This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

Learn to skillfully prepare the surfaces of a home for paint, decorative paint, faux finish, and stencils. A list of tools and materials and a section with tips and troubleshooting advice is provided for each surface preparation technique and repair.

Take toilet paper to a new dimension, and revolutionize your use of a bathroom basic This collection of 60 stylish projects will add a joyous touch and festive flair to any holiday or special occasion -- including birthdays, weddings, and Christmas. Learn how to cut, sew, scrunch, paint, fold, twist, deconstruct, reconstruct, and transform bath tissue into delightful new designs.

This innovative book includes charming decorations, gifts, party favors, costumes, garnishes, and cards. Gift projects include: embroidered toilet paper, Toilet Paper Cake, homemade paper sachets, and the memorable Money Roll. Decorations include: an abundant variety of flowers, shimmery ornaments, Ghastly Ghost, holiday garlands, Letters & Lace Banners, Angel So Soft, big and beautiful pom poms, the delicate Paperwhite Wreath, ruffled ToileTree, and a sweet Blossoms & Birds Mobile. Gift toppers include: hearts, flowers, butterflies and bows. Food garnishes include: clown cupcake toppers, floral cake corsages, and Paper Truffles. Wearables include: Lovely Lei, incredible Petal Masks, mummy costumes, and a Rosette Brooch. Cards include: the Ruffled Heart Card, Rosebud Place Cards, and all-occasion embossed greeting cards. The projects range from simple make-it-in-minutes bows to elaborate masks -- using stitchery, origami, kanzashi, and basic craft techniques. "Toilet Paper Crafts for Holidays and Special Occasions" includes step-by-step illustrated instructions, 70 full-size copy-or-trace templates to ensure your success, and a collage of color photographs for inspiration. Also included is a bonus section of party games. Crafters of all ages and experience levels will enjoy repurposing toilet paper into budget-friendly, fun, and unforgettable new creations. Get rolling

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

The power of colour to transform surroundings, to evoke reactions, to touch the imagination, to exhilarate, excite and inspire is unmatched. It is the colours of the landscape, the quality of the light, the climate and the natural materials at hand for building and decorating that give voice to the colours of country style. In Country Colour, interiors expert Judith Miller explores the rich seam of colour as it is used in country homes around the world: the faded pinks, reddish-brown terracotta, yellow ochre and burnt sienna found in the rolling hills of the Tuscan landscape are reflected in the colourful decoration of a stone villa nestled in the countryside; in Sweden the decoration of a traditional farmhouse boasts the bracing, chilly colours -pale blue, grey, crisp white and pale yellow- evocative of northern climates. Judith explores colour throughout the book by navigating its use in various palettes, including sections on cool, warm and vibrant colours that explain the different perceptions of colour from one climate region to another. Whether cool and pale or bright and warm, colour plays a pivotal role in bringing a cosy and comfortable mood to the rooms of an interior decorated in country style, celebrating the charms of rural living while creating a welcome retreat. Each chapter includes carefully selected swatches for paint and fabric with codes that allow you to match available paints from manufacturers such as Benjamin Moore, Fired Earth, Ralph Lauren and Farrow & Ball. Coming from one of the industry's leading experts, this book makes a beautifully illustrated and highly authoritative companion for anyone hoping to inject a bit of country colour into their home.

Patrick Lose is back with 12 charming Christmas projects in his hallmark style: vivid colors, whimsical motifs, excellent directions, and full-size patterns. Gather everyone around, pop a bowl of popcorn, and make something wonderful

* 12 festive projects include table runners, door toppers, pillows, bed quilts, and more

* Designs include projects with easy fused applique you can put together in a weekend

* Full-size patterns and complete instructions make assembly easy

If you think you've seen the best in gift wraps...think again Eleanor Leinen - also known as 'THE CELEBRITY GIFT WRAPPER', has set a new precedence in the world of artistic giftwrapping. Clients and fans from all over beleive that Eleanor's giftwrapping creations are to packaging what Andy Warhol's work was to pop art. UNIQUELY GIFTED is a collection of bold, charming and sometimes quirky gift wraps that are surprisingly, functional pieces of art. Each custom-made gift wrap brings together unexpected elements and mediums, creating breath-taking gift presentations. Eleanor, also offers readers an inside look into the inspiration for her creations, with whimsical and anecdotal mini-stories, that you and your guests will relate to and enjoy reading. From her numerous appearances on TV- NBC, FOX, DO-IT -YOURSELF Network (DYI) - to her spread in MORE MAGAZINE, and feature articles in newspapers across the country, Eleanor has left a trail of indelible footprints which leaves no room for doubt that she is truly headed for greatness. The photographs in UNIQUELY GIFTED were taken by the notable lens man, Marc Vaughn, and his visions have provided Eleanor with the ability to share her artistry with the public. UNIQUELY GIFTED is a perfect accent to any home or office coffee table collection. With its complimentry GUEST JOURNAL as a second half, everyone will have an oppportunity to create a priceless archive of written memories from family, friends and business associates. UNIQUELY GIFTED is presented in an 8.5 square format and features gift wraps for holidays, birthdays, ethnic celebrations and special ocassions. UNIQUELY CIFTED is an absolutly wonderful coffee table collectible or gift forany and all special ocassions or holidays

