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Books > Health, Home & Family > Home & house maintenance
This book is a collection of gardening memories, some humorous,
some poignant, and some philosophical. They are recollections by a
columnist who appreciates that gardening is not only about
cultivating plants, but about the connection of the earth and
insects and animals and people, and the memories nurtured from
those relationships.
Staining and Polishing - Including Varnishing & Other Methods
of Finishing Wood, With Appendix of Recipes Originally published in
1917. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to
the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork. Contents include: Stains for Woods - Woods for
Staining - Staining - French Polishing - Preparing Furniture for
French polishing - French Polishing - Glazing etc, - Matching and
Improving - Defects in Polishing and Their Remedies - Polishing
Inlaid Work etc, - Oak and its Various Finishes - Oil Polishing and
Wax Polishing - Stencilling on Wood and Ornamental Wood Staining -
Varnish - Varnishing - Faults in Varnishing - Appendix
The mystical movement of energy, Vaastu Shastra from India and Feng
Shui from China are looked at through 'house dressing' and creating
a healthy home from the ancient secrets of these sacred studies for
the modern age. Over the last sixty years these olde mysteries have
found worldwide application in all aspects of architecture and
interior design with the aim to create healthier environments and
homes by balancing the flow of positive and negative energies.
Discover the positive power of 'dopamine décor'.
Achieve your dream home with this 7-step formula from Elle Hervin. Find
inspirational colour palettes, learn how to transform ordinary corners
into extraordinary spaces; marry old and new (while keeping things
practical).
The Home Bird invites readers into Elle's home, loved by more than one
million followers on her Instagram @elle_the_home_bird and offers an
intriguing tour of nine other beautiful and individual homes that
embody the modern vintage look.
Style: The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home is a timeless interiors
book that shows you how to transform your living spaces using what
you own and love. While designing can be a big investment, styling
allows you to elevate your spaces with what you've already got.
This book is at once beautiful and practical, demystifying the
creative process of styling so that you can create a beautiful home
with confidence. Based on more than a decade of industry experience
and teaching, this book will show you how to connect with your own
personal style and enjoy inspiring, welcoming and authentic
interiors. Styling is both an art and a science - and you can learn
both. The inviting chapters explore identifying your style; design
principles; transforming spaces; visual storytelling; and nurturing
your craft. As well, author and renowned interior stylist Natalie
Walton steps through significant rooms in the house to provide
expert insider insights on how you can create magical styling
moments in your home. The book is beautifully shot by photographer
Chris Warnes, who has collaborated with Natalie on her previous
books, This is Home: The Art of Simple Living and Still: The Slow
Home.
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