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House as a Mirror of Self presents an unprecedented examination of
our relationship to where we live, interwoven with compelling
personal stories of the search for a place for the soul. Marcus
takes us on a reverie of the special places of childhood--the forts
we made and secret hiding places we had--to growing up and
expressing ourselves in the homes of adulthood. She explores how
the self-image is reflected in our homes; power struggles in making
a home together with a partner; territory, control, and privacy at
home; self-image and location; disruptions in the boding with home;
and beyond the "house as ego" to the call of the soul.
As our culture is swept up in home improvement to the extent of
having an entire TV network devoted to it, this book is essential
for understanding why the surroundings that we call home make us
feel the way we do. With this information we can embark on home
improvement that truly makes room for our soul.
Welcome to the world of safer, greener household cleaning. This
friendly book will help you become more self-sufficient and benefit
your health, the environment, and your bank balance. Natural
Household Cleaning is packed with clear, easy-to-follow cleaning
recipes to replace common commercial cleaning products with natural
alternatives. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that your
kitchen cupboard already contains many harmless options for
transforming your home into a clean and fresh-smelling haven.
Lemons, salt, vinegar, baking soda, and club soda are just some of
the natural ingredients that can be used to clean the kitchen,
bathroom, bedroom, floors, and everything in between. Many of us
don't realize just how easy it is to make your own cleaning
products and achieve truly amazing results. Turn a chore into a
pleasure and discover a whole new way to clean!
'Not a cosy series of reminiscences but a slice of bygone reality.
This delightful collection of country curiosities shows rural life
in the raw a hundred or more years ago. Hugely enjoyable, a real
eye-opener and surprisingly useful!' Alan Titchmarsh A perfectly
formed and beautifully presented collection of titbits from the
ever-surprising pages of Country Life. Flitting from observations
on cheese rolling in Gloucestershire to smuggling silk in Sussex,
from Shakespeare's Avon to the vanishing sign language of country
tramps ... and all by way of a charming rumination on the origins
of the simnel cake. Within these lovely pages there will indeed be
something for everyone. Classic writing on the idyllic British
countryside, Wodehousian ruminations on fishing and golf, and
moving accounts of beloved (and unusual) pets. With a highly
entertaining blend of expert views and humorous asides, Curious
Observationsis a perfect Christmas gift.
Chatsworth has been home to the Cavendish family and the hereditary
dukes of Devonshire since the original Elizabethan house was built
on the site purchased by Sir William Cavendish in 1549. A famous
historic house in England, Chatsworth is renowned as much for its
fashionable history its majestic dresses and tiaras, its
magnificent lace and splendid uniforms as its unrivalled collection
of art, its palatial gardens, and its celebrated family dynasty.
House Style takes the reader through images of show-stopping
ensembles by the most celebrated designers of the day, from the
Victorian era s Jean Philippe Worth to Alexander McQueen, and also
features historic examples of ceremonial, military, court costume,
fancy dress, and estate liveries, as well as clothing worn by
members of the family to ride, hunt, shoot, and fish. New images of
the rare surviving garments and gorgeous contemporary photographs
are accompanied by new essays from leading historians and fashion
critics. An exclusive invitation into the glamorous world of
Chatsworth, this book is a true collectible for Anglophiles,
fashion-history aficionados, and those fascinated by aristocratic
style.
What’s the favorite four-letter word of people who are less than fully organized? “Help!” So many technological, social, and economic changes affect your life that you need organization just to keep up, let alone advance. Many people have two jobs – one at the office and one taking care of things at home. If you have a family, you may count that as a third job. Caring for elderly relatives or have community commitments? You can count off four, five, and keep right on going. No matter what life stage you’re in, getting organized can make every day better and help you achieve your long-term goals. Organizing For Dummies is for anyone who wants to - Polish his or her professional reputation
- Experience less stress
- Increase productivity
- Build better relationships
- Maximize personal time
Organization isn’t inherited. With the human genome decoded, the evidence is clear: DNA strings dedicated to putting things into place and managing your time like a pro are nonexistent. Instead, organization is a learned skill set. Organizing For Dummies helps you gain that skill with topics such as: - Understanding how clutter costs you in time, money, and health
- Training your mind to be organized and developing a plan
- Cleaning house, room by room, from basement to attic (including the garage)
- Creating functional space for efficiency and storage
- Time-management strategies for home, office, and tavel
- Scheduling, delegating, and multitasking
- Making time for your family
- Managing your health – physical and financial
- Finding time for love
- Organizing and cashing in on a great garage sale
Getting organized is about unstuffing your life, clearing out the dead weight in places from your closet to your calendar to your computer, and then installing systems that keep the good stuff in its place. Organizing is a liberating and enlightening experience that can enhance your effectiveness and lessen your stress every day – and it’s all yours simply for saying “No” to clutter.
Building a Garage is a practical, step-by-step guide which covers
all aspects of building a garage from the planning and design stage
through to construction and completion. Whether you would like to
build a garage yourself or employ a builder, whether you want to
construct a double or a single garage, whether you wish to build
with bricks or wood, and whether you require a garage just to house
your car or also to provide storage and workshop facilities, this
is the book for you.
This book is written for beginning and intermediate wood carvers
interested in carving a traditional Hopi kachina-style doll. Tom
Moore, a respected kachina-style doll carver for forty years,
provides historical information about the evolution of kachina
dolls and kachina carvings. He traces the art form from the early
days, when the dolls were intended to be educational toys for
children, until modern times, when they became wood sculptures
collected by non-Hopis, costing thousands of dollars. This
fascinating book provides patterns, respectful background
information, and step-by-step instructions for carving and painting
Corn Dancer, Poli Sio Hemis, and Crow Mother in the traditional
manner. Tom's interpretations of the dolls include the traditional
"belly-acher" pose, bright colors of the 1980s style, and the
all-wood approach currently favored by Hopi carvers. The book
provides a photo gallery, index of terms, and lists of tools used
and materials required.
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