We Americans love to look at ourselves. How we vote, where we work, what we think about church and school -- studying ourselves is a national pastime. What has been missing in all this self-examination, until now, is a book about the greatest national obsessions of all: the hobbies we pursue, the collections and amateur sports to which we devote so much of our lives. The Banana Sculptor, the Purple Lady, and the All-Night Swimmer chronicles the amazing variety of ways in which we relax, compete with others and ourselves, and indulge some of our richest fantasies. Here are wonderfully warm and witty accounts of Americans as they: attempt to swim all the Great Lakes, often in horrible conditions; quit a job and begin raising sheep to accommodate a newfound passion for spinning; eat at every McDonald's in the nation; carve The Last Supper from wood; cross all the world's suspension bridges; build huge banana sculptures; roller blade, scull, and bake; and collect marbles, Noah's arks, talking birds, and much more. In these pages you'll meet a marvelous array of ordinary people who do unusual things, sometimes to extremes, as they define for themselves worlds of imagination, contest, and excellence. These are people who thrill to the chase and sometimes plain wear themselves out having fun, whether it's flying kites as big as a king-size mattress, canoeing in the Canadian wilderness, or meticulously recording the daily details of their everyday existence. In Working, Studs Terkel gave us an unforgettable oral history of the working life of an earlier generation. The Banana Sculptor, the Purple Lady, and the All-Night Swimmer is a history for our own times -- of the passionate pursuits by which so many of us define ourselves and of the universal search for happiness and a sense of fulfillment. Maybe you'll find yourself in the forty people profiled here. Maybe you'll find a hobby that you'll want to make your own. Either way, your life is likely to be enriched, just as the lives of the people you will read about are enriched by the depth of their commitment and the beauty of their accomplishments.

Originally published in the 1920s, Furniture for Small Houses offers a fascinating glimpse into everyday homes of the time. Reflecting a general desire in the years following World War I to improve the surroundings of ordinary people, Percy A Wells presents a series of designs that are forerunners of today's modern furniture in their simplicity and practicality. Photos and plans accompany clear explanations of each item's features, making Furniture for Small Houses a wonderfully illuminating resource for designers, historians and anyone with an interest in furniture-making or interiors.

This is an invaluable pocket source book bursting with images of original and well restored Edwardian features. This is the ideal handy reference for the home owner, either to take to the architectural salvage yard or DIY store to identify authentic styles and colours, or simply to enjoy the best of Edwardian design. It contains a room-by-room tour of Edwardian homes, covering everything from grand opulence to modest dwellings. It is beautifully illustrated throughout, with design details such as close-ups of fabrics and door knobs.

Simple and powerful, IRIS in the House: ?And Suddenly Everything Works! is interior redesign and decorating trade-secrets for the do-it-yourself homeowner. Compiled from the wisdom of nineteen top-rated redesign trainers, this first-ever anthology offers creative solutions to design, including one-day decorating principles and concepts, as seen on HGTV Decorating Cents.

Easier to make than a conventional quilt or a painted floorcloth, a Floorquilt is the perfect way to turn the fabric you love into a masterpiece you can use. Plus, there's no sewing! Decoupage techniques and supplies are all you need to transform a piece of canvas into a beautiful, durable floorcloth. Ellen guides you every step of the way, from choosing raw fabric to applying a protective finish to the completed Floorquilt. Lots of how-to photographs and inspiring examples.

In this gloriously illustrated book, world traveller and style expert Bibi Jordan introduces Swahili style, a school of design, architecture and graceful living that instils a sense of simplicity, sensuality and spirituality into any interior. Each chapter details the region's rich past, with fascinating facts about African culture and history, and highlights the most intriguing and inspirational aspects of the local decor, making this an ideal book for both the armchair traveller and the globetrotting adventurer as well as decorating devotees.

Gather cloth, favorite photos, and found treasures to create innovative fabric screens that look great anywhere, anytime. Easy enough for no-sew fans, appealing enough for stitchers, these screens display memories and mementoes much like a scrapbook. Personalized screens also make great gifts for friends and family. Assembly is a snap with double-sided fusible stiff interfacing plus fabric glue or a few stitches. Crafters of every kind will want to express themselves with Dimensional Delights.

Everything a do-it-yourselfer needs to know about tiling floors, walls, counters, patios, and more can be found in Ultimate Guide to Ceramic & Stone Tile. Design and planning information helps readers prepare the site and select the right tile-ceramic, stone, vinyl, glass, and more. Chapters on tools and materials feature how-to photo sequences so even novices can tackle tile projects successfully. The emphasis is on solid, durable installations that can stand up to years of use in kitchens, baths, and other areas. The book also covers exterior applications, and includes a practical and complete guide to repairing and maintaining existing tile.

Independent Catholics are the fastest-growing variety of Catholic in the West. They are found in every city of every state in the U.S. and Mexico, every Province of Canada, and throughout Australia, Europe, and South America. This book arises out of a need in the Independent Catholic community for a compact and concise introduction to the movement. This is intended to be a book that can introduce interested people to the movement in a friendly, easy-to-read style that will not tax their patience or their wallets. The Independent Catholic movement is wonderfully diverse, and it is not possible to adequately cover the full spectrum within an introductory volume of this size. Rather, this book focuses on the most common varieties of Independent Catholicism in hopes of providing a short, useful orientation to the newcomer.

Ever since a physical distinction could be made between rural and urban, the word 'country' has represented a set of values and way of thinking - an escape both literally and metaphysically from the cares and concerns of the 'city'. Dinah Hall's innovative exploration of the influence of contemporary style on the country look shows us that we can use all the benefits of modern technology and design to create a home that focuses on the needs of the individual for space, peace and simple beauty. A visual inspiration, the book features photographs from the best locations throughout the world and is packed with ideas for creating a modern home with a country feel.

This practical and inventive book will teach you to transform cheap chain-store furniture and junk shop finds into unique stylish items which you will feel proud to display in your home. With over 30 projects, "Furniture Facelifts" is an indispensable bible of ideas, designs and techniques for creating attractive pieces of furniture for indoors and out, with a minimum of expense, expertise and time. With easy-to-follow recipe-style instructions the book takes you through all the materials and equipment needed and the preparation necessary for every type of surface, as well as a fully illustrated directory of the techniques featured in the projects. Throughout, as many as three alternative colour combinations and motifs are included alongside the basic recipe and all the most common household items are included from chairs and stools, to doors, shelves and tables.

Lifestyles today are often defined by hectic schedules, and more and more people want a special room in their own home where they can relax and enjoy their leisure time. And with the sophisticated technology and wide range of products -- inlcuding plasma TVs, home theater, game stations, and surround sound -- now available to the general public, any room can be transformed into an incredibly fun and engaging space.

Rooms for Fun contains everything consumers need to know to renovate or convert unused space -- whether it's the garage, the basement, or an extra bedroom -- into a room devoted to enjoyment and tailored to their individual tastes and interests. Full-color photographs will inspire, detailed layouts will aid in construction and decoration, and an extensive resource section will help locate manufacturers.

The fun rooms featured in the book include:

Home Theater: audio visual equipment, including the latest information on plasma screen TVs, DVD players, and other electronic devices; speakers and the different ways of installing them; seating options; and soundproofing.

Entertainment Center: billiard tables, ping pong tables, dart boards, game stations, fun accessories, decor, a home bar, and more.

Sports & Fitness Room: gym equipment, small indoor pools, and even basketball courts.

Home Studio: the ideal set-ups for painting, drawing, sculpting, ceramics, writing, and astronomy.

Music Room: sound systems, CD storage, and more.

Also included is a resource section for more information on the included designs.

Better Homes In America Plan Book For Demonstration Week October 9 to 14, 1922.

This is your best guide to prepare for a career in professional interior design.

Discover the field of interior design, how to choose the correct school, the tools to achieve that perfect job and how to expand yourself in the profession.

This book has been prepared for those who want to enter or begin the job search process. Those currently in the field may also find this book helpful. The material enclosed is compiled from support agencies and leaders in the field of interior design. This book will help you every step of the way; hopefully you will use it as a tool and keep it for future reference.