contemporary update — and Melody Thompson, a Texas Master Florist, is just the person to do it. Founder of a successful Austin, Texas floral boutique, Melody has extensive experience creating personal and original designs for weddings and special events. Here, she reveals her secrets for getting professional results in less than one hour. Vivid color photos display 40 beautiful and varied arrangements and styles for accents, centerpieces, wreaths, topiaries, and bouquets.

Eggshell Mosaics
Gail Dziuba

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2143-9
ISBN 13: 9781402721434
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Break an egg — create a masterpiece! No one will believe that these beautiful mosaics were done with eggshells. All the secrets to this great new art — created by author Gail Dziudza and written up in Family Circle magazine — are revealed here, with eye-opening illustrations to show how they can transform everything from switchplates to purses. Find out how to paint the eggs, crack the shells, adhere them to surfaces, and add a durable finish. The projects include pins and pendants, tabletops, frames, mirrors, and vases. And just in case you need a little “egg-stra” help, there are special tip boxes throughout.

 

Fanciful Paper Projects
Making Your Own Posh Little Follies
Sandra Evertson

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2005-X
ISBN 13: 9781402720055
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 11"

The beauty of vintage papers is at the core of the absolutely captivating projects that author Sandra Evertson calls “Posh Little Follies.” She has created a unique selection of enchanting little theaters, bandboxes, ornaments, and art dolls. Best of all, Sandra makes it fun for everyone else to craft them, too. The instructions are easy to follow and the elements can be color copied straight from the book--even the actual rare papers she used. Some of the items feature embellishments such as ribbon, while others glisten with rhinestones and beads. Among the charming projects: a Prima Ballerina doll; Theatre La Rousse, complete with a Pierrot; Cupcake Papier Mache Box; and paper posies with fanciful faces to “plant” in pots.

 

Terrific Texture Techniques
Decorating with Dimensional Finishes
Tiffany Windsor for Delta Technical Coatings

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2144-7
ISBN 13: 9781402721441
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Texture is one of the hottest trends in decorating, and with the complete program outlined here by Delta Technical Coatings-a widely recognized name in the crafts market–it's easy to achieve the wonderful faux-finish looks displayed in upscale home décor magazines. Striking photos showcase more than 30 projects large and small, ranging from entire rooms to gift ideas.

A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.

 

Papier-Mâché Treasures with Teena Flanner
Creating Your Own Vintage-Style Collectibles
Teena Flanner

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-172-8
ISBN 13: 9781600591723
$19.95 US
$23.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Open the doors of celebrated artist Teena Flanner’s studio and an astounding sight will greet you: a glittering vision of vintage-inspired papier-mâché figures, reminiscent of treasured keepsakes from long ago. Now, for the first time ever, Teena reveals her unique techniques for making these wonderfully nostalgic creations: her secrets for working with and making molds; for mixing, pouring, drying and finishing the papier mâché; and for getting great effects with paint, glitter and other embellishments. Forty projects, organized by season, include darling rabbits, baby chicks, lambs, and a flower basket for spring; summery seashells and a mermaid; a fall harvest of turkeys, pumpkins, and a fruit bowl; and a wintertime celebration of sparkling trees, snowmen, Santas, and ornaments.

 

Crowns & Tiaras
Add a Little Sparkle, Glitter & Glamour to Every Day
Kerri Judd & Danyel Montecinos

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-097-7
ISBN13: 9781600590979
$14.95 US
$17.95 Canadian
Paperback
9" x 9"

Every woman is a Queen. So, for the world’s best mom, cherished girlfriend, or diva in need of adoration, this royal volume presents more than 35 projects for a proper coronation. Written in the sparkly spirit of celebration, its fabulous creations are adorned with everything from silk flowers to glitter and beads, and fashioned from bases made of wire, paper, cardboard, or even a store-bought headband. Add glamour to girl’s night out with glimmering tiaras crafted from salvaged costume jewelry. Make a Sweet 16 unforgettable with a gold filigree crown. Each one is fit for a real princess, and appears in a shimmering close-up shot.

 

Embellished Mini-Quilts
Creative Little Works of Art
Jamie Fingal

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-104-3
ISBN 13: 9781600591044
$24.95 US
$29.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

The quilts may be small, but the design innovations are BIG! Each one of these mini-quilts measures less than 36" long by 36" wide, and features the most creative, detailed, and beautiful embellishments you’ve ever seen. Created by top-name quilters, and with spectacular images by an acclaimed quilt photographer, they showcase both traditional and contemporary techniques for personalizing your work: the quilts are adorned with beads and buttons, sequins and jewels, metallic cording, foil stamping, wire, photo transfers, fabric painting, seashells, and Crackerjack prizes, as well as lovely ribbons, lace, and embroidery. Many of the projects have appeared in gallery collections, and the designers provide detailed instructions and materials lists so quilters can easily replicate the embellishments on their own pieces of art.

 

Photo Album Quilts
Wendy Butler Berns

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-189-2
ISBN 13: 9781600591891
$24.95 US
$29.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

What do quilting and photography have in common? Both are time-honored ways of preserving cherished memories — and they both come together in a very special one-of-a-kind volume. Written by popular quilt designer Wendy Butler Berns, it shows how to incorporate your most precious pictures, from beloved snapshots of ancestors to children’s artwork, into a unique quilt. Anyone, from beginners to confident, experienced quilters can master the creative techniques, which include creating a line-drawn template from the enlarged original image, breaking down the dark and light tones, choosing the fabrics for each piece of the design, then reassembling and appliquéing the image onto a backing. The 25 quilts are all perfect for hangings, and each is shown with the photo that inspired it